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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/17/1982MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS MARCH 17, 1982 2:00 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 Cliff Zarsky City Manager Edward A. 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 the Reverend William C. Wayne of Central Christian Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Jack Dumphy. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter officers and verified' that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. Mayor Jones announced the issuance of the following proclamations: 1. "CORPUS CHRISTI LOCAL HISTORY WEEK" - March 21 - 27, 1982. 2. "AMERICAN G.I. FORUM WEEK & FOUNDER'S DAY" - March 22 - 27, 1982. 3. "VOTER REGISTRATION DAYS" - March 21 - April 21, 1982. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 10, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones administered the Oath to a new appointee to a City Commission. Mayor Jones then presented retirement plaques to the following employees: Years of Employee Department Position Service Bill Chalko Police Lieutenant 30 Jimmy Jimenez Fire Captain - 22 Ed Shaw Planning & Urban Devel. Planner II 28 agGROSED "SSP 1 9 1984 Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 2 The following employees were also eligible to receive retirement plaques but were unable to attend: Years of Employee Department Position Service Jose Garcia Sanitation Truck Driver 25 Pedro Salas ' Street Equipment Operator 14 H. Vela Street Foreman 14 Mayor Jones called for confirmation of actions taken during the Workshop Meeting of March 17, 1982, as follows: A hearing be held at 4:00 p.m. during the Regular Council Meeting on April 7, 1982 on Mr. Michael Kendrick's request regarding construction of storm sewers in Lexington Plaza Subdivision, with each side to be allowed 15 minutes to present their case. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "aye"; Gulley voting "no". Mayor Jones called for appointments to Boards and Committees 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 Zarsky and passed unanimously. BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD: TERM TO EXPIRE: Mr. George Manning (Member -at -Large) 3-03-85 Mr. Bill Cohen (Member -at -Large) 3-03-85 COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: Mr. Edward A. Martin (Alternate) MARINA BOARD: I Mrs. Barry Pillinger (Reappointment) 2-28-84 Mr. John Stensland (Reappointment) 2-28-84 Mr. Robert Gross (Reappointment) 2-28-84 Mr. Reynaldo T. Lopez 2-28-84 SR. COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: Ms. Elizabeth Erkel 12-26-83 Mrs. Mattie Martin 12-26-82 LANDMARK COMMISSION: Mrs. Carolyn Tinker 11-20-83 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Gulley suggested that the Council return to discussion items from the workshop Morling at this time and the other Council Members indicated their concurrence. Mayor .cones called for discussion of item 4, which was the ,I h. ar Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 3 status report on the request of the Coastal Bend Developers Association regarding the City's Platting Ordinance. Deputy City Manager Ernest Briones reminded the Council that after the Presentation by the Coastal Bend Developers_ Association this Council had requested that the staff meet with those representatives in order to prepare a recommendation. He informed,them that the meeting had occurred; they reviewed the work of the off-site utilities committee; it was concluded that that committee was very close on their recommendations pertaining to water and sewer service; and it was the consensus that the issue of streets and drainage should be pursued further by both parties. I A motion was made by Council Member Gulley to approve the recommendation of the Staff as it pertains to sewer and water; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones suggested that developers other than those who are members of the Coastal Bend Developers Association be contacted also in regard to this. City Manager Edward Martin stated that he believed that there is a legal question in regard to the water for new developments. ' City Attorney J. Bruck Aycock explained that the Staff has had discussions and the report should be submitted to the City Manager within the next few days in regard to water for new subdivisions. He explained that it is rather involved and there is a need to pass an ordinance rather than a contract to provide for an orderly reimbursement of costs. Council Member Zarsky stated that the developers did not expect reimbursement from the -City but they do expect it from other people who tie on to the City water system after they have gone to the expense to install lines. He expressed the opinion that the developers are waiting for.further action or a recommendation from the City. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for discussion of a Hotel Search Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed the opinion that the need for hotels is a priority concern of this City Council. She recalled that a, motion was made to set up some type of "blue ribbon" committee to contact various hotel chains in an attempt to attract development to Corpus Christi. She pointed out that the Chamber of Commerce has expressed an interest in taking care of this charge on behalf of the City and through a special effort on their own part to form this special committee. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 4 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Chamber of Commerce be the search committee; seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones stated that he was of the opinion that the Chamber of Commerce's recommendation is very timely but the Council would like to have interim reports on their progress. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for the report on implementation of parking charges at the Convention Center. Mr. Bill Hennings, Assistant City Manager, reminded the Council that about one year ago an ordinance was passed and at the same time the rate for parking below the Exhibit Hall at the Convention Center was .50e. He pointed out that the work is almost completed and the charge will be implemented next Monday, March 22, 1982. