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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/14/1982MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 14, 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 Dr. Charles W. Kennedy Cliff Zarsky City Manager Edward Martin City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by Mrs. Eleanor Goldston, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Herbert Hawkins. 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 called attention to the issuance of the following proclamations: "NATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY WEEK" - April 12-18, 1982, "REV. JOHN P. KILLEEN DAY" - April 18, 1982, "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK" - April 18-24, 1982, "THE FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS WEEKEND" - April 17-18, 1982 AND "LIBRARY WEEK IN CORPUS CHRISTI" - April 18-24, 1982. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 7, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones administered oaths to the following newly appointed Board and Committee Members: Mr. John Stensland and Mr. Reynaldo T. Lopez, Marina Board; Mrs. Carolyn Tinker, Landmark Commission; and Mr. Bill Ewing, Electrical Advisory Board. *11040.4,10 SEP 191994 .inutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 2 ********** Mayor Jones called for Confirmation of Actions taken during the Workshop Meeting of April 14, 1982, as follows: 1. Establish a task force from the Council to review all existing plans and develop a first phase plan for the Bayfront. A"motion was made by. Council Member Gulley that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Zarsky voting, "No"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken. 2. A resolution be brought forward next week indicating the intent of the City Council to find space for the Japanese Art Museum in the Bayfront Science Park. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Hawkins. Council Member Gulley expressed the opinion that an appropriate location for the Japanese Art Museum would be in the Multi -Cultural Center and since funds for this center were approved in the 1977 Bond Election, he felt that it would be appropriate to consider placing this museum in that center.' Council Member Zarsky pointed out that Mr. Jimmy Goldston had indicated that he would be willing to work with the advocates of the Multi -Cultural Center to locate the Japanese Art Museum there. Mayor Jones stated that he hoped that the resolution to be prepared would e broad enough to allow for such consideration. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and it passed as follows: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken. 3. The schematic design for the aquarium to be located on the Peoples Street T -Head presented by the Aquarium Association be approved. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarksy voting, "Aye"; Turner, absent at the time the vote was taken. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 3 Council Member Gulley suggested that the Council return to consideration of the discussion items from the Workshop Agenda which had not been previously discussed. 1. Discussion of Sanitation Department working Saturdays to speed up brush collection. After a short discussion of this item, a motion was made by Council Member Hawkins to place such a practice in the schedule; seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously by those present and voting. Mayor Jones called for discussion relating to the advertisement for proposals for the operation of restaurant and lounge at the Airport. He then stated that he felt that no matter what is done in the restaurant, a view of the airfield should be provided for customers. Mr. Jerry Sealy, Airport Manager, addressed the Council and informed them them that most airports in the Country are going to the drop type Roman blinds instead of the venetian blinds that are presently at the airport. He stated that the restaurant owners installed the venetian blinds that are there now and they are very difficult to clean; therefore, he would recommend the other type of blinds which would afford a better view of the airfield. In connection with the airport discussion, City Manager Martin suggested that the ribbon -cutting ceremony for the new baggage claim area be conducted at 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 21. * Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner arrived at the meeting at 2:20 p.m. Mayor Jones continued the discussion on the airport and suggested that 12:15 p. m. might be a better time for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Council Member Zarsky referred to item 7 from the consent portion of the agenda and inquired as to why the $100,000 was listed to refurbish the old baggage claim area. Mr. Sealy explained that the City has received suggestions from different people to the effect that the`baggage claim area should be converted to a lounge with video games and he was of the opinion that this concession should go to the same concessionaire as the restaurant and beverage concession in order for the operator to make a better profit. Council Member Gulley urged that the areas be separated, however;, and Mr. Sealy indicated that they would be. Mayor Jones called for discussion of Mr. Jack Lavers' request regarding +tes ....pular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 4 sanitary sewer service on Padre Island. Mayor Jones stated that it was his understanding that a holding tank had been ruled out by the existing ordinances. Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings confirmed that this was true and stated that holding tanks have been approved only in very special cases in which they would be temporary in nature until sewer service is available. Mayor Jones inquired if a septic tank is feasible in'this area. Mr. Hennings explained that even if the lots are small, the property owners could combine them to arrive at the required 15,000 square feet which is adequate for septic tanks, however, he explained the problems with flooding in the sand and the low elevation in this particular area. Mr. Lavers stated that the elevation of the property in question is from 10 to 1012 feet but they would be happy to build it up to 12 feet. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter explained to the Council that when this problem first was brought to their attention, they discussed it with the Padre Island Property Owners Association; they are attempting to obtain signatures of over 50% of the property owners to agree to pay for sewer service for that area but that an assessment program would require a minimum of one year and this would not take care of Mr. Lavers' immediate problem. He pointed out, however, that previously, the property owners have not shown a willingness to participate in the installation of sewers. Council Member Kennedy inquired if the property were built up to an elevation of 12 feet if it would be possible to use septic tanks. City Manager Martin explained that the ordinance specifically states that a septic tank cannot be installed in Zone "A"; this is in the federal regulation; and Mr. Lavers' property is in Zone "A". Further discussion followed as to how Mr. Lavers' problem could be resolved. Council Member Kennedy pointed out that any solution or any special waiver granted to Mr. Lavers would have to be applicable to all of the property owners, and this might present a problem. It was the consensus of the Council that nothing could be done to grant Mr. Lavers' request regarding sanitary sewer service on Padre Island. Mr. Jack Lavers, 14326 Dorsal, stated that he understood that any agreement made would apply to all of the properties on Padre Island and stated that he Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 5 would just have to postpone the sale of the property in question until all of the property owners had been contacted. Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Off-site Utilities Committee's recommendation on our water policy. Council Member Zarsky inquired if this will go back to the Planning Commission. City Manager Martin explained that the concept recommended by the Utilities Committee involved payments by the developers who would be reimbursed by other property owners who tie on to the water line. He explained that the specific; details are currently being discussed by the Engineering and Legal Departments with the Chairman of the Committee and with bond counsel, and it is expected that the matter will be considered by the full committee very shortly. He stated that he recommends that unless there is a change in position and the City Council still concurs in the recommendations made by this Off-site Utilities Committee, that they will be directed to complete their work on this policy and present it to the Planning Commission for hearings and actions to amend the Platting Oordinance as it pertains to the water participation policy. Mayor Jones called for consideration of item 6 as follows: Consideration of a request from the National Kidney Foundation of the Texas Coastal Bend to close the 1200 through 1400 blocks of northbound No. Shoreline Blvd. so they can host their annual Chili Coofoff in this area on Saturday, May 1, 1982 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Due to the Buccaneer Days Festival and Parade which occur on the same day, it is recommended that the Chili Cookoff be postponed until May 8, when adequate crowd security can be provided by the Police Department. Mayor Jones called for comments' from Chief Bill Banner of the Police Department. Chief Banner explained that due to the Buccaneer Days Festival activities and the night parade which occur also on May 1st, all available Police manpower has been committed and crowd security will not be available for the proposed Chili Cookoff. Mayor Jones stated that Mr. Bill Dominy had informed him that he has made arrangements to have Deputy Sheriffs on duty to.control the crowds associated with the Chili Cookoff. Chief Banner agreed that that would be quite satisfactory to control the crowds inside the Chili Cookoff area, but the real problem will occur outside at about 5:00 p.m. at the time people are departing the Chili Cookoff and the inutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 6 Police Officers are in the process of closing streets in preparation for the Buccaneer Days' Parade. Speaking in regard to this matter was Mr. Dominy, representing the National Kidney Foundation. He explained that he had been informed that Chief Banner has a problem with manpower on that day, and he approached the Sheriff's Office and the Constable's Office and both of them have indicated that they can provide eleven officers for crowd control at the Chili Cookoff. Chief Banner retirerated that those eleven officers could adequately handle the crowds, inside the Chili Cookoff area but there would still be the tremendous traffic problem with people trying to depart and possibly drive to the south side of the City. Mr. Dominy expressed the opinion that most of the people attending the Cookoff will depart about 4:30 p.m. and the crowd will be completely dispersed before 6:00 p.m. 'Mayor Jones suggested to Mr. Dominy that their event be postponed until May 8, and Mr. Dominy explained that this would be a problem because the people participating in the Cookoff have already made plans to attend and participate on May 1st. Chief Banner informed the Council that the traffic begins to get critical about the middle of the afternoon on that date and it will be extremely critical about 5:00 p.m. when the Police Departments begins to close streets, etc. Council Member Dumphy suggested to Mr. Dominy that the sponsors go directly to the people attending and provide them with suggested routes to avoid the traffic generated by the Buccaneer Days' Parade. Mayor Jones suggested that since the arrangements had been made, the Council grant this request this one time to see if it can be worked out satisfactorily. Mr. Dominy assured the Council that they would try to give traffic instructions to the people attending so that those departing the Cookoff will not add to the Police Department's troubles. He expressed the opinion that the Chili Cookoff would be an addition to the Buccaneer Day's events. Mayor Jones stated that he would like to have a report from Mr. Dominy and Chief Banner after the event is over. Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that the event be closed at 5:00 p.m. rather than 6:00 p.m. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 7 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the request to close the 1200 through 1400 blocks of North Shoreline Boulevard be granted. City Manager Martin explained that this item is on the regular agenda and the ordinance can be voted on at the appropriate time, indicating that a motion is not necessary. City Manager Martin informed the Council that within the last two hours, the Staff had just been made aware of a grant application for the Police Department that he would like to discuss at this time. Chief Banner explained that the Planning subcommittee met to consider applications for grants from COG agencies and to recommend to the Public Protection Committee those grant applications worthy of funding. He further explained that Corpus Christi's four grant requests were considered, and two, Nueces County Organized Crime Control Unit and Psychological Assistance were placed within the reasonable budget expectation figure of $474,403. He stated that the other two were placed below the R.B.E., and,they were the Burglary Task Force and the Civilian Crime Prevention project. He stated that after the Planning Subcommittee meeting, the COG Staff was notified that the Governor's Office would fund 27.2% for Organized Crime Control Units with discretionary funds, and there was now $33,600.00 upon which recommendations had not been made. Chief Banner further explained that the City had scaled the Crime Prevention Grant Application down to the $34,000.00 available, and an attempt was made to have the subcommittee place this application within the R.B.E. He informed the Council that Nueces County had submitted an application for $82,501.00 to have historical records in the District Clerk's Office microfilmed; this application was scaled down to $34,000.00 and the Public Protection Committee had decided to place the microfilming project within the R.B.E. Council Member Gulley commented that even though this was approved by the Subcommittee for the funds to be awarded to the County, it will be considered by the full COG membership and the City needs to attempt to have the COG membership award the funds for Organized Crime Control Unit for the City. Mayor Jones urged that as many Council Members as possible attend the COG meeting in an attempt to have these funds awarded to the City. rtes _gular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 8 Deputy City Manager.Briones agreed that there will be a great dealrof competition for this money and the City should have as many Council Members or representatives present at the COG meeting as possible. ********* Mayor Jones called for consideration of actions of the City Council by a motion and called attention to the following items inquiring if the Council had any question in regard to any of the items. 1. The Nueces County Courthouse area street improvement project be accepted as complete and final payment of $74,758.97 be made to Isles Construction Company for a total of $280,496.45. This 1977 Street Bond project provided for improvements to Comanche, Artesian, Carrizo and Lipan Streets in the vicinity of the Nueces County Courthouse. 2. Plans and specifications for the Agnes/Laredo Triangle Development project be approved and bids be received May 12, 1982. This 5th Year Community Development project consists of landscaping the existing median island at the Agnes/Laredo/21st Street intersection which includes planting, installing an irrigation system and concrete and electrical work. A statue of the Spanish Explorer, Alonso De Pineda, would be furnished by the Westside Businessman's Association for erection in a raised, lighted planter wihin the median. 3. An agreement be executed between the City and the Westside Business Association providing for the City to pay the Association $10,000 for partial payment for construction of a statue of Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda to be erected in the Agnes/Laredo Triangle by October 31, 1983. The $10,000 is available as part of the $44,000 budgeted for Arts Support in the 1981-82 Tourist and Convention Development Fund budget. 4. The St. Francis Street Half Street Construction project be accepted and final payment of $13,977.01 for a total of $39,174.85 be 'made to Asphalt Concrete Paving Company. This project provided for the paving of one-half of St. Francis Street which abuts a City park in the Highland Oaks Subdivision in Flour Bluff. The contractor exceeded the 30 -day allotted working time by 23 days. An extension of time in this amount is recommended because it was impractical to construct one half of the street with the other half not under construction and also because the public was not inconvenienced during construction. 5. Bids be received May 4, 1982 for a twelve month supply agreement for approximately 30,000 various size Black and Galvanized Malleable Pipe Fittings for the Gas Division. 