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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 12, 1983
2:30 p.m.
Present
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
**Herbert Hawkins
Dr. Charles Kennedy
*Cliff Zarsky
City Manager Edward Martin
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 Reverend John Bryant of New Hope
Baptist Church following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Betty 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 announced a presentation to be made by Ms. Jean
Herwick, an employee of Exxon.
Ms. Herwick related an incident that occurred while she was
swimming at Lake Amistad in Del Rio, Texas when she
hyperventilated and almost drowned, but was saved by the actions
of Mr. Michael Ross and Mr. Michael Hegel who brought her to
safety and administered CPR. She presented Certificates of Merit
from the American Red Cross to the two gentlemen and stated that
they had received congratulatory telegrams from the Governor of
Texas, Senator Tower and other dignitaries.
Mrs. Katherine Hewett, District Administrative Aide for
Congressman Solomon Ortiz, read a message of congratulations from
him to Mr. Ross and Mr. Hegel. She then presented each of them a
United States Flag which had flown over the Capitol.
*Council Member Cliff Zarsky arrived at the meeting at 2:40
p.m.
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Mayor Jones congratulated Mr. Ross and Mr. Hegel and
announced that a class in CPR training will be conducted on
Sunday, February 20, 1983 by the American Red Cross.
City Manager Ed Martin recognized two citizens, Mr. Doug
Straudt and Mr. David O'Rear, for their courageous and
commendable actions when they were instrumental in apprehending a
burglar who was in the process of burglarizing a home.
Commendations were then presented to Mr. O'Rear, who was present
for the occasion, for both gentlemen on behalf of the City
Council.
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Mayor Jones then displayed a photograph of the submarine the
City of Corpus Christi which was presented to this City by the
members of the crew of that vessel at the time of the
commissioning which occurred in Groton, Conneticut on January 8,
1983.
City Manager Martin announced that Capt. Funderburk of the
Naval Air Station had informed him that February 2 was an
acceptable date for a meeting with the Council at the Naval Air
Station on the AICUZ Study.
**Council Member Herbert Hawkins arrived at the meeting at
2:45 p.m.
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Mayor Jones announced board and committee appointments and
briefly reviewed the appointments discussed during the morning
workshop meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the following
appointments be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and
passed unanimously:
Cable Communications Commission Term to Expire
Mrs. Lupe Rangel 7/84
Senior Community Services Advisory Board
Mrs. Mattie Martin
Mrs. Aldine Burton
Mrs. Margaret Barnes
Mr. Joseph Tassler
Mrs. Katherine Roberts
Mrs. Elizabeth Price
Mrs. Josephine Dobson
Mrs. Flora Pokrus
12/26/84
12/26/84
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A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the minutes
of the Regular and Special Council Meetings of January 5, 1983 be
approved as presented; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and
passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones referred to a newspaper article in the Corpus
Christi Times concerning the Port commissioner appointments with
the very unfortunate headline in regard to Mr. William E. Carl,
which indicated that he had "been dumped". Mayor Jones stated
that each member of the Council was very distressed when they saw
the headline in the paper which was a disservice to a very fine
gentlemen who had served this community very well in the capacity
of Chairman of the Port Commission for 13 years. He explained
that the only reason that a new member was appointed to replace
Mr. Carl was because it had been suggested that membership should
be rotated.
Council Member Gulley added remarks by explaining that Mr.
Carl was certainly not dumped and it was unexcusable that the
Corpus Christi Caller Times used that terminology about a man who
has served this City so well.
Council Member Zarsky commented that whoever is editing the
newspaper is not doing a very good job, because in a recent
article, the Caller Times expressed the opinion that the members
of this Commission should be rotated. He, too, pointed out that
Mr. Carl had served excellently and well and it was time to give
him a rest.
Mayor Jones pointed out that frequently headlines are not
supported by the article itself and he strongly suspected that
Mr. Hal Brown, the reporter who wrote the article, will be very
surprised when he sees the headline also.
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Mayor Jones referred to the consent agenda and called for
action of the Council by motion.
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January 12, 1983
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1. Twelve months supply agreement for 2,649 house and high
pressure field service regulators for the Gas Division be
approved based on low bids meeting specifications.
National Meter Parts, Inc.
Lancaster, Ohio
2500 - 14" x 1" Regulators
@ 11.25
Rockwell International
Houston, Texas
100 - 14" Regulators'
@ 66.00
25 - 1" H.P. Regulators
@ 32.85
$28,125.00
$ 6,600.00
821.25
Puffer Sweiven
Corpus Christi, Texas
24 - 2" Large Cap Regulators
@ 77.26 $ 1,843.13
GRAND TOTAL: $37,400.49
Six bid invitations were issued and four bids were received.
