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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 23, 1981
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
Herbert L. Hawkins
Cliff Zarsky
ABSENT:
Council Member
Charles W. Kennedy
Acting City Mgr. Ernest Briones
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Pastor William C. Wayne of Central Christian
Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally
constituted meeting.
Mayor Jones then administered oaths to new Board and Committeee
appointees.
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Mayor Jones announced bid openings on the following engineering projects:
1. Airport ditch access ramp project. This is a 7th year Community
Development Project and provides for the construction of two
reinforced concrete access ramps into the concrete lined portion of
the Airport drainage ditch at Greenwood Park and near the Los
Encinos Subdivision. The ramps would allow heavy cleaning
equipment to enter and leave the drainage channel for maintenance
purposes.
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Mr. James K. Lontos, P.E. , Assistant City Manager, opened bids on this
project from the following firms: Isles Construction, Garzels Corporation,
DeBer, Inc. , Maverick Construction, Goldston Corporation, E. J. Netek
Construction Company, R. S. Black Civil Engineers, Civil Constructors, Inc.
and Guerra Construction Company.
Mr. Lontos noted that the bid from Guerra Construction Company was
irregular in that it did not include a bid security bond.
2. Removal of unused driveways and replacement of hazardous curbs,
gutter and sidewalk in the downtown area. A total of 36 blocks in
the downtown area are included. Unused driveways will be closed
and the right-of-way improved by installing new sidewalks and curb
and gutter where necessary. New sidewalks along Shoreline, Belden
and Power Streets will be poured to serve the Chamber of Commerce
and Tourist Bureau and the new Convention Center.
Assistant City Manager Lontos opened bids on this project from Isles
Construction, C & C Industrial Builders, Maverick Construction Company,
Goldston Corporation, Claude Chapman Construction Company and Civil
Construtors. He verified that all bidders had submitted the required bid
security check or bond.
Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to all of the bidders who had
submitted bids and stated that theywill be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to
the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the Staff for tabulation
and recommendation.
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A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the Council convene in
closed session under the authority of Article 6252-17 of V.A.C.S., Open
Meeting ' Law, in order to discuss pending litigation; seconded by Council
Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously at 2:29 p.m.
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Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 3:42 p.m. and
called for the City Manager's Reports:
Acting City Manager Ernest Briones presented the following items with
related comments and explanations and recommended that:
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1. 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 low
bidder based on the irregular proposal and some past work
performance 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,
contingencies and related expenses.
2. A contract for $135,278.90 be awarded to Maverick Construction
Company for the Swantner & 15th Street Drainage Improvements
project. The award includes the alternate bid of $24,377.03 to install
the additional one block of 36' diameter storm sewer and inlets on
Swantner Street from Ohio to Indiana Streets. This 1977 bond project
includes the installation of storm sewer in both 15th Street and
Swantner Street from Louisiana Boulevard to Ohio and Indiana
Streets. The project was bid in May, 1980 and has since been
redesigned to reduce the pipe size and cost. An appropriation from
the Storm Sewer Bond Fund of $145,000 is recommended including
engineering and related expenses.
* 3. An agreement with Bath Electrical System, Inc. be approved for the
disposal of toxic waste material at the Corpus Christi International
Airport. The cost of this disposal is $13,472. As part of the
Terminal expansion. work now in progress, a 300 KVA transformer
must be taken out of service and disposed of. The transformer
contains 206 gallons of coolant oil contaminated with polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCB's) which must be disposed of in accordance with
Environmental Protection Agency guidelines . Disposal involves
high-temperature burning of the oil and burial of the transformer in
an approved hazardous waste landfill. There are two approved
landfills in the nation, although an experimental burn ship was put
into operation this month. Funds for disposal are available in the
Airport. Fund Reserve.
Council Member Gulley questioned this item and inquired if there was a
guarantee that the material would actually be disposed of.
Acting City Manager Briones asked Mr. Lontos to explain the necessity for
this disposal contract.
Mr. Lontos stated that the Environmental Protection Agency had passed
regulations in regard to disposal of this very toxic waste material and the
reason for the large cost is because it has to be taken a long distance for
disposal.
Council Member Gulley stated that he did not see this waste material as
being a hazard.
Since there was a question about this item, Acting City Manager. Briones
agreed to withdraw this item until next week when further information would
be available.