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Martin presented the following items with related comments and explanations and recommended that: 1. $1,700 be, appropriated from the Transit Bond Fund to install a 4,000 -lb. ,capacity crane for the Transit Garage. This crane was recently purchased from funds provided in a 1975 UMTA capital assistance grant to replace an obsolete damaged one. Installation funds were not provided in the grant. 2. $1,300 be appropriated from the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund for the acquisition of a utility easement in connection with the Lake View Acres Sanitary Sewer Extension. This 15 foot utility easement extends along the west side of a lot fronting on Lake View Drive and is the only permanent easement acquisition required for this project. The project is the result of petitions from Lake View Acres residents for sewer service. Council Member Gulley inquired about the reason for the purchase of some easements and not others. Mr. James K. Lontos, P.E., Assistant City Manager, explained that sometimes the Staff attempts to have easements dedicated by the developer rather than paying for them. He further explained that the Staff cannot require dedication if the plat has alreadly been approved. He then located this particular easement on a transparency and explained the situation. 3. Lots 5, 6 and a strip' approximately 10 feet in width adjoining the west portion of Lot 6, Block 6, Hampton Addition (823 Furman Ave.) be sold to Bill Demestihas and wife, Linda Collins Demestihas for a cash consideration of $42,556.00. This 110' x 150' parcel with a one-story residential structure was acquired by the City on November 24, 1959 from the Children's Service Board as a gift. It has been rented to Nueces County ,Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center since February 9, 1902. On December 9, 1981, the City Council approved the concept of halting the property with the proceeds to be used by MH -MR •m3 TIP,- •er r.,um•i 1 MP0111,0 Ma4-0V I„ tOOJ 1400 h (Cont'd) towards the purchase of the Old American Legion Building adjacent to the Center's offices at 1626 South Brownlee. The Demestihas bid was the highest of five bids received. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if at the time this matter was discussed with MH -MR if any consideration was given to the City's retaining some interest in the building that is to be purchased with funds from the sale of the house on Furman Street. Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager, explained that the building that MH -MR plans to purchase will be funded from these funds as well as County funds. Mayor Pro Tem Turner again stated that she felt the City.should retain some interest in the building since the proceeds from the sale of a City building will be used to purchase a portion of the building. Mr. Utter stated that the City is retaining the public interest in the building that will be purchased and the building on Furman Street was donated to the City for use by MH -MR. Mr. Briones pointed out that if MH -MR for some reason disbands, all of the assets belong to both the City and the County. He stated that possibly some type of reversion clause could be included in the MH -MR contract so that in the event that they are no longer using the building it would j revert back to the City. He then suggested that possibly action on this could, be delayed for one week. City Attorney Aycock explained that there could be a reversionary clause in the contract with the City having two-thirds interest and the County one-third interest, and in the event MH -MR is no longer using the building, the interest would revert back to those entities. Mr. Utter pointed out that this item is just to sell the Furman Avenue house and the rest of the matter would be before the Council later at which time a reversionary clause to the effect that two-thirds of the building would go to the City and one-third to the County would be included in that contract. 4. A maximum gross vehicle weight load limit of 18,000-1b be established on Bockholt Road from the City Limits to Agnes Street and on McGloin Road from the City Limits to Joe Mireur Road. ,Load limits on these streets are necessary to prevent rapid deterioration caused by the movement of large quantities of fill material from the Clarkwood Ditch Improvement Project. This load limit regulation will not apply to vehicles making deliveries of farm products to destinations requiring travel over these streets. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 6 5. The proposal from Trinity Engineering ,Testing 'Corporation for laboratory testing at the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant be accepted. Testing includes soil tests on the subgrade and levee which will be built around the plant, paving tests, asphalt mix design_ and densities, backfill proctors and densities, T -lock line plate inspection and concrete mix design, control and test cylinders. Cost of the testing is not to exceed $18,005. Funds are available in the contingency appropriation of the project. The project is funded 75% by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and 25% by 1977 Sanitary Sewer Bonds. 6. Parking meters be installed at the following locations: a. On Buffalo Street (both sides) between Carrizo Street and Artesian Street. This would be an extension of the existing 10 -hour meter zone on Buffalo Street from Carrizo to North Tancahua. A total of twelve 10 -hour meters would be installed. b. On Antelope Street along the west one-half of the block on the street's south side and along the east one-half of the block on the street's north side from Carrizo to Artesian. This would be an extension of the existing 10 -hour meter zone on Antelope from Carrizo to Tancahua. A total of eight 10 -hour meters would be installed. There are no present curbside parking restrictions in this section. c. On Carrizo Street (both sides) from the north cul-de-sac on Carrizo to Leopard Street. A total of twenty-three 10 -hour meters would be installed. Presently,'this section is signed for 2 -hour parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. d. On Antelope Street (south side only) for the east one-half of the block from Carrizo to Artesian. A total of five 30 -minute meters would be installed. There are ,no present curbside parking restrictions in this section. e. On Artesian Street (both sides) along the south one-half of the block from Leopard to Antelope. A