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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING '
DECEMBER 16, 1981 - 2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty 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 the Reverend Paul E. Watson of Morgan
Avenue Baptist Church, following which the. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of
the United States was led by Council Member Herbert Hawkins.
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 proclamation:
"Alcohol Awareness Month" - December, 1981.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the minutes of the
Regular Council Meetings of November 18 and November 25, 1981 be approved
as presented; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones then administered oaths to newly appointed members of Boards
and Committees.
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A motion was made by Council Member Gulley to recess the Regular Council
Meeting in order to reconvene the Special Council Meeting of December 11,
1981; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 2:10 p.m. He,
called for confirmation of Actions taken during the Workshop Meeting of
December 16, 1981 as follows:
MICROFILMED SBP 191984
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1. That the hearing on the appeal of Municipal Court Clerk Anita Garza
be reopened and that the action of Municipal Court Clerk be upheld.
2. Voluntary paving petitions received after December 23, 1981 be
accepted but not included in the proposed 1982 Bond Election.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the foregoing actions be
confirmed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones then called for the City Manager's Reports. Acting City
Manager Ernest Briones presented the following items with related comments and
explanations and recommended that:
1. Plans and specifications be approved for Hurricane Allen Repairs to
the Oso Fishing Pier and bids be received January 13, 1982. Repairs
would consist of restoring the pier, which is a part of the original
timber bridge on Ocean Drive near the Naval Air Station, to the same
basic elevation and width, including 4 shelter bays which existed
prior to Hurricane Allen. The pier would be approximately 525 feet
long, in two sections, and approximately 7 -feet wide. It was
originally converted to a fishing pier from the timber bridge
approximately 12 years ago under a Texas Park & Wildlife Department
grant.
2. Plans and specifications be approved for a 1,800 square foot open
shelter in Parker Park and bids be received January 13, 1982. The
shelter is proposed to be constructed in the northwest portion of the
park off Graham Road and would include the construction of a large
barbecue pit. Concrete columns and laminated trusses and a gable
roof are proposed as part of the structure design. This is a 6th
Year Community Development project.
"3. A contract for $16,600 be awarded to Beeville Roofing Company for
roof repairs to the Art Museum of South Texas. The roof was
damaged by Hurricane Allen. Bids for the roof repair work were
originally received in May, 1981, but due to the high cost, the scope
of repair was changed. Repairs include replacing 43 squares of
roofing, skylight repair, caulking and other related work. The
insurance settlement for the roof was $3,444. An appropriation from
the Revenue Sharing Fund of $18,600 is recommended for the contract
award, contingencies and related expenses.
4. The following actions be taken on the Purdue Road Sidewalk project:
a. The public hearing held on December 9, 1981 be closed.
b. The assessment roll for the project be adopted ' indicating 26
items with assessments of $4,913.97.
c. A contract for the project be awarded to Jon C. Lewis for
$15,775.30.
The sidewalk will be built on the south side of Purdue Road from
Waldron Road to near Lombardy Drive and on the north side of
Purdue Road from Lombardy to Windmere Drive. This is a 7th Year
Community Development project. An appropriation of $19,000 is
recommended for the award and related expenses.
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5. The Flour Bluff South End Lateral Project (Phase 2) be accepted as
complete and final payment of $37,575.79 be made to Maverick
Construction Company for a total of $285,173.19. Gravity sewer lines
were installed along Summit, Rex, Spring, Martha, Walker, Carp,
Annette, Claudia, Whiteley and Laguna Shores Road which tie into
the new lift station at the corner of Whiteley and Carp. A twelve
day time extension is recommended due to delays caused by utility
relocation. The contract was awarded February 18, 1981 and funded
with 1977 bonds.
6. The Airport Gatehouse and Concourse Improvements Project be
accepted as complete and final payment of $12,765 be made to The
Harbor Company for a total of $99,290. Gatehouse 1 & 2 was
enlarged and air conditioned, the west concourse was air conditioned,
and carpet was installed in the concourse leading to the Gatehouse.
The contract was awarded September 24, 1980 and was funded by a
grant from the Federal ' Aviation Administration and 1977 Airport
Bonds.
7. The Oakdale Drive Sanitary Sewer project be accepted and $8,437.44
be authorized to Isles Construction Company. It is recommended that
$1,000 be retained in order that several items of landscaping and the
planting of 12 trees be completed. The property owner from whom an
easement was acquired for the sanitary sewer line does not want the
planting done until January or February, 1982. It is recommended
that the Director of Engineering & Physical Development be authorized
to release the retainage when the Contractor has completed the work.
This project provided for an 8 -inch diameter sanitary sewer in
Oakdale Drive in Flour Bluff portion of the City. The total cost of
the project was $58,374.37. The contract was awarded on January 28,
1981 and funded out of the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund. The project
was initiated by a petition from the residents on Oakdale Drive.
8. The following actions be taken on the Peoples Street • T -Head Marina
Boat Slip Realignment Project:
a. Change Order No. 6 for $6,747 be approved which reflects the
actual piling quantities. Additional piling was required due to
underestimation during design and extra length piling was
required due to subsurface conditions.
b. An eight-day extension be approved for additional work
performed.
c. The project be accepted and final payment of $41,739.94 for a
total of $383,553.27 be made to Brown & Root, Inc.
This project provided for realigning and installing new boat slips on
the south side of the stem of the Peoples Street T -Head and was
awarded March 4, 1981. It is expected that FEMA will allow
approximately $40,000 for Hurricane Allen damage. An appropriation
5 o $6,554.57 is needed from the Park Bond Fundfor the final
payment.