* Note that this item was withdrawn by Acting City Manager Briones
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4. The following agreements be approved relative to Creekway
Subdivision between the City and T and H Development of Corpus
Christi.
a. An agreement to reimburse the developer $23,807.01 to increase
the pavement section to a heavy-duty section in one half of
Everhart Road fronting the subdivision. The City would pay for
2" of the 4" of hot -mix asphalt to be placed and for the lime
treatment in the subgrade. All other concrete and caliche costs
would be the developer's expense.
b. An agreement to reimburse the developer $20,515.82 for the
oversizing of a 6" water line in Delwood Street and Prairie Drive
in the subdivision to a 12" water line complete with valves and
hydrants. The City requested the 12" line as part of the water
system design policy of providing a 12" grid system every
square mile in the system. This assures adequate flows and
consistent pressures within the grid..
c. An agreement providing for the developer depositing $16,071.43
with the City as the developer's share of a future bridge which
will cross the drainage channel along the east side of the
subdivision. The total cost of the structure is estimated to be
$60,000 with the owner opposite the drainage way in the future
to pay at least $16,071.43 and the City to pay the difference of
$27,857.14 at that time.
d. An agreement to reimburse the developer $13,352.61 for the cost
of one half of the street paving around the dedicated park
within the subdivision as is provided for in the platting
ordinance.
Creekway Subdivision is a 25.27 acre subdivision at the southeast
corner of Everhart Road and Cedar Pass Drive. The subdivision was
annexed on October, 28, 1981. Appropriations to cover the cost of
the Everhart Road paving, park paving and water line oversizing as
stated are recommended. Also recommended is the appropriation of
$27,857.14 as the City's share of the bridge crossing.
5. A revocable easement be granted to Mr. George Finley, III,
authorizing the construction of four concrete 'buttresses in the
right-of-way of Rossiter Street east of Ocean Drive by the Jackson's
Landing Condominium development. The buttresses have already been
constructed to support the masonry wall on the Finley property when
street construction in Rossiter Street in connection with the Jackson's
Landing project undermined a portion of the wall. The revocable
easement is recommended to authorize the construction and to protect
the Finley property against future title problems. A fee of $50.00 is
recommended for the easement.
6. A public hearing be held January 6, 1982 on the closing of one -foot
of a 20 -foot alley at the rear of Lots 33 through 38, Block 810, Port
Aransas Cliffs Addition. A building on these lots encroaches less
than a foot into the public alley. The building ownership has
recently changed hands and extensive remodeling is planned. The
encroachment of the building into the alley must be satisfied for the
owners to obtain clear title. It is recommended that one foot of the
alley be closed leaving a 19 -foot alley to allow the Fire Department
access to the rear of the building and for a utility easement.
7. Bids be received January 5, 1982, for twelve months supply
agreement for approximately 500 barrels of bulk portland cement for
the Street Division for stabilization material for street construction.
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8. A 35' truck mounted crane with installation for the Water Division be
approved to Commercial Body Corporation, San Antonio, for $20,518
based on low bid. Two bids were received. The crane will be
mounted on a truck purchased last year and will replace a 1965 model
crane. The crane is used in the removal and replacement of pumps.
9. Twelve months supply agreement for 2649 house and high pressure
field service regulators for the Gas Division be approved based on
low bid as follows:
Rockwell International, Houston, Texas:
2,500 - 1" x 11" regulators @ 11.50 =
100 - 11 " @ 66.00 =
24 - 2"" @ 98.50 -
$28,750.00
6,600.00
2,364.00
Subtotal- $37,714.00
Sprague Meter Company, Houston, Texas:
25 - 1" high pressure regulators @45.00 =
$ 1,125.00
GRAND TOTAL -- $38,839.00
Four bids were received. Prices have increased approximately 2%
since the previous contract of October, 1980.
10. An electronic postage scale be purchased from Pitney -Bowes, Corpus
Christi, on the basis of only bid received of $8,682 for use by the
South Texas Library System in their Mail -A -Book program and for
interlibrary loan parcels and films. The scale is included in the
Systems grant. The grant is funded by Federal, and State money.
No local money is involved.
