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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/04/1982MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 1982 2:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: Jack K. Dumphy Bob Gulley *Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr. **Dr. Charles W. Kennedy Jou/— City Manager Edward Martin City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Absent: Council Member Clift Zarsky Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos informally opened the meeting at 2:03 p.m. in order to conduct the bid opening on the following Engineering project: Spohn Hospital Area Street Improvement Project. • This 6th Year Community Development Project provides for reconstructing portions of Furman, Hancock, Buford, Booty, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th Streets in the area adjacent to and north of Spohn Hospital. In addition to the street recon- struction, new water lines will be installed in approximately 50% of the streets in the project. Lawnview Street from Ayers to Booty is being considered for closure as part of the project. Mr. Lontos explained that the Council had authorized the staff to open the bids on this project. He then opened bids from the following firms: APCCO; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; Isles Construction Co.; and King Construction. Mr. Lontos verified that all of the bidders had submitted the required bid security bond and disclosure statements with their bids. He stated that the bids would be tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for tabulation and recommendation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order at 2:40 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Mr. Basilio Bachor gave the invocation in the absence of the invited minister, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Jack Dumphy. I 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. MICROFILMED SEP 191984 Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 2 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Betty Turner that the followed appointments be confirmed; seconded by Council Member Jack Dumphy; and passed unanimously: Mr. Juan Gomez, Animal Control Advisory Board and Mr. Peter Steiner, Citizens Advisory Health and Welfare Board. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones recognized Mr. Tony Heldenfels, Jr. for a presentation. Mr. Heldenfels stated that he wished to address the Council in regard to his company's recently completed downtown street improvement project. He referred the Council to copies of letters and affidavits pertaining to this project which he had sent them earlier. He stated that Heldenfels was the successful 1 bidder on this project for work along Chaparral Street. He explained to the Council that at some time prior to the bid opening, a pre-bid conference was conducted in the Council Chambers at which time one of the bidders, Mr. Spec Bailey, asked the question as to whether or not the streets could be closed at any time during construction and Mr. Carl Cruli of the Engineering Department answered in the affirmative. He explained that a project can be accomplished more easily if they're allowed to close a street, and Heldenfels bid the job with the understanding that the intersection on which they were working could be closed. He continued by stating that later during the construction, his company was told they could no longer close a street. He stated that because of this an additional cost of $152,000 had been incurred by his company during construction. He explained that he had discussed this with Assistant City Manager Lontos and City Manager Martin, but no decision had been made. He explained that the specifications on the job did not make it necessary to obtain written approval but simply state that the Company must obtain approval to close streets, and since Mr. Crull had stated that this would be allowed, he was of the opinion that this statement granted permission. He reminded the Council that he had four affidavits from other bidders that verbal permission had been given to close streets during construction. City Manager Martin pointed out that the specifications are very clear and the bid should have been prepared accordingly with the understanding that the street must remain open during construction. He stated that it is not unusual for a contractor to request permission to close a street from the proper authority, and even if the statement was made in a pre-bid conference, the !AI inutes Regular Co198Z Meeting August u, page 3 t s t4errot changed and it was very clear that the City wanted the streets_ to remain open during construction. Mr. Heldenfels disagreed with this' interpretation and informed the Council that the only way his company could bid the job as reasonably as they did was with the understanding that the intersections could be closed during con- struction. *Council Member Herbert Hawkins arrived at the meeting at 3:14 p.m. Mr. Heldenfels continued by pointing out that City Manager Martin is implying that Mr. Crull did not have the authority to allow closing the street during the pre-bid conference, but Mr. Gerald Smith, Acting Director of Engineering, and Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, were both present in the rear of the room at the time the statement was made, and they did not dispute this. City Manager Martin stated that Mr. Stewart and Mr. Smith had informed him that they were not aware that the statement was made. Mr. Martin stated that he had questioned Mr. Heldenfels about a settlement and it was indicated that Heldenfels Brothers would settle for $87,000. He stated that this would have to be approved by the City Council. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that this dispute needs to be in the courtroom, not in the Council Chambers. ' Mr. Heldenfels indicated that he did not object to going to court to settle the matter, but the standard specifications of the City contain wording to the effect that a contractor can be barred from doing business for the City if they are involved in litigation against the City, and he wanted to be assured that his company could continue to bid on projects even if this matter has to go to court. Council Member Gulley inquired if that policy has been carried out by the City, and City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock replied that the City has adhered to that policy in one case. City Manager Martin pointed out that there is a difference in the type of litigation, and this would simply be litigation on a dispute to settle a mis- understanding, and he did not see why Heldenfels Brothers should be prohibited from bidding if they decide to take this to court. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 4 • A motion was made by Council Member Gulley to waive the no bid in the event of a lawsuit from Heldenfels Brothers; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Council Member Hawkins stated that he was of the opinion that if there is any possibility of a settlement, it should be settled now because the City might have to pay more after litigation. Mr. Heldenfels stated that he has been negotiating with various City staff members ever since they finished the project, but no solution has been reached. The motion to waive the requirement that the Company be prohibited from bidding if they're involved in litigation against the City passed unanimously. Mr. Heldenfels suggested that in the future the specifications be changed to read "cannot be done without written approval of the Chief Engineer." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of actions of the City Council by motion. 1. Approving the preliminary plans, prepared by Needham Smyth and Associates, Inc., for construction of the Park, Wastewater, and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Buildings, and authorizing the architect to proceed with preparation of final plans and specifications. ' The buildings will be pre-engineered steel buildings and will be situated at the Municipal Service Center in the area of Holly Road and Ayers Street. Funds for the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Building were approved in 1972 and the 1977 bond election provided funds for the Park and Wastewater Maintenance Buildings. 2. A revocable easement be granted to Delbert Zachay, owner of Westwood Trailer Park, for the placement of 2,800 feet of sanitary sewer force main in Rand Morgan Road immediately south of Leopard Street. Mr. Zachay, due to a long-standing health problem, has agreed to install a sanitary sewer collection system and lift station in the trailer park as a result of an agreed judgment. An application for an injunction to correct unsanitary conditions at the park was recently filed and initiated by the Director of Health and Welfare. The revocable easement would permit the force main to be placed in Rand Morgan Road with wastewater from the trailer park to be pumped to the City sewer system at the McNorton Subdivision. A fee of $2,800 is recommended for the easement grant. 3. A contract in the amount of $58,665 be awarded to Anslinger, Inc. for Air Conditioning Improvements at the Greenwood Branch Library. A total of $62,000 has been encumbered from the 1981-82 General Revenue Sharing Budget for the award, contingencies and related expenses. A new 50 -ton chiller and a new boiler will be installed at the library to improve the air conditioning and heating system. 4. A contract be renewed with the Junior League of Corpus Christi through June 1, 1983 for continuation of a senior citizen market place with the City providing volunteer support to the market place. 5. Cities Service Company be granted a permit to drill a third well in Mustang Island State Park and the use of earthen mud pits be permitted. The State Park Tract 2 Well No. 2 will be located 1 ,785 ft. in a westerly direction from Park Road 53 and 8,000 ft. in a = southerly direction from the Fish Pass. The well will be drilled as a a 1 mutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 5 straight hole to a depth of 10,000 ft. The Land Drilling Ordinance prohibits drilling within 175 ft. of a public park and the use of earthen mud pits. The drill site and use of earthen mud pits meets with the approval of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. No other exceptions to the Land Drilling Ordinance are requested. Mayor Jones inquired if the Bay Drilling Committee had approved this drilling permit. Mr. Bill Hennings, Assistant City Manager, pointed out that this lease would be covered by the Land Drilling Ordinance and is outside the purview of the Bay Drilling Committee. 6. One replacement 72" self-propelled rotary mower for the Park Division be purchased from Watson Distribution Co., based on low bid meeting specifications for $5,928. The apparent low bid of $4,500 submitted by Chemical & Turf Specialty of Dallas does not meet the engine horsepower, transmission, ground speed, oil pressure warning device, oil filtration cleaner and hydraulic lift capability of the specifications. The second low bid of $5,250 from Goldthwaites of Texas, San Antonio, does not meet the "O" steering radius requirements of the specification. Three bids were received. Price comparison reflects a 9% increase since last purchase July, 1981. A mower with over 1,800 hours on it will be replaced. Money for the purchase has been encumbered from the 1981-82 Budget. 7. Bids be received August 31, 1982 for one replacement 301 -IP trenching machine for the Park Division. A 1976 model trencher will be replaced. Money for the trencher has been encumbered from the 1981-82 Budget. 8. Bids be received August 24, 1982, for purchase of a 7 -gang diesel tractor fairway mower for the Corpus Christi Golf Center. The mower is included in the 1982 -83 budget and will replace a unit which has become inoperable. 