9. The following actions be taken on the Hearn Road Ditch Realignment
at the City 48" water transmission line:
The contractor be, granted a 9 day extension to supplement the
40 day allotted ; working time. This time extension is
recommended because City crews spent several days repairing a
leak in the 48" line at the work site which hampered the
contractor's operations.
b. The project be accepted and final payment of $20,536.93 be made
to Maverick Construction Company.
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The total cost of this Hurricane Allen related project was $75,827.09.
The work consisted of installing protective piling under the water line
and concrete channel lining 200 feet upstream from the water line.
FEMA participation on the project is expected to be $13,875. The
remaining project cost was funded from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund
and Water Division Budget. The contract was awarded on June 10,
1981.
10. Change Order No. 3 for $16,594.75 to the contract with Isles
Construction Company for construction of the Nueces County
Courthouse Area Street Improvements project be approved. The
change order provides for the installation of a storm sewer system off
Nueces Street extending through property where drainage easements
were recently acquired. The storm water will be drained to the Salt
Flats drainage channel. This location is at the bottom of a hill in the
Washington -Coles area, but could not be constructed during the
street improvements in this area because the easements were not
acquired in time. The storm sewer would collect storm runoff at
Nueces Street and would prevent the flooding of property in this low
lying area. An appropriation of $16,594.75 from the 6th Year
Community Development Block Grant is recommended.
11. An agreement with Black & Veatch, Consulting Enginners, be
approved for preparation of a Master Plan for a Water Distribution,
Transmission, Underground & Elevated Storage System. • The growth
along Saratoga and south of Holly Road has raised questions about
the ability of the present water system to deliver water to these areas
and to provide adequate pressure for fire protection. With the
expansion of the O. N. Stevens Water Filtration Plant and the
completion of the Choke Canyon Reservoir and Dam, the questions
regarding water transmission, distribution and storage must be
addressed to insure orderly growth and development. The study will
address present and future use of water through the year 2002 and
will include areas which are likely to develop within this period. A
master plan will be prepared containing field data, estimated
construction cost and related data. In addition, the firm will develop
and furnish the City with a computer model and program to be used
in the determination of the weak and strong points of the system for
future planning. An appropriation of $115,000 from the waterworks
system revenue bonds sold in 1981 is recommended for the
engineering fee.
Mayor Jones called for a summary by Mr. James K. Lontos on this item.
Mr. Lontos, P. E., Assistant City Manager explained that there is a need
for a master plan for the water in the community, particularly in view of the
growth of the south part of the City. He noted also that there are older
sections of the City with inadequate water lines; there is trouble with the
Baldwin transmission line; and with the completion of the Choke Canyon Dam
and expansion of the O.N. Stevens Water Plant, the City needs to have a
complete plan for the water system.
Mr. Lontos continued by informing the Council that Black & Veatch will
furnish the City with a computer type program to identify the weaknesses of
the system and the City will be able to identify any problems in the future.
He explained that the contract will require 8 to 9 months for completion. He
pointed out that the computer program will be merged with the City's computer.
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12. A 60 -year lease be entered into with Rust Properties for the purpose
of erecting a skybridge over North Carancahua Street between
Antelope and Buffalo Streets. Also included in the lease is the right
to protrude into the right-of-way of North Tancahua Street 6 feet 8
inches with a 12 -foot high canopy overhang for the proposed post
office facility being built in conjunction with the project. The
skybridge will be a masonry and glass structure with 16 feet of
clearance above the street and will connect the proposed 23 -story
Texas Commerce Plaza Office Tower with a parking garage and plaza
north of the Petroleum Tower. Construction of the project is
scheduled to begin in February, 1982. The recommended fee for the
lease is $14,370.
13. The 300 Block of North Chaparral Street (between Lawrence and
Williams Streets) be closed to vehicular traffic from 5:00 p.m. until
11:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 1981, so that the Downtown
Merchants Association can sponsor a public festival. This event will
feature several musical bands and a Santa Claus to entertain
downtown Christmas shoppers. There will be no charge to the public
and no refreshments will be served. The Downtown Merchants
Association has acquired the approval of each property owner within
the street closure for this event.
Council Member Gulley inquired about the conflicting wording on the item
on the City Manager's Reports and the ordinance as it relates to serving food
and drinks.
Acting City Manager Briones explained that the contract requires permits
if beverages and food are sold. He stated that the staff is still working out
the details with the Downtown Merchants Association.
Council Member Gulley stated that he wanted to be sure that all of the
merchants had agreed to this street closing, and Mr. Briones assured him that
they had.
Mr. Briones commented on a related matter and informed the Council that
the merchants seem to feel that the free parking meters are working well, but
city employees have reported that at 8:00 a.m. all of the parking places are
being used, possibly by office workers.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed the opinion from personal experience that
the free parking has been very successful.
Council Member Kennedy referred to the liability insurance that is required
for the closing of this street and inquired if liability insurance was necessary
for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Mr. Briones explained the reason for liability insurance, pointing out that
even one incident could cost the City a great deal of money if insurance is not
available.
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* 14. Coated and wrapped steel pipe for the Gas Division to extend
the basic transmission system to include Buckingham Estates,
Crestmont VI, Brighton Village and Industrial Technology Park
be purchased as follows on the basis of low bid meeting
specifications:
L. B. Foster, Company, Houston:
16,000' of 10.75" steel pipe $134,400
6,000' of 16" steel pipe 87,600
Total - $222,000
The apparent low bid of $77,220 by Alloys of Texas, Corpus Christi,
on the 16" pipe did not meet the pipe grade requirements of the
specifications. The grade of pipe bid by Alloys is difficult to weld.
Bids were received from five firms.
