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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
DECEMBER 9, 1981
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:F
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy Acting City Manager Ernest Briones
Bob Gulley City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock .
*Herbert L. Hawkins City Secretary Bill G. Read '
** Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Pastor Paul E. Grout of Grace United
Methodist Church, following which the Pledge of, Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Jack Dumphy.
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 noted the issuance of the following Proclamations: _ "Creative
Arts Center Pre -Christmas Festivity Days" December 4 - 20, 1981; "Pearl
Harbor Survivors' Day" December 7, 1981; "Roger Bateman Day"_December 9,
1981; "Harbor Lights Week" December 9 - 15, 1981; "Christmas Seal Month"
December, 1981.
Mayor Jones administered the oath to newly appointed Board and Committee
members.
Mayor Jones announced appointments to Boards and Commissions and
reviewed the appointments discussed during the morning Workshop Meeting.
. A motion was made my Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the following appoint-
ments be confirmed; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unan-
imously:
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Mrs. Aldine Burton
TERM TO EXPIRE
12-26-82
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LANDMARK COMMISSION
Dr. Mike Meltzer 11-20-83
Mrs. GLoria Sylvia Fuller 11-20-83
COASTAL BEND CONSORTIUM PLANNING COUNCIL 10-1-81 thru
9-30-82
Ms. Gloria Deverick (Community-based Organization)
Dr. Walter McCoy (Other Educational Sc Training Inst.)
Mr. Joe Quesada (Organized Labor)
Mrs. Grandis Lenken (Business)
Ms. Susan Noyes (Agriculture)
Mr. Oscar Reyna (Texas Employment Commission)
Mrs. Mary Rhodes (Employees not represented by Organized Labor)
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL 10-1-81 thru
9-30-82
Mr. Jose Montoya (Private Industry) -
Mr. Edward L. Sample (Private Industry)
Mr. Rick Diegal (Organized Labor)
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Mayor
Mayor Jones announced bid openings on the following engineering projects:
1. Swantner and 15th Street Drainage Improvements. This project
provides for storm sewer to be installed in both 15th Street and
Swantner Drive from Louisiana Boulevard easterly to Ohio and Indiana
Streets. The project was originally bid on May 7, 1980 but the bids
were rejected due to the high cost of the Swantner storm sewer. The
project has been redesigned to reduce the size and depth of the pipe
in order to bring it within funds available. The project was in the ,.
1977 bond election.
James K. Lontos, P.E., Assistant City Manager, opened bids on this
project from the following firms: Claude Chapman Construction Co.; Heldenfels
Brothers, Inc.; Isles Construction Company; and Maverick Construction
Company. Mr. Lontos verified that the required bid security bond had been
submitted with each bid.
2. Marina Improvements and Kiwanis Recreation Center Improvements.
This is a Hurricane Allen damage project and provides for the
replacement of the Marina Office and fueling facility on the Lawrence
Street T -Head, replacement of a bait stand on the L -Head and repairs
to the Kiwanis Recreation Center on Corpus Christi Beach. All of the
facilities will be replaced to the size which existed prior to the hurri-
cane except the underground fuel tanks at the T -Head fueling facility
which will be replaced larger than existed in pre -hurricane condition.
Mr. Lontos opened the only bid received on this project from the B. E.
Beecroft Company, Inc. Mr. Lontos verified that the required bid security
bond had been submitted with the bid.
Mayor Jones questioned why only this bid was received and why it was so
much more than the engineer's estimate.
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Mr. Lontos explained that he had been informed by tile architect on this
project that three firms declined to bid on the project. He informed the
Council that the Staff will study the project and consider the funds available
• indicating that a report will be provided the Council.
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Mayor Jones called for confirmation of actions taken during the Workshop
Meeting of December 9, 1981, as follows:
1. The Staff be instructed to prepare a contract with private parties for
a preliminary design study for improvements in the circle area in the
Bayfront Science Park near the Art Museum. •
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing action be
confirmed, seconded by Council 'Member Zarsky and passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Hawkins and
Kennedy, absent at the time the vote was taken.
Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. Acting City Manager
Ernest Briones presented the following items with related comments and expla-
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nations and recommended that:
1 The bid date for the Airport Ditch Access Ramp project; be changed
from Tuesday, December 22, 1981 to Wednesday, December 23, 1981.
The Staff had recommended the December 22nd date in line with the
policy for bidding projects under $25,000 on Tuesdays rather than
Council days. However, the request to advertise for bids went to
the Caller -Times as usual indicating the date of December 23, 1981.
The date change to December 23rd is the most expeditious way to
resolve the date conflict.