Eight months contract for book lease service for the South Texas
Library System be approved to McNaughton Book Service,
Williamsport, Pennsylvania on the basis of ,low bid of $9,867.03. The
lease is included in the grant for theSystem. The grant is funded
by State and Federal money. No local money is involved.
12. Fees be increased for certified
issued by the Health Department:
Record:
Birth Certificate
Amendment to Birth Certificate
Death Certificate
copies of birth and death records
Present Fee:
$3.00 each
$1.50 each
$3.00 each
Proposed Fee:
$5.00 each
$5.00 each
$5.00 for 1st
copy
$2.00 for ' each
additional copy
These increases were adopted by the Texas Legislature for records
issued by the Texas Department of Health after January 1, 1982.
The state law requires local health departments to charge these fees
for issuing death certificates, and it is recommended that the fees for
birth certificates also be the same as charged by the State.
Additional revenue from the increase is estimated to be $18,000
annually. The revenue from the increases was included in 1981-82
budget estimates.
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13. Emergency repairs to heavy equipment used at the sanitary landfills
be noted:
a. A Massey -Ferguson front end loader (unit No. 2009) was
repaired by the authorized dealer, Conley -Lott Nichols, at a cost
of $10,061.53. The transmission was rebuilt, brakes were
repaired, radiator was steam cleaned, and- 1000 hour service was
performed.
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b. A Caterpillar bulldozer (unit No. 2052) is being repaired by the
Maintenance Services Department, and the necessary parts are
being ordered from the authorized dealer, B. D. Holt, at an
estimated cost of $6,030.36. The parts include 82 regular track
shoes, two master shoes, and related bolts and nuts.
14. Approval be given to extend the current 12 -month contract for
employee and dependent group life and health insurance with the
Texas Municipal League Uniform Group for six months beginning
February 1, 1982. The City was notified that a rate increase of
18.9% in medical premiums would be required for this extension.
Funds are budge :ed for fiscal 1981-82 to .cover the additional cost of
the increase which is estimated at $181,638 for the six-month contract
period. It is further recommended that the staff be authorized to
proceed with efforts toward conversion of the present health
insurance program to a self-funded insurance program by no later
than July 31, 1982.
Mayor Jones inquired if this increase was recommended in other cities, and
Acting City Manager Briones replied that they have requested a substantial
increase of over 18%; the Staff would like to study this during the next six
months; and he understood that this is the way it is being handled in other
cities.
15. A grant application for $40,602.00 be made to the Criminal Justice
Division for a Crime Stoppers Assistance Grant to begin January 1,
1982 and end December 31, 1982. The grant is to be funded 100% by
Criminal Justice" Division money. The purpose of this grant is to
provide funds to pay investigators on an overtime basis to follow-up
investigative leads provided by the currently operating Crime
Stoppers Program, plus the purchase of $5,365.00 worth of video
equipment to assist in the reenactment of unsolved major crimes for
the purpose of airing the dramatizations on cooperating local television
stations.
16. Bids be received January 19, 1982, for twelve months supply
agreement for Trash and Garbage Container Services for the Park,
Marina, Senior Community Services and Transit Divisions. Locations
for container service include the boat ramps at the Kennedy
Causeway, the Lawrence Street T -Head, the central kitchen at the
Washington Senior Citizens Center, and the Transit Yard.
17. Bids be received January 19, 1981 for twelve months supply
agreement for approximately 7,535 gallons of solvent, 9,810 gallons of
motor oil, 5,000 gallons of hydraulic oils, 1,010 gallons of automatic
transmission fluid, 3,025 gallons of torque fluid, 9,640 pounds of
chassis grease and 2,500 gallons of anti -freeze.
18. An alternate industrial district agreement be approved with Goldston
Corporation. The company has submitted signed copies of the
alternate agreement without a minimum payments provision and has
asked that it be substituted for the original agreement.
19. A public hearing be held on January 6, 1982 on the contractual
annexation of a 45.17 acre tract out of the F. J. Smith 225 acre tract
north of FM 624 and east of State Highway 77.