9. Bids be received September 7, 1982 for twelve months supply agree- ment for automotive and commercial batteries. Bidders will be asked to bid a percentage discount from their published price lists. The estimated annual expenditure is $51 ,400. 10. Bids be received August 31, 1982 for a twelve months supply agreement for 1,176 flashlights, 48 lanterns, 30,758 batteries and 2,200 bulbs, for various activities. There were no comments from the audience on the foregoing items. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that items 1 through 10 be approved as presented, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of actions of the City Council by ordinance and called for the new ordinances first. Council Member Dumphy referred to the first reading of the ordinance granting a five year taxicab franchise to Mr. Pinkie Eldridge, Jr., dba, Pinkie's Taxicab and referred to a letter received by the Council to the effect that most of the other taxicab companies objected to this additional franchise. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 6 City Manager Martin pointed out that a public hearing was held on this matter on June 25, 1982 and no one attended or expressed opposition. Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, stated that the hearing was published three times and all of the taxicab operators were called and informed of the hearing, yet they did not appear. Mayor Jones suggested that this item be tabled for one week for further study. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to table the first reading of this ordinance for one week, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously. Mr. Pat Morris, attorney representing Mr. Pinkie Eldridge, inquired if witnesses should be present and if the Council would take testimony at that time. Mayor Jones assured Mr. Morris that the Council Meeting is open and anyone can speak on the ordinances. Mayor Jones referred to the ordinance authorizing a lease agreement with the Padre Little League and asked about the terms of the lease. Mr. Tom Utter explained that they have to provide insurance and the fields must be maintained during baseball season and in the off-season. He assured the Council that there are no funds expended by the City. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired as to why they are prohibited from adver- tising, and Mr. Utter explained that this is because the City does not usually allow advertising on City property. City Manager Martin referred to the contract for Engineering services with Callins, Haggard and Associates, Inc. for energy reduction studies in the Convention Center area and pointed out that this is a small amount of money in terms of benefits from the program. Council Member Dumphy expressed the opinion that this should be done in other City buildings as well. Council Member Dumphy referred to the ordinance awarding a contract to A-1 Plumbing to expand the rental car lot at the Corpus Christi International Airport and noted that the area used for rental parking lot is adjacent to the door where people exit with their luggage. He informed the Council that a citizen had suggested to him that this area be reserved for temporary parking lillnutes egular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 7 and the rental car lot should be moved across the street from the entrance. He expressed the opinion that this would be more appropriate for the citizens. Mayor Jones suggested referring this to the Airport Advisory Board. Assistant City Manager Lontos pointed out that this is an optimum parking lot and it could be used for either public temporary parking or for rental cars. City Manager Martin expressed the opinion that this would change the concept of the parking lot and it should be studied further. Mr. Lontos also pointed out that if this change is made, it will be necessary to have another collection gate and another gate would be an added expense. He informed the Council that it can be examined while it is being paved and suggested that the contract be awarded at this time any way. Council Member Gulley inquired if there is a possibility that the rental car agencies have been assured of a certain number of spaces, and Mr. Lontos stated that he will investigate this further. Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to the ordinance authorizing acquisition of parcel 8 on Winnebago Street between Brownlee Boulevard and Sam Rankin Street for the Police Building expansion and inquired if this was the proper use of bond funds as approved by the voters. Mr. Martin stated that it was recommended for another purpose, not acquisi- tion of property, but the recommendation is for purchase of the lot and the existing building on the lot. . Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that the City has spent a large sum of money for facilities for the Police Department and stated that she was under the impression that when the police pistol range was purchased, it was her understanding that some offices would be located there but this never occurred. Deputy City Manager Ernest Briones explained that the City statf feels that the police building should be located where it is and they recommend purchase of this property because there is a need to enlarge the police station. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she was of the opinion that there should be a master plan for expansion of the Police facilities noting that the City spent over one-half of $1 million for the pistol range with the idea that it would be used for other purposes as well. She requested a report by the Police Chief about the proposed use of the pistol range building, and Mayor Jones agreed that such a report should be provided. There was no further discussion by the Council on the new ordinances. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 8 Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the new ordinances. A Mrs. Jatoba spoke in regard to the new ordinance granting Mr. Macedonio Guajardo a special permit to operate a lawn mower repair shop and expressed her approval of this special permit. Mr. Ben McDonald, Attorney, spoke in opposition to ordinance "g" which authorizes a contract with Turner Landscape, Inc. for landscaping at the Airport. He stated that he represents Bay, Inc., which is a local landscaping company; they were invited to bid on the project; they submitted the low bid on the job; and at the time the bids were submitted, nothing was mentioned about this company not being eligible. He agreed that Bay, Inc. did not file a disclosure statement but this was because they did not receive addendum #1 explaining that this was required. He stated that they have since submitted their disclosure statement. Mr. McDonald continued by noting that the staff recommends award to the second, low bidder because of the problems encountered by Bay, Inc. on the project they performed in the Bayfront Science Park. He alleged that the problem with that project was a design problem, not the construction. He noted that people had been allowed to park on cement areas that were not dry and also were allowed to park on the grassy areas, and that is the reason Bay Inc. encountered so many problems. He pointed out that his company had paid $11,000 in liquidated damages because the project was late. He assured the Council that they were not aware that because of these problems, they would not be able to bid on future projects for the City and they should have been told that at the time this project was advertised. He also pointed out that the City's specifications on this project call for peeled palms and Turner Landscaping Co. qualified their bid by changing the palms to those that were not peeled. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that the staff memo is based on specifications. He noted that the specifications do not say that the palm trees have to be peeled but simply indicate that the circumference of the trees will be measured after they are peeled. He informed the Council that the City did encounter a lot of problems on the Bayfront Plaza Project performed by Bay, Inc.; they were eight months late in completion; and his recommendation to award the contract to another company is based on their poor performance on the Bayfront. He pointed out that Turner Landscaping, Inc. has performed likinutes egular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 9 " well on other City projects and he feels that award to that company would be in the best interest of the City. Mr. McDonald reiterated that they thought that the Bayfront matter was closed and resolved, and they feel that the should not be penalized on future projects. - City Attorney Aycock explained that the State Statutes state that the bid should be awarded to the lowest bidder, but the City Charter provides that the City can accept the bid that is the most advantageous to the City. **Council Member Kennedy departed the meeting at 4:20 p.m. Council Member Gulley inquired of Mr.' Lontos how he would feel about giving Bay, Inc. an opportunity in the future if the difference in the bids were for a larger amount. Mr. Lontos stated that he would bring this job to the attention of the Council if Bay, Inc. bid on another project. Mayor Jones stated that he felt that there are a number of questionable factors, and if Bay, Inc. had been told that they were ineligible to perform work for the City, this would be different. He stated that he felt that the bid should be awarded to the low bidder. Council Member Dumphy reminded the Council that a similar situation occurred earlier and the staff did not like to recommend award to a certain contractor because it would require more City staff time to supervise. He stated that he felt the City should set forth certain conditions in the speci- fications if they plan to eliminate bidders from consideration previous performance. City Manager Martin reminded the Council how many because of their times they had questioned him about the landscaping delay at the Bayfront Plaza Center. Mr. McDonald stated that the Council has never heard Bay, Inc.'s side of the problems at the Bayfront. He pointed out that the City is not the only one that can complain about delays because Bay, Inc. suffered because of late payments to them, etc. He assured the Council that Bay, Inc. will do every- thing possible to cooperate with the City and see that this job is performed on time, provided there are no hurricanes or other natural disasters. Council Member Dumphy informed the Council that he has worked with other contractors and they all complain about problems with the City, particularly in late payments to the contractors. He stated that in order to be Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 10 fair, he felt that the City staff should spend time during construction to make sure that the work is satisfactory and if it is not, to make it known to the contractors that the City does not want to do business with them in the future. He pointed out that the problems that occur during construction should be resolved immediately, and there have been several other incidents similar to this. He also expressed the opinion that the contractor should be made aware that if their performance is not satisfactory during construction, they will be warned and the Council should be made aware of the problems as they occur, not after the work is completed. ' A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the contract for the miscellaneous landscaping at Corpus Christi International Airport be awarded to Bay, Inc.; seconded by Council Member Dumphy. The motion passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy and Gulley voting "aye"; Turner and Hawkins voting "no"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. City Secretary Read pointed out that passage of the ordinance will require four affirmative votes. There was no further discussion on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were passed: FIRST READING: GRANTING PINKIE ELDRIDGE, JR. DBA PINKIE'S TAXICAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 3, INDUSTRIAL BOARD, TO BE RENAMED THE CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP AND CHAIRMAN. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE FOR FIVE YEARS IN BOTSFORD PARK FOR USE AS A RECREATIONAL AREA. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17186: AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PADRE LITTLE LEAGUE FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT LEASE, LEASING A TRACT OR PARCEL OUT OF THE HOLLY ROAD RESERVOIR SITE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 11 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17170: AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CALLINS, HAGGARD AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ENERGY REDUCTION STUDIES IN THE CONVENTION CENTER AREA; APPROPRIATING $4,000 FOR THE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17171: AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH A-1 PLUMBING FOR EXPANSION OF THE RENTAL CAR LOT AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING $74,000 FOR THE SAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17172: AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BAY, INCORPORATED FOR LANDSCAPING AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING $27,000 FOR THE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17173: AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO PARCEL 3, FOR THE FIVE POINTS AREA DRAINAGE OUTFALL PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE SAID PARCEL FROM THE OWNER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Turner "abstain"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17174: AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 8 IN CONNECTION WITH POLICE STATION EXPANSION; APPROPRIATING $13,500 TO SUPPLEMENT $130,000 AVAILABLE IN REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR THE SAID ACQUISITION AND RELATED COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Turner voting "no"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17175: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE DOWNTOWN CURB, SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $7,420 FOR SAID CHANGE ORDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 12 ORDINANCE NO. 17176: AUTHORIZING FILING OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR .TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FUNDS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION, DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND TO DO SUCH THINGS AS ARE NECESSARY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17177: AMENDING THE SANITARY SEWER MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY (1963) IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY AYERS, HOLLY, WEBER, AND SARATOGA BOULEVARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17178: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF MACEDONIO GUAJARDO BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A LAWNMOWER REPAIR SHOP ON LOT 19, BLOCK 1, JOHN JONES SUBDIVI- SION, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17179: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16862, APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND SPECIAL CANVASSING BOARD FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTING FOR ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 1982, SO AS TO APPOINT NEW JUDGES, ALTERNATE JUDGES AND MEMBER OF THE SPECIAL CANVASSING BOARD FOR THE CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION TO BE HELD AUGUST 14, 1982. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17180: AMENDING SECTION 6-32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR THE RENEWAL OR CONTINUATION OF AN EXISTING PERMIT FOR A PROHIBITED ANIMAL. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17181: AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE RENTAL RATES FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER, AUDITORIUM, COLISEUM, AND EXPOSITION HALL. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. 1inutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 17182: AUTHORIZING FARM LEASES AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17183: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH AERONAUTICAL RADIO, INC., FOR TWO-WAY RADIO SYSTEM AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. ORDINANCE NO. 17129: (as amended) AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A 30 -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T -HEAD MARINA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MARINA OFFICE, FUEL STATION, PUBLIC RESTROOMS, PATIO BAR RESTAURANT AND RETAIL SALES CONCESSION AREA FACILITIES ON THE LAWRENCE STREET T -HEAD. The foregoing ordinance was read again for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Kennedy and Zarsky absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Regular Council Meeting be recessed at 5:05 p.m.; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 5:27 p.m. and announced the public hearing on the following alley closing: Closing a 20 -foot wide unimproved alley in Block 2, Jones Addition. The closing has been requested by the Salvation Army who is currently con- structing an office building abutting the alley. The alley is currently unimproved and unused and there are no City or other utilities in the alley. It is recommended that it be closed subject to drainage information on site development being furnished by the Salvation Army indicating that no drainage problem will result from the closure. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that the staff recommends that the entire alley be closed rather than the portion requested to be closed. No one spoke in regard to this alley closing. A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the 20' wide unimproved alley in Block 2, Jones Addition, be closed; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 4, 1982 Page 14 There were no petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m., August 4, 1982.