2. The following actions be taken on the Downtown Curb, Sidewalk and
Driveway Renovation project, for which bids are being received on
December 23, 1981: • .
a. The preliminary assessment roll, indicating assessments of
$15,890.61 on 17 parcels of land, be approved. !.
b. A public hearing on the sidewalk and driveway construction be
scheduled for January 6, 1982 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
New sidewalk is proposed on portions of Shoreline Boulevard from
Park Avenue to Hughes Street, and new driveways are proposed on
portions of Mesquite and Taylor Streets. As this work 1s part of the
Downtown Renovation project, the public hearing would cover•those
items of new construction which would be assessed in accordance with
the assessment policy. •
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3. The following actions be taken on the Carroll Lane and Mulberry
Street reconstruction project for which bids were received by the •
State Department of Highways & Public Transportation on November
12, 1981:
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a. The preliminary assessment roll for both projects indicating .1 '
assessments of $121,871.05 on 120 items be approved.: The total
cost of the project is $1,155,774.07 with the City's portion'
excluding assessments being $343,228.95.
b. The paving assessment hearing be held January 13,'1982 at 7:00
p.m. at the Carroll Lane Elementary School.
Both projects are 1977 Street Bond projects and Mulberry Street from
Carroll Lane to Willow Street is a Voluntary Paving Programproject.
Carroll Lane will be reconstructed from South Staples Street to
Gollihar Road and from South Padre Island Drive to Tiger Lane. The
low bidder for the project is Asphalt Paving & Construction Company.
4. The following actions be taken on the Waldron R• oad Street recon-
struction project for which bids were received by the State Depart-
ment of Highways & Public Transportation on November 12, 1981:
a. The preliminary assessment roll indicating assessments of -
$88,870.48 for the 24 items be approved. ,
b. The paving asses- sment hearing for the project be held on _
January 13, 1982 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. •
Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. submitted the low bid of $897,089.63 for
this 1977 Street Bond project which is being reconstructed under the
Federal Aid Urban Systems Program. The contract also included the
construction of the two bridges on Ennis Joslin Road. The low bid is
itemized as follows: •- -
a. Waldron Road $387,062.20
• b. Bridges on Ennis Joslin Road $510,027.43
Waldron Road will be reconstructed from NAS Drive to south of Park
Road 22. The Waldron Road project was included in the 1977 bond
election. There is no City participation in Ennis Joslin Road bridges.
5. The Marina Gear Box project be accepted and final payment of
$43,031.47 be made to Monarch Erectors, Inc. for a total of . •
$66,355.55. This Hurricane Allen project provided for furnishing 100
small and 84 large wooden gear boxes. Due to defective glue in 7
large boxes, the Contractor has agreed to donate these boxes to the
City where minor repair will make them useable. The Contractor will
be paid for 177 boxes in lieu of 184 boxes resulting in a contract •
underrun of $3,557.50. The contract was awarded July 29., 1981 and .
work was funded by the General Fund Reserve and FEMA.
* 6. A contract for $210,780 be awarded to Sprinkler King of Texas for
the Oso Golf Course Irrigation System. Sprinkler King who was the
low bidder for the project had an irregular proposal in that they
proposed to furnish a sprinkler head not specified: The City's.•
Consultant on the project recommended an award to the second lo
bidder based on the irregular proposal and some past work perfor-
mance by Sprinkler King in Brenham, Texas. The second low
bidder's price is $256,004. The Consultant agrees that the sprinkler
head which Sprinkler King will furnish is good and meets the design
requirements. The Staff has checked Sprinkler King's performance
on a number of projects and feels they can do the required work. It
is recommended that the irregular proposal be waived, the contract be
• awarded to Sprinkler King for the base bid plus the pump pit
alternate, and $230,000 be appropriated to cover the contract award,4•:',
contingencies and related expenses.
* Withdrawn - See Page 5.
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Mr. Briones stated that he would like to withdraw Item No. 6 because of
problems with the appropriation which needed to be cleared up by next week.
7. A contract for $553,050 be awarded to Moore Golf, Inc. of Culpepper,
Virginia, for the construction of the Bill Witt Softball Complex.
Seven contractors submitted bids for the project on November 11,
1981. The award includes the base bid of $523,550 and Change Order
No. 1 in the amount of $29,500 to provide an automatic irrigation
system in lieu of a manual system for the four fields. The automatic
system will reduce operating costs of the system. An appropriation
of $580,000 is recommended for the award, change order,
contingencies and related expenses. The project is a 1977 Bond
Project supplemented with a 50% Recreation and Open Space Grant
through the Texas Park and Wildlife Department.
8. A contract in the amount of $6,685,759 be awarded to F & E Erection
Company for the second phase of plant expansion and improvements at
the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the fifth and last in a
series of contracts to rehabilitate and expand the Osp collection and
treatment system and includes the construction of new units and
modification of existing units. Upon completion of this phase, the
Oso Plant will have a treatment capacity of 16.4 million gallons per
day. Four traveling bridges were purchased under the first plant
expansion contract which will be installed under this contract. A
total appropriation of $6.8 million was necessary to include
administrative expenses, legal advertising and contingency expenses.
The project will be funded by a 75% grant from EPA and 1977 and
1972 bond funds.
9. The following actions be taken on the Starlite Lane/Shady Lane
Drainage Extension project.
a. The contractor, Backhoe Lease Service; be granted a 54 -day
time extension to supplement the allotted 75 -day working time for
the project. The extension is recommended because the
contractor was delayed from starting work for 21 months due to
gas mains and services being adjusted ahead of construction.
b. The project be accepted as complete and final payment of
$53,232.00 be made to Backhoe Lease Service for a total of
$200,652.