Prices have decreased approximately 4% since the previous
bid of December, 1981.The alternate bid from Sprague Meter
on item 1 of $11.15 each and the apparent low bid of $12.75
each from Puffer Sweiven on item 2 were not recommended as
they do not meet size requirements of the specifications.
Rockwell Int. is recommended on item 2 over Sprague Meter's
identical bid to minimize the number of contracts to
maintain.
2. Authorizing the acquisition of a parcel of land located at
the N.W. corner of Ayers and Third Street from Spohn
Hospital for the Spohn Hospital Area Street improvements for
$2,000 on the basis of a staff appraisal.
3. Approving a contract for professional psychological services
between the City of Corpus Christi and Dr. M. D. Koch. The
contract is a requirement of the Police Administration
Psychological Assistance Grant for the grant year beginning
February 1, 1983 and ending January 31, 1984. The grant
application has been previously approved by the City
Council.
There were no comments from the Council or members of the
audience on these items.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that items 1 thru
3 be approved, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed
unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the new ordinances
and the ordinances from previous meetings. He inquired if the
Council Members had any questions on these.
Council Member Gulley inquired about Ordinance 6 and the
question he had posed during the workshop meeting.
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January 12, 1983
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Mr. Ernest Briones, Deputy City Manager, displayed a map
showing the original plan to purchase the land on which the
Spanish Kitchen is located for use to make a better connection
for Surfside and Timon Boulevard. He noted that because of the
success of this business, it was decided to purchase the vacant
lot referred to in Ordinance 6, which authorizes institution of
condemnation proceedings for parcel 2 for this purpose.
In a reference to Ordinance 7, which approves the zoning
request of Mr. Jack Ryan, Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager,
explained that this matter had been discussed with the applicant
and the City staff now recommends that a 250' strip along the
south boundary of Tracts B and C be zoned "R -1C" rather than the
300' strip as mentioned during the public hearing. He stated
that this size strip would allow for the street to be double
loaded adjacent to the Breckenridge Subdivision.
There were no comments from the audience on these ordinances
and the following were approved:
4. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SPARKLING CITY
ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF THE COCKTAIL LOUNGE AT
THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
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".
5. ORDINANCE NO. 17430
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CMT HOMES, INC., FOR CITY
PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF RIVER CREST ROAD AND IIILL
CREST DRIVE WHICH BOUND THE DEDICATED PARK IN CRESTMONT UNIT 6
SUBDIVISION; APPROPRIATING $23,347.38 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION; 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".
6. ORDINANCE NO. 17431
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY TO CONDEMN FEE
TITLE TO PARCEL OF LAND FOR THE SURFSIDE TO TIMON BOULEVARDS
STREET CONNECTION AND TO ACQUIRE SAID PARCEL FROM THE OWNER, C.C.
REAL ESTATE COMPANY, INC.; 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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January 12, 1983
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7. ORDINANCE NO. 17432
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY
ANNEXED TERRITORY, BY ADDING TO SECTION 31-5 A NEW SUBSECTION,
31-5.46 SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON SAID AREA OF LAND
DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOTS 2 AND 5, SECTION 11, BOHEMIAN
COLONY LANDS; 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".
8. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST
NATIONAL BANK OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC
TELLER MACHINE AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
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".
9. SECOND READING
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL
DUTIES OF THE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND TO OUTLINE THE
DUTIES OF ACCESS USER COUNCILS.
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".
10. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT OF PARK
AGREEMENT BETWEEN PADRE ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION AND
PADRE ISLAND INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION.
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".
11. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH-EAST PARK AND
RECREATION FOUNDATION, INC., FOR THE REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
LEASING AND OPERATION OF THE SOUTH SEAS COMMUNITY CENTER FOR A
PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR AN
ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEARS.
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".
12. ORDINANCE NO. 17433
AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RUBEN V. LARA FOR
CONCESSION RIGHTS FOR THE L -HEAD BAIT STAND.
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".
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January 12, 1983
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Mayor Jones referred to the Regular Agenda and called for
consideration of actions by motion on the following items:
13. Plans and specifications be approved for the
Alameda-Woodlawn Estates Street Improvement project and bids
be received February 9, 1983. This project includes
improvements to Eldon Drive from Gaines Street to Alameda
Street; Walton Place and Delano Drive from Eldon Drive to
Robert Drive; and Woodlawn and Daly Streets from Padre
Island Drive to Williams Drive. New water lines will be
constructed on all streets except Woodlawn. This project is
included in the 1982 Bond Program, Neighborhood Street
Projects.
