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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 02/10/1982• MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1982 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: Jack K. Dumphy Acting City Manager Ernest Briones Bob Gulley City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock Herbert L. Hawkins City Secretary Bill G. Read Dr. Charles W. Kennedy * Cliff Zarsky Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by the Reverend Thomas W. Jones of Ebenezer Baptist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Jack Dumphy. City Secretary Hill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. Mayor Jones announced the issuance of the following proclamation: "BLACK HISTORY MONTH" - February, 1982, "CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH" - February, 1982, "WE BELIEVE IN MARRIAGE DAY" - February 14, 1982, "NATIONAL JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS DAY" February 14, 1982, and "LIFE INSURANCE WEEK - February 14 - 20, 1982. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 20, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Kennedy and passed unanimously. ********* Mayor Jones announced the bid opening on the following project. Reconstruction of Southern Street from Ocean Drive to South Alameda Street. This 1977 Voluntary Paving Pfoject includes the complete reconstruction of Southern Street from Alameda to Ocean Drive with the exception of some of the existing sidewalks which are in good condition and are proposed to remain in place. Lift SEP 191984 Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 2 Mr. James K. Lontos, P.E., Assistant City Manager, opened bids from the following companies: Claude Chapman Construction Company; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; Isles Construction Company; King Construction Company; and A. Ortiz Asphalt Paving. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the bidders who had submitted bids and stated that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred toi the Staff for tabulation and recommendation. Mayor Jones called for appointments to Boards and Commissions and 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 Gulley and passed unanimously: MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION: TERM TO EXPIRE: (Nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the Council) Dr. Miriam Wagenschein (Reappointment) 1-26-84 S. E. Kelly (Reappointment) 1-26-84 Mr. Arnoldo Garcia (Reappointment) 1-26-84 Mr. Melvyn Klein (Reappointment) 1-26-84 Mr. O. J. Beck, Jr., CHAIRMAN (Reappointment) 1-26-84 Mr. Eppy Gonzalez (Reappointment) 1-26-84 Mr. Edward L. Sample 1-26-84 ********** . Mayor Jones announced consideration of Confirmation of Actions taken during the Workshop Meeting of February 10, 1982, as follows: 1. The recommendation of the AID Ambulance Advisory Council be approved that the provision of non -emergency or routine transfer service be dropped by AID Ambulance effective April 15, 1982. A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and passed unanimously. 2. The recommendations of the Municipal Arts Commission to fund certain art and cultural programs be approved. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Hawkins, and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Gulley voting, "No"; Zarsky, absent at the time the vote was taken. f4 *73 3. Endorse the, adoption of the alternative "C" development plan for the Padre Island National Seashore excluding all proposed improvements to be located at the southern terminus of the seashore. a• 1 S ,_RCJ -ar Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 3 Motion by Council Member Kennedy that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Zarsky, absent from the Council Chamber at the time the vote was taken. ' ********* Mayor Jones announced presentation of certificates of completion of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service's six -part series on supervisory management to a number of employees. Mr. Chuck Speed, Director of Personnel, explained that the employees listed below have completed the six -part study for supervisory management. He then assisted Mayor Jones in presenting certificates to the following employees: NAME: ! TITLE: D. L. Lewis Inspector I Teofilo Cardona, Jr. Sr. Gas System Foreman Billy J. Dunn Sr. Gas System Foreman Ron L. Jongema Sr. Gas System Foreman Bonnie McAlister Sr. Account Clerk Pablo Prado Rodriguez Sr. Gas system Foreman Katherine B. Shelton Asst. Court Clerk Raymond C. Curran Parks Supervisor Ernest T. Garcia Maintenance Foreman Charles G. Wilburn Equipment Operator Robert Pena Cartographer Arnulfo C. Hernandez Sanitation Foreman Guadalupe Arsuaga Plant Supervisor I Foster D. Crowell Asst. General Supt. Wesley N. Mackenzie Plant Supervisor II J. C. Diggs Plant Operator III Roy G. Hooper Plant Supervisor I Juan B. Lerman Admin. Ass't. I DEPT./DIVISION: Building Inspection Gas Gas Gas Gas Gas Municipal Court Park Maintenance Park Maintenance Park Maintenance Planning Sanitation Wastewater Wastewater Wastewater Water Water Water * Council Member Cliff Zasky arrived at the meeting at 2:20 p.m. during the foregoing presentations. Mayor Jones then presented a letter of recognition and a Certificate of Appreciation to Eagle Scout David Zamora, who had performed an outstanding job of painting signs on the Naval Air Station Base. ********** Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. Acting City Manager Ernest Briones presented the following items with related comments and explanations and recommended that: 1. Specifications providing for roof repairs to the Hialco Building on Sam Rankin Street be approved and bids be received March 10, 1982. This is a 7th Year Community Development project and provides for the total replacement of the existing roofing on approximately 60% of the Hialco Building. Minute:: Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 4 2. The following actions be taken on the Kennedy Causeway Improvement Project: a. The project be accepted as complete and final payment of $34,473.21 for a total of $176,450.80 be made to Isles Construction Company. b. A 54 -day extension be granted. c. Liquidated damages of $1,000 (10 days @ $100/day) be charged for delays. Renovation of the public restroom and construction of a sanitary sewer, lift station and force main on the Kennedy causeway have been completed. During the project, four change orders were approved adding to the scope of work and time required for completion. Material delivery delays and the additional work justify a 54 -day time extension. However, the contractor exceeded the total adjusted working time by ten days. The project was funded by bonds approved in 1977. 