This was a 1977 bond drainage project and provided for the
installation of approximately 4,800 linear feet of storm sewer ranging
from 15" diameter to 54" diameter in the Starlite Lane/Shady Lane
area of the City. The contract was awarded March 25, 1981.
10. An agreement be approved with Tucker Properties providing for
relocation of an interim lift station in Crossgate Subdivision to a
location 640 feet west of South Staples Street and providing for the
developer constructing the future gravity line to South Staples Street
which would take the temporary lift station out of service. By prior
agreement approved by the City Council on August 12, 1981, the
developer was authorized to construct a temporary lift station, but
the station was required to be built along the South Staples Street
right-of-way. The relocation of the lift station will require an
additional gravity line to be built by Tucker Properties, from the lift
station to South Staples Street. Tucker Properties has requested
relocation of the lift station site because they do not own and have
been unable to acquire property adjacent to Staples Street
right-of-way for the station.
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17. The recommendation of the Building Code Board of Appeals be
approved that the Building Code be amended to establish requirements
for the annexed areas of Padre Island:
a. The minimum first floor elevation for residential buildings be
nine feet above mean sea level. The minimum in' other parts of
the City is 12 feet, and up to 17 feet in a few small areas.
Nine feet is recommended for Padre Island by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency and ` was also the minimum
elevation required by Nueces County.
b. The supplemental requirements of the Texas Catastrophe Pro-
perty Insurance Association to protect against windstorm damage
be adopted. These requirements are consistent with the wind
design criteria of the Building Code and have been used by the
Padre Island Development Corporation in their development.
These amendments will allow the building inspection program on Padre
Island to continue as in the past.
18. A driveway 55 feet wide be approved for International Marine
Services, Inc., at 706 Highstar Street. The driveway is needed for
safe travel of tractor -trailer trucks. The driveway ordinance
authorizes the staff to approve such driveways up to 45 feet wide.
Council Member Gulley suggested that the driveway width be approved by
the Staff rather than having this come before the Council.
Mr. Bill Hennings, Asst. City Manager, stated that most property owners
hesitate to come before the Council to request wider driveways than 45 feet.
**Council Member Kennedy arrived at the meeting at 2:46 PM.
Acting City Manager Briones stated that a permit for the wider driveway
was requested and after Traffic and Transit Department had studied it, they
recommended against approving the permit for the wider driveway.
19. A three-year mineral lease for the 45.3 acre Nueces River Park Tract
be awarded to Texas Eastern Exploration Company for a cash bonus
of $5,209.50, annual delay rental of $453.00 and a 22.5% royalty.
Only one bid was received. There are currently no oil and gas oper-
ations in this area and use of the surface for drilling will not be
permitted. _
20. Bids be received December 29, 1981, for a replacement remote
air-cooled condenser for the Museum air conditioning system. The
existing condenser has broken down and cannot be repaired.
21. Bids be received December 22, 1981 for an insulating pool cover
system for Collier Pool. Collier Pool is operated during winter months
and the cover will reduce heating costs.
22. A contract for $37,500 be approved with the U. S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC), to process individual charges of
employment discrimination, which have been filed with/or referred to
the City's Human Relations Activity. The Human Relations Activity is
expected to process a total of 91 charges during the term of this
contract (October 1, 1981 through September 30, 1982),, for which the
City will be reimbursed $412.50 per charge.
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Mr. Briones explained that if the City does not complete processing enough
cases, the EEOC funds will not be provided for this reimbursement.
Mr. Mark Gresham, Budget Director, explained tha there were at one time
two separate budget activities for this department, but they were consolidated
and one clerical position was eliminated to help reduce costs.
City Secretary Read explained to the Council that it is to the advantage of
the City and to local businesses to have any discrimination charges filed and
settled in this City rather than having to go to San Antonio for the hearings.
23. A twelve-month agreement for portable chemical toilets service be
approved with Sani-Can, Banquete, based on low bid. Approximately
30 units will be rented for the Sanitation, Parks and Public Utilities
Departments. Estimated annual expenditure is $25,000 based on a
monthly rate of $67.50 with an optional weekly rate of $40 and a $15
charge for emergency service. Two bids were received. Price
comparison shows a decrease of approximately 3% from the present
contract.
24. Six replacement high-pressure breathing air cylinders for the Fire
Department be purchased from Corpus Fire & Safety on the basis of
low bid of $6,603.26. The present cylinders are obsolete and this is
the first step in a program to update the department's breathing air
equipment. The original bid invitation was only for 5 cylinders;
however, it is recommended that six cylinders be purchased because
of the favorable price. The Fire Department's Budget contains $7,200
for the purchase of the cylinders. Two bids were received.