Mayor Jones referred to a statement in the last paragraph of this item and
inquired about the reason the type bid by Alloy's is difficult to weld. Mr.
Briones stated that he would attempt to find an answer to this question before
the meeting is over.
Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, arrived at the Council
Chamber to discuss the item in regard to closing the 300 block of N. Chaparral
Street. He informed the Council that he had discussed this with Mr. Pro
before lunch and he had been unable to obtain liability insurance which is
required with the street closing. Mr. Stewart stated that all events that
require street closings must have liability insurance.
Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings stated that it was his understanding
that the cost for liability insurance would be about $100. He also stated that'
Mr. Pro had approached some of the Council Members to ask that the liability
insurance not be required.
Mayor Jones stated that Mr. Pro may have approached some of the Council
Members, but he, personally, had not been contacted. He expressed the
opinion that if liability insurance is always required and no waivers have been
granted in the past, then he felt that the liability insurance should be required
for this event also.
Mr. Hennings noted that all major events conducted in the auditorium and
Convention Center must have liability insurance also.
Mr. Stewart stated that he will contact an insurance agent to determine the
cost of the liability insurance for this event. Mayor Jones stated that he
thought that Mayor Pro Tem Turner was checking on that matter right now.
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15. A twelve months supply agreement be approved as follows based on
low bid for Item 1 and only bid on Items 2 and 3. The chemicals are
used by the Water and Wastewater Services Divisions. r
McKesson Chemical Co., Corpus Christi:
Item 1 - 72 tons of ferric chloride
Item 2 - 20 tons of activitated carbon
Item 3 - 8 tons of copper sulfate
$70,704.00.
14,115.00
7,512.00
Total $92,331.00
Two bids were received. The prices are subject to material and
freight escalation. Price comparison shows an increase of 19% - 7% on
material and the remainder on freight.
16. A contract in perpetuity be approved with the Beeville Water Supply
District for the sale of untreated water from Lake Corpus Christi.
The proposed contract contains the same basic terms and rate
schedule as provided in City's raw water contracts with San Patricio,
Alice, and Mathis. The District plans to construct a raw water intake
structure on the upper end of Lake Corpus Christi, a 1.5 mile
24 -inch diameter raw water transmission main to a treatment plant site
east of the intersection of IH 37 and FM 534 near Swinney Switch, a
7.0 million gallon per day water treatment plant, and a 16.6 mile
24 -inch diameter treated water main to Beeville. The present charge
for untreated water is 101/1,000 gallons. The District is expected to
complete construction of the facilities in two years and take 2 million
gallons per day to serve Beeville. Estimated revenue is $80,000 per
year.
Mr. Briones stated that the process of the sale of water to Beeville has
not been completely cleared with the local water district and indicated that he
plans to change the ordinance authorizing this contract to a three reading
ordinance.
Mayor Jones inquired if the City of Corpus Christi sets the maximum
amount of water that can be sold.
City Attorney Aycock explained that the Charter states the limits
according to population, etc.
Mayor Jones then inquired if this water can be used for agricultural
purposes.
Mr. Paul Werner, Water Division Superintendent, replied that that is
prohibited. He also stated that the cost to Beeville is based on the total cost of
supplying the water.
Council Member Hawkins inquired if there is anything ;in the water
ordinance that allows for increased costs, and Mr. Werner replied that there is
not because it is basically the cost of the raw water itself. He stated that if
an additional reservoir is necessary in the future, these costs could be
considered later.
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Mr. Aycock stated that this is a public rate or in other words, whatever
the water costs the City, will be passed on to the users.
Mr. Werner assured the Council that the charge would be increased as the
City's costs increase and some of the items that need to be considered in the
cost are maintenance, operation, salaries and if the dam needs maintenance,
those costs will be reflected in the raw water costs in which all participating
entities would be charged for maintenance of the dam.
17. A grant application be submitted for $88,979 for 8th year funding of
the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to the ACTION Agency.
A local match of $36,969 is required and has been approved in the
1981-82 City budget. Other funds making up the total are $11,869
from the State and $40,141 in Federal funds. RSVP plans to recruit
650 volunteers in the next program year beginning April 1, 1982. No
programmatic changes are anticipated.
18. A public safety facility be located on Padre Island and the following
actions be approved:
a. A lease for space at Padre Isles Country Club at no cost to
City;
b. The purchase of one 46' x 10' bunk house fully furnished from
Bishop Mobile Center for $13,850, including delivery, blocking
and tie -downs;
c. The purchase of materials and construction of one pole building
(30' x 30') for $2,500;
d. Connection of utilities as follows:
1. Electricity
2. Sewer
3. Water
$ 500
$ 500
$3,200
e. Construction of 700 feet of temporary roadway from the site to
Commodore Street by Street Division for $12,000.
Acting City Manager Briones explained that this is a temporary site
adjacent to an existing building.
Council Member Kennedy referred to item 18 section b which calls for the
purchase of a bunk house and inquired if this was necessary.
Mr. Briones explained that the staff has looked into the possibility of
leasing a building and have found that the most economical way to obtain a
building is to purchase it and then sell it when it is no longer needed.
Council Member Zarsky pointed out that Geo Structure leases very
economically.
Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager, referred to the memorandum sent
to the Council on Friday which listed the lease price from both Bishop's and
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Geo noting that the staff was of the opinion that purchasing the building would
be the least expensive. He located the proposed building on a map.
Chief Ralph Rogers, Fire Department, stated that this is just a temporary
facility but the permanent facility hopefully will be located near Whitecap which
is in the center of Padre Island.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed the opinion that it would be better to
utilize a permanent location on which to place the temporary building and Mr.