total of six 2 -hour parking meters would be installed. There are no present curbside parking restrictions in this section. f. On North Shoreline Blvd. (west side only) from Peoples to Schatzel adjacent to the Corpus Christi National Bank Tower. A total of twelve 2 -hour parking meters would be installed. There are no present curbside parking restrictions. On Schatzel Street on the median's north side Shoreline and Water. A total of eight 2 -hour would be installed. This section is presently parking. h. On Schatzel Street (north side only) for the east block,from Shoreline to Water Street adjacent Christi National Bank Tower. A total of five meters would be installed. g. between North parking meters marked for no one-half of the to the Corpus 2 -hour parking Parking meter changes be provided at the following locations: i. On Taylor Street (north side only) from maximum 10 -hour limits to maximum 2 -hour limits for the east one-half of the block from Chaparral Street to Mesquite Street. On Peoples Street (south side only) from N. Shoreline Drive to Water Street, parking meters be removed. • This section is presently zoned for maximum 2 -hour parking. The removal of the meters will allow this section Lo be converted to commercial loading vine with "No Pcrki.nq Anytime" omit restrictions. i• ] s R, _ar Council Meeting March 17, 1982 page 7 6. (Cont'd) Items 1 - 3 will result in alleviation of a deficiency of long-term parking spaces in the Uptown Business District, Item 4 is necessary to accommodate short-term parking demand for the new temporary Post Office Station at Antelope - Carrizo. Items 5 - 9 are necessary to provide more parking turnover for businesses at the'specified sites. The Traffic Safety Advisory Board concurs with the recommendation. Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, informed the Council that some of the parking meters have been ordered and some of them are already in stock; the cost for a double meter is $100 and the single meters are from $60 to $80. Mr. Stewart explained that the recommended increases are to offset the loss of revenue created by the development and other buildings. He then located recommendation and explained the types of parking He also commented that the new banks and other the streets included in the recommended for each area. buildings are installing parking garages which should alleviate the shortage of parking in the downtown area. Council Member Gulley expressed concern that working people will use the two hour parking meters for all day parking by "feeding" the meters. 7. Bids be received April 6, 1982 for an estimated three months supply of approximately 24,500 feet of copper pipe used by -the Gas and Water Divisions. Bids are not solicited for a longer period of time because the price of copper fluctuates frequently. • 8. A twelve months supply agreement for approximately 620,000 lbs. of hydrogen peroxide for Wastewater Services be awarded to E. I. DuPont de Nemours, Houston, on the basis of low bid of $0.3017 per pound or $187,054. This award has an option to renew for twelve additional months upon approval by the City and seller with a price adjustment based on the Producers Price Index for industrial chemicals. Three bids were received. Price comparison shows an increase of 1.5% since the last award in January, 1981. The chemicals have been used for odor and corrosion control and in-line treatment at the Broadway and Westside treatment plants and the McArdle trunk main. 9. Agreements be executed with the following non-profit organizations for various arts projects and programs as recommended by the Municipal Arts Commission: a. Coastal Bend Dance Foundation for $2,000.00 to provide public dance programs during National Dance Week (April 25 -May 1) and the Fourth Annual Coastal Bend Dance Festival (July 3) b. Corpus Christi Concert Ballet for $1,000.00 to) produce the Educational Ballet Matinee for Young People (March 26) c. Corpus Christi Ballet Theatre for $500.00 to produce the Space/Dance/Theatre (April 17-19) d. Corpus Christi Chorale for $2,500.00 to provide special musical concerts for the season ending May 31, 1982, e. Corpus Christi Arts Council for $7,000.00 for general promotion of the arts for a period of one year from March 1, 1982 through February 28, 1983, Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 8 9. (Cont'd) f. Corpus Christi Young Artists' Competition, Inc. for $1,000.00 to produce the Young Artists' Competition (March 26-27), Creative Arts Center for $2,152.00 to provide the Art After School program for the school year ending May 31, 1982, h. Japanese Art Museum for $4,000.00 to continue operation of the museum for a period of four months from March 1, 1982 through June 30, 1982. The total of $20,152.00 is available as part of the $44,000.00 budgeted for Arts Support in the 1981-82 Tourist and Convention Development Fund Budget. Council Memberl,Gulley stated that it was his understanding that anytime that City funds are awarded to various organizations, they must provide some type of service for the City. He asked to see the actual agreements with these various organizations. 10. Furniture and equipment for Northwest Branch Public Library be purchased from the following based on low bid: g• a. Hoover Brothers, Inc. Dallas, Texas Lot I - Book Stacks $20,378.70 Lot II - Library Furniture 6,035.20 TOTAL $26,413.90 b. Gaylord Bro., Inc. Syracuse, N.Y. Lot V - Misc. Items '(Book Trucks, Stools, 'Records Shelves, Items 1; 2, 3, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 TOTAL $ 1,914.48 c. Brodart, Inc. Williamsport, PA Lot V - Misc. Items (Cushions, Paperback Racks, Book Return) :Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18 TOTAL $ 2,409.84 GRAND TOTAL $30,738.22 No bids were received on Lot III, lounge furniture, and the only bid received of $3,442.05 by Demco, Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin on Lot IV, office furniture, did not meet specifications. It is recommended that the specifications for these two lots be revised and informal bids be received at a later date since the cost of each lot will be less than $5,000. The furniture and equipment is included in the 1981-82 Budget. Mayor Jones inquired if local people were invited to bid on these items and Mayor Pro Tem Turner also expressed concern that the lounge furniture at least could be purchased locally. ,I s R. .r Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 9 Assistant City Manager Utter explained that, generally speaking, there are only about six or seven companies that supply library furniture. He assured the Council that local firms were given an opportunity to bid on the lounge furniture but possibly they were under the impression that the bids had to include all of the lots listed. Mr. Utter pointed out that the bids on Lot 3 were rejected in order to provide an opportunity for the local office supply companies to submit bids. Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed the opinion that as many local companies as possible should be contacted for bids on the remaining lot. City Manager Martin assured the Council that the specifications are very clear that the bid award will be made by lots, but unfortunately, the local office supply companies did not respond because they misunderstood and thought that they had to bid on all of the items. He informed the Council that that is the reason they plan to go out for bids on Lot 3 separately. Council Member Gulley returned to a discussion of item 9 and pointed out that according to the agreements with the various arts organizations, some of the funds, particularly for Corpus Christi Arts Council and the Japanese Art Museum, include payments to the staff. He suggested that this be eliminated from the agreements, expressing concern that some of these funds would be used for salaries rather than art services. Mayor Jones stated that it was his impression that this had previously been worked out. He suggested that the contract be revised to exclude salaries for personnel or for administrative expenses. Mr. Utter stated that he felt that the organizations would agree with this. Mayor Jones then suggested that the Council pass this. item today if the following statement could be added to the last paragraph. "None of these funds will be spent on salaries or recurring administrative expenses." 11. The following actions be taken regarding the development of Buckingham Estates: a. Ordinance No. 16540, approved September 16, 1981, granting a Planned Unit Development -2 for the 113.98 acre subdivision be amended to provide for a Phase I and Phase II development rather than development of the whole subdivision in one unit. b. Ordinance 'Nos. 16629 and 16705 approved October 28 and November 24, 1981, respectfully, which provided for the annexation of Buckingham Estates be amended so that the annexation contract requires payment of money for sanitary sewer, street and bridge construction in accordance with a phasing plan for development of the subdivision. The subdivision is located west of South Staples Street north of Yorktown Boulevard extended. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 10 12. A contract be executed with David M. Griffith Associates, Ltd. for professional services to be rendered in the preparation of a Cost Allocation Plan for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1981. The company will be paid one-half of the excess of those recoveries that the City would have received had the plan been prepared by City personnel using the City's prior years procedures up to a maximum of $12,500. The work must be completed by April 30, 1982. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on the City Manager's Reports. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the City Manager's Reports be approved as presented with the change in item 9 as suggested; seconded by Council Member Kennedy; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones announced consideration of the following pending zoning cases: 1. Mr. Calvin Self, "R -1B" to "1-2", located on the south side of Graham Road between Waldron Road and Humble Road. This application was heard by the City Council on December 23, 1981 and was denied but in lieu thereof a special permit was approved for a contractor's storage yard. A satisfactory site plan has been submitted. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The 20% rule is in effect. Assistant City Manager Utter informed the Council that the 20% rule is in effect and the site plan has been submitted on this zoning application; the site plan has been reviewed and is satisfactory; the Planning Commission recommended denial of the zoning "I-2", but they agree to the special permit according to the site plan. Mr. Larry Wenger, Acting Director of the Planning Department, briefly reviewed the history of this case, reminding the Council that they had granted a special permit and explained that the site plan indicates that one warehouse building will be constructed. Mayor Jones commented that someone in the audience wished to speak on this zoning application and inquired if the Council had any objections to reopening the hearing and there was no objection. Mr. Jesse Bond, 4106 Tarpoon, stated that he has a map that shows the correct area whereas the map being displayed is not accurate. He explained that there are 27' in the corner that do not belong to Mr. Self. He questioned the need for a park since the one planned is less than 5 blocks from another park and is surrounded by either Marina or other parks. He also expressed opposition to the industrial use in this area and informed the Council that Mrs. Pena, who is a property owner in the area, also objects. Mr. Calvin Self, the applicant, agreed that the"survey made was incorrect but assured the Council that his engineer is working on this plan. 1 s RE,__ar Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 11 Mr. Utter informed the Council that 1he Staff has reviewod this canu 1n detail, examined metres and bounds, and the latest plat is that' prepared by Urban Engineering which shows it the same as the transparency. He;stated that while the Staff cannot render a title opinion in regard to the exact property, they did feel that the plat being used is correct as far as the zoning is concerned. Mr. Bond stated that Mr. Gary Dumas of the Planning Department agreed that the plat being used is incorrect. Mayor Jones inquired as to who will have the final authority on the property lines, and Mr. Utter replied that this would require a court decision. Mr. Wenger agreed that this matter could be delayed until the question of the boundary lines is settled. He noted that the plan presented by the applicant would conflict with the disputed boundary line unless the driveways are relocated. Mayor Jones asked Mr. Bond why he objected to the plans Mr. Self has, and Mr. Bond stated he objected to this industrial use in the neighborhood. Mr. Self pointed out that Exxon has twelve compressors located in the area and the neighborhood is not very quiet at this time. No one else spoke in regard to this zoning case. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed again, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed the opinion that the ownership and boundary lines should be resolved., Mr. Utter assured the Council that before the plat is finally approved, the boundary lines will be clarified. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that a special permit be approved in accordance with the approved site plan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that the Council would be in a position of doing an injustice to Mr. Self if they allow him to construct his building before the property ownership is established. Mr. Wenger stated that a building permit would not be issued until the plat has been approved. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion to approve the special permit and it passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 12 Assistant City Manager Utter stated that the next two cases both pertain to Gulf Oil Company. 3. Gulf Oil Company, "B-1" to "B-4", located at the northwest corner of Airline Road and South Alameda Street. This application was heard by the City Council on February 17, 1982 and was denied, but in lieu thereof a special permit was approved for.two signs only. The site plan for Sign A meets all the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. However, the site plan for sign -B does not meet the requirements of the ordinance since the sign proposed on Airline Road is in excess for 40 square feet. Mr. Utter briefly reviewed the previous hearing and stated that an acceptable site plan for the sign locations has been submitted. Mr. Wenger explained however that the sign on the Airline side is larger than the 40 square feet allowed in "B-4" zoning. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she is very concerned about the precedent that would be established if this is allowed, particularly since there are three more service stations at this intersection. Mr. Wenger agreed and noted that all other Gulf service stations will make similar, requests. He again pointed out that the sign to be located on the Airline side is larger than allowed in the type of zoning that was requested. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the site plan be denied, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. (Note: After a short discussion, Council Member Zarsky revised his motion to deny the site plan for the Airline side of this service station only. Mayor Pro Tem Turner had departed the Council Chamber at this time and was not aware that the motion had been changed. The revised motion was not seconded by Mrs. Truner.) Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and it passed unanimously. 2. Gulf Oil Co. U.S., "B-1" to "B-4", located at the southeast corner of Doddridge Street and South Alameda Street. This application was heard by the City Council on February 17, 1982 and was denied, but in lieu thereof a special permit was approved for one sign only. The site plan submitted by the applicant meets all the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance., The 20% rule is in effect. Mr. Utter informed the Council that two letters in opposition to this request were received, one prior to the public hearing and one after the public hearing which is sufficient to invoke the 20% rule. Mr. Wenger stated that there are also three service stations at this intersection but stated that the site plan submitted does contain a sign that is less than 40 square feet, which is in compliance with "B-4" zoning. Mayor Pro Tem Turner again expressed concern about approving this and establishing a precedent. t s .r Council Meeting Marcn 17, 1982 Page 13 Mr. Richard Branscomb, 4777 Ocean Drive, informed the Council that they were opposed to this because if Gulf is allowed to have two.large signs, other service stations and shopping centers will submit similar requests. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to not approve the site plan. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dumphy. Mr. utter pointed out that at any stage in this process,"since the 20% rule is in effect, less than 6 affirmative votes will constitute denial of this application. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion to not approve the site plan and it failed to pass by the following vote: Jones, Turner and Dumphy voting "aye"; Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "nay.". * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on contractual annexation of 79.59 acres being platted as Sugar Ridge Subdivision located east of Everhart and south of Cedar Pass Drive. (If the Council wishes to proceed with the annexation, a motion is needed to authorize execution of the annexation contract.) 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 plat is in the process of going through the necessary actions for approval. He then displayed the plat that had been submitted and stated'that there are no problems with utilities and the Staff recommends approval of this annexation. 1 No one spoke in regard to this contractual annexation. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Turner that this contractual annexation be approved, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Gulley referred to a news report in regard to a proposed new dam and asked for a report for next Wednesday in regard to its effect on this City. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced the hearing on the following plat appeal: Plat appeal of Robertson Tract, Block 7, Lots 2-4. ,The owners of the property are appealing the denial of the replat by,the Planning Commission. The Commission denied the replat because of inadequate water pressure to the proposed area. The property is located south of Saratoga and east of Old Brownsville Road. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 14 Assistant City Manager Utter explained that this plat is located off Saratoga and the reason the plat was denied was because of inadequate water pressure. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that the issue is very substantial. He located the area and explained the water transmission main that is located there, noting that there was only a six inch line to serve Cuddihy Field and the Roloff Properties. He informed the Council that the State complained that this line was too near the pavement and the City replaced a portion of the six inch line with an eight inch line. He further explained that because of consumption and demand, there is not adequate water pressure to provide fire protection for this area and the staff feels the plat should not be approved because there will be no fire protection. He stated that they feel that there should be a twelve inch line or at least an eight inch line. Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked for further clarification and inquired if this is denied by the Council, they will in essence be saying that the developer will have to pay for the cost of the larger line before their plat can be approved. Mr. Lontos agreed that there is a need for a twelve inch line down Saratoga according to the master plan. He also pointed out that water is not the only problem because there are no sewers, but for very large lots, a septic tank would be acceptable. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on this matter. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to close the hearing, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that this plat appeal be denied, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced the public hearings on three zoning applications. Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 282-7 Mr. Willard Hammonds, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on Tract 1 and "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract 2 located east of Wallace Avenue approximately 1,800' south of South Padre Island Drive; Tracts 1 and 2 being a portion of Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Section 31, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts. r 3 Ete __ar Council Mooting March 17, 19H2 Page 15 Mr. Utter informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval and that in response to the notices of the public hearing, two in favor and eight in opposition had been returned. 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 it is part of the Peary Place Subdivision which provided housing Tor Navy personnel at one time. He explained the access and exits planned for the area. Speaking on behalf of the applicant was Mr. Jack Solka, who explained that they have an integrated study that shows automobile traffic, and Urban Engineering and their traffic department have worked with the City Planning Department to provide for traffic control. He stated that their plan includes the remodeling of the old rental units; they will dedicate and build new streets and. utilities for the entire area; the development will enhance the entire area; they will improve the intersection to make it four lanes; they will dedicate land to widen the intersection; and pointed out that there is a need for single-family dwellings and rental units. He also commented that parallel parking will be eliminated from Brittany Street. Mr. Willard Hammonds, 4021 Ocean Drive, the• applicant, explained the history of this area which was designed for Navy housing: He informed the Council that the existing buildings are old and he plans to upgrade the entire area. Mayor Pro Tem Turner commented that evidently all of the traffic problems have been resolved according to the plan. Mr. Ed Ostergard, 1925 Merriman, spoke in opposition to this request stating that he lives within the 225 -foot area of notification, and their major concern is the additional traffic that will be generated. He also pointed that there is already one park located in the area and expressed the opinion that there is no need for the second park as planned by the developer. He expressed opposition to another park in the neighborhood. Mayor Jones inquired of Mr. Hammonds about the number of units planned, and Mr. Hammonds replied that he plans 133 units whereas there are 100 units in the existing development. Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked Mr. Hammonds if he would have any objections to locating the park in the "A-1" zoned area, and Mr. Hammonds explained that he would be willing to pay the City funds in lieu of park dedication. He stated that they do plan to have play areas in the "A-1" zoned portion. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 16 Mayor Pro Tem Turner then inquired if there would be any type of screening fence, and Mr. Solka stated that he saw no reason to install a screening fence because there is nothing but open land in one area. Mr. Solka also stated that if the park is not dedicated, they would be willing to develop that land as single-family dwelling units. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the park should be dedicated since parks and open spaces are very valuable to the City. Mr. Billy Deal, 1926 Merriman, also expressed opposition to the location of the park since the parks are not maintained properly. He stated that they do not object to Mr. Hammonds' plan but they are concerned about the traffic and the park. Mr. Hammonds informed the Council that the park is located where the engineers planned it, but there has been no commitment to that location. Mr. Solka suggested that a portion of the land at the western edge of the property be dedicated and at some future time, additional land adjacent to that could be dedicated when that land is developed. Mr. Deal and Mr. Ostergard agreed that they would not object to the plan if the alternate park land is dedicated. 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 Hawkins and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the change of zoning to "R-2" on Tract 1 and "A-1" on Tract 2 included in Application No. 282-7 be approved with the stipulation that the park presently planned be zoned "R -1B" with the understanding that other land will be dedicated at the time the plat is approved; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; aXd passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 282-10, Messrs. Eugene H. Smith and Michael E. Buhidar for change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on Lot 5, Block D of Tract A, Lokey Subdivision, located at the northwest corner of Lokey Street and Starshine Drive. Mr. Utter informed the Council that the Planning Commission recommends approval and the Planning Staff recommends denial of "R-2" and in lieu thereof approval of "R -1B" which is not acceptable to the applicant. He stated also that the 20% rule is in effect since in response to the notices of the public• hearing, one in favor and five in opposition had been returned. 