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20. Twelve months supply agreement for coated and wrapped steel pipe
used by the Gas Division to extend the basic transmission system to
include Buckingham Estates, Crestmont VI, Brighton Village and the
Industrial Technology Park be approved on the basis of low bid to:
L. B. Foster Company
Houston, Texas
Item 1 - 10.75" .219 wall steel pipe
8,000' @ 8.40 - $67,200.00
1A - 10.75" .250 wall steel pipe
8,000' @ 9.40 - $75,200.00
Subtotal: $142,400.00
Alloys of Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Item 2 - 16" .250 wall steel pipe
6,000' @ 11.07
Subtotal:
Estimated Total:
$77,220.00
$219,620.00
Acting ' City Manager Briones pointed out to the Council that he has
changed his recommendation on this item to award the bid to the low bidder,
Alloys of Texas, since they have had an opportunity to check on the welding
characteristics of the pipe bid by that company and find that there will be no
problem.
21. Emergency repairs be "noted to a bulldozer (unit 593) used at the
sanitary landfills at an estimated cost of $11,250 by the authorized
dealer, B. D. Holt Company. The work includes repair of both final
drives, equalizer bar, parking brake linkage, engine enclosure, air
cleaner housing, and electrical system, replacement of trunnion balls,
and 1000 hour service.
22. Notice be given to the Texas Industrial Commission and published two
times. in the Caller -Times for a public hearing to be held on January
13, 1981' at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers to consider
designating certain areas within the City as eligible blighted areas for
the purposes of the Development Corporation Act of 1979, as
amended.
Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager, explained to the Council that maps
have been prepared showing various areas to be considered during the public
hearing. He pointed out the area known as the Central Improvement District,
which is now the district considered for the designated area in accordance with
the Development Corporation Act of 1979, (2) is to add to this area the
breakwater area, (3) includes Census Tract 3 on Padre Island Drive in Flour
Bluff to be added to the Central Improvement District and (4) to add Western
Airport Development Area, which is an underdeveloped area.
Council Member Gulley inquired if this last one could be classified as a
distress area.
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Mr. Utter explained that the Tax Incremental District would be the Central
District District. He also stated that these areas described above are the only
ones that the Staff could recommend for approval.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
Reports, and there was no response.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the City Manager's
Reports, items 1 through 22, with the exception of item 3 which had been
withdrawn, be approved; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Jones annotmced two public hearings on contractual annexation as
follows:
1. Contractual annexation of a 184.55 acre tract platted as Padre
Island -Corpus Christi Island Fairway Estates, Block 27A (Padre Island
Country Club).
Acting City Manager Briones informed the Council that there are actually
two pieces of property 'on Padre Island but they should be considered
separately. He explained that the property of Padre Island Country Club was
requested for . annexation by the owners, and even though there is no
opposition to this annexation, there is a requirement for a public hearing.
Assistant City Manager Utter located the Country Club area proposed for
annexation on a map as well as another area proposed for contractual
annexation.
Mayor Jones determined that no one in the audience wished to speak on
this annexation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the annexation be
approved, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously.
2. Contractual annexation of a 5.94 acre portion of Block 27B, Padre
Island -Corpus Christi Island Fairway Estates.
Mr. Utter gave a brief explanation of this proposed contractual annexation
which was also at the request of the property owner.
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No one spoke in regard to this annexation. - -
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky to approve this annexation,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearings on three zoning applications.
1 Mayor Jones then excused himself from the Council Table and asked Mayor
Pro Tem Turner to preside at this time.
Acting City Manager Briones announced the public hearing on Application
No. 1181-5, Mr. Calvin Self, for a change of zoning from "R -1B' One -family
Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on a 1.17 acre tract of land
out of the northwest part of Lot 15, Section` 55, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm
and Garden Tracts located on, the south side of Graham Road between Waldron
and Humble Road.
Mr. Briones stated that in response to the notices of the public hearing,
three in opposition and none in favor had been returned and that the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff both recommend denial.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger informed the Council that passage of the
ordinance to approve this zoning would require five votes of the Council since
the Planning Commission recommends denial. He then located the area on the
zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area,
showed slides of the area, and stated that the owner plans to install a
contractor's storage yard at this location.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called on the applicant or his representative to
speak at this time.
Mr. Richard Hatch, attorney representing Mr. Self, explained that this is
zoned "R -1B" but it was just automatically zoned that way at the time it was
annexed. He pointed out that there is very little residential development in
this area and located a few sparsely developed lots in the area. Mr. Hatch also
pointed out that this area is surrounded by "B-1" or ,"I-3" zoning and
expressed the opinion that this land should not be developed for residential
use.