Utter explained that the staff has not been able to acquire a permanent site as
yet.
Mayor Jones urged that this item be approved in order to provide a safety
facility on Padre Island. _
Council Member Zarsky noted that there are some dedicated parks in this
area, and Mr. Utter agreed that there is some land that is reserved for parks
but it has not been dedicated yet. He pointed out that most of the park land
is not in a suitable location.
Mr. Zarsky continued by noting that the park land at Mariner's Cay is not
too far from the recommended location and pointed out that if the temporary
road way is necessary it could later be used for the park when it is developed.
Council Member Zarsky recommended that a location nearer Padre Island
Drive and Park Road 53 be considered for the permanent location.
Mayor Jones suggested that some type of ceremony be conducted to let
people know that a public safety building is available and Chief Rogers
suggested the third week in January for such a ceremony.
19. A contract be approved with Imperial Mill and Fixtures, Inc., Corpus
Christi to construct and install "The General Store" exhibit in the
Corpus Christi Museum on the basis of low bid of $23,750. Two bids
were received. The construction of the exhibit was included in the
improvements to the north wing of the Museum for which $100,000 was
voted in the 1977 bond election. The store will be a 12'x27' two story
structure from the period 1890 to 1905. An appropriation of $23,750
is needed.
20. Bids be received January 13, 1982 for a three-year mineral lease for
32.32 acres at the site of the Westside Wastewater Plant. A request
has been made to lease the minerals. The minimum cash bonus is
recommended to be $50 per acre, the minimum delay rental $10 per
acre and the minimum royalty 20%. No surface drilling will be allowed
on the 32.32 acres.
21. A lease be approved with Nueces County to utilize Wing 5 of the
Hilltop Community Center as a temporary location for a fire training
academy by the Fire Department subject to approval by the County
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Commissioners. The cost of refurbishing the wing including
electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, roof repairs and
painting is estimated to be $35,000. The County will not charge the
City any rent for use of the wing; however, the City will be
responsible for utilities estimated to be $9,000 per year. Money for
refurbishing and utilities is available in the Fire Stations budget.
Utilities will be paid out of existing operational funds.
Council Member Gulley inquired as to why a permanent location was not
established for this training center.
Acting City Manager Briones explained that the City needs to find a
training facility immediately since the training has previously been conducted at
Del Mar Tech and that college now needs the space they're using. He assured
the Council that if in the future the City finds that this facility will meet the
needs, then something permanent can be worked out with the County.
Chief Rogers stated that he had checked the possibility of having a
training facility with the school system, the county and so forth. He stated
that the ideal location for a training facility would be in an industrial area so
that the smoke and noise would not disturb anyone. He noted that the staff
hopes to have this facility included in the bond election, but it was deleted
from the election to be considered for February 1982.
22. Two replacement and one additional ambulances be purchased from
Superior Southwest, Inc. , Dallas, on the basis of low bid meeting
specifications, for $144,000. The apparent low bid by Summers
Ambulance & Coach Sales, was for a unit with interior cabinets
constructed of plywood in lieu of the high impact plastic required by
the specifications. The last ambulances purchased had plywood
cabinets which resulted in excessive maintenance costs. The
replacement ambulances are for a 1975 and 1977 model. The additional
ambulance is included in the Revenue Sharing Budget and will allow
an ambulance to be stationed on Padre Island. Superior Southwest
quoted a delivery time of 90 days.
Council Member Kennedy pointed out that if the City plans to eliminate the
transfer service by Aid Ambulance, if it would be possible to cancel the
purchase of these ambulances.
Chief Rogers explained that one of the ambulances will have to go to Padre
Island and the other two will be replacements for worn out vehicles.
23. Bids be received January 5, 1982, for a fully integrated computerized
engine analyzer for Maintenance Services. The equipment is included
in the 1981-82 Budget.
24. Bids be received January 5, 1982, for four additional intermediate
sedans for the Police Department for the Narcotics Task Force.
Previously, officers assigned to the Task Force used leased vehicles
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as required by the Task Force grant. Grant funding terminates
December 31 and vehicles will have to be purchased.
Council Member Hawkins inquired about the source of funds for this and
Acting City Manager Briones stated that it is in the approved budget.
In a return to the discussion of the closing of N. Chaparral Street, Mr.
Lontos informed the Council that Shelton Insurance Agency had agreed to
provide $300,000 worth of liability insurance for this event for only $100. -
Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that the agency she discussed it with cannot
guarantee $1 million of insurance and inquired if it would be possible to waive
this requirement.
City Attorney Aycock stated that this would be a 'calculated risk because
one injury 'could cost the City about $1 million.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested the possibility of obtaining two $300,000
policies for liability coverage. The staff indicated they would check this
possibility.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that item 13 be tabled until
later in the meeting, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed
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25. Alternate industrial district agreements be approved with Weatherby
Engineering Company and Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. These companies
have submitted signed copies of the alternate agreement without a
minimum payments provision and have asked that they be substituted
for the original agreements.
26. A payment from the Self -Insurance Fund be approved of $13,150 to
pay the judgment rendered against the City in Aurora Rangel v City,
et al. This case arose from the April 1, 1980, accident on
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 meeting.
27. A resolution be passed in support of the State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation proposed improvements to the
Calallen Interchange (U.S. 77, I.H. 37 and F.M. 624).
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
Reports.
Mr. Michael Berry, representing the Lower Nueces River Water Supply
District, referred to the item pertaining to the sale of water to Beeville and
stated that he would like to have a copy of the final contract with Beeville. He
stated that he understood it is to be placed on a three reading basis and
indicated that he concurred with that because the District has had some
reservations about this which they have passed along to the City staff. He
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stated that the District had requested that they be provided with a copy of the
final contract because of their concerns about the wording but they have not
actually seen the contract. He noted that the draft version of the contract did
not specify a limitation on the amount of water.