25. Six-month supply agreement for gasoline be approved as follows based
on low bids: Six bids were received. Prices have decreased approx-
imately 2.8% from current contract prices.
a. Texas Star Service, Corpus Christi
Gasoline in Transport Deliveries
474,300 gal. Regular
320,000 gal. Unleaded •
Total: $849,221.97
Less 2% - 10 Days 8,492.22
Net Total: $840,729.75
b. Crystal Petroleum, Corpus Christi
Gasoline in Tankwagon Deliveries
54,000 gal. Regular
3,000 gal. Unleaded
Total: $ 61,902.30
Net - 10 Days
Grand Total $902,632.05
26. 100% Texas Municipal Retirement System updated service credits be
adopted for all eligible City employees who are members and annuity
payments to current City retirees be increased by the maximum
amount allowed under the statute effective January 1, 1982. These
retirement program improvements were mutally agreed upon between
the City and the Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association as a part
of the 1981-83 Police collective bargaining contract. Money has been
provided in the 1981-82 Budget for the updating.
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Council Member Gulley inquired about the added expense' this would be for
the City.
Mr. Briones explained that he would supply that information later in the
meeting.
Mr. Gulley continued and stated that he did not believe that the same pay
increases granted Fire and Police should be granted to other employees. He
stated that he did not see how the City could continue to grant such pay
increases for all employees in view of the limited budget.
Acting City Manager Briones explained that if all employees are not treated
fairly, this would just encourage the formation of more unions- for City
employees. He further explained that negotiation processes conducted with Fire
and Police always are more expensive because when you compromise on one •
issue you have to grant some other benefit.
Council Member Gulley again stated that since the Fire and Police have
collective bargaining they should have more benefits than other City employees.
Acting City Manager Briones reiterated that he felt that all City -employees
should have the same benefits as the Fire and Police. He pointed out also that
that has been the position for many years of previous Staffs and previous
Councils.
Mr. Chuck .Speed, Director of Personnel, arrived at the Council Chamber
and explained the service credits for all eligible City employees referred to in
Item No. 26 would cost the City less than $10,000 next year.
Council Member Gulley again stated that there might be a time in the
future when the City will be unable to provide the same benefits to all
employees that they do for Fire and Police. He expressed the opinion that the
Fire and Police should have more benefits since they have negotiating rights.
Mr. Speed explained to Mr. Gulley that the City Staff stresses that fair
treatment should be given to all employees, not just Fire and Police.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that in the future the City Staff might
wish to provide more benefits to Fire and Police rather than salary increases.
Council Member Gulley pointed out that when negotiations are conducted
with Police and Fire Departments, there is no way to even know if other
employees want the same benefits.
Mr. Speed informed the Council that during negotiations they have always
found that all employees, including Fire and Police, really want salary increases
rather than other benefits.
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27. A payment from the self-insurance fund be approved in the amount of
$7,500 to settle the lawsuit of Betty Lou Hampton vs. City. This
case arose from the April 1, 1980, accident in Sharpsburg Rd. in
which a City bus struck a drainage culvert. It is recommended that
if any discussion is required on this matter that the Council convene
in a closed hearing.
28. A public hearing be held December 23, 1981, for the Contractual
Annexation of a 5.94 acre portion of Block 27B, Padre Island -Corpus
Christi Island Fairway Estates.
29. A public hearing be held December 23, 1981 for the Contractual
Annexation of a 184.55 acre tract platted as Padre Island -Corpus
Christi Island Fairway Estates, Block 27A (Padre Island Country
Club).
30. That Ordinance No. 16702, passed and approved by the City Council
on November 18, 1981, be amended to correct an error in the trans-
position of the description from maps and plats on file in the office of
the City Secretary to the narrative description consisting of metes
and bounds in the ordinance of annexation.
Council Member Gulley pointed out that the description of the beach on
Padre Island was omitted from the Ordinance of Annexation and he felt that this
was an opportunity for the Council to eliminate the beach from annexation.
Acting City Manager Briones pointed out that this was approved by the
voters including the beach and it is the City's responsibility to go ahead with
the annexation.
Council Member Gulley urged that the Council vote against Item No. 30
which would include the beach in the annexation so that the City would not
have the responsibility of maintaining the beach.
Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that this Council could, not legally do
that since it was approved by the voters.
Mr. Briones agreed that this would present legal complications.
Council Member Hawkins suggested that since the Ordinance calling for the
election did contain the description of the beach, that Ordinance could be
amended to eliminate the beach from annexation.
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock stated that he would have to check the
State statutes on this.
Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that if the City annexes property for
tax purposes, they are obligated to annex the beach property also.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if the Council could legally vote against
Item No. 30 to amend the Annexation Ordinance, and Mr. Aycock replied that
according to the Charter, he would rule that the Council could not do so.
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Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
Reports.
Mr. Bert Haas, representing International Marine Services, Inc. , referred
to Item. No. 18 in regard to the request for a 55 -foot wide driveway at
Highstar Street. He explained that some streets in industrial districts have
driveways which are 30 -feet wide; the driveways at the location in question are
35 -feet wide; his client has large trucks which require wider driveways to
accommodate them. He stated that with the existing driveways, the traffic
situation is dangerous and they are therefore requesting a permit to install
55 -foot driveways.