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Mr. Hatch continued by pointing out that the Council had approved a site
nearby as a helioport for the use of Exxon Corporation, which would make this
even less desirable for residential development.
He stated that the applicant plans to operate an electrical business from
this location with some outside storage and a warehouse. He noted that because
of the proximity of the Exxon plant, this land would be undesirable for
residential development.
Mr. Jim Graves who resides on Up River Road but owns land in the area
of the zoning request, informed the Council that he had attempted to obtain a
building permit in the area some time ago and could not obtain one because no
water is available. He stated that he was in opposition to this change of zoning
because he plans to build a house on the property he owns across from the
subject land.
Mayor Jones asked Mr. Self about plans for water, and Mr. Self stated
that he did not plan to install water in the storage plant. He pointed out,
however, that water is availble from another lot on this acreage.
Also speaking in opposition to the zoning request was Mrs. Joseph
Pennington, 331 Graham Road. Mrs. Pennington stated that she had lived in
the area for 40 years and she would like 'for the area to remain residential.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if anything is located on the nearby
property which is zoned "I-3".
Mr. Hatch replied that there is no permanent structure now, but Exxon
has open storage there. He stated that he did not think that the rezoning
would affect Mrs Pennington's property.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested the possibility of a special permit.
Mrs. Pennington stated that she did not object to that as much as the
change of zoning to "I-2", and Mr. Hatch indicated that his client would agree
to a special permit.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously. ,
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the zoning of "I-2" be
denied but in lieu thereof, a special permit be granted subject to the
submission of an appropriate site plan;' seconded by Council Member Zarsky;
and passed unanimously.
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Acting City Manager Briones announced the public hearing on Application
No. 1181-6, Gulf Oil Company, for a change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 10 and 12, Block
79, Brooklyn Addition, located on the southeast corner of Treasure Avenue and
Causeway Boulevard.
Acting City Manager Briones informed the Council that in response to the
notices of the public hearing, one in favor and none in opposition had been
returned, and that the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff both
recommend approval.
There were no comments from the audience on this zoning application.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by
Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously.
Motion by Council Member Dumphy that the zoning of "B-4" be approved
for Application No. 1186-6; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed
unaimously.
Acting City Manager Briones announced the public hearing on Application
No. 1181-7, Gulf Oil Company, for a change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Block C, Kostoryz and
Gollihar Center, located on the northeast corner of Gollihar and •Kostoryz
Roads.
Acting City Manager Briones stated that both the Planning Commission and
Planning Staff recommend approval and that there was no response to the
notices of the public hearing.
No one spoke in regard to this zoning application.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the zoning of "B-4" be
approved for Application No. 1181-7; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and
passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for the ordinances.
Acting City Manager Briones briefly explained the ordinances on the
agenda.
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There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances; City
Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances
were approved:
SECOND 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. (First Reading - 12/16/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and
Zarsky voting, "Aye", Kennedy, absent.
SECOND 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", NAD MADE A PART HEREOF.