Mayor Jones suggested to Mr. Berry that he provide the Council with
written comments in regard to his concerns.
Mr. Berry agreed that this ordinance authorizing the sale of water to
Beeville should be on a three reading basis, but he stated that the differences
between the City and the Water District hopefully could be worked out' prior to
the third reading. Mr. Berry questioned the timing on this contract since the
details have not been worked out.
Mr. Briones explained that the reason the City of Beeville wanted this item
on the agenda as soon as possible was because of the favorable water bond
market at this time.
Mr. Berry continued by stating that he is very concerned about the water
rights being given away, even though he agreed that the City of Beeville
should be sold water. He stated that he just wants to be sure that the
contract is fair to the City of Corpus Christi.
Mr. Briones assured Mr. Berry that the ordinance would be on a three
reading basis and if necessary the third reading could be delayed.
Mr. Briones then referred to item 14 on which Mayor Jones had a
question. He stated that he had not been able to obtain an answer as to why
the pipe bid by Alloy's is difficult to weld and agreed to withdraw this item.
No one else spoke in regard to the City Manager's Reports.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the City Manager's
Reports items 1 through 27, with the exception of item 14 which was withdrawn
and item 13 which was tabled until later in the meeting, be approved; seconded
by Council Member Kennedy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the hearing on the following appeal:
Appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission on the plat of Saratoga
Place, Block 11, located west of Ayers Street and north of Saratoga
Boulevard. The applicant is appealing the decision of the Planning
Commission to require a 220' building line until the right-of-way for
extension of the Crosstown Expressway can be acquired.
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Acting City Manager Briones asked Mr. Larry Wenger, Chief Planner, to
explain the appeal.
Mr. Wenger informed the Council that this is a plat appeal from a decision
of the Planning Commission. He explained that the Commission took action on
this plat on March 17, 1981. He noted that it consists of a series of lots facing
on Ayers Street and the Planning Commission action was to grant the plat
subject to several conditions such as park dedication, water, a drainage plan, a
City/County Health Department certification for sanitary sewer service and the
recommendation that the Council purchase the necessary right-of-way that is
needed in accordance with the Master Transportation Plan. Mr. Wenger noted
that there was a question as to whether that action established a building line
and it was determined that a 220' building line would be necessary for this
property in order that land can be acquired for the right-of-way for the
extension of the Crosstown Freeway. He stated that the City had received a
letter from a representative of the developer of this property appealing the
action of the Commission, and even though they did not state specifically what
the appeal was for, it was assumed that it was in regard to the 220' building
line.
Mr. Wenger continued his presentation by explaining that the City has
several problems in this particular area, particularly sanitary sewer facilities
and activities that occur at Cabaniss Airfield. He again pointed out that the
Corpus Christi Transportation Plan did adopt the requirement for the future
extension of Crosstown Freeway which would require 300' of right-of-way all on
the west side because of the proximity of the airfield. Mr. Wenger also noted
that there is concern about the clear zone for the airfield and block 11 is
located in this clear zone. He noted that the Council adopted theupdate of the
Master Transportation Plan which required that the developer dedicate the
right-of-way for the future extension of the freeway. He expressed the opinion
that the Council's approval of this transporation plan should reverse the
suggestion of the PIanning Commission that the City purchase the right-of-way
from this developer.
Speaking on behalf of the developer was Mr. J. W. Gary, attorney. Mr.
Gary stated that this particular piece of property has been in the process of
being platted since January of 1979 when it was approved subject to the
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installation of a water line. He stated that he was of the opinion that
everything had been worked out for this land with the exception of the 220'
building line which his client objected, to; Mr. Gary pointed out that if the
developer dedicates the 220' of right-of-way they will be giving up 47.03% of
their tract of land until the City gets around to condemning the land. Mr.
Gary stated that it was very clear to him that the City had established the 220'
building line so that it would not be so expensive to condemn the right-of-way
for the extension of the freeway. He indicated surprise that the staff has
brought up the matter of the AICUZ study again. He questioned also whether
the City has the right to refuse to approve a plat without a building line just
so the City can condemn property in the future for the freeway. Mr. Gary
referred to several court cases of similar situations to substantiate his charges
that the City was unfairly requiring the 220' building line.
Mr. Gary continued his remarks by stating that the fact that the City has
the right to do something does not mean that the City does not have to pay for
it. Mr. Gary agreed that the developer is required to comply with the sewer
plan, but until they know the status of that 220' building line, there is no way
that their engineer can plan the utilities. He pointed out that until the City
takes the property for the freeway, the developer will have tlie added expense
of a driveway plus the loss of the use of this land for an unknown period of
time. He contended that the Planning Commission has no authority to require a
200' building line for the purpose of reducing the cost of condemning property.
He stated that he felt that the Council should know their position on the' legal
opinions which he cited earlier and stated that he felt that this falls in the
eminent domain category.
Mr. Gary continued by referring to a state statute that stated that a City
cannot take land for an existing state highway without the consent of the
abutting property owners; therefore, he feels that the City cannot require a ,
right-of-way dedication for the purpose of the City's retaining the property so
that it can be condemned. He suggested that the City not require the 200'
building line but instead that they go ahead and condemn the property and
acquire it for the extension of the Crosstown Expressway.
Council Member Kennedy inquired if the extension of the Crosstown
freeway could be elevated through a clear zone according to the AICUZ study.