Asst. City Manager Lontos informed the Council that the Staff does not
recommend approval of this. He displayed a drawing showing the two
driveways in question; the Staff has no objection to 45 -foot driveways; and
pointed out a structure of concrete that is between the two 35 -foot driveways
which could be eliminated if the structures on each side of the driveways are
extended so that the driveways would only be 45 feet wide. He pointed out to
the Council that the 95 -foot wide driveways are in compliance with the State law
and the Staff, therefore, does not feel that the driveways should be any wider
than 45 feet, which the Staff believes would accommodate the large trucks used
by this business.
Mr. Haas noted that if streets are 35 feet wide there is a problem with
these large trucks turning into the driveways.
Mr. Lontos informed the Council that the Staff had intended to delete Item
No. 18 from the Agenda since it is .not recommended, but Mr. Haas wanted it
considered today.
Acting City Manager Briones pointed out that as the agenda item is listed,
to deny the request will require a negative vote on this item. He 'suggested
that the Council vote on all of the City Manager's Reports with the exception of
Item No. 18 with a separate vote on that item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to approve the City
Manager's Reports, with the exception of Item No. 6 which was withdrawn and
Item No. 18 which will be considered separately; seconded by Hawkins; and
passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye" on all of the items referred to; Gulley voting, "Aye" on
all of the items with the exception of Item No. 30 on which he voted, "No".
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Mayor Jones then called for the vote on Item No. 18 which passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Kennedy voting, "Aye";
Jones and Zarsky voting, "No".
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Mayor Jones called for the following Council consideration:
Employment of Dr. David Wasson, Industrial Psychologist, to assist the
City Council in evaluating those applicants selected for final consideration
for appointment to the position of City Manager.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the employment of Dr.
David Wasson for this purpose be approved, seconded by .Mayor Pro Tem
Turner.
Council Member Kennedy stated that he recommended this because it is an
additional bit of information to be used in evaluation to help decide on the best
possible City Manager for this City. He expressed the opinion that such
testing is used more and more in private industry and would be a very valuable
tool. He stated that Dr. Wasson had indicated that he could arrive in Corpus
Christi on Friday for interviews with the City Manager candidates over the
weekend. He stated that Dr. Wasson's fee is $800 per day plus expenses.
Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and it passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the Public Hearing on the following matter:
Assessment roll for the construction of a 4 -foot wide concrete sidewalk
along Purdue Road from Waldron Road to Windmere Drive. The roll
contains 26 items with total assessments of $4,931.97. The estimated City
share of the construction is $23,068.03. The sidewalk will be constructed
on the south side of Purdue Road from Waldron Road to near Lombardy
Drive and on the north side of Purdue Road from east of Lombardy Drive
to Windmere Drive. The project is in the 7th year Community, Development
Block Grant Program.
Mr. Briones stated that Asst. City Attorney Bob Coffin would conduct the
formal portion of the hearing.
Mr. Coffin stated that the hearing is required by State law and the
purpose is to provide information to the Council,acting in its legislative
capacity, to establish the assessments on this project and to make a deter-
mination as to whether the enhancement to the abutting property will be greater
than the amount of the assessments.
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Mr. Coffin called as his first witness, Mr. Gerald Smith. Through
questioning of the witness, Mr."Coffin ascertained that Mr. Smith has been with
the City of Corpus Christi as Chief Engineer for 11 years; he is a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Texas; his degree is in Civil Engineering
which he obtained at the University of Texas at Austin; and that Mr. Smith is
thoroughly familiar with the Purdue Road project.
Chief Engineer ,Smith stated that this project was designed because of the
need for a pedestrian way for school children. He displayed before the Council
a transparency showing . the location of the sidewalk which will extend from
Waldron Road to Windmere" Drive. Mr. Smith explained that the sidewalk
construction will consist of a 4 -foot wide reinforced concrete sidewalk 4 inches
thick to be constructed within the existing right-of-way as shown on the plans.
He informed the Council that bids were received on this project on November
25, 1981, and seven contractors submitted bids, with the low bid submitted by
Mr. Jon Lewis of Aransas Pass in the amount of $15,775.30. Mr. Smith stated
that the assessments total $4,931.97, with the City cost to be $10,843.33. He
informed the Council that the assessment roll includes 26 items.
Mr. Smith also stated that the contractor has 45 working days to complete
the project and the Staff expects the work to begin shortly after January 1,
1982.
Mayor ` Jones stated that the Council would like to participate " in
ground -breaking ceremonies at the beginning of the project and Mr. Smith
assured them that he would make arrangements for this.
Council Member Kennedy asked about the portion of the street where the
crossing will be required from the north to the south side. -
Mr. Smith explained that the plans include a cross -hatched area on the
street at this point and they hope to have a crossing guard at that location.
Council Member Dumphy questioned the contractor's experience since his
bid was so low.
Mr. Smith agreed, but stated that he was of the opinion that since this is
a relatively simple job and the successful bidder has the appropriate equipment,
he will be able to do a satisfactory job.
Asst. City Attorney Coffin called as his next witness, Mr. W. J. Holly.
Through questioning Mr. Holly, Mr. Coffin ascertained that he is a licensed
broker in the state of Texas; he has worked in that capacity since 1954; and
that he is thoroughly familiar with the property in this area.
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Mr. Holly testified that he has examined each and every piece of property
and stated that there are no odd or pie -shaped pieces of property, and in his
opinion, each and every parcel will be enhanced at least in the amount of the
assessment.