(First Reading - 12/16/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO.16772:
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 SAVINGS
CLAUSE. (First Reading - 12/9/81; Second Reading - 12/16/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16771:
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, Second Reading 12/16/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Zarsky voting,
"Aye", Kennedy, absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16773:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PADRE ISLAND
INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND CANDYSTICK CORPORATION, A JOINT
VENTURE, A TRUE COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AFTER THE NOTICE AND
HEARING, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A 5.94 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE
OR LESS, OUT OF BLOCK 27B OF PADRE ISLAND -CORPUS CHRISTI ISLAND
FAIRWAY ESTATES AS SHOWN ON MAP OF RECORD IN- VOLUME 46, PAGES
208, 209, AND 210, NUECES COUNTY MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER BY METES AND
BOUNDS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter . Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO.16774:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PADRE ISLAND
INVESTMENT CORPORATION, A TRUE COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND
INCLUDING EXHIBITS THERETO, AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN,
AFTER THE NOTICE AND HEARING, FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A 184.55 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, DESCRIBED AS PADRE ISLAND - CORPUS
CHRISTI ISLAND FAIRWAY ESTATES, BLOCK 27A, A SUBDIVISION ADJACENT
TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN VOLUME 46, PAGES 208 THROUGH 210, MAP RECORDS, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN
THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Zarsky voting,
"Aye", Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16775:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
IMPERIAL MILL AND FIXTURES, INC., CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GENERAL STORE EXHIBIT AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI
MUSEUM; APPROPRIATING $23,750 FROM THE MUSEUM BOND FUND TO
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Zarsky voting,
"Aye", Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16776:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
MAVERICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF THE SWANTNER
AND FIFTEENTH STREET DRAINAGE SYSTEM; APPROPRIATING $145,000 OUT
OF THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND OF WHICH $133,278.90 IS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $9,721.10 IS FOR ADDITIONAL
ENGINEERING, LEGAL ADVERTISING, CONTINGENCIES, AND RELATED
EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 295-77-11, SWANTNER AND
FIFTEENTH STREETS EXTENSION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16777:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
SPRINKLER KING OF TEXAS, INC., FOR INSTALLATION OF A SPRINKLER
SYSTEM AT OSO GOLF COURSE; APPROPRIATING $60,000 OUT OF THE
WASTEWATER FUND AS A LOAN TO FUND 107, PARADE PLACE DEVELOPMENT
FUND; APPROPRIATING $230,000 OUT OF THE NO. 107 PARADE PLACE
DEVELOPMENT FUND OF WHICH $210,780 IS FOR THE CONTRACT AWARD,
AND $19,220 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, LEGAL ADVERTISING,
CONTINGENCIES, AND RELATED EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
107-80-2, OSO GOLF COURSE SPRINKLER SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Zarsky voting,
"Aye", Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16778:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16157 WHICH AUTHORIZED AN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH GOLDSTON CORPORATION, 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 and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16780:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE EASEMENT
WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR CONCRETE BUTTRESSES
WITHIN THE ROSSITER STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE SOUTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LOT 3, BLOCK 3A, ALTA VISTA ON THE BAY
SUBDIVISION, SAID PROPERTY BEING OWNED BY GEORGE FINLEY, III; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16781:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIX MONTH CONTRACT
WITH THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE UNIFORM GROUP FOR THE CITY GROUP
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 1982; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Zarsky voting,
"Aye", Kenned, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16782:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH T&H
DEVELOPMENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, DEVELOPER OF CREEKWAY
SUBDIVISION, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", WHICH PROVIDES FOR JOINT FUNDING OF
THE CREEKWAY BRIDGE" WHICH WILL CROSS THE 130 FOOT DRAINAGE
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND DITCH ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE
CREEKWAY SUBDIVISION, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
WHICH ALSO PROVIDES FOR- THE DEVELOPER TO DEPOSIT $16,071.43 INTO
THE "CREEKWAY SUBDIVISION BRIDGE PROJECT"; APPROPRIATING $27,857.14
OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-57, CREEKWAY
SUBDIVISION BRIDGE; 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, Zarsky voting,
"Aye", Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16783:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH T&H
DEVELOPMENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, DEVELOPERS OF CREEKWAY
SUBDIVISION, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO REIMBURSE
THE DEVELOPER FOR PARTIAL COST OF INSTALLATION OF A 12 INCH
ASBESTOS CEMENT WATERLINE ALONG DELWOOD STREET AND PRAIRIE
DRIVE IN THE CREEKWAY SUBDIVISION; APPROPRIATING $20,515.82 OUT OF
THE NO. 141 WATER FUND, DEPARTMENT 361, ACTIVITY 541.61, CODE 248;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16784:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH T&H
DEVELOPMENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, DEVELOPER OF CREEKWAY
SUBDIVISION, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO
REIMBURSE THE DEVELOPER FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF ADDITIONAL
PAVEMENT SECTION ON EVERHART ROAD FROM CEDAR PASS DRIVE TO 880
FEET SOUTH, WHICH IS REQUIRED DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC FLOW, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $23,807.01
OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
220-77-56, EVERHART ROAD ADJACENT TO CREEKWAY SUBDIVISION,
ADDITIONAL PAVEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16785:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH T&H
DEVELOPMENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, DEVELOPER OF CREEKWAY
SUBDIVISION, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO REIMBURSE
THE DEVELOPER FOR ONE-HALF THE COSTS OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS
AROUND THE DEDICATED PARK IN CREEKWAY SUBDIVISION WHICH IS
BOUNDED BY PRARIE DRIVE, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S
PLATTING ORDINANCE; APPROPRIATING $13,352.61 OUT OF THE NO. 220
STREET BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-55, CREEKWAY
SUBDIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16786:
AMENDING SECTION 23-42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, 1976, AS
AMENDED, TO INCREASE FEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1982, FOR ISSUING
CERTIFIED COPIES OF BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Zarsky voting,
"Aye", Kennedy, absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16787:
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR ASSISTANCE IN A CRIME STOPPERS
PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1982
FOR $40,602 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
TO RECEIVE THE GRANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16788:
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
GULF OIL COMPANY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE
ZONING ON LOTS 10 AND 12, BLOCK 79, BROOKLYN ADDITION, SITUATED IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B1"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE
AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.'
