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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/05/1982MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 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 the Reverend Bob Meadows of Gardendale Baptist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Cliff Zarsky. 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. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Minutes of the Regular 'Council Meeting of April 28, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones noted the issuance of the following proclamations: 1. 'RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK" - May 1 - 7, 1982. 2. "SENIOR CITIZENS' MONTH" - May, 1982. Mayor Jones recognized Mr. Orby Roots, Chairman of the Housing Authority. Mr. Roots presented a check to the City in the amount of $44,950.39 which represents their payment in lieu of taxes to the City of Corpus Christi. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation not only for the check but also for the members of the board of the Housing Authority who devote time and efforts to make the Housing Authority an outstanding organization. MICFJLMED SSP 191984 Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 2 Mayor Jones then preesented retirement plaques to the following employees: EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT POSITION YEARS OF SERVICE Roy E. Bryan Fire Fire Captain 29 Eusebio R. Lopez Fire Fire Captain 33 Albert H. Lawson Neighborhood Property Advisor III 12 Improvement Also eligible to receive a retirement plaque but unable to attend the meeting was Mr. Enrique Galvan, a trades helper in the Sanitation Department, who has served ten years. Mayor Jones then presented a 30 -year pin to the following employee: EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT POSITION YEARS OF SERVICE Cefe Valenzuela Sanitation Sanitation Superintendent 30 Also eligible to receive a 30 -year pin was Mr. Jesse C. Reyes, a gas system mechanic in the Gas Division. Mayor Jones then administered the oath to the following newly appointed members of the Coastal Bend Hospital Authority: Mrs. Nancy Bowen and Mr. Jacob Munoz. ********** Mayor Jones announced the bid opening on the following engineering project: 1. Phase I of the Brookhaven/Five Points Area Sanitary Sewer Project. This 1977 Bond project provides for the installation of gravity sanitary sewers in Brookside Drive, Brookhaven Drive, McBurnett Drive, Hearne Road, Country Estates Drive, Cox Circle and Shelton Boulevard. All of the streets are residential streets immediately east of the Five Points area of the Calallen portion of the city. Mr. James K. Lontos, P.E., Assistant City Manager, opened bids on this project from the following firms: Apcco, C & C Industrial Builders, Claude Chapman Construction Co., Delta Utilities, Garzels Corporation, Goldston Corporation, Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. and Isles Construction Company. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the companies that had submitted bids and stated that they will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the Staff for tabulation and recommendation. * Council Member Charles Kennedy arrived at the meeting at 2:16 p.m. 4 Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 3 Mayor Jones called for actions of the City Council by motion on the following items: 1. Plans and specifications for the T.C. Ayers Swimming Pool Return Water Line Replacement project be approved and bids be received June 2, 1982. This project provides for the construction of a new return water line inside the pool to replace the existing line below the pool. Park Department efforts to repair the leaking return water line below the pool have been unsuccessful. A new return water line is recommended which would require the abandonment of most of the existing return water line below the pool structure. The pool cannot be placed in service until the return water line problem is corrected. 2. A public hearing be held May 26, 1982, on the closure of West Elliff Street from Avenue C to Avenue B, Avenue B from West Elliff Street to West Buckhorn and the 20 foot wide alleys in Blocks 12 and 13, Calallen Townsite. The streets and alleys are not open on the ground. The staff agrees with the closure request subject to retaining a utility easement for Central Power and Light in a portion of the alley in Block 12, retainage of a drainage easement in a portion of the alley in Block 13 and Avenue B, dedication of a separate drainage easement from Avenue C to Leopard Street and replatting of all of the applicant's property affected by the closure action. 3. A hearing by held on May 26, 1982 concerning the plat of Self Tract, containing 1.33 acres of land, located south of Graham Road between Waldron and Laguna Shores Road. The Planning Commission considered this plat on March 30, 1982 and denied it until compliance with one requirement is met, that being the 25' dedication along what is known as Humble Plant Road. The owner is appealing this 25' street dedication. 4. A revocable easement be granted to Brock Thomas, owner of Lot 2, Block 8, Tropic Isles Subdivision, for the purpose of permitting a single family structure to overhang into the Biscayne Cove Channel right-of-way. The structure would project 8.83 feet into the channel and would be approximately 12 feet above the channel. The various coves in the Tropic Isles Subdivision are dedicated to the public in much the same fashion as streets. The encroachment, therefore, is a violation of the City Code but would not constitute a violation if the aerial easement right were granted. Accepting the Corpus Christi International Airport Roof Repair project and providing for final payment of $3,953.55 to L & M Metal Fabricators, Inc. The total cost of this roof repair project is $21,535.50 which provided for roof repairs to Gatehouses 1 through 4, joint sealing at the concourse, roof repairs at the former baggage claim area and extensive roof repair work to the control tower building. 6. Bids be received May 25, 1982 for six months supply agreement for approximately 455,000 gallons of regular and 330,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline. 7. Bids be received May 25, 1982 for twelve months supply agreement for approximately 10,000 bags of normal strength concrete mix. 8. Bids be received May 25, 1982 for a six months supply agreement for street construction materials including approximately 10,000 tons of flexible base (caliche) and hot mix asphalt and 20,000 gallons of asphalt oil. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 4 9. A twelve months supply agreement for large lamps including incandescent, fluorescent, high intensity discharge, quartz, projector and airport marker be awarded to Amfac Electric Supply of Corpus Christi on the basis of low bid for the estimated total annual expenditure of $23,600. The bid is based on a discount of publishers price list of 25% on projector lamps and 55% on the remaining lamps. Four bids were received. Net prices remain approximately the same as for the previous contract of April; 1981. 10. A twelve months supply agreement for approximately 280 mechanical joint gate valves, flanged -end gate and flanged -end check valves ranging in sizes from 4" to 36" to be used by the Water Division be awarded based on low bid to Clow Corporation of Oskaloosa, Iowa for $81,099.30. Six bids were received. Prices have decreased an average of 7% on the 4" - 12" valves and 19% on the other valves from the previous contract of May, 1981. 11. A twelve months supply agreement for approximately 840 cast iron mechanical joint fittings, 230 swivel hydrant fittings, 375 ductile iron retainer glands and 5,750 miscellaneous bolts, nuts and gaskets for the Water Division be awarded on the basis of low bid to: McAllen Pipe & Supply Corpus Christi Mechanical fittings, hydrant fittings & miscellaneous bolts and gaskets $ 98,168.60 Corpus Christi Pipe e supply Retainer glands 4,419.25 TOTAL $102,587.85 Three bids were received. Prices have decreased approximately 10% since the previous contract of March, 1981. 12. A contract for the purchase and installation of 490 square yards of carpet and pad for the Art Museum of South Texas be awarded to Silvas Floor Service of Corpus Christi oh the basis of the only bid received of $9,497.15: The carpet will replace carpet damaged by Hurricane Allen. The project is included in the 1981-82 Revenue Sharing budget. 13: Approval of the 20 year transportation needs for the Corpus Christi area and authorizing the staff to forward the list of projects to the Chamber of Commerce Highway and Transportation Committee for presentation to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation Commission on May 27, 1982. (Note: The list of projects approved by the City Council are attached to the Minutes as Exhibit "A"). Council Member Kennedy questioned item 5 and inquired if that would completely take care of the roof at International Airport. Assistant City Manager Lontos 'stated that there may be additional roof repairs needed at the airport but they are not related to this particular contract. Council Member Kennedy then referred to item 6, pertaining to the receipt of bids for six -months supply agreement for gasoline and, inquired if they could not purchase this for a long period of time. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 5 City Manager Martin stated that he did not think that the City could receive a fixed price on gasoline and they anticipate that the price submitted will be on an escalating price range. Administrative Assistant Tom Basile explained that the suppliers bid their prices subject to their increase or decrease on their cost of gasoline. Mayor Jones asked for a further report on the price of gasoline the last few times bids were received. Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that the City consider the possibility of purchasing some of the items listed in combination with Nueces County in order to effect a savings by purchasing a larger number of items. Assistant City Manager Briones explained that the City has discussed this with Corpus Christi Independent School District and Del Mar College. • Mayor Pro Tem Turner again suggested that it be discussed with Nueces County in order to go out for bids jointly, and Mr. Martin stated that this can be discussed with County officials. Council Member Zarsky referred to item 12 and inquired as to why the carpet is being purchased with Revenue Sharing Funds. Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings explained that the carpeting ruined during the hurricane was covered by flood insurance; the City received the insurance money and credited it to the General Fund; but the items to be purchased are carried in the Revenue Sharing account. He stated further that all of the flood damage at the Art Museum was to be funded through Revenue Sharing. Council Member Gulley agreed that the Council had requested that the one-time expenditures be taken from Revenue Sharing. City Manager Martin explained the accounting procedures followed, noting that it is actually from the General Fund as a result of the insurance payment. Mayor Pro Tem Turner requested a report on the total amount of damage to the Art Museum. Mr. Hennings explained that the wind damage was a total of $3,000, flood damage, $38,000, and the City had a $2,000 deductible on the insurance. He explained that all of the money received from the insurance company went into the General Fund but the items were budgeted in Revenue Sharing. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 6 Council Member Gulley expressed the opinion that the insurance money should be used to pay for the repairs rather than this complicated accounting procedure, and Council Member Kennedy stated that it appears to be a double income but a single expenditure. There were no further comments on the foregoing items. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that items 1 through 13 be approved; seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for consideration of new ordinances. City Manager Martin stated that he would like to withdraw item b, referring to the closing of the General Obligation Bond Interest & Redemption Fund's Reserve for Debt Service for Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 (Flour Bluff area) Waterworks Revenue and Tax Bonds Series 1950. He explained that further work was required on this ordinance. City Manager Martin also pointed out that ordinances d and e are the first readings of ordinances pertaining to the same subject, sidewalks in industrial subdivisions, noting that the Council indicated their concurrence with having both versions on the agenda and they were to determine which one they intended to pass. Council Member Zarsky noted that item d places the burden of proof that sidewalks are not needed on the developer, whereas item e places this responsibility on the Staff. Mr. Martin stated that the Staff was of the opinion that sidewalks should be required in all industrial subdivisions; however, this is a choice for the Council to make and only one of these ordinances will be actually considered. He noted that the Staff recommends the passage of ordinance d, whereas the Planning Commission recommends e. After a long discussion of this matter, Mayor Pro Tem Turner summarized by stating that basically the ordinance should say that sidewalks are not always required and it would be incumbent upon the developer to prove that they are not needed. City Manager Martin assured the Council that he would have an ordinance prepared with certain criteria on which to base the decision as to whether or not sidewalks are needed in an industrial subdivision. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 7 A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that ordinances d and e be withdrawn, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. One of the Council Members suggested that ordinance h, providing for increase in parking meter rates, and ordinance m, which pertains to the continuation of the program of loans for sewer connections be withdrawn for further discussion. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley to bring forth ordinances a, c, f, g, i, j, k, 1, n, and o; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for discussion of the ordinance pertaining to the proposed increases in parking meter rates. Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, explained that basically this is to discourage long-term parking where retail businesses are located. He pointed out that in a comparison of rates of cities throughout the state, Corpus Christi has the lowest rate in the state. He reminded the Council that the rates were raised in 1971 from 5C to 10e to discourage a long-term parking. He pointed out, however, that rates and parking lots are charging approximately $4.00 a day and with the change in demand for parking, employees are finding it more convenient to park at meters which makes it very difficult for citizens to do business in the uptown area. Mr. Stewart displayed a transparency and explained the different areas, including the fringe areas, where long-term parking is allowed. He displayed another transparency showing the area where it is proposed to increase the 5C per hour rate to 10e per hour. Mr. Stewart then located the municipal parking lots in this City, including the one adjacent to the Caller -Times, all of which provide free parking. He then explained that they had conducted a survey of all of the paid lots and informed the Council that 9,000 employees work up on the hill. He also stated that the Staff recommends that all meters be free on Saturday. He informed the Council further that parking meter revenue for this year will be $140,000 but with the increase in rates, this revenue would be $324,000. He explained that from this increase in revenue, the Staff recommends the employment of two parking patrol personnel to provide security and to enforce the parking meter rates. He stated that they will attempt to discourage the practice of "feeding" the meters. Mr. Stewart expressed the opinion that if the fee is increased up Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 8 on the hill to 254 per hour, this would discourage some all day parking. Council Member Gulley expressed the opinion that there should not be any 10 -hour meters because he felt that four-hour parking time is ample. City Manager Martin suggested that the increased fees be tried for six months, and after a review at that time, the Staff can see if the fees need to be adjusted. Mayor Jones stated that he is inclined to agree with Council Member Gulley that there is no need for 10 -hour meters. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on this item. Mr. Richard Graessle, member of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board, stated that the Board has had a number of proposals discussed during their meetings regarding the parking situation both on the hill and in the City proper. He stated that they preferred not to increase the rates too much but they had had many requests from merchants asking them to do something to create more turnover in parking. He assured the Council that they are certainly willing to make the 10 -hour meters 4 -hour meters as suggested by Council Member Gulley. He complimented the Staff for all of their hard work and stated that they concurred with all of the Staff recommendations. Mr. Sam Allen, speaking on behalf of the Central Business District Association, mentioned that he had appeared before the Council urging that the rates in the Central Business District be increased. Mr. Miguel Pro stated that he would agree to the increase in parking fees but not at this time because he felt that anything negative would be detrimental to shopping in the downtown area. He stated, in fact, that he would like to have all of the parking meters removed from Chaparral Street where the recent improvements have beautified the area. He expressed the opinion that the Retail Merchants Association would like to have the meters removed and they disagreed with the Central Business District. He stated that he felt that the proposal to discourage employees from parking will also discourage customers from parking. Mr. Pro continued by explaining how they plan to make it more pleasant to shop in the downtown area and that the removal of parking meters would further improve the area and eliminate the competition with the shopping centers. He also suggested that any money available from the parking meter fund be used to construct municipal parking lots. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 9 Ms. Jan Patton, a member of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board, stated that the Board had discussed the possibility of eliminating the parking meters in the downtown area but reached the conclusion that they would like to increase parking for merchants in the downtown area and discourage employees of the stores from parking right in front of the stores where they are employed. Mr. Charles DeCou stated that he is a land and property owner. He referred• to a lot on Mesquite Street where he has free parking available. He informed the Council that he had studied this lot to determine who was parking there and had come to the conclusion that employees did not park there because they prefer to park nearer their place of employment. He stated that he concurred with the Staff recommendation to increase the fees, particularly since the Staff plans to study this for six months. He stated that Council Member Gulley at one time had suggested free parking for cars with out-of-state license plates and he agreed that this might create interest in shopping downtown by visitors to the City. Mr. Ed Williams, 420 Dolphin Street, referred to the first speaker who had stated that the main objective was to have more parking space available. He contended that as far as raising the price per hour, he noted that everything else has increased in price and it is inevitable that the parking price will increase. He urged that this Council consider doing something to provide more parking spaces and more parking lots. Mayor Jones inquired if the City hadn't recently taken action to increase the number of parking spaces. Mr. Stewart stated that a $250,000 project will soon begin to close driveways and provide 70 more parking spaces. Mr. Dennis Cobb, a retail manager on Chaparral Street, expressed the opinion that the employees in downtown Corpus Christi had been misrepresented as parking all day on the street. He, too, suggested that the money in the parking meter fund be spent for more parking spaces or a parking garage. Council Member Kennedy informed Mr. Cobb that the Staff was instructed during the Workshop meeting to bring forth a plan to increase parking in the downtown area. Council Member Gulley then referred to the ordinance listed as "m" and inquired if these funds would apply only to the San Juan Addition. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 10 Mr. Douglas Matthews, Director of Public Utilities, stated that it would not even though the original allocation did. He explained that the money loaned out went for that purpose at that time; the money has come back into the fund; $30,000 is available in the fund; and this will be used only where health hazards exist as certified by the Health Department. In a further discussion of the parking meter fares, Council Member Kennedy inquired if the Staff is going to evaluate the new parking program in six months, and City Manager Martin stated that it is a permanent type of plan which will be evaluated, and if mistakes have been made, they can be corrected at any time. In a return to the discussion of the loans for the sewer connections, Council Member Zarsky inquired about the interest rate on the loans. Mr. Lontos replied that the loans will be at 55% interest for five years. ********* Mayor Jones called for consideration of the second and third reading ordinances. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she will abstain on Ordinance M2f, which is the third reading endorsing the concept of a Museum of Oriental Cultures in the Bayfront Science Park. City Secretary Read informed the Council that before the ordinances are voted upon, there is a need to amend prior to third reading the ordinance authorizing execution of a cession agreement with the City of Portland. He stated that the only change was a legal description of the land to be ceded to Portland. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to so amend the ordinance authorizing the cession agreement; seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously. There were no further comments on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were passed: FIRST READING: REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 16337 WHICH AUTHORIZED AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH SUNTIDE REFINING COMPANY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A NEW AGREEMENT WITH KOCH REFINING COMPANY, PURCHASER OF SUNTIDE REFINING COMPANY'S INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 11 The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". FIRST READING: AMENDING CHAPTER 17, FINANCE AND TAXATION, OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF SURPLUS LIBRARY BOOKS AND MATERIALS FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF DETERMINING IF SUCH MATERIALS MAY BE UTILIZED BY OTHER DEPARTMENTS BEFORE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR ANNEXATION OF 1.3 ACRES OUT OF THE NUECES RIVER IRRIGATION PARK ANNEX NO. 1, WEST OF THE CALALLEN HIGH SCHOOL TRACT. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 17017: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF GULFWAY SHOPPING CENTER, BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO TRACTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4, BEING OUT OF SECTIONS 12 AND 19, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACT 1, TO "A 2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT ON TRACT 2, TO "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT ON TRACT 3, AND TO "R 2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT ON TRACT 4; 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". FIRST READING: DELETING THE PRESENT PROVISIONS OF SECTION 53-257. SCHEDULE VIII, PARKING METER ZONES ESTABLISHED, AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 17018: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACQUISITION OF THREE PARCELS FOR THE WOOLDRIDGE-STAPLES DRAINAGE OUTFALL - PHASE I, AND APPROPRIATING $10, 550 FOR SAID ACQUISITION AND APPRAISAL SERVICES; 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. 17019: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 167105 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON McARDLE ROAD; 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". minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 12 ORDINANCE NO. 17020: APPROPRIATING $105,687.93 TO SUPPLEMENT SUMS REMAINING FROM EXISTING CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO REIMBURSE THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES DURING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 1981 AND JANUARY, 1982; 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. 17021: APPRORPIATING $414.78 FROM THE SEWER CONNECTION FUND TO PROVIDE AN ENCUMBERED BALANCE OF $36,000 AND APPROPRIATING $29,684.98 TO FINANCE CONTINUATION OF PROGRAM OF LOANS FOR SEWER CONNECTIONS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS WHERE POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS EXIST AND WHERE THEY ARE UNABLE TO PAY IN ANY OTHER WAY FOR SUCH CONNECTIONS; 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. 17022: AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF CONTRCT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGING, TITLE V, OLDER WORKER PROGRAM, TO EXTEND THE CURRENT SUBGRANT AGREEMENT FOR THREE MONTHS; 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. 17023: AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, DIVISION 3. INDUSTRIAL BOARD, SECTION 2-260. MEMBERSHIP, CHAIRMAN, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS BY TWO; 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". SECOND READING: AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS, BY ADDING AND DELETING VARIOUS STREETS AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER. 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 CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING LIMOUSINE AND SIGHTSEEING SERVICES. 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 - ORDINANCE NO. 17024: CHANGING THE NAME OF 14TH STREET, BETWEEN SOUTH STAPLES AND AYERS STREETS, TO BUCKAROO TRAIL. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 13 The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky', "Aye"; Jones and Gulley, "Nay". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17025: AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT, ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS, TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON OCEAN DRIVE (WEST SIDE) BETWEEN CRAIG STREET AND SOUTH LOUISIANA STREET; AMENDING SECTION 53-253, SCHEDULE IV, STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS BY DELETING REFERENCE TO OCEAN DRIVE (WEST SIDE) BETWEEN CRAIG STREET AND COLE STREET, EXCEPT BETWEEN AYERS STREET AND ELIZABETH STREET. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Znrsky voting, "Aye". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17016: AUTHORIZING AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH RUST PROPERTIES FOR THE LEASING OF CERTAIN AERIAL AND UNDERGROUND PREMISES. 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". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17026: ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF A MUSEUM OF ORIENTAL CULTURES IN THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK, TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO BE OPERATED ON A NONPROFIT BASIS; AND EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE A SITE IN THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK FOR THE MUSEUM OF ORIENTAL CULTURES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following .vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, "abstained". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17027: PROVIDING FOR THE CESSION BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE CITY OF PORTLAND OF ALL ANNEXATION RIGHTS AND POLICE POWERS OVER AND IN CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND, BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY. 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". ********** Mayor Jones announced the public hearings on three zoning cases. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter announced the 'public hearing on Application No. 382-10, Mr. Felix Sales, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-5" Primary Business District on Lot 1, Block 8, C.A. Muely Addition located at the northwest corner of 18th Street and Hancock Avenue. Mr. Utter informed the Council that the Planning Commission recommends denial but in lieu thereof that a special permit be approved for a fourplex subject to the approved site plan and the Staff recommends denial. He stated that in response to the twenty-seven notices mailed to the property owners in Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 14 the area, one in favor and three in opposition had been returned. Mr. Larry Wenger, Acting Director of the Planning Department, located the tract on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area and noted that most of the area is developed with single-family dwellings. He stated that the developer plans to construct the fourplex closer to the street than "A-2" zoning would allow. He presented a site plan approved by the Planning Commission which shows the four units and the parking access off 18th Street and Hancock Street. He stated that the Staff is of the opinion that the setback is necessary to provide light and air for the adjacent single-family dwellings. Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Felix Salas, Jr., 922 19th Street, pointed out that the residence next to his property has a 5 -foot setback and there are other apartment units in the neighborhood. He stated that he is just attempting to improve the neighborhood and the units planned will resemble the residential development already in existence. No one else spoke in regard to this zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the zoning of "B-5" be denied on Application No. 382-10 and in lieu thereof, that a special permit be approved according to the approved site plan for a fourplex; seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously. ********** Mr. Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 482-1, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, for change of zoning from "8-18" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Lots 12A and 12B Katherine CArroll Subdivision, located on the south side of Cottonwood Street approximately 425' west of Carroll Lane. Mr. Utter noted that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend denial but in lieu thereof, that "R-2" Multiple -Family Dwelling District be approved. Mr. Utter stated that 31 notices of the public hearing were mailed and none in favor and 21 in opposition had been returned. He also stated that ten in opposition outside the area had been sent in as well as a Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 15 petition with 43 signatures expression opposition. Mr. Utter informed the Council that the 20% rule is in effect. Mr. Wenger located the subject property on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and stated that the owner plans to develop apartment units on this property. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience. Mr. Donald Rose, 4702 Gayle Drive, a representative of the Church, stated that they feel they need this zoning in order to sell the property. He explained that it is at the end of a deadend street and next to the tract is an apartment complex. He pointed out the need for multiple -family dwellings in the City of Corpus Christi and stated that they have no way of selling this property if it cannot be zoned "A-1". He noted that the neighbors expressed concern that there would be more children in the complex, but the developer plans to construct apartments for adults only. He stated that they would not object to the "R-2" zoning and the prospective developer would purchase the property under that condition. He informed the Council that they want to sell the property in order to obtain funds for the construction of a new church at another location. Speaking in opposition to this zoning application was Mr. Jim Cooper, 1325 Ray Drive, who objected to the statement• that no private home sales have occurred in the neighborhood and he feels that the reason for this request is that apartments exist there already. He reminded the Council that the City Staff indicated that this is not suitable for multiple -family dwellings; the street is not suitable for apartments; and noted that the existing apartment tenants park on the street and block private driveways. He also stated that he feels that the street is so narrow that it would be difficult to get fire trucks to that location in case of an emergency. He expressed concern about the