Mayor Jones determined that no one in the audience, wished to speak in
regard to this assessment hearing. A motion was made by Council Member
Kennedy that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and
passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy, Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Turner and Gulley absent at the time the vote was taken.
Mr. Lantos stated that further action in regard to this assessment roll
will be on the agenda next week.
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Mayor Jones announced Public Hearings on two zoning applications.
Acting City Manager Briones announced the Public Hearing on Application
No. 1181-2.
Application No. 1181-2, Appraisal and Real Estate Service, Inc. and
Jim Howry t for change ofzoningfrom "A-1" Apartment House District and
"R-2" Multiple Dwelling District to "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District on
18.65 acres out of Lots 25, 26 and 27, Section 49, Flour Bluff and Encinal
Farm and Garden Tracts located on the north side of Glenoak Drive .
approximately 750' west of Waldron Road.
Mr. Briones informed the Council that in response to the 'notices of the
Public Hearing, 4 in favor and none in opposition have been returned. He
stated that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommended
approval of this application.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on
this zoning case.
Motion by Council Member Hawkins that the hearing be closed, seconded
by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the zoning of "R -1B"
be approved for Application No. 1181-2; seconded by Council Member Hawkins
and passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Hawkins; , Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner and Gulley absent at the time , the vote was
taken.
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Mr. Briones , announced the Public Hearing on Application No. 1181-3.
Application No. 1181-3, Mr. Adolph Wittner, Jr., for change of
zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-5" Primary
Business District on Lot 12, Block 13, Central Wharf and Warehouse
Subdivision located on the north side of Laredo Street approximately
150' east of South Staples Street.
Acting City Manager Briones informed the Council that both the Planning
Commission and the Planning Staff recommend denial, and in response to the
notices of the Public Hearing, 3 in favor and none in opposition have been
returned.
Mr. Briones called the Council's attention to a letter from Mr. Jack Kelso,
representing the applicant, who requested that the case be tabled until January
20, 1982.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on
this zoning application.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the Public Hearing on
Application No: 1181-3 be recessed until January 20, 1982; seconded by Council
Member Hawkins; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky, voting "AYE"; Turner and Gulley absent at the time the
vote was taken.
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Mayor Jones called for the ordinances.
Acting City Manager Briones explained the ordinances on the agenda and
withdrew the ordinance listed as No. 24 which authorized a contract with
Sprinkler King of Texas, Inc.
There were no comments on the ordinances; City Secretary Read called for
the vote on the ordinances; and the following were passed:
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15256 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 17, 1979, ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM FIRST FLOOR
ELEVATION REQUIREMENT ABOVE MEAN TIDE LEVEL AND SUPPLEMENTAL
WINDSTORM RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS IN THOSE
DEVELOPED AREAS LOCATD SEAWARD OF THE INTRACOASTAL CANAL;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; AND PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
SUPERIOR HELICOPTERS, INC., COVERING A COMMERCIAL HANGAR LEASE
PLOT AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WITH UTILITY
LINES, A ROAD EXTENSION, RAMP AND TAXIWAY EXPANSION TO BE
CONSTRUCTED BY SUPERIOR HELICOPTERS, INC., AND PAID FOR BY THE
CITY OVER A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY (60) MONTHS THROUGH RENT
REDUCTION AND FUEL FLOWAGE FEE REDUCTION, ALL AS SHOWN AND MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT
"l"
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED BY AMENDING
SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III - PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON
CERTAIN STREETS, BY ADOPTING PROVISION THAT WILL PROHIBIT
PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON SCHANEN BOULEVARD, BOTH SIDES, FROM
WEBER ROAD TO A PONT 110 FEET SOUTHEAST OF WEBER ROAD; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (First Reading - 11/25/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING:
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AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 53-254,
SCHEDULE V, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES, WHICH
WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF SETTING AND RESETTING SPEED LIMITS ON
PORTIONS OF NILE DRIVE, AGNES STREET, STAPLES STREET,, AND AYERS
STREET AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. (First Readiing -
11/25/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the -following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND
CONTRACT WITH JIMMIE EDWARD TAYLOR AS GOLF PROFESSIONAL AT A
COMPENSATION OF $200 PER MONTH AT THE OSO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE;
LEASING TO SAID JIMMIE EDWARD TAYLOR THE GOLF PRO SHOP AT THE
OSO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FOR AND IN
CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPENSATION TO THE CITY OF TEN (10%)
PERCENT OF ALL INCOME FROM GOLF CARTS, AND FIVE (5%) PERCENT OF
THE GROSS RECEIPTS OF ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE PRO SHOP, INCLUDING
MERCHANDISE SALES AND GOLF LESSONS. AN ADDITIONAL TWO AND
ONE-HALF (2 1/2%) PERCENT OF INCOME ON MERCHANDISE SALES AND GOLF
LESSONS FROM $50,000 TO $75,000 AND AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5%) PERCENT
OF SAME INCOME OVER $75,000 SHALL BE PAID TO THE CITY, 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".