4 Rey_-ar Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 17 . Acting Director 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 pointed out that the street which will provide access from this area to Holly Road is very narrow. He noted also that if this is approved, there may be other requests for change of zoning. The applicant, Mr. Eugene Smith, 4510 Clearwater, informed the Council that they would prefer to have "R-2" zoning so that multiple dwellings could be constructed to provide a buffer zone between the "I-2" zoning and the "R -1B" zoning in the area. Mr. Wenger pointed out that the applicant would be allowed to construct thirteen units on this property. Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed concern about the street width which will have to handle "R-2" zoned property. She also questioned how "R -1B" could be developed with "I-2" zoning on both sides. 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 Kennedy and passed unanimously. i A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the zoning of "R-2" be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission, seconded by Council Member Gulley. Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that the street is so narrow that approving this zoning of "R-2" would be a mistake and a detriment to the area and commented that he will vote against this motion. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and it passed as follows: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Kennedy voting "Aye"; Zarsky voting "no." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 282-11, Lantana Corporation, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on approximately 5.0 acres out of Lot 37, H.B. Sheppard Farm Lots, located on the north side of Interstate Highway 37 approximately 225' east of Tuloso Road. Mr. Utter informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval and that in response to the notices of the public hearing, two in favor and none in opposition had been returned. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 18 Mayor Jones ascertained that no one wished to speak on this zoning application. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that "I-2" zoning be approved for Application No. 282-11j seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. City Manager Martin briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda and suggested that the ordinance listed as 10 which pertained to•the signs for Gulf Oil Company which is located at the intersection of Airline and Alameda be withdrawn to be sure that the wording is proper. Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that the two Gulf Oil Company ordinances should not be approved. There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances; Acting City Secretary Dorothy Zahn polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were approved: FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 53-257, SCHEDULE VIII, PARKING METER ZONES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The above 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: ESTABLISHING SECTION 53-177 IN CHAPTER 53, ARTICLE V, OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED LOAD RESTRICTION SIGNS FOR VEHICLES USING CERTAIN STREETS AND ESTABLISHING SECTION 53-258, SCHEDULE IX, IN CHAPTER 53, ARTICLE V, OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED LOAD RESTRICTIONS UPON VEHICLES USING CERTAIN STREETS. The above 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 CONTRACT WITH E.H. MOORE HOMES, INC. AND J. R. BUILDERS, INC., FOR THE ANNEXATION OF 79.59 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOT 1, SECTION 19, BOHEMIAN'COLONY LANDS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The above 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". Minut Regula_ _Juncil Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 19 SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 55-38, CUSTOMERS' CHECKS, AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 17-1.2 SERVICE CHARGE FOR RETURNED CHECKS, TO PROVIDE FOR A SERVICE CHARGE OF $10 FOR CHECKS RETURNED AS NON-NEGOTIABLE/NONCASHABLE SUBMITTED AS PAYMENT TO THE CITY. (First Reading - 3/10/82) The above ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins', Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING: AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 55-5, CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM -FARES, TO PROVIDE FOR FARE EXEMPTION FOR CHILDREN SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN SUMMBER_RECREATION PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (First Reading - 3/10/82) The above ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner; Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16941: AMENDING SECTION 57-251 MAXIMUM WRECKER SERVICE AND STORAGE FEES OF THE CITY CODE BY INCREASING FEES; ADDING SECTION 57-252 NOTIFICATION TO PERMIT HOLDERS OF PENDING CHANGES IN PERMIT REGULATIONS; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 13-49 (1), 13-49 (2), AND 53-60 TO INCREASE FEES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, PUBLICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First Reading - 3/3/82; Second Reading - 3/10/82) The above ordinance was read for the third and final reading and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16942: AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE NO. 4168 BY AMENDING PART (c) AND PART (d) OF SUBSECTION 1 OF SECTION F, SO THAT THE DEDICATION OF PARK LAND OR THE PAYMENT OF MONEY IN LIEU THEREOF IS NOT REQUIRED IN COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISIONS. (First Reading - 3/3/82; Second Reading - 3/10/82) The above ordinance was read for the third and final reading and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16943: 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 CALVIN SELF BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A CONTRACTOR'S STORAGE YARD ON A PORTION OF LOT 15, SECTION 55, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", SUBJECT