neighborhood and informed the Council that they want to keep it a residential area, evencthough there is an apartment complex there. Mr. Cooper stated that they also would object to the "R-2" zoning as recommended. Mr. Terry O'Leary, 4420 Greensboro, a member of the church congregation, expressed the opinion that there are misunderstandings about what the developer wishes to do. He stated that the neighbors were concerned about the possibility of trespassing, but students from Baker Jr. High School are the ones who are guilty of trespassing and the fact that apartments are located there will not necessarily increase that problem because they are of the opinion that most of Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 16 the students who trespass are from single-family dwellings in the area. He also stated that the developer plans to lease to adults only and will install a fence on two sides of the complex which should decrease the trespassing problem. He also noted that some of the neighbors are concerned about their property values decreasing but the installation of a new building in the neighborhood would actually increase the property value. He also addressed the concern about the water supply in the area and after checking with the Water Division, they ascertained that the water pressure is very good there. He also denied that there would be a problem with parking because the developer plans to install off-street parking. Mr. O'Leary also informed the Council that the church could not sell the property as "R -1B" and they could not obtain as much money for the lots unless the zoning is changed. Mr. George Priest, 5804 Ayers Street, informed the Council that the developer plans to build small, one -bedroom apartments for young couples and there will be no windows on the back side that overlooks the backyards of the adjacent residences. He pointed out that eighteen units will be allowed in "R-2" zoning. Mayor Pro Tem Turner commented that the existing "A-2" zoning adjacent to this tract of land is the worst possible zoning ever approved in the City. She stated that although she would like to see the church sell their property, they must consider the effect on the neighborhood. She expressed surprise at the Staff's recommendation for "R-2" zoning. Mr. Utter explained that this is at the end of a street and it is an unusual situation; it is bordered by "A-2" zoning; and there are only two pieces of property that would face the complex. Mr. Wenger explained that the Staff considered it from the viewpoint of transition, and "R-2" zoning would provide a buffer between the "R -1B" zoning and the "A-2" zoning. Mayor Jones commented that a special permit would require approval of a site plan. Mr. Charles Rogers, 3518 Pecan Street, stated that he resides to the rear of this proposed complex. He referred to the statement that the church could not sell this under "R -1B" zoning but pointed out that they had never advertised it for sale. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 17 Mrs. Lavonne McGuire, a member of the church congregation, pointed out that apartments back up to homes all over town and expressed the opinion that their proposed development would not have an adverse effect on sales of the existing houses in the neighborhood. Mr. Neal Bailey, 3522 Pecan, appeared in opposition also stating that his property backs up to the subject property. He stated that all of the neighbors are opposed to this change of zoning and contended that they do have water pressure problems. Council Member Kennedy asked Mr. Bailey if he would object to a fourplex, and Mr. Bailey replied that this would be better than "R-2" zoning. He pointed out, however, that the church had purchased that land when it was zoned "R-18". Speaking in favor of the application were the following members of the church congregation: Mrs. Holly Hanson, Mrs. Betty Rose, Mrs. Christy Miller, Mrs. Mildred Austin and Mr. James Priest. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the decision on this zoning application be tabled for one week to see if the proposed developer would be willing to prepare a plan for construction of only twelve units to the acre with no visibility to the houses in the rear. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Council Member Hawkins pointed out that if the developer is going _to be allowed to speak and present a plan as described, then the neighbors should also be allowed to be heard. Council Member Kennedy stated that he would support six units on the tract but that was all he could vote in favor of. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to reconsider the motion to close the hearing, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed by the folowing vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy voting, "No". Mayor Jones suggested that the builder consult with the neighbors to arrive at a solution to this problem. Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 18 Council Member Dunphy pointed out that Council Members Kennedy and Hawkins had indicated that they would vote against any motion that allowed more than six units to this tract, and since the 20% rule is in effect, the ordinance allowing more than that probably would not pass. ********* Assistant City Manage Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 482-3, Mr. H. L. "Butch" Edens, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lot 22, River Forest Acres, located on the north side of U. S. Highway 77 approximately 450' east of the intersection of Calallen Drive and U. S. Highway 77. Mr. Utter pointed out to the Council that the Planning Commission recommends approval and the Planning Staff recommends denial due to the fact that the surrounding land use is residential and an office building in this area could be detrimental to the surrounding uses. Mr. Utter stated that six notices of the public hearing were mailed to property owners within the area of notification, and in response, one in favor and four in opposition had been returned invoking the 20% rule. 