(First Reading - 11/25/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
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SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MR.
AND MRS. EUGENE GIANOTTI DBA BILLINGS' BAIT STAND FOR USE OF
TRACT 14 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING SITUATED AT THE
INTRACOASTAL CANAL CROSSING ON THE PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY, FOR
FIVE YEARS FOR PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND OPERATING A BAIT STAND
BUSINESS AND RELATED SERVICES TO FURTHER PUBLIC RECREATION, AND
PROVIDING FOR A MONTHLY RENT OF $172, 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 - 11/25/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PARK DEDICATION
AGREEMENT WITH SAA -81, JOINT VENTURE, AND THE 100 SOUTH PADRE
PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION. (First Reading - 11/25/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16741:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE YEAR GRAZING
LEASE WITH MR. CHARLES LILE AND MR. G. W. BEARDSLEY FOR A 35.155
ACRE -TRACT LOCATED AT RODD FIELD ROAD AND YORKTOWN ROAD AT AN
ANNUAL RENTAL OF $480 (First Reading - 11/18/81; Second Reading
-11/25/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16742:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF LEMONWOOD DRIVE SOUTH
OF ERSKINE DRIVE, BETWEEN LOT 14, BLOCK 4, AND LOT 24, BLOCK 3,
CANDLEWOOD ADDITION UNIT 7, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 36, PAGE 165,
MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY TEXAS, AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON THE
EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT
"A", RETAINING THE WEST 30 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE ENTIRE
LENGTH AS UTILITY EASEMENT SUBJECT TO THE HEREINAFTER STATED
PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16743:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE U.
S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FOR $37,500 FOR
PROCESSING INDIVIDUAL CHARGES OF EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION WHICH
HAVE BEEN FILED WITH OR REFERRED TO THE CITY'S HUMAN RELATIONS
ACTIVITY FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1980, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, ,
1982; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 16744:
AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID
SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH
SYSTEM IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;
PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR
RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF'DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16745:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE YEAR MINERAL
LEASE FOR THE 45.3 ACRE NUECES RIVER PARK TRACT TO TEXAS EASTERN
EXPLORATION COMPANY FOR A CASH BONUS OF $5,209.50, AN ANNUAL
DELAY RENTAL OF •$453.00 AND A 22.5 PERCENT ROYALTY, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT
"A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16735:
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF
THE FOLLOWING STREET:
WALDRON ROAD, FROM 600 L.F. SOUTH OF PARK ROAD 22 TO N.A.S.
DRIVE.
•
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; REQUIRING
THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE
AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY
TO FILE NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, AS TO ,THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS
SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye". -
ORDINANCE NO. 16736:
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF
ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVEL OPMENT, SHOWING ESTIMATES OF
VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS:
WALDRON ROAD, FROM 600 L.F. SOUTH OF PARK ROAD 22 TO N.A.S.
DRIVE.
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE PAID AND
ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE
PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF
LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING
AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 13, 1982 AT 3:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AT CITY HALL, 302 S. SHORELINE
BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;
TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COPRUS CHRISTI;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16737:
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF
THE FOLLOWING STREET BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AND
DRIVEWAYS AS FOLLOWS:
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY PROGRAM:
(1) Shoreline Boulevard, sidewalk construction at various locations along the
west side, from Park Avenue to Hughes Street, and
(2) Taylor and Mesquite Streets, driveway construction at selected locations;
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,' TEXAS; REQUIRING
THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE
AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY
TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS AS TO THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16738:
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF
ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SHOWING ESTIMATES OF THE
VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS:
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY PROGRAM
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1. Shoreline Boulevard, sidewalk construction at various locations along the
west side, from Park Avenue to Hughes Street, and
2. Taylor and Mesquite Streets, driveway construction at selected locations;
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COST TO PAID AND
ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE
PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF
LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY; ORDERING
AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 6, 1982, AT 3:00 P.M.,
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 302 S. SHORELINE, IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16739:
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF
THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS:
(1) Carroll Lane, from South Staples Street to Gollihar Road,
(2) Carroll Lane, from South Padre Island Drive to Tiger Lane, and
(3) Mulberry Street, from Carroll Lane to Willow Street.
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REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO FILE NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK,
NUECES COUNTY, AS TO THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16740:
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SHOWING
ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE
FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS:
(1) Carroll Lane, from South Staples Street to Gollihar Road,
(2) Carroll Lane, from South Padre Island Drive to Tiger Lane, and
(3) Mulberry Street, from Carroll Lane to Willow Street.