14. Approving the plans and specifications for Glenmore Street
Improvements from Ocean Drive to Kentner Street and
authorizing the receipt of bids on February 9, 1983. This
is a Neighborhood Street project approved in the 1982 bond
election qualified by a petition from property owners.
15. The contract with Beeville Roofing Company for repair of
roof damage caused by Hurricane Allen at the Art Museum of
South Texas be declared void and that $4,482.30 in unpaid
funds be permanently retained by the City to repair minor
roof leaks which the contractor has refused to address. No
sureties are involved as the contract was for $20,820 and
below the $25,000 limitation for requiring payment and
performance bonds. Procedure is in accordance with Section
B-7-13 (d) and (g) of the contract documents.
*16. Establishing the Corpus Christi SMSA as the Service Delivery
Area for the Job Training Partnership Act and authorizing
submission of an application therefore to the Governor.
Mayor Jones asked about the status of the establishment of
the service delivery area.
Deputy City Manager Briones stated that he had discussed
this with Judge Edmondson of San Patricio County in Mr. Juan
Bosquez' office who informed him that he would have a meeting of
the Commissioner's Court on Monday to consider becoming a part of
this. He stated that he had since talked with the San Patricio
County Clerk who had informed him that a resolution had been
prepared to the effect that they preferred to join another CETA
group. He also explained that Judge Bob Barnes concurs that
Nueces County should be a part of the Corpus Christi SMSA but it
would have to be considered by the entire Commissioner's Court at
their next meeting. He stated that the City staff will recommend
that a Nueces County wide program be established for the Corpus
Christi SMSA. He suggested an amendment to item 16 as follows:
"Establishing the City of Corpus Christi SMSA and the
balance of Nueces County as the Service Delivery Area, etc."
*Amended - see last paragraph of page 7
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January 12, 1983
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A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that item 16 be
amended as recommended by Mr. Briones; seconded by Council Member
Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
There were no comments from the audience on the foregoing
items.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that items 13, 14,
15 and 16 be approved, with item 16 having been amended; seconded
by Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for action by ordinance.
Mr. James K. Lontos, Assistant City Manager, brought the
Council up to date on the proposed ordinance to execute an
agreement with Bryan Tucker and Tucker Properties for the City's
share of sanitary sewer costs pertaining to Crestmont Subdivision
Unit 6 and 7. He reminded the Council that about 6 months ago,
Tucker Properties requested an amendment to the Master Plan in
order to allow them to tie on to the sanitary sewer system; the
City proposed that a lift station be located south, which would
serve their area; the developers requested that the lift station
be located adjacent to their subdivision; the City recommended
that if the developers would contribute to the construction of
the lift station and gravity line, the City would use their funds
and add to it City funds to construct the lift station and
gravity lines necessary to serve this subdivision and other
areas.
City Manager Martin pointed out that this will be a
permanent solution with the City participating in the cost
jointly with the developer for this sanitary sewer project.
Mayor Jones inquired about the cost to operate a lift
station, and Mr. Lontos replied that a small lift station costs
about $6,000 per year to operate.
There were no comments from the audience on this ordinance;
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the
following ordinance was approved:
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January 12, 1983
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17. ORDINANCE NO. 17434
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BRYAN TUCKER, FOR CITY
PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 15 INCH DIAMETER GRAVITY
SEWER TRUNK LINE, PERMANENT LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN IN
CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRESTMONT UNIT 6 AND 7
SUBDIVISION; APPROPRIATING $66,906 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION; 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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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following
item:
18. Closing a 20 -foot wide unimproved alley between Lots 8
through 12 and Lots 22 through 26, Block 8, Ocean View
Addition. The closure is requested to allow for
construction of Santa Fe Square, a new office complex. The
alley will not be required for any future utilities and the
staff concurs in the closure request subject to replatting
of the lots abutting the alley.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that the request for
this alley closing was received from Dr. Hyman Roosth and Mr.
Roy A. Beaver. He stated that the alley is not open on the
ground; the applicants would like to construct an office complex
which would extend across the unopened alley; the applicant
indicated that the alley is 15' wide, but the City records show
that it is a 20' alley; there are no utilities in the alley and
there is no use for it; therefore the staff recommends approval.
No one spoke in regard to this closing.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing
be closed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed
unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the 20' wide
unimproved alley be closed, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and
passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting "aye"; Hawkins voting "no"; Turner absent at the
time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished
to speak under petitions or information from the audience.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
on motion by Council Member Gulley, seconded by Council Member
Zarsky and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was
adjourned at 3:16 p.m., January 12, 1983.