3. The Convention Center Railing and Stairwell Modification project be accepted as complete and $6,804.30 be paid to B. E. Beecroft Company, Inc., for a total of $78,043. Gypsum board walls were installed in three stairwells at the Convention Center. In addition, safety railings in six stariways and handrails in all four aisles of the auditorium balcony were installed. It is recommended that $1,000 be retained to be released upon completion of minor painting. Several areas were to be treated for fireproofing, but the wood to be treated has not cured sufficiently to receive the paint. The contract was awarded on September 9, 1981 and funded from interest earnings in the Convention Center bond fund. Council Member Zarsky stated that he would like to have a tour of the Convention Center so that the Council would be familiar with the various rooms contained therein. Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings assured the Council Members that someone at the Convention Center would be available any time a Council Member wished to take a tour. Several Council Members mentioned some of the problems that exist at the Convention Center, such as the spotlight, the light on the manuscript at the podium, and a problem with the airconditioning. Mr. Hennings assured the Council that he will have these problems investigated. * 4. A lease with Pumpkin Air, Inc. covering a corporate hangar lease plot at the Corpus Christi International Airport with hangar, utility lines, a road extension, ramp and helipad be approved. The lease provides for rental of improved land at the rate of 71/40 per square foot per year, unimproved land at the rate of 21.1 per square foot year, and a flowage fee of 64 per gallon. Pumpkin Air will construct a hangar facility of 60' x 75', a 28 -vehicle parking lot, a roadway extension, concrete ramps and helipad, landscaping, fencing and sidewalks. The Airport Advisory Baord agrees with the recommendation. 4 was withdrawn by Council action -- See page 5. t $ Rey.,ar Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 5 Council Member Kennedy questioned the low rental for this lease. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that the hangar is not large enough to meet FAA requirements, therefore, they cannot make repairs and it can only be used by the company since this will be a corporate hangar. Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that the lease was very inexpensive compared to the amenities that Pumpkin Air, Inc. would enjoy at this location. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that this item be withdrawn until further information is available, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones informed the Staff that the Council would like to know the type of aircraft that would be involved in this lease and an estimate of the flowage fees. 5. The property at 613 S. Shoreline Blvd. (formerly used by the Tourist and Convention Bureau) be leased to Bob and Nita Carrell for real estate and investment offices for a term of three years at a monthly rental of $755 with a 10% annual escalation clause subject to a sixty (60) day cancellation clause in case of sale of the property. Four bids were received. 6. Bids be received March 2, 1982 for 1620 gallons of yellow and 930 gallons of white pavement marking paint for Traffic Engineering and the Airport. 7. Bids be received March 2, 1982 for 20,000 feet of traffic signal control cable. The cable is to be used for traffic signalization maintenance projects such as replacement of deteriorated intersection, interconnection cable and rewiring of traffic signals at existing signalized intersections. 8. Bids be received march 2, 1982 for two additional 300 amp welders for Wastewater Services. These units are used for the repair and maintenance of plant equipment and lines. 9. Bids be received March 2, 1982 for double density, soft ray, safety glass for 15 1976 model transit buses. The buses came with lexan or plastic windows. The windows are so scratched that it is difficult to see out of them. The plastic windows will be replaced with more durable glass windows. The project is included in 1981-82 Budget. 10. Three-year contracts be approved with Mr. Bruce Haddad as Golf Professional, Mr. Herbet Buder as first assistant Golf Professional and Mr. James Nedbalek as second Assistant Golf Professional at the Corpus CHristi Golf Center. The positions have been vacant periodically since July 31, 1981. It has been difficult to attract qualified professionals at the current level of compensation; therefore, the contracts provide for increasing the monthly compensation for the Golf Professional from $1,244 per month to $1,350 per month, the First Assistant from $746 per month to $850 per month and the Second Assistant from $746 per month to $800 per month. In addition, the contracts change the percentage of pro shop business which the three professional receive from 10% of gross profits for the Golf professionals and 2% for the assistants to 5% of gross sales for the Golf Professional, 3% for the first Assistant and 2% for the Second Assistant. The total additional cost for the increase in salaries and pro shop percentages is estimated at $7,984 annually which is available in the Golf Center Budget. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 6 Mayor Jones commented that this Golf Course is self-supporting. Acting City Manager Briones informed the Council that he will have a report on a comparison of the profit of the two municipal golf courses. Mayor Jones indicated that he would like to have a report for the Council on the previous profit from this golf course as compared to the profit realized since the City has taken over operation. Council Member Zarsky inquired if there is enough space adjacent to this golf course available for development with rental units to provide additional funds for the City. Acting City Manager Briones replied that there is a plan for leasing some of the land and Mr. Zarsky mentioned that such a project was completed in Brownsville recently which was developed with duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes. 11. The five year lease agreement with the Oso Little League for the use of 16 acres at South Guth Park Park for a baseball program be changed so that the lease is with the Oso Pony League. The League has changed affiliation from the National Little League to the National Pony League. 