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE PAID AND
ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION OF THE COST TO
BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY
OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY;
ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD JANUARY 13, 1982 AT 7:00
P.M. AT THE CARROLL LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 4120
CARROLL LANE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRITI, TEXAS; TO GIVE NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foreoging ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16746:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREE-
MENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR OPERATION OF
A STREAM FLOW GAUGING STATION AT THE TILDEN CROSSING ON THE
NUECES RIVER WEST OF THREE RIVERS, TEXAS, AT A COST OF $4,810, 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"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarksy
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16747:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH BRANIFF AIRWAYS, INC., FOR RENTAL OF A SPACE
APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF GATEHOUSE NO. 4, AT
AN ANNUAL RENTAL RATE OF $120.00, FOR AN ENCLOSED PASSENGER
ACCESS/ JETWAY, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT TO
LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A COPY HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 16748:
TUCKERAUTHORO EXECUTE AN
I PROPERTIES CPROVITY IDINGG ORER TAGREEMENT
RELOCATION OF AN INTERIM LIFT
STATION IN CROSSGATE SUBDIVISION TO A LOCATION 640 FEET WEST OF
SOUTH STAPLES STREET AND PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPER CONSTRUC-
TING THE FUTURE GRAVITY LINE TO SOUTH STAPLES STREET WHICH
WOULD TAKE THE TEMPORARY LIFT. STATION OUT OF SERVICE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance ncpassed Zyrshd by e
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following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, y, Hawkins,
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voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16749:
GRANTING A REVOCABLE EASEMENT TO VALERO MARKETING COMPANY FOR
THE PURPOSOF LANTANA STREEOF LAYING SEVEN T APPROXIMATELYIPE LINES IN UP 520 ER ROAD FROM 400
FEET WEST 520 FET EAST OF
NAVIGATION BOULEVARD ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE REVOC-
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EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foreg
ing ordinanceKennpassed d bZyrshe
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following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, in
y
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16750:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MOORE
GOLF, INC., OF CULPEPPER, VIRGINIA, FOR CONSTRUCTION' OF A FOUR -
FIELD SOFTBALL COMPLEX IN BILL WITT PARK; APPROPRIATING $580,000
OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND, OF WHICH $553,050 IS FOR THE
CONTRACT AWARD, AND $26,950 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, LEGAL
ADVERTISING, CONTINGENCIES, AND RELATED EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO
PROJECT NO. 291-77-9, SOFTBALL COMPLEX; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing
eg ing ordinance
aKnte pasysed ZZd yrshe
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, y,
y
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16751:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH F & E
ERECTION COMPANY OF SAN ANTONIO FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SECOND
PHASE OF EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WEST HALF OF THE OSO
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (PHASE 2, CONTRACT 5) EPA PROJECT
NO. C-48-1214-04, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND CONCURRENCE FROM THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
WATER RESOURCES; APPROPRIATING $6,800,000 OUT OF THE NO. 250
SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, OF WHICH $6,685,759 IS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACT AND . $114,241 IS FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING,
PRINTING AND CONTINGENCY EXPENSES, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
250-77-27, OSO PLANT EXPANSION, WEST HALF OF PLANT (CONTRACT 5);
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and toforegoing
eg ing ins, ordinanceKnpasysed ZZd yrshe
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, y,
y
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16752:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16702, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 18, 1981, SO AS TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN THE
TRANSPORTATION OF THE DESCRIPTION FROM MAPS AND PLATS ON .FILE IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY TO THE NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
CONSISTING OF METES AND BOUNDS IN THE ORDINANCE OF ANNEXATION;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Gulley, "No".
ORDINANCE NO. 16753:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN
VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF
APPRAISAL & REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. & JIM HOWRY BY AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON APPROXIMATELY 18.65
ACRES OUT OF PORTIONS OF LOTS 25, 26, AND 27, SECTION 49, FLOUR
BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM & GARDEN TRACTS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE
DISTRICT AND "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT KEEPING IN EFFECT ,ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Regular Council
Meeting be recessed at 4:20 PM in order to convene the Corpus Christi Indus-
trial Development Corporation; seconded by Council Member Kennedy; and
passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 5:30 PM and called
for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the
Agenda. •
Mr. Clay Moore requested information in regard to his recent complaint
about the drainage at his place of business on Water Street near the Convention
Center. He explained the situation and expressed the opinion that each time a
new building is constructed, such as the Convention Center, the drainage
problem has worsened. He urged that this problem be resolved.
Asst. City Manager Lontos informed Mr. Moore that he is still waiting for a
Staff report on the drainage in that area.
Mrs. Mary Morales, 3101 Houston St., reminded the Council that she had
appeared before them on November 18, 1981, in regard to a Crossing Guard
who she feels is not qualified to serve because she is under a Peace Bond and
smokes marijuana. She she expressed the opinion that the Police Department
and Personnel Department are wrong to have her in their employ.
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Mrs. Henrietta Newberry thanked all the Council Members for their support
on their recent fund-raising event. She presented some certificates of appre-
ciation to the Council for their assistance in the Feet n' Wheels event.
Mayor Jones expressed appreciation for the work that Mrs. Newberry is
doing for the handicapped.
Mr. E. S. Pennebaker referred to the bid opening on the Marina Improve-
ments and expressed concern that the bid was much higher than the engineer's
estimate. He urged expediency in repairing the existing facilities before the
new improvements are made.
Acting City Manager Briones stated that he would like to attend a Texas
Municipal League Meeting in Austin on Friday and Saturday, December 11 and
12, and stated that he will designate Asst. City Manager James K. Lontos as
City Manager while he is out of the City.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Council Member Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed
unanimously', the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:95 PM, December
9, 1981.
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