TO ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Public Hearing - 12/23/81; Planning Commission recommends denial) The Charter Rule was suspended and the above ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 16944: AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF A JIB CRANE AT THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE GARAGE; AND $1,700 FOR THE SAID INSTALLATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the above ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky, voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 20 ORDINANCE NO. 16945: AMENDING ORDINANCE 16540 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PHASE I AND II DEVELOPMENT RATHER THAN AS ONE.UNIT OF BUCKINGHAM ESTATE SUBDIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the above ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 16946: AMENDING THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 16629 AND EXHIBIT "A" OF 16705 WHICH ANNEXED BUCKINGHAM ESTATES TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER, STREET CONSTRUCTION AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PHASING PLAN FOR THE SUBDIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the above ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 16947: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACQUISITION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT; APPROPRIATING $1,300; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the above ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 16948: • 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 BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF WILLARD HAMMONDS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON TRACTS 1 AND 2, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, SECTION 31, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT AND "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGECY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye." ORDINANCE NO. 16949: 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 BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF EUGENE H. SMITH AND MICHAEL E. BUHIDAR BY AMENDIN THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 5, BLOCK D OF TRACT A, LOKEY SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FROM "F -R" FARM RURAL DISTRICT TO "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGECY. 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. 16950: 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 BY ORDINANCE NO. 610d, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF LANTANA CORPORATION BY AMENDIN THE TONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A PORTION OF LOT 37, H.B. SHEPPARD FARM LOPS SITUATED IN THE CITY N Rey,,..ar Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page, 21 ORDINANCE NO. 16950: (Cont'd) OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FROM "R -1B" One -Family Dwelling District TO "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 EMERGECY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting'"Aye." The following ordinance did not pass since the 20% rule was in effect which requires six affirmative votes: FAILED TO PASS: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF GULF OIL COMPANY BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT TO ACCOMMODATE ONE SIGN ONLY FOR THE EXISTING SERVICE STATION ON BLOCK A, LAMAR PARK, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Public Hearing - 2/17/82) The Charter Rule was suspended and the above ordinance failed to pass by the following vote: Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Jones and Turner voting "no." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor' Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Phillip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, again appeared before the Council to express his feelings about the need for crosswalk striping, particularly in front of the schools. Mr. Don Alex, 1200 Six Hundred Building, read a letter that he had sent to several city staff members and stated that he represents Mr. Gene French who owns Padre Island Unit 1. He explained that Mr. French is currently seeking a building permit for a seashell pavilion. He stated that Mr. French did not know that he was in the newly annexed area and begin construction on a shop in which to sell his product.. He noted that the property had a sewer system; there was a water tap; it had CP&L service and assured the Council that Mr. French only planned to stay at that site until 1983. He explained that•the structure will be just a rough pavilion with no sides and pointed out that he was operating on this spot prior to annexation. He stated that the building would be temporary in nature. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 17, 1982 Page 22 CouldMayor Jones inquired of the City Manager if he could provide a report on this so that it could be discussed next week. City Manager Martin assured the Council that the staff began investigating this and a report will be ready next week. Mr. Clay Moore, 1601 Mesquite Street, complimented this Council as being very responsive. He commended Mr. Ernest Briones and Mr. James K. Lontos for their work on the Convention Center drainage problem. Mr. Moore also welcomed Mr. Martin to the City of Corpus Christi and stated that he was of the opinion that the Council should have an increase in salary of at least $2,000 a year. Mayor Jones pointed out that this would require a Charter amendment and the earliest date that such a matter could be presented to the voters would be August of 1982. Mr., Moore spoke on another subject and stated that he felt that the Merriman-Bobys House should, be on the same block with the other restored houses. Mrs. Gavina Bazan, 222 Clemmer Street, agreed that the Council deserved a raise. She referred to a problem she had had with Neighborhood Improvement and in particular the office that arranges for loans to improve houses in particular neighborhoods. She explained at length her problems with a specific contractor and the fact that Neighborhood Improvement had done nothing to help her. , City Manager Martin informed Mrs. Bazan that a staff member would be available to help her as soon as the meeting was over. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Gulley, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m., March 17, 1982.