12. The five year agreement leasing the Art Community Center the building at 902 Park Avenue in South Bluff Park be renewed for five years. Under the lease, the Art Community center agrees to be opened six days per week; provide art shows, workshops, lectures, classes and facilities for painting; provide liability insurance and a janitor. The City agrees to pay the center the estimated cost for postage, office supplies, printing, telephone and janitorial services in an amount agreed upon in the annual budget. 13. A hearing be held on March 3, 1982 on the plat appeal of Sunset Fishing and Hunting Club. The club is appealing the requirement that the property have direct access from a public street. * 14. Purchase of an elevator hydraulic system from Marshall Elevator Sales Co, Corpus Christi, Texas be approved based on low bid without trade-in of $11,336. This system will increase the speed of elevator No. 1 at the Convention Center from 130 feet per minute to 175 feet per minute. Trade-in of the existing system is not recommended because the price is below market value. It will be stored for use in the future. Two bids were received. Assistant City Manager Hennings explained to the Council that the trade-in offered was so low that the Staff felt that the existing elevator hydraulic system should be retained as a spare unit. Council Member Dumphy expressed concern because the public waits for the elevator rather than taking the stairways. He suggested that some measures be taken to encourage the use of the stairs and escalator. * Item 14 was withdrawn by Council action - - See page 7. :s .ar Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 7 It was the consensus of the Council that the installation of signage might encourage the public to use the stairways. Mayor Jones suggested that this was quite a large expenditure just to have a faster moving elevator and suggested that another type of elevator be considered which would not be so expensive. Mr. Hennings agreed that this would be feasible and a discussion followed on the entrances and exits at the Convention Center. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that some type of signage be installed even on a temporary basis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Mr. Hennings noted that it is is possible that a second elevator could be installed and suggested that this item be withdrawn until the entire matter is investigated further. Mayor Jones called for the vote on Mr. Zarsky's motion in regard to signage installation and it passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that item 14 be deleted, seconded by Council Member Gulley and it passed unanimously. 15. Emergency repairs to a 1974 scraper by the authorized dealer, B. D. Holt Company, at an estimated cost of $12,540, be noted. The repair work includes overhauling the engine and torque converter and related repairs. The scraper is used at the sanitary landfills to excavate trenches and cover garbage. 16. A cooperation agreement with the U. S. Navy be approved providing for the Navy to enforce the Animal Control Ordinance within its boundaries and for the city to receive animals impounded by the Navy. Mr. Hennings explained to the Council that it has been the practice for the City to send trucks out to the Naval Air Station to pick up animals after they have been captured and this action is just to formalize the current practice. Council Member Kennedy inquired about the possibility of having the Navy deliver the animals to the pound and Mr. Hennings agreed to investigate this. 17. Bids be received March 2, 1982 for the preparation and painting of the radio tower located at the Police building. The tower has not been repainted since 1975. The painting is in the 1981-1982 budget. 18. Bids be received February 23, 1982 for a twelve-month service agreement for air conditioning repairs for City vehicles. Maintenance Services does not have personnel or equipment to peform the repairs. 19. A 12 -month extension of the agreement for auctioneer services with Rene bates auctioneer of McKinney, Texas be approved. The option for this extension was included in the original contract approved by the City Council on February 25, 1981. The auctioneer is paid on the basis of the following percentage of gross sales: Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 8 Gross Sales: Percent of Gross Sales: Less than $10,000 $10,000 - $20,000 $20,001 - $30,000 $30,001 - $50,000 Over $50,000 12.0% 9.5% 8.5% 6.0% 5.0% Bates' bid was the lowest of the two received a year ago. The City holds two or three auctions per year for abandoned and unclaimed property collected by the Police Department and surplus City property such as automobiles, trucks, and equipment. The average gross sales from auctioneers for the four years prior to the Bates contract was $63,573. The gross sales for 1981 totaled $139,918. 20. An agreement for completion of a water line in Oak Harbor Estates pursuant to the Platting Ordinance be approved. The subdivision was platted without the water lines being built. The agreement provides that the City will construct the line with the owners placing the cost of the construction in a trust fund to be paid to the City upon completion of the cosntruction. 21. An ordinance be passed appointing election jduges, alternate judges and a special canvassing board for absentee balloting for the February 20, 1981 Bond Election and all other municipal elections during 1982. There were no comments from the audience on the City Manager's Report. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tuner that the City Manager's Reports, Items 1 through 21, with the exception of Items 4 and 14, which had been withdrawn, be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. ********** Mayor Jones announced the following recessed public hearing: Mr. Adolph Wittner, Jr. from "A-2" to "B-5" on Lot 2, Block 13, Central Wharf and Warehouse Subdivision located on the north side of Laredo Street approximately 150' east of South Saples Street. The public hearing on this application was recessed on December 9, 1981 and January 20, 1982 so the applicant could be present. The applicant has been contacted and has indicated he will be in attendance today. The Planning Commission recommends denial. Mr. Larry Wenger, Acting Director of the Planning Department, located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area and reviewed the Adolph Wittner application. He explained that the reason the Planning Commission recommended denial of this zoning request is because they have been studying the entire area between Spohn Hospital and the Courthouse to establish appropriate zoning and they are of the opinion that this particular tract would be good for multi -family dwellings. He informed the Council that the Staff also recommends denial because good basic zoning principles dictate that zoning should be approved the same as the rax ng zoning across the street. 