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16789:
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
GULF OIL COMPANY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE
ZONING ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GOLLIHAR ROAD AND KOSTORYZ
ROAD, BLOCK C, KOSTORYZ AND GOLLIHAR CENTER, SITUATED IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-1"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTINGORDINANCE
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, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, absent.
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Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Donald Lemon, 4509 Sea Gull, expressed the opinion that the shrimp
boats should be moved to the Peoples Street T -Head because those that are
operating and selling shrimp on the L -Head are in competition with his
enterpirse. He contended that the shrimpers are selling shrimp that are
several days old which is in violation of the City ordinance. He reminded the
Council that he has a lease to sell bait and pays a percentage of his sales to
City. He again urged that the shrimp boats be removed to the T -Heads.
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Council Member Hawkins agreed that it does not seem fair for Mr. Lemon
to pay a fee to the City whereas the shrimp boat owners do not.
Assistant City Manager Utter explained that the ordinance pertaining to
the sale of food shrimp was designed to be sure that the shrimp boats met the
health requirements. He noted that for years, it had been very difficult to
prohibit shrimpers from selling from their boats and the ordinance was passed
to make this legal and control the conditions under which the shrimp is sold.
He explained that the bait stand is a City -owned building that is leased to an
individual for a fee but the shrimp boat owners pay a fee for the rental of the
slips.
Acting City Manager Briones reminded the Council that the question of
moving the shrimp boats has been discussed and is under the consideration by
the Council. He informed them that he will have a report ready next week on
this.
Mr. John Stensland, Chairman of the Marina Advisory Board, stated that
the recommendation made by the Marina Board was for sale of "current days'
catch" and stated that if possible, this should be controlled. s
Mayor Jones inquired of Mr. Lemon if he had gross sales figures to show
how much he has been damaged by the sale of shrimp from the boats.
Mr. Lemon replied that he did not have such figures but pointed out that
he pays 27% of his gross profit to the City.
Mayor Jones suggested that this be a Workshop discussion item and Mr.
Briones suggested that it be discussed at the same time as the feasibility of
moving the shrimp boats to the T -Head is discussed. He stated that he will
attempt to have this on the agenda in two weeks.
Mr. Ernest Bohannon addressed the Council and referred to his previous
request for the Council to attempt to obtain AMTRAK train service for the City
of Corpus Christi.
Mayor Jones informed Mr. Bohannon that AMTRAK is eliminating some of
their routes and it is not very likely that they would even consider establishing
a route here.
Mr. Dean Banks addressed the Council in regard to Corpus Christi Beach.
He referred to the discussion during the Workshop meeting and presented to
the Council a proposal for a two-stage plan for developing the beach. He
referred to the Master Plan which requires parking plans for the beach and
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alleged that the Staff misled the Council because they did not provide the
proper information. He expressed the opinion that the parking location should
be in the center of the beach and pointed out that this is a public beach and
should be retained as such. He stated that the beach would be used if the
improvements were installed and expressed the opinion that the Staff is
responding to the demands of the private developers when they recommend the
installation of parking lots at the end of the beach. He alleged that agreements
have been signed by City Staff members with major property owners.
On another matter, Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that a resolution be
considered to attempt to keep children out of bars or places of businesses that
sell alcoholic beverages referring, in particular, to the unfortunate incident at
the time a small child was killed in a bar.
Mr. Utter explained that there are state laws that do prohibit this type of
situation.
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 5:15 p.m.,
December 23, 1981.
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