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 "AB" zoned property in the vicinity is primarily developed with apartments. He pointed out that this is on the frontage road to Highway 77. Mayor Jones invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Butch Edens expressed the opinion that this is an ideal location for "AB" zoning, stating that he proposes to build a one-story office building with no plans for a high-rise complex. He also stated that he would not object to the installation of a screening fence between his property and the residence next to it. Speaking in opposition to this request was Mrs. Pat Alvarez, 4330 Five Points Road, who stated that she owns the property adjacent to the subject tract. She informed the Council that she did not appear before the Planning Commission meeting because her notice was sent to Mr. Edens who formerly owned her property. She stated that she would prefer to have a residence located next to her home rather than an office building. Mrs. Alvarez explained to the Council that her home is new and they are spending money to improve the lot, noting that she had purchased the lot with the assumption that the lot next to Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 19 her would remain zoned "R-18". She expressed the opinion that if an office is built at this location, the neighborhood would have an appearance of a business area. She also expressed concern that more traffic would be generated and their privacy would be invaded. Mrs. Alvarez pointed out that a school is located nearby and there are children walking to and from school on this street. Council Member Kennedy inquired about the type of signage that would be allowed in "AB" zoning and whether or not apartments could be constructed there. Mr. Wenger explained that apartments could be built under "AB" zoning but the sign would have to be a 20 -foot square foot sign located against the building. No one else spoke in regard to this zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the zoning of "AB" be denied and in lieu thereof that a special permit be,approved for a single -story office building according to an approved site plan including a privacy screening fence on two sides. The motion was seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously. ********* Mayor Jones announced the next public hearing on the following matter: 2. The amendment of the Master Transportation Plan to provide for the extension of Mustang Trail from South Staples to Padre Island Drive to coincide with the 1982-86 Capital Improvements Bond Program. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on this amendment to the Master Transportation Plan on April 13, 1982 and denied the recommendation, but instructed the staff to prepare alternative route proposals and costs for the extension of Mustang Trail for consideration by the Commission within 60 days. The staff recommends that the Public Hearing be continued until a report from the Planning Commission is available. Mr. Utter suggested. that the public hearing be opened and recessed until the Planning Commission submits a recommendation. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the public hearing on the Master Transportation Plan be reopened and recessed until a report has been received from the Planning Commission; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. Lninuces Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 20 ********** Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following subject: 3. To hear the request of the Padre Staples Mall owners to close Janet Drive from McArdle Road to Mt. Vernon Drive and a portion of Mt. Vernon Drive from Lenora Drive to Janet Drive. The Padre Staples Mall has proposed an expansion to the west, has acquired all of the former residential properties along Janet Drive, and is requesting that the street, along with a portion of Mt. Vernon Drive be closed. The staff recommends that the street be closed subject to utilities being re-routed, the property being re -platted, drainage being provided and a 60 -foot right-of-way dedicated as part of the route, for the future Mustang Trail extension prior to the third reading of the ordinance. Mr. Utter explained that the Staff recommends that the streets be closed subject to the report from the Planning Commission in regard to the extension of Mustang Trail. He informed the Council that the third reading of the ordinance closing the streets could be delayed until the final decision is made on Mustang Trail. Mr. Wenger displayed a map of the area and the proposed extension of Mustang Trail and Mr. Utter explained that there is a need to have some 'connection between Padre Island Drive and Staples and that the Staff was of the opinon that there should be a dedication of right-of-way for the Mustang Trail extension. He informed the Council that the Planning Commission rejected the plan as shown and the' Staff is working on alternate plans now for this connection. Mr. Wenger explained that the worst traffic is at Everhart and Padre Island Drive and this proposed extension would provide another north/south route to relieve the congestion. He noted that all of that property is business zoned except for a few lots. City Manager Martin summarized by pointing out that the first issue is to close some streets in order to allow for the expansion of Padre Staples Mall, and the second question in exchange for closing those streets, that right-of-way be dedicated for the extension of Mustang Trail. Mr. Martin pointed out that before that can be presented to the Council, approval must be obtained from the Planning Commission, and they have requested alternatives to extending Mustang Trail as designed by the Staff. He explained that the Staff would like to delay the third reading of the ordinance closing those streets until the recommendation from the Planning Commission in regard to Mustang Trail has been received. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 21 Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the Council should be aware of what the situation will be fifteen or twenty years from now in regard to the excessive traffic relief by the extension of Mustang Trail. Speaking on behalf of the applicant was Mr. Finley Edmonds, Attorney representing Padre Staples Mall. Mr. Edmonds pointed out that the Planning Commission recommended that the proposed plan to extend Mustang Trail be denied; they requested the Staff to devise other plans for the relief of the traffic situation; and after referring to the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting, he noted that they were considering entirely different alternates. He stated that Padre Staples Mall owns the property on both sides of Janet Street and they desire to close that street and a portion of Mt. Vernon Drive in order to enlarge the Dillards Department Store. He informed the Council that the manager of the Dillards Store, who is authorized to speak for the Dillards Company, has stated that they will not accept a store that is only thirty to forty feet from a four -lane street. He informed the Council further that the entire Mall will be enlarged and questioned why the Mall owners should dedicate sixty feet of right-of-way, pointing out that the Mall does not even own all of that land to the south. Mr. Edmonds continued by informing the Council that the new construction will add approximately $100,000 a year in ad valorem taxes to the City; sales taxes would be increased greatly; and on behalf of the Mall owners, he requested that the Council rescind their motion to recess the hearing on the amendment to the Master Transportation Plan as it pertains to the extension of Mustang Trail. Mr. Edmonds also stated that he felt that it was unfair of the Staff to request that the owners of the Mall dedicate sixty feet of right-of-way before the third reading of the ordinance closing Janet Street and a portion of Mt. Vernon Drive. Council Member Hawkins stated that he felt that Mr. Edmonds was correct and n that the ordinance closing the subject streets should not be contingent upon the passage of another ordinance in regard to the extension of Mustang Trail. Council Member Zarsky noted that there is a City park near this area and inquired if park land could be dedicated for street right-of-way. Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin stated that the City could not do so without an election but it is possible to exchange park land for other park land. Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 22 Mr. Utter explained that the suggestion had been made to dedicate the west side of the park for the street, but the Park Hoard objected to that. He stated that it might be possible to dedicate land to the east of the parks. Council Member Hawkins stated that he was of the opinion that the decision should be made on closing the streets without connecting such closing to the extension of Mustang Trail. Mr. Edmonds pointed out that there are some utility easements connected with this proposed street closing and they need to be closed as well, and the Mall owners will relocate the utilities. Mr. Guy Watts spoke in regard to the extension of Mustang Trail and warned the Council that they will hear vehement protests if they try to take land from the parks which are used a great deal. He expressed the opinion that the Council should allow the Staff to work on alternates further in an attempt to work out an acceptable plan for extending Mustang Trial. He agreed that there must be another street to alleviate the terrible traffic problem, and if the caveat is not included as a part of the closing of Janet and Mt. Vernon, there will be no extension of Mustang Trial; He indicated his concurrence with the Staff's recommendation. Assistant City Manager Lontos referred to the question of widening McArdle Road and stated that various hearings before the 1979 bond issue indicated that there was a desire among the Planning Commission members and the Council to reduce the impression that McArdle is a major arterial street because of the residential development along the street. Council Member Gulley agreed that since there is a question as to whether Mustang Trail should be extended, he did not believe that the street closing should be contingent upon the plan for Mustang Trail. City Manager Martin explained that the Staff just wanted to highlight the issue and they hope to have it resolved before the third reading of the ordinance. Mr. Joseph Hans, representing Padre Staples Mall, referred to the caveat mentioned by Mr. Watts that unless you tie this matter to the street closing, Mustang Trail will never be extended and expressed opposition to this condition. Mr. Gene Urban, representing Mr. Ennis Joslin, pointed out that the frontage of his property on Padre Island Drive would be cut off if Mustang Trail is extended in the manner suggested. He pointed out that it would be very Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 23 expensive to condemn Mr. Joslin's property in order to acquire right-of-way for the extension. He reminded the Council that the Master Transportation plan does not even contemplate Mustang Trail as an extended street and suggested that Holmes Street be considered for the extension of Mustang Trail. Mr. Ennis Joslin objected to the extension of Mustang Trail through his property and expressed the opinion that McArdle Road should be widened. He explained that he has already dedicated considerable right-of-way to the City for various purposes, including the park. He also expressed the opinion that the owners of Padre -Staples Mall have been delayed long enough on their proposed expansion and urged that the streets in question be closed. Mr. Joslin noted that the owners of Padre -Staples Mall had first presented their request for change of zoning and closing of the streets two years ago. Mayor Jones pointed out that the Council was not the body that has been holding up this matter for two years because this is the first time that it has been on the agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that Janet Drive from McArdle Road to Mt. Vernon Drive and a portion of Mt. Vernon from Lenora Drive to Janet Drive be closed; seconded by Council Member Kennedy; and passed unanimously. ********* City Secretary Read informed the Council that the ordinance pertaining to the special permit approved for Application No. 382-10 was before the Council for passage. He polled the Council for their vote and the following ordinance was approved: ORDINANCE NO. 17028: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF FELIX SALAS BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A FOURPLEX ON LOT 1, BLOCK 8, C.A. Muely ADDITION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED; 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". Mrs. E. E. Valderrama, 5131 Mt. Vernon Street, indicated her concern about the possible expansion of Mustang Trail and asked that she be notified when this matter is considered at a later date. Regular Council Meeting May 5, 1982 Page 24 ********** Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Lee Anthony, 1001 Tancahua Street, registered his opposition to the conflict in having the election and the Buccaneer Days Parade the same night. He suggested that the City Council discuss this with the Buccaneer Commission in an effort to see if the parade date can be changed since it is impossible to change the date of the election. Council Member Gulley requested a Staff report on the upcoming dates of the Buccaneer Days Parade stating that he understood that this was available from Assistant City Manager Hennings. Mr. Guy Watts expressed appreciation to the Council for opening the gyms in the summer and for handling the charge for use by individuals. Mrs. Oscar Bocock, 1258 Devon, expressed appreciation to the Council for the landscaping downtown. She reported to the Council on several crime prevention meetings she had attended and invited them to attend the TCPA Conference in Abilene. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m., May 5, 1982.