1 S _ar Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 9 Council Member Dumphy noted that this property is about 150' deep and stated that he did not think that this particular tract being retained as "A-2" zoned would make a great deal of difference in saving the entire block for that type of zoning. Mr. Jack Kelso, Attorney representing Mr. Wittner, presented photographs of the types of use in the area of the requested zoning. He explained that Mr. Wittner's property has no parking whatsoever'and they have requested this change of zoning in order to establish' a storage facility and provide ten parking spaces for his employees. He pointed out that drivers must unload their goods on the sidewalk at Mr. Wittner's property at this time. Mr. Kelso explained that the owner plans to install an unloading ramp plus ten parking spaces which will alleviate the traffic problem. Mr. Kelso further explained that 95% of Mr. Wittner's business is by telephone and very little traffic is generated by his business. Mr. Kelso referred to the allegation that rezoning this propetty will take usable housing away from this neighborhood and he explained that the house t on the lot was rental property in very poor condition and expressed the opinion that the purchase and demolition of the house would actually improve the neighborhood. Mr. Kelso then referred to the question of encroachment into a residential neighborhood and agreed that it possibly was but pointed out that there are a lot more businesses than residences in the area.; He expressed the opinion that Laredo Street is a developing business street. No one else 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 Zarsky and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the zoning of "B-5" be approved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Kennedy and Zarksy voting, "Aye"; Hawkins, absent from the Council Chamber at the time the vote was taken. Mayor Jones announced the consideration of the following tabled zoning matter: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM "R -1B" to "B-2" on Blocks 508, 509, 510, and 511, Mariner's Cay, and from "R-18" to "AT" on Block 32, Padre Island No. 1. These two portions of this zoning case were tabled last week for a report on the restrictive covenants on the property. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 10 Council Member Zarsky departed the Council Table since his property was included in the tabled matter. Acting Director Larry Wenger referred to the property owned by the Catholic Diocese which is described as BLock 32, Padre Island No. 1 and informed the Council that they had investigated the covenants which indicated that the property should be used for single and multi -family dwellings and the Staff therefore recommends that the zoning be changed to "R-2" rather than "AT". Mayor Jones referred to a letter which he had received from Bishop Thomas J. Drury of the Catholic Diocese which explained that at the time they purchased block 32, it was their understanding that this block was designated for single and multi -family dwellings and they were of the opinion that the zoning should be "R-2" in lieu of "AT". Mr. David Coggins, representing the Property Owners' Association, expressed their support of "R-2" zoning for Block 32. Mayor Jones then called for consideration of Blocks 508, 509, 510 and 511, Mariner's Cay. Mr. Wenger stated that the Staff had originally recommended that this property be zoned "8-2" but in investigating the covenants, it was indicated that the property could be used either for business or multi -family dwellings. .He informed the Council that the owner of the property has requested that it be zoned "AT" and the Staff agrees that this would be a better type of zoning. Mr. Cliff Zarsky, 5202 Wooldridge Road, the owner of the property in question, stated that he purchased this property for business development, but because of the City's recommendation of "AT" zoning, he would not be able to construct houses on a marina. Council Member Dumphy noted that the covenants indicate that this property can be zoned either "B-2" or "AT". Mr. Wenger pointed out that the marina mentioned by Mr. Zarsky could not be constructed in "B-2" zoning because of the 30' building line that would prevail. Council Member Dumphy pointed out that since there is a canal in back of the property, it would have been ideal for a marina. Mr. Wenger reiterated that the Staff recommends "AT" zoning for this property. No one else spoke in regard to this zoning matter. S •,b it Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 11 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy, and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Hawkins, out of the Council Chamber at the time the vote was taken; Zarsky, abstaining. A motion was made by Mayor' Pro Tem Turner that the zoning of "AT" be approved on Blocks 508, 509, 510 and 511, Mariner's Cay, and the zoning of "5-2" on Block 32, Padre Island No. 1 be approved; seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Hawkins, absent from the Council Chamber at the time the vote was taken; Zarsky, abstaining. ********** Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following street closing: Closing of Gulfspray Avenue from Gulfbreeze Boulevard to North Shoreline Boulevard. On January 6, 1982 this item was referred to the Planning Commission. The applicant has since withdrwn the application. It is recommended that the hearing be officially closed and the withdrawal of the request acknowledged. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed and that the Council accept the request for withdrawal of this application; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Hawkins, absent from the Council Chamber at the time the vote was taken. ********** Mayor Jones announced public hearings on five zoning applications. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 1281-4T, Cimmarron Development Company, to amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory, by amending Section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.34 setting the following zoning classification: "B-4" General Business District on Tract 1; "A-2" Apartment House District on Tracts 2 and 3; "A-3" Apartment House District on Tracts 4 and 5; "B-3" Neighborhood Business District on Tract 6; and "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract 7 when annexed to the City of Corpus Christi, said tracts being located at the southwest corner of Cimarron Boulevard and Saratoga Boulevard containing 76.74 acres out of portions of Lots 6-11 and 22-24, Section 11, Flour Bluiff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 12 Mr. Utter informed the Council that in response to the notices of this public hearing, none were returned. He also stated that the Planning Commission recommends denial of the requested zoning but in lieu thereof, that "B-4" be approved on Tract 1; "A-2" on Tracts 2 and 3; "A-1" on Tracts 4 and 5; "R -1B" on Tract 6; and "A-1" on Tract 7. He also stated that the Planning Staff recommends the following zoning: "B-4" on Tract 1; "R-2" on Tracts 2 and 3 with the remainder being "R -1B". He pointed out that the proposal by the Staff would) generated approximately 14,900 vehicles per day as compared to the 21,000 vehicles per day that would be generate if the request is granted. Acting Director Wenger displayed a map of this area and explained to the Council the difference in the recommendations of the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff. He stated that the Staff feels that a substantial amount of traffic would be generated out of this area on to South Padre Island Drive which would be quite a problem at the intersections. He stated that the Staff is of the opinion that the City should also consider the future Crosstown Expressway extension. Mr. Wenger pointed out that this is a very large tract consisting of over 76 acres. Speaking on behalf of the developer was Mr. Tim Clower who agreed that this is a very large tract.' He stated, however, that the tract has been purchased from the Diocese of Corpus Christi and the Planning has been in cooperation with their representation. He pointed out that the project will not be completed for ten years and noted that because of the economy, it is necessary to develop residences with smaller lots or multi -family units. Mr. Clower explained that within the requested "B-4"tract is proposed a major community center, bank, major grocery store, and a major retail area. Mr. Clower also informed the Council that they had withdrawn the request for "B-1" zoning because the Catholic Church desires to establish a facility there. He also explained that the plans for the tracts with the various uses include condominiums, single-family apartments, and businesses. He noted that the Harlan Bartholomew Study had predicted that this should be developed as a major commercial center. He then showed slides of, the major streets such as Saratoga, Cimmarron Boulevard, with 80' of right-of-way for two major collector streets to be installed. He pointed out that their planned high-density development would be in the area of the major streets and they have plans to meet the utility requirements. 1 s *Rt, _al' Council Mct'ting February 10, 1982 Page 13 Mr. Clower then compared the proposed development with other developments in the City which already exist and have the same percentages of types of apartment developed near residential development and with strip shopping centers. Mayor Jones called for other comments from the audience. Mr. Farrell Smith stated that they are interested in development of their land in that immediate area. He informed the Council that his property has beer inside the City limits for many years and they have not developed it because sewer service and drainage were not worked out. He noted that this sewer service is available at this time and informed the Council that he would ask for similar types of zoning as Cimmarron Development Company has if this is approved by the City Council. He expresssed concern that if the Council does approve this request, his property will be relegated to "R -1B" zoning. He stated that he agreed'with the City Staff's recommendation. He stated that he, too, would plan a fine development similar to this as soon as drainage and streets are installed. No one else spoke in regard to this zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the hearing be closed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones requested an explanation of the difference in the Staff's and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Wenger stated that the recommendation of the Planning Commission would produce approximately 2,000 units whereas the Planning Staff's recommendation would produce approximately 1,000 units. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that one of the major issues is the question of establishing housing. He agreed that the City must move towards smaller lots and more units per acre in order for young people to be able to purchase and if the result is a traffic increase, then a solution must be found for that problem. Mr. Wenger informed the Council that the applicant agrees with the Planning Commission recommendation and they have consented to withdraw one small portion on which a church is proposed from the request for "B-1" zoning. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 14 A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant zoning of "B-4" on Tract 1, "A-2" on Tracts 2 and 3, "A-1" on Tracts 4 and 5, "R -1B" on Tract 6 and "A-1" on Tract 7; seconded by Council Member Gulley. The motion passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Turner, absent from the Council Chamber at the time the vote was taken; Zarsky voting, "No". ********** Mr. Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 1281-5T, Candy Stick of Corpus Christi, Inc., to amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory, by amending section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.33 setting forth a zoning classification of "R-2" Multiple Dweling District on a tract of land when annexed to the City of Corpus Christi located at the southeast corner of Rodd Field Road and Saratoga Boulevard containing 55.10 acres out of Lots 1, 2, 14 and 15, Section 26, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts. Mr. Utter explained that this is prezoning prior to annexation and informed the Council that in response to the notices of the public hearing, three in favor and one in opposition had been returned. He also stated that the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval. No one spoke in regard to this case, A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the zoning of "R-2" be approved for Application No. 1281-5T; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. ********** Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 1281-7, Mr. James F. Kucera, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on parts of Lots 5, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Womack Farm Lots located along and south of the Naval Air Station Railroad and west of the unnamed 40' dedicated road which is south of and intersects West Point Road approximately 700' west of South Padre Island Drive. Mr. Utter informed the Council that in response to the notices of the public hearing, three in favor and none in opposition had been returned. Mr. Utter also stated that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff mend approval of this request. C 411. _ar Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 15 Mr. Wenger 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 the development of a multiple -dwelling district on this tract. r No one spoke in regard to this zoning application. 