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Mr. Gary replied that in the clear zone there is a 6" limitation which limits
any development to a grassy area. He questioned whether an engineering firm
could even design an interchange at that location. He speculated that 16' would
be required for the interchange which means that it would be full of water most
of the time.
Council Member Kennedy inquired about the priorities on this, whether the
AICUZ study or the Master Transportation Plan has precedence over the other.
Mr. Briones explained the location of the clear zone and pointed out to
the Council that next week they will be discussing purchasing some of this
property. He questioned whether the two issues could be separated. He noted
that the question before the Council today is whether they can require the
dedication of the 200' of right-of-way.
Mayor Jones noted that the Master Transportation Plan requires an inter-
change at Saratoga and questioned whether the Council can permit construction
in an area that they know will be required for right-of-way for a future
interchange.
Mr. Gary again pointed out that the City could purchase that land now.
Mayor Jones commented that if the land is purchased the cost would be
several million dollars. Mr. Briones noted that since all of the right-of-way
must come from the west side, it would be necessary to purchase 300'.
Council Members Kennedy and Hawkins agreed that the City should either
buy the land or allow the developer to build on it.
City Attorney Aycock explained that all of this was discussed before the
Planning Commission. He pointed out that the platting statute can require
dedication of 200'. He informed the Council that Mr. Gary was asked to discuss
this matter and tell the City what would be a reasonable amount of land to
dedicate. He pointed out that there are many plats approved that require a
large amount of land for easements. He noted that the clear zone has nothing
whatsoever to do with platting. If the City needs that land, it may not seem
fair to ask the developer to give up 200' or one-half of their property but it is
all right to require dedication of some of the right-of-way. He referred to
statute 1085A which states that the entity must either buy the land for
extension of an existing freeway or the property owner could consent to
dedicate the land.
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Mr. Gary again pointed out that the 220' of right-of-way would take 97.03%
of the subject land from the developer.
Council Member Gulley inquired about what has happened on the other side
of Ayers.
A gentlemen in the audience stated that Block 12 was platted and the
requirement for dedication was not placed on that plat.
Mr. Wenger pointed out that the Block 12 plat is no longer valid because it
expired. Mr. Wenger also noted that six of the plats approved have been
declared void because of the expiration of the date of the plat.
Mr. Briones also pointed out that the plats were actually denied because of
the conditions set by the Planning Commission.
Council Member Zarsky inquired about the kind of intersection that is to
be located at Saratoga and Ayers and ,whether it will be underpass or an
overpass.
Mr. Wenger stated that it is shown on the transportation plan for a full
interchange in that the freeway would go under Saratoga and the drainage
would be to the Oso. He noted that the engineering has not been prepared on
this interchange yet.
Council Member Zarsky agreed that there should be some compromise
rather than the City having to purchase the full 200' for such a valuable piece
of property. He expressed the opinion that the Council should resolve this as
soon as possible to avoid court proceedings and suggested that the City
Attorney attempt to negotiate the value of this property.
Council Member Gulley suggested that the City change the location of the
interchange because of the many problems associated with this location.
Mr. Briones pointed out that other problems would exist if the location is
changed.
Mayor Jones pointed out that the Master Transportation Plan has been in
effect for two years and developers are aware of it. He questioned why the
City should change it now.
Mayor Jones stated that he felt that the people of Corpus Christi should
be considered, not just one property owner. He stated that he was of the
opinion that it would be wrong to allow construction in a location where the
City knows it will have to purchase land for the interchange.
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City Attorney Aycock suggested that dedication of 100' be made according
to the platting ordinance which he felt should be the minimum that this client
should have to donate. He expressed the opinion that this would not be an
unreasonable request.
Mr. Gary objected to a developer having to donate land for perimeter
streets. He noted that when benefits are taken from a developer for the use of
the public, this is an unnecessary burden.
Council Member Gulley questioned whether the City should purchase the
land for the right-of-way, pointing out that it would establish a precedent for
all developers and they would appear before the Council filing plats just for the
purpose of selling 200' of highway frontage to the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner made a motion to refer this matter to the City
Attorney's Office for further negotiations for no more than 60 days; seconded
by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously.
In a further reference to item 13, the closing of the 300 block of North
Chaparral Street, Mr. Stewart stated that he would recommend that the
ordinance be amended to require $500,000 for personal injury and $100,000 for
property damage. He informed the Council that the cost of this policy will be
$150.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that item 13 be approved
with that change in the insurance 'requirement; seconded by Council Member
Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. Acting City Manager Briones
briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda and withdrew the third reading
of the park dedication agreement with SAA -81 joint venture because of problems
with a motion to amend.
There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances; City
Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances
were passed:
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FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH RUST
PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE IX, SECTION 29, OF THE CITY
CHARTER FOR THE LEASING OF CERTAIN AERIAL PREMISES, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND 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 LOCATED SEAWARD OF THE INTRACOASTAL
CANAL; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; AND PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE. First Reading - 12/9/81)
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 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 "1". (First Reading -12/9/81).
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".
ORDINANCE NO. 16755:
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 POINT 110 FEET SOUTHEAST OF
WEBER ROAD; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (First Reading -11/25/81,
Second Reading - 12/9/81).
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.
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 OK 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
Reading - 11/25/81, Second Reading - 12/9/81).
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ORDINANCE NO. 16757:
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 (21% 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, Second
Reading - 12/9/81).
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. 16754:
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, Second Reading - 12/9/81).
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".
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A WATER SALES
CONTRACT WITH THE BEEVILLE WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dmphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16758:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
BEEVILLE ROOFING COMPANY FOR REPAIRS TO THE ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH
TEXAS, APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING $18,600 OUT OF THE NO.