6. Bids be received May 4, 1982 for a twelve months supply agreement for water treatment chemicals including approximately 760 tons of aluminum sulphate and ferric sulphate and 80,000 lbs. of potassium permanganate and cationic polymer coagulant. * 7. Proposals be received May 19, 1982, for ten year food and beverage" concession at the Corpus Christi International Airport. The current lease expires July 31, 1982. The concessionaire will be required to invest a minimum of $35,000.00 'in renovating the present restaurant/lounge facilities and $100,000.00 in refurbishing the baggage claim area, and pay an annual minimum of $20,000.00 or 8% of gross on food service and 10% gross on liquor sales, whichever is the greater. A11 improvements will at the option of the City become the property of the City at the end of the initial term of agreement. * Item 7 was withdrawn for one week - See page 9 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 9 Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that it is extremely important that the concessionaire for the Airport be able to perform a good job. She suggested that the quality of food, decor of the restaurant and the accommodations for the handicapped, etc. be considered before the contract is awarded. She inquired if the specifications included such items. Deputy City Manager Briones stated that this is the kind of response that the Staff would like to have from the Council, and City Manager Martin assured the Council that this can be written into the specifications. Mr. Briones stated that he will work up a rating criteria and pointed out that the old baggage claim area would also be a part of this concession. Mayor Pro Tem Turner continued and inquired if when the proposals are received, the City Staff will ask to see schematics, material, carpeting and other things that will be installed in the restaurant. She expressed the opinion that this was very important to the Airport. Council Member Zarsky also expressed the opinion that it should be the decision of the concessionaire as to whether the bar should be on the second floor or the first floor and other things of this nature. Deputy City Manager Briones suggested that since the Council had some questions, this item be delayed until next week. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that item 7 be withdrawn for one week, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and passed unanimously. 8. A wheel tractor brush loader for Sanitation Brush Collection be purchased on the basis of low bid from Forklifts Unlimited, Inc., Corpus Christi, of $36,400.00. This equipment is included in the 1981/82 Budget and will replace a unit which is over 12 years old. 9. Twelve month supply agreement for swimming pool and air conditioning water treatment chemicals be approved on the basis of low bid: McKesson Chemicals, Corpus Christi 350 - 150 cylinders of liquid chlorine 2000 lbs. of bicarbonate of soda Van Waters and Rogers, Corpus Christi 7,150 lbs. of muratic acid 4,200 lbs. of 50% caustic soda 10,000 lbs. of soda ash 6,900 lbs. of sulphuric acid $ 9,450.00 522.00 Total - $ 9,972.00 1 $ 707.85 625.80 1,135.00 741.75 Total - $ 3,210.40 Grand Total- $13,182.40 .es molar Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 10 Three bids were received. Price comparison shows an increase of approximately 20% since December, 1980. Since no bids were received on the City's small requirements of phenol red solution, OTO solution, and algimyician, these items will be purchased on an as needed basis. 10. Two year supply agreement for uniform rental service with an option to extend for twelve additional months be approved based on low bid: Texas Industrial Services $229,570.674 Corpus Christi, Texas The uniform rental service is utilized by Public Utilities, Sanitation, the Water, Gas, Airport, Transit and Wastewater Divisions, Equipment Maintenance Services, Museum, Fire Department and Park and Recreation for approximately 580 employees. Four bids were received. Prices have increased approximately 13% since the previous contract of March 31, 1981. The City pays 100% of the'rental where the uniform is required to be worn and it receives substantial wear and tear because of the nature of the job and 50% where the uniform does not receive substantial wear and tear. The employee pays the total rental where it is solely his option as to whether to wear a uniform. 11. A public hearing be held April 28, 1982 on the contractual annexation of 1.3 acres located 200' north and parallel to Farm Road 624 immediately west of the Calallen High School Tract. This property and an adjacent 2.5 acre tract inside the City was recently granted a special permit for a banking operation. City Manager Martin called to the Council's attention item 11 which had been added as an emergency item and was not included on their workshop agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the Council approve the foregoing actions with the exception of item 7, which had been withdrawn; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Council Member Gulley referred to item 3, which allocates $10,000 for partial payment of the construction of a statue of Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda to be erected in the Agnes/Laredo Triangle and stated that he would like to see the agreement between the City and the Westside Business Association. Council Member Gulley questioned why the LULAC Organization had not commented on this action. Mr. Carlos Moreno stated that although he was a member of LULAC, that organization was not involved in this project. He informed the Council that Dr. Sherman Coleman will design the sculpture. Mr. Arturo Martinez, 310 South Naylor Circle, stated that he has been working on this project for about ten years. He informed the Council that he had been working with the Westside Business Association and they had agreed to provide the statue. He stated that Dr. Coleman will make the decision on the design of the statute and he is going to donate, at no cost, his time working on the project. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 11 There were no further questions on these items and the motion to approve items 1 through 11, with the exception of item 7, passed unanimously. ********* A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the Council convene in closed session to discuss pending litigation, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read stated that the Council was going into closed session under the authority granted in Section 6252-17(c) to discuss pending litigation at 3:30 p.m. ********* Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 4:10 p.m. City Manager Martin explained that the Council had met in closed session for the purpose of discussing the lawsuit entitled, "International Association of Firefighters vs. Jones" and stated that since the 148th District Court had issued an order, the City will be required to call a Charter Amendment Election on August 14, 1982 for the purpose of submitting to the voters a proposed amendment calling for compulsory binding arbitration of collective bargaining impasses. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Council abide by the Court Order and that an election be called for August 14, 1982; seconded by Council Member Zarsky. Council Member Zarsky inquired about the possibility of an appeal, and City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock explained that the City had exhuasted every resource of appeal. The motion to call the election passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the Council pass a resolution stating that they oppose compulsory binding arbitration of collective bargaining impasses; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. ********* Mayor Jones called for consideration of actions of the City Council by new. ordinance. Mayor Jones referred to the first reading of the ordinance authorizing the closing of the 1200 through 1600 blocks of North Shoreline Boulevard from July 19 through July 27 for the purpose of conducting the Feria Hispanica sponsored by the Mexican Unity Council. He inquired about the members of the Mexican Rt,_�ar Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 12 Unity Council. Mr. David Bonilla, Attorney, stated that Mr. William Bonilla is the President and there are a total of six officers who primarily are school teachers. City Manager Martin explained that the streets will be basically closed but two lanes of northbound traffic on Shoreline will be open until Friday. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that this seems to be a major undertaking and inquired as to who will be in charge of the event. Mr. Bonilla explained that there is a steering committee of thirty persons and they plan to have about forty booths. Deputy City Manager Briones inquired of Mr. Bonilla as to how they plan to keep records of the income, and Mr. Bonilla stated that they will use tickets similar to the method used by Bayfest. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to bring forward the ordinances listed, seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously. •******** Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following matter: Application of the parents' organization of Wynn Seale Junior High School to change the name of 14th Street between Staples and Ayers Street to Buckaroo Trail. All property owners who have buildings that back onto this street have agreed to the name change, and all affected utility companies and City departments have agreed to the change with the exception of the Traffic and Transit Department which has expressed concern that approval of this request may establish a precedent and result in similar requests from at least eleven other junior high schools. City Manager Martin requested that City Secretary Read explain the proposed street closing. ' City Secretary Read explained that there are no addresses on 14th Street in this block; all of the property owners whose businesses back on to this portion of 14th Street have indicated that they do not object to this; and the only possible problem is the concern expressed by the Director of Traffic and Transit that all of the other junior high schools in the City will make the same request to change street names. Mr. Read pointed out, however, that this is a very unusual situation which probably does not exist at any of the other junior high schools in the City. Mayor Jones pointed out that there is a strong argument in favor of streets with numbers to assist people in finding their lcoation. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 13 Mr. Daniel Mirabel, 634 Ohio Street, speaking in favor of the street closing, pointed out that 14th Street at this location is only one block long; it is a one-way street coming in from Ayers; addresses will not have to be changed at all; all of the businesses on Brownlee Street that back on to 14th Street have agreed to the street name change; and the concerned parents of Wynn Seale Junior High School students would like to change the name of this portion of 14th Street to Buckaroo Trail to instill in the students school pride. He explained that Wynn Seale Junior High School has recently been renovated; the school has good teachers and students; and primarily, this street is used just to provide access to the school. Council Member Hawkins referred to Mayor Jones' concern about the advantages of streets that are numbered but pointed out that there is no orderly plan in Corpus Christi because the numbered streets really are not in sequence and do not help people find the locations. Ms. Sherry Daniels, Assistant Principal of Wynn Seale Junior High School, explained to the Council that they are doing everything possible to enhance the image of Wynn Seale Junior High School; this is a one-way street that primarily serves the school; and if the name is changed, it would improve the morale of the students at the school. Mr. Carl Humphrey, stated that he lives on another portion of 14th Street and he is in opposition to changing the name of the street since he and other neighbors are accustomed to the street name being 14th Street. He stated that he was speaking in opposition on behalf of some of his neighbors. Council Member Gulley expressed concern because changing the name of this street for one school will set a precedent; eleven other junior high schools might make the same request; and even though this particular school presents no problem in changing the name, the Council will be confronted with similar requests from other junior high schools where it might be a problem. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if the street could be called 14th Street - Buckaroo Trail, and City Secretary Read stated that this would be possible. No one else spoke in regard to this street closing. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously. rtes jular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 14 A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the name of 14th Street between Ayers and Staples Streets be changed to Buckaroo Trail; seconded by Council Member Kennedy. Council Member Hawkins stated that he made the motion to approve because Wynn Seale Junior High School has a criteria in connection with the street adjacent to their school that no other junior high schools have since no businesses and no addresses are on this portion of 14th Street. Council Member Zarsky inquired if there are any other schools that have a similar situation, and City Secretary Read stated that to his knowledge, there were none. Council Member Dunphy stated that he, too, felt that this situation was unique. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion to change the name of the street and it passed as follows: Turner, Dunphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones and Gulley voting, "No". ********* Mayor Jones called for consideration of the ordinances on the agenda. There were no comments from the audience; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote; and the following were passed: FIRST READING: CLOSING THE 1200 THROUGH 1600 BLOCKS OF NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM JULY 19, 1981, THROUGH NOON, JULY 27, 1982, AND GRANTING THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS TO THE FERIA HISPANICA SPONSOR FROM JULY 23, 1982, THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1982, AND PERMITTING THE USE OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS, MEDIANS, SEAWALL AND FOUR MUNICIPAL LOTS FOR THE SAID FERIA HISPANICA SPONSORED BY THE MEXICAN UNITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ATTACHED APPLICATION PERMIT. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". FIRST READING: CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE AIRPORT BOARD TO CONSIST OF SEVEN MEMBERS SERVING THREE-YEAR, STAGGERED TERMS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 16991: and passed to its second , Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16490, WHICH ADOPTED THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NUECES COUNTY COURTHOUSE AREA, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO ADOPT FINAL AND CORRECTED ASSESSMENT ROLL: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 15 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. 16992: AUTHORIZING A MINERAL LEASE WITH TREDUN OIL COMPANY, INC. COVERING 241.785 ACRES AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR A PRIMARY TERM OF THREE YEARS; 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. 16993: CALLING FOR AN ORIGINAL HEARING INTO CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY's PROPOSED, RATE INCREASE AND DECLARING COUNCIL'S INTENTION AT SUCH HEARING TO INQUIRE INTO' THE STATUS OF THE SOUTH TEXAS NUCLEAR PROJECT AND LITIGATION AND WHETHER CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE RATE PAYER CITIZENS IN THE EVENT OF A COMPANY RECOVERY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". SECOND READING: ANNEXING THE FOLLOWING TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND: A 79.59 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 1, SECTION 19, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 46, PAGES 208, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 970a, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, AS AMENDED, AND CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE I SECTION 2(b); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the,second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". SECOND READING: AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE BY AMENDING EXISTING DRILLING BLOCKS AND ADDING NEW DRILLING BLOCKS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and zarsky voting, "Aye". THIRD READING - ORDINANCAE NO. 16994: REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 16892 WHICH AUTHORIZED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BOB AND NITA CARRELL; AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENNA CHEVROLET, INC. DBA U -SAVE RENT -A -CAR, AT 613 S. SHORELINE, FOR A THREE-YEAR.TERM. 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. 16995: TEMPORARILY CLOSING THE 1200, 1300 AND 1400 BLOCKS OF NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO NORTHBOUND VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON MAY 1, 1982, GRANTING THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE STREETS, SIDEWALKS, MEDIANS AND SEAWALL FOR A PUBLIC CHILI COOKOFF SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS COASTAL BEND; AUTHORIZING A PERMIT THEREFORE; 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". rtes ncgular Council Meeting April 14, 1982 Page 16 Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Miguel Pro addressed the Council but stated that he would prefer to be listed on the Workshop Agenda next Wednesday to discuss the parking meters in the downtown area. Council Member Gulley suggested to Mr. Pro that he speak at the time the Council is considering the parking meters. City Manager Martin stated that the Staff will be glad to advise Mr. Pro at the time the subject on the agenda so that he can speak during the Workshop meeting. Mr. Jones suggested to Mr. Pro that he write a letter to the City Council to make them aware of his concerns and ideas about the parking meters. Mr. Pro indicated that he would and stated he would be glad to attend the Workshop meeting at the time this subject is discussed. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m., April 14, 1982.