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 Dumphy that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff and that the zoning of "R-2" be approved for Application No. 1281-7; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. ********** Mr. Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 1281-10, Mr. Wayne P. Bishop, Trustee, for change of zoning from "F-4" Farm -Rural District to "RE" Residential Estate District on Lots 3 and 4, Section 37, Flour Bluff and i Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts located on the northwest corner of Roscher Road and Caribbean Drive. Mr. Utter stated that in response to the notices of the public hearing, three in favor and none in opposition had been returned and that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval of this request. No one spoke in regard to this public hearing. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the hearing be closed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff and that the zoning of "RE" be approved for Application No. 1281-10; seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously. ********** Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 182-1, Mr. Adolph M. Gonzales, for change of zoning from "AT" Apartment -Tourist District to "8-1" Neighborhood Business Dsitrict on Lots 1 and 3, Block 74, Brooklyn Additionllocated on the northwest corner of Seagull Boulevard and Beach Avenue. Mr. Utter stated that there was no response to the notices of the public hearing and that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 16 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 Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff and that the zoning of "B-1" be approved for Application No. 182-1; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. ********** Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to the Council discussion about the possibility of having a joint meeting with the Corpus Christi Independent School Board in regard to cooperative payments of crossing guards. She stated that she had informally discussed this with several school board members and they seem amenable to discussing this. She suggested that a joint meeting be established as soon as possible and Mr. Briones stated that he will set this up. Mayor Jones called for the ordinances and Acting City Manager Hriones briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda. No one spoke in regard to the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were approved: FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR GOLF PROFESSIONAL AND ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI GOLF CENTER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS WITH THE GOLF PROFESSIONAL AT A COMPENSATION OF $1,350 PER MONTH AND FIVE (5%) PERCENT OF THE GROSS SALES OF THE PRO -SHOP UP TO GROSS SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 AND SIX (6%) PERCENT THEREAFTER; THE FIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL AT A COMPENSATION OF $850 PER MONTH AND THREE (3%) PERCENT OF THE GROSS SALES OF THE PRO -SHOP UP TO GROSS SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 AND FOUR (4%) PERCENT THEREAFTER; AND THE SECOND ASSISTANT GOLF PROFEESSIONAL AT A COMPENSATION OF $800 PER MONTH AND TWO (2%) PERCENT OF THE GROSS SALES OF THE PRO SHOP UP TO GROSS SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 AND THREE PERCENT (3% THEREAFTER, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACTS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF EACH IS ATTACHAED AND MADE A PART HEREOF AND MARKED EXHIBITS 1, 2 AND 3. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". FIRST READING: REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 15098 APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1979, WHICH AUTHORIZED A LEASE WITH THE OSO LITTLE LEAGUE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE OSO PONY BASEBALL LEAGUE, LEASING TO SAID LESSEE ONE PARCEL OF LAND, BEING 16 ACRES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A PONY LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A. 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". I s aR, ar Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 17 FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREMENT, LEASING THE BUILDINGS AND FIXTURES AT 902 PARK AVENUE IN SOUTH BLUFF PARK TO THE ART COMMUNITY CENTER FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS IN EXCHANGE FOR PROVIDING VARIOUS ART -RELATED EVENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BOB AND NITA CARRELL FOR REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENT OFFICES IN THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT 613 S. SHORELINE, FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT A. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH OAK HARBOR ASSOCIATES FOR COMPELTION OF A WATER LINE IN OAK HARBOR ESTATES PURSUANT TO THE PLATTING ORDINANCE, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". , 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". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16859: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19193 APPROVING A RATE SCHEDULE FOR THE RENTAL, SALE, AND MAINTENANCE OF CABLE TELEVISION CONVERTERS TO SUBSCRIBERS OF COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ATHENA CABLEVISION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC.; PROVIDING FOR PUBICATION. (First Reading - 1/27/82, Second Reading - 2/3/82). The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE No. 16860: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE PORTION OF DUNE DRIVE FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ROSE STREET SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 115 FEET, AS SHOWN ON PLAT FILED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS IN VOLUME 15, PAGE 57, SUBJECT TO RENTENTION OF A THREE-FOOT WIDE ELECTRICAL EASEMENT BEGINNNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE CLOSED SECTION AND EXTENDING 20 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ROSE STRET, AND SUBJECT TO REPLATTING AT THE EXPENSE OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS INDICATING DUNE DRIVE CLOSURE AS PART OF THE LOTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky - voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16861: ANNEXING A 45.17 -ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE MARIANO LOEPZ DE HERRERA GRANT, ABSTRACT NO. 606, AND BEING DESCRIBED IN DEED OF RECORD IN VOLUME 272, PAGE 166, DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, AS AMENDED, AND CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2(b); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. (Public Hearing - 1/6/82). Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 18 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16862: APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND SPECIAL CANVASSING BOARD FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTING FOR ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR THE YEAR 1982, AND INCLUDING THE FEBRUARY 20, 1982 BOND ELECTION; 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". RESOLUTION NO. 16858: REQUESTING THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COASTAL BARRIERS TASK FORCE OF THE INTERIOR RECONSIDER THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF A MAJOR PORTION OF MUSTANG ISLAND AS AN UNDEVELOPED COASTAL BARRIER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16863: 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 ADOLPH WITTNER, JR. BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 12, BLOCK 13, CENTRAL WHARF AND WAREHOUSE SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NEUCES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-5" PRIMARY 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, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16864: 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, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-5 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION, TO BE NUMBERED 31-5.34, SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND, WHEN ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS 76.74 ACRES MORE OR LESS OUT OF LOTS 6-11 AND 22-24, SECTION 11 FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, A MAP OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN VOLUME A, PAGES 41, 42, AND 43, NUECES COUNTY MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16865: 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, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY, BY AMENDING SECTION 31-5 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION, TO BE NUMBERED 31-5.33. SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND, WHEN ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS 55.10 ACRES OUT OF LOTS 1, 2, 14, � J :s ar Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 19 AND 15, SECTION 26, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, A MAP OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN VOLUME A, PAGES 41, 42, AND 43, NUECES COUNTY MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16866: 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 JAMES F. KUCERA, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON ALL OF LOT 12, A PORTION OF LOT 5, BALDWIN-MOORE FARM LOTS, AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 10, 11, 12, AND 13, WOMACK LOTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FROM "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16867: 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 APPLCIATION OF WAYNE P. BISHOP, TRUSTEE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 3 AND 4, SECTION 37, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "RE" RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16868: 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 ADOLPH M. GONZALES, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOTS 1 AND 3, BLOCK 74, BROOKLYN ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "AT" APRTMENT-TOURIST DISTRICT TO "8-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERWITH; 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". Mayor Jones referred to a letter from Mr. Hal Peterson, Convention Center Director, to the promoters of the Ozzie Osburn Show in which he had clarified ordinances pertaining to the possible mutilation or injury to any animals on stage in connection with the proposed concert. He informed the Council that the Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 20 letter stated that the City of Corpus Christi has made it very clear to the promoters of the Ozzie Osburn U.F.O. Concert that no abuse or simulated abuse to any animals will be tolerated. He noted that a number of citizens had expressed concerns in regard to the possibility of such mistreatment of animals which had been publicized in other cities. He informed members of the audience that the Council would like to make it very clear that the concert will be watched closely to see that nothing like this occurs. Mrs. Cissie Sweeney expressed further concern about this matter and pointed out that this particular rock group is not suitable considering the ages of the children who might attend the concert. She suggested that possibly, there is a need to screen the types of groups that are booked into City buildings. She expressed the opinion that any performer who has to resort to sadism should not be admired by children and this kind of concert should never have been booked. Mrs. Sweeney suggested that a Committee be established to approve bookings in City auditoriums to insure that the proper kind of performances are conducted in Corpus Christi. She stated that the PAWS Organization had talked to the promoter of the Ozzie Osburn Show and informed him that they, too, will be monitoring the upcoming performance. Council Member Zarsky applauded Mrs. Sweeney's stand on the rights of animals but encouraged her to help protect the rights of human abuse such as abortion. Mayor Pro Tem Turner indicated that she, too, is concerned about the Ozzie Osburn Concert and suggested that the Staff consider some type of recommendation to screen the kind of performances that are booked into City buildings. Brother Fisher, Pastor of Parkway Baptist Church, presented a petition expressing opposition to the Ozzie Osburn Concert and expressed appreciation that the City ordinances will be enforced in connection with the scheduled performance. Mr. Eddie Valdez, representing the Mexican Unity Council, stated that they would like to request that several blocks on Shoreline Boulevard be closed from July 23 through July 25, 1982 in the area where Bayfest is usually conducted since they hope to have a three-day function similar to the Bayfest Celebration. Mr. Briones indicated that the Staff will work with them on this. • N 'sRe, Al. Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 21 Mr. Francisco Rodriguez III, speaking on behalf of the Headstart Policy Council, referred to the portable buildings that were approved for the Headstart Program as a part of the Community Development Program and inquired as to why those buildings had not been purchased. Mr. Utter reviewed the history of the program and explained what the City has done in an effort to obtain the City's application for funds and the alternative that the City is attempting to achieve through the rental of buildings for the Headstart Program. Mr. Tom Basile then explained that he has been attempting to negotiate for additional classroom space in several other buildings and there are several places under consideration which will provide ample space for the children enrolled in the program. He indicated that they have been working with the Nueces County Community Action Agency in connection with this project. Mayor Jones stated that part of their problem seems to be that Mr. I Rodriguez' group has not been advised of what has been going on in connection with the Headstart Program. Mr. Briones agreed that the Staff has been dealing with the Management Staff of the Community Action Agency. Mr. Basile stated that he also has discussed this with Mr. Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez spoke again and stated that he was under the impression that Mr. Utter was to provide him with a reply to his questions about the Headstart Program buildings by last Friday but he had not received anything from that office. He stated that it was his understanding that HUD has not agreed to lease buildings rather than approving the purchase of portable buildings. He stated that it was his understanding also that the Corpus Christi Independent School District did not have space for the Headstart Program. Mayor Jones commented that the City has had some differences of opinion with HUD and he believed that the Staff's relationship should be with the Director of the Community Action Agency. Mr. Briones inquired if the City has received a reply from HUD in connection with their request and Mr. Utter replied that approximately three weeks ago, the City's Community Development representative stated that the City could lease space for the period through August 31, 1982. Mr. Briones suggested that a.letter be written to HUD to request their approval of the leasing of buildings and request a written response from that entity. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 22 Mayor Jones requested that copies of the letters be provided Mr. Rodriguez as well as the Community Action Agency and the City Council. Mr. Rodriguez commented that if space is not available soon, some parents will have to resign from their jobs since they will have no place to leave their children. Mr. Briones stated that the Staff will obtain an estimate of how much space is needed for the number of children enrolled in the program and submit this to HUD along with the cost of the lease of buildings. Mayor Jones suggested that at the time this is discussed before the Council again, he would like to see the Director of the Community Action Agency, Mr. Roberto Aguilar, invited to attend. Mr. Rodriguez urged that the space problem for the Headstart Program be resolved as soon as possible. Mayor Jones assured Mr. Rodriguez that the Council is lin support of the Headstart Program and they will attempt to cooperate with HUD to obtain the funds. Mr. Alex Garcia, representing Commonwealth Savings Association, requested that the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation authorize a tax-exempt municipal bond issue for the Greenspoint Subdivision. He stated that through this type of financing, Commonwealth Savings Association could sell homes at 11% interest rate to be gradually increased to 151%. He requested that the Finance Corporation consider an inducement resolution for the amount of $2,700,000. Mr. Utter explained his discussions in regard to structuring a single-family tax-exempt bond program but because of the high interest rate on term bonds and the low interest rate on bond issues that have been structured as a gradually increasing interest, there are a lot of disadvantages. Council Member Kennedy pointed out that the City Council acting as the Housing Finance Corporation can only issue one tax-exempt bond sale a year and there may be others who are interested in this also. Mr. Utter agreed that only one sale could be conducted a year and if the City decides to go along with this, this should be discussed with other lenders. Mayor Jones pointed out that the previous bond sale was for $50,000,000 and stated that he would like to see the City have another large bond issue such as that. Mr. Utter stated that he will investigate that possibility. 1 s 'dR,. _ar Council Meeting February 10, 1982 Page 23 Mrs. Amy Profit inquired if it would be possible for the Corpus Christi Ballet Association to receive their funds separate from the other ballet group and Mayor Jones replied that this was approved earlier during the meeting. Council Member Hawkins stated that he would like to discuss the possibility of amending the City Charter to expand the number of Council Members to nine. City Secretary Read stated that the only opportunities to have a Charter Amendment Election would be August of 1982 and following that, January of 1983.1 ; Mayor Jones stated that before he would even agree to discuss this subject, he would like to know what Mr. Hawkins' plan is. Mr. Hawkins indicated that he was not advocating changing the method of election, just increasing the number of Council Members. The Council returned to a discussion of the bond election and a promotion of the issues contained in the program. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Zarsky, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m., February 10, 1982. , *********