124 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND, ACTIVITY 701.59, CODE 345 OF
WHICH $16,600 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $2,000 IS FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, LEGAL ADVERTISING, CONTINGENCIES AND
RELATED EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 16759:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO
THE CONTRACT WITH ISLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NUECES COUNTY COURTHOUSE AREA
WHICH PROVIDES FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE WASHINGTON-COLES
AREA; APPROPRIATING $16,594.75 OUT OF THE NO. 162 FEDERAL/STATES
GRANT FUND, DEPARTMENT NO. 152, ACTIVITY 807.04, CODE 502 (6TH
YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT); AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16760:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16543 WHICH AUTHORIZED AN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH WEATHERBY ENGINEERING COMPANY TO
SUBSTITUTE AN ALTERNATE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT
"1" FOR THE ONE ORIGINALLY EXECUTED BY THE COMPANY; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16761:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16366 WHICH AUTHORIZED AN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS, INC., TO SUBSTITUTE
AN ALTERNATE AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "1" FOR THE
ONE ORIGINALLY EXECUTED BY THE COMPANY; 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. 16762:
CLOSING THE HEARING ON SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING
STREET:
a. PURDUE ROAD, SOUTH SIDE, FROM WALDRON ROAD WEST FOR
APPROXIMATELY 270 LINEAR FEET, AND
b. PURDUE ROAD, NORTH SIDE, FROM A POINT EAST OF LOMBARDY
STREET TO WINDMERE DRIVE,
AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING THE SAID
STREET WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN
EXCESS OF COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT:
FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND
COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. '
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, HAwkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16763:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JON C.
LEWIS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PURDUE ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT;
APPROPRIATING $19,000.00 OF WHICH $14,086.03 IS OUT OF THE NO. 162
FEDERAL/STATES GRANT, DEPARTMENT 152, ACTIVITY 807.05, CODE 502
(7TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT) AND $4,913.97 IS OUT
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OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
220-77-58, PURDUE ROAD SIDEWALKS, OF WHICH APPROPRIATION, $15,775.30
IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $3,224.70 IS FOR ADDITIONAL
ENGINEERING, LEGAL ADVERTISING, CONTINGENCIES AND RELATED
EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16764:
APPROPRIATING $6,554.67 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND FOR COST
OVERRUNS ON THE CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND ROOT, INC., FOR THE
MARINA IMPROVEMENTS PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD BOAT SLIP REALIGNMENT,
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-77-5, 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. 16765:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
$88,979 FOR EIGHTH YEAR FUNDING OF THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM (R.S.V.P.) TO THE ACTION AGENCY, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT
"A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED,
CONTRACTS AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO
IMPLEMENT THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 16766:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
BLACK & VEATCH, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PROVIDING FOR THE
PREPARATION OF A WATER DISTRIBUTION MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI; APPROPRIATING $115,000 OUT OF THE NO. 205 WATER
SYSTEM BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 205-81-3,
WATER DISTRIBUTION, TRANSMISSION, UNDERGROUND AND ELEVATED
STORAGE SYSTEM MASTER PLAN FOR ENGINEERING FEES; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jone, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16767:
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO LEASE WITH PADRE ISLAND
INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR TEMPORARY USE OF A PORTION OF PADRE
ISLES COUNTRY CLUB MAINTENANCE FACILITY TO SERVE AS LOCATION FOR
TERMPORARY FIRE STATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16768:
FINDING THAT A PUBLIC FESTIVAL WHICH IS TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 17,
1981, IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE; CLOSING THE 300
BLOCK OF CHAPARRAL STREET TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM 5:00 P.M.
UNTIL 11:00 P.M., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1981, FOR SAID FESTIVAL
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SPONSORED BY THE DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION; PROVIDING FOR
BARRICADES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENTRANCE; PROVIDING FOR
LIABILITY INSURANCE, RESTORATION OF DAMAGED CITY PROPERTY;
REQUIRING PERMITS FOR BEER AND FOOD; REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH
CITY CODES; REQUIRING THAT SPONSOR TO RESTORE THE AREA FOR USE
BY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE ATTACHED APPLICATION/PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR AN - EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; 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. 16769:
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE WITH NUECES COUNTY FOR THE USE
OF WING 5 OF THE OLD HILLTOP HOSPITAL AS A TEMPORARY LOCATION
FOR A FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AMENDING
THE 1981-82 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY CANCELLING THE
AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK IN THE FIRE STATIONS
ACTIVITY 516.41, CODE 503, AND TRANSFERRING $50,000 FROM, FIRE
STATIONS ACTIVITY 516.41, CODE 503, TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT
BOND FUND NO. 270 TO SUPPLEMENT UNALLOCATED BOND FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK, AND TRANSFERRING $35,000 FOR BUILDING
MAINTENANCE AND $9,000 FOR UTILITIES FROM FIRE STATIONS ACTIVITY
516.41, CODE 503, TO FIRE ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITY
516.11, CODES 345, 312, AND 313, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
OF A FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY, 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. 16770:
A RESOLUTION BY THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY COUNCIL ENDORSING AND
SUPPORTING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSED DESIGN LAYOUT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION
OF THE CALALLEN INTERCHANGE (U.S. 77, F.M. 624, IH 37); 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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Assistant City Manager Lontos appeared before the Council and explained a
very serious cave-in in connection with a sanitary sewer at McArdle Road. He
explained that they have not found the problem yet; the contractor working in
that area has been attempting to locate it and repair it; City Staff will also be'
assigned to work on this line; but he wanted the Council to know that it is a
massive cave-in and could be a very critical problem. He assured the Council
that it is not a health hazard yet, but the flow is over capacity and is up to
the manholes now.
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Council Member Gulley suggested that since the entire Council would not
be present at the Council Meeting until next year, that appointments to some of
the Committees be made at this time. Mr. Gulley then nominated Mr. Richard
Elizondo to the Planning Commission to the vacancy due to resignation with term
to July 31, 1984.
There were no other nominations and this nomination was seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Mr. Elizondo was elected by acclamation. Council
Member Hawkins nominated Ms. Shelly Hinojosa to the Coastal Bend Consortium
Planning Council for one year beginning October 1, 1981. He stated that she
is employed by the Coastal Bend MH -MR organization and is qualififed for the
vacancy that exists. The Council also elected Ms. Hinojosa by acclamation.
The Council agreed to table the appointment to the Landmark Commission.
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Mayor Jones then called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Manuel Rodriguez, representing the Latin American Shrimpers,
questioned why they're being moved from the L -Head to the T -Head. He
explained that he has two large boat slips; he owns two shrimp boats; he has
been there for twenty years; and the boat slips assigned to him for his shrimp
boats are very, very small.
Mr. Utter explained that at the time the Peoples Street T -Head was
redesigned, the idea of the Marina Board and the City Staff was to move all of
the shrimpers to the same location at the People's Street T -Head. He explained
that the Marina Board was of the opinion that the working boat slips and the
pleasure boat slips should not be together because the working boats are in and
out every day, but there is not much traffic generated with the pleasure boats.
He noted that security and the basic incompatibility of the two types of craft are
the reason for the movement to the People's Street T -Head.
Council Member Hawkins expressed • the opinion that there's already too
much activity on the People's Street T -Head and questioned the reason for this
move.
Further discussion followed and Mayor -Pro Tem Turner suggested that the
City place something on the People's Street T -Head to attract the shrimpers to
move there.
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Mayor Jones suggested that this be referred back to the staff with no
requirements for moving the shrimpers until after further discussion has been
conducted.
Mrs. Montserrat Schwardt, 3237 Nassau Street, registered a complaint with
the Council because of the lack of sewers in Tropic Isles Subdivision. She
stated that the City Staff had informed them that there are not enough
residents to warrant extending the sewer lines. She expressed the opinion that
more people would build in that area if sewer service was available.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained to the Council that this area is
east of Laguna Madre; the Council policy has been to extend sewers when there
is a need and when houses are located in an area; the last contract was for the
south end laterals in Flour Bluff which project expended all of the money
available for the extension of sanitary sewer lines. He pointed out that this
street does not have very many houses on it.
Mayor Jones explained that there are about 300 people in Flour Bluff who
do not have sewers in front of their house and there are about 300 people in
Flour Bluff who do have sewers but have not chosen to connect to the sewer
system. Mrs. Schwardt informed the Council that she had presented a petition
for this sanitary sewer service to the City Secretary's Office and Mayor Jones
stated that since a petition had been received, an answer would be prepared
for her.
Mrs. Beth Welsh informed the Council that she had a proposal for their
consideration and asked that she and two other ladies be allowed to build a
multi-purpose building on the middle T -Head where the marina station formerly
was located. Mrs. Welsh explained that the facility proposed would have a
marina office, a fuel station, the sale of snack type foods and cold drinks and
on the second floor they would like to have a combination patio -bar with an
observation deck and on the third floor would be located another observation
deck. She explained that they had presented their plans to the Marina Board
and the Park Board and they have informally approved this concept. Mrs.
Welsh informed the Council that they have not prepared plans yet but they
would just like to have the Council concur with the concept of the building.
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Mayor Jones suggested that this be discussed during a workshop meeting.
Council Member Dumphy pointed out that the Council had received a
memorandum from the staff stating they would be willing to work with Mrs.
Welsh and the other ladies involved on this project.
Assistant City Manager Utter agreed that he would be willing to try to
work with the ladies, but expressed the opinion that the guidelines should be
established and then the City should go out for proposals for this project. He :
reminded the Council that the bids to rebuild the marina office were much
higher than anticipated and this would be an opportunity for the City to have a
marina office with private funding.
Council Member Gulley indicated that he was very much , in favor of
instructing the staff to work with Mrs. Welsh on this project.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to direct the staff to work
with Mrs. Welsh and the other ladies to devise plans for the proposed
structure, including the marina office; seconded by Council Member Dumphy
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Ray Peterson, Peterson Development Corporation, spoke in regard to
the bond program. He referred to improvements of Airline Road from Holly to •
Saratoga and requested that this be included in the bond program. He noted
that the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation are presently
working on plans for the improvements of Airline Road from Williams to Holly •
and property owners in the area beyond that point would like to have Airline
extended all the way. He noted that this is a main street to Ocean Drive from
Yorktown Boulevard and he hoped that the Highway Department would agree to
include this in their future plans. He noted that this is one of the fastest
growing areas in the City and the property owners in that area feel that the
streets should be improved.
Mayor Jones explained that the Council is limited to a certain amount of
money.
Mayor Jones referred to a letter from Hitox Corporation in which they
requested a refund on their utility payments from September 1979 until
September 1981. He stated that although the Council had reduced their utility
costs a short time ago, he did not feel that this refund should be approved.
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Council Member Dumphy agreed and the other Council Members indicated
their concurrence.
Mayor Jones then requested Mr. Briones to prepare a letter with a
negative response to this request.
Mayor Jones stated that he would like to announce to the news media that
the Council is continuing their search for a new City Manager. He informed
them that the Council is still evaluating all the information and no decision has
been reached at this time.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Council Member Gulley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed
unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6':12 p.m.,
December 16, 1981.