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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 25, 1982
2:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy City Manager Edward Martin
Bob Gulley City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
*Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr. City Secretary Bill G. Read
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner called the meeting to order in the Council
Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was given by The Reverend Joe E. Brumbelow of West
Heights Baptist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States was led by Council Member Charles W. Kennedy.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally con-
stituted meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the minutes of the
Regular Council Meetings of August 4 and August 11, 1982 be approved as
presented; seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced actions of the City Council by motion on
the following items:
1. Setting a public hearing for September 8, 1982 to consider amend-
ments to the Master Drainage and Sanitary Sewer Plan for the area
west of Calallen providing for modifying the natural drainage ways
above the Nueces River to provide somewhat deeper, grassed drainage
ways with velocity reduction structures and design flows of less than
5 feet/second. The sanitary sewer section would be amended to
reduce the infiltration allowance of 1 ,000 gals./acre/day to 200
gals./acre/day and to approve a concept of installing staged trunk
lines, or double lines, as in other parts of the City.
2. Setting a public hearing for September 15, 1982 on a street closure
request of Twigg Street from Mesquite Street to Lower Broadway and
Lower Broadway from Taylor to Twigg Street. The request is made
by the Caller -Times Publishing; Company, who feels that Caller -Times
employees and customers are the, only traffic on these streets and as
such, they would propose to redesign the streets and use them as
parking lots.
3. The T.C. Ayers and Ben Garza Park Improvements be accepted and
final payment be authorized to Casey and Glass; Inc. of $34,683.20
for a total of $305,782. A 30 -day time extension is recommended due
to late delivery of materials. The project was funded with 1977 bonds
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and an 80% grant from the Heritage.. Conservation and Recreation
Service. A 750 square foot additibn to the T.C. Ayers Recreation
'Center and a 1 ,070 square foot game room at Ben Garza gymnasium
were constructed and parking lots, exterior playcourts, and playing
fields were renovated at both locations.
4. An agreement be approved with The Clower Company, Trustee of
Wooldridge Creek and the J. L. Watson Company, Inc. for deferment
of the half street paving requirement of Cimmaron Boulevard abutting
Lot 3 of Wooldridge Creek Unit 6 for two years, until the City
requests the work coincidental with other street improvements in the
area, or until any other development takes place on the 10.68 -acre
tract, whichever occurs first. The Developer has requested the
deferment because a Targe drainage ditch, which was constructed to
provide drainage to a prior unit of Wooldridge Creek, exists in
right-of-way to be dedicated for Cimmaron Boulevard.
5. An agreement be approved with The Clower Company, Trustee for
Wooldridge Creek, which provides for removal of a temporary lift
station at the corner of Cricket Hollow Drive and Wilderock Drive and
the construction of a temporary roadway through an unplatted tract
within the subdivision to facilitate traffic circulation. The lift station
was built approximately three years ago for the Wooldridge Creek
development under the condition that it be taken out of service when
the Wooldridge Road trunk sanitary sewer is constructed. Con-
struction of the trunk line is complete. The temporary roadway is in
accordance with the Master Transportation Plan.
Council Member Zarsky questioned the request for the street closing as set
forth in item 2 and inquired if the Corpus Christi Caller Times was the only
one making this request, and Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos replied in
the affirmative.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked about the status of the Zavala Center Improve-
ments, commenting that it had been broken into Monday night and questioned
the effect of the break-in.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter stated that he was not aware of that.
He informed the Council that he met with the people in the Center who wanted
to make some modifications in the improvements.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if there would be a locked portion of the
building.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that traditionally Zavala Center has a
history of break-ins, and at one time they had placed bars on the windows in
the hope of curtailing these break-ins, but evidently this has not been success-
ful. He assured Mrs. Turner that he would investigate the break-in that
occurred the preceding Monday night.
6. That after the hearing the presentation on behalf of Heldenfels
Brothers by Tony Heldenfels, Jr., and the response of James K.
Lontos, Assistant City Manager, the action of City Engineer, Gerald
Smith, the engineer under the contract is sustained and the claim of
Heldenfels Brothers for extra compensation of $80,000 for unanti-
cipated work allegedly done in reliance upon a disputed and
unauthorized verbal representation of a City employee at a pre-bid
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conference contrary to the express terms of a written contract on the
Downtown Storm Sewer and Landscaping project is denied.
7. A waiver of the lot/acreage fee as established in the water main
extension policy (Ordinance No. 17092) be approved for Riverside
Suburban Tracts, Block 1, Lots 1-A and 1-B consisting of 4.78
acres. In accordance with the Platting Ordinance, a fee of $1 ,434
would be required. The property is in an area served by the River
Acres Water Supply District (RAWS) and the Staff and the Offsite
Utility Extension Committee recommend the waiver.
8. Bids be received September 21, 1982 for twelve months supply agree-
ment for approximately 84 drill bits and taps, plugs and holders and
16 flanging tools to be used by the Water Division. Estimated cost is
$5,000.
9. Authorizing submission of a grant application to the Coastal Bend
Council of Governments for continuation funding for the Elderly
Nutrition Program. The total budget for the Program is $714,103,
consisting of $416,757 in Federal funds; $45,306 in local contribu-
tions; $79,939 in U.S.D.A. cash, $126,923 in additional City funds;
and $44,178 in non-cash indirect cost. Additional City funds are
used only after the Federal funds and required match are depleted.
The budget represents a decrease of $73,728 in Federal funds and the
contract period is October 1, 1982 through September 30, 1983.
10. The month-to-month extension of the lease with Mr. Bob Bonner for
the Intracoastal Cafe tract on the Kennedy Causeway be terminated on
September 30, 1982, and proposals be requested from the public by
September 30, 1982, for a new lease of this tract.
11. Three replacement air cooled split coil condenser units for the
Coliseum be purchased from Temptro Corporation on the basis of low
bid of $10,245. The current condensers are approximately 12 years
old, rusted out and operate very inefficiently. Money has been
encumbered from the 1981-82 Budget for the purchase.
12. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., September 15, 1982 in the Purchasing
Office and opened in the Council Chambers during the Regular
Council Meeting that day for a three year oil and gas lease for three
tracts, i.e., 0.91 acre McBride Lane Wastewater Lift Station; 5.0
acres in the Coastal States Refinery on the north side of Upriver
Road; and 0.158 acre vacant lot on Dona Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked for an explanation of item 9 in regard to the
continuation of funding for the Elderly Nutrition Program.
Assistant City Manager Utter commented that the City has over the past
seven or eight years always put in the required match according to the Federal
Grant Program. He stated that the total overall program is $714,103 and in the
past the staff has been successful in obtaining USDA raw food supplement as a
part of the match for the funds received, but that is not assured at this time.
He explained that if the program is approved it would mean that the Council
would be agreeing to the $19,000 supplement plus the $126,000 supplement if
necessary if the USDA food supplement is not approved this year.
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Council Member Gulley summarized by stating that evidently the staff is
recommending that about $148,000 may be necessary if this grant application is
approved.
City Manager Martin stated that the Council's decision is based upon the
assumption that they should be prepared to spend that money in the event that
the City does not receive the grant funds.
Council Member Gulley commented that he was of the opinion that the City
became involved in the food program because of the availability of federal
funds, but this action assumes that this is a City program which must be paid
by City tax money.
City Manager Martin pointed out that if the money is not spent for the
food program, it would cost the City that much to operate the Centers.
Mr. Utter explained further that the grant program not only includes the
food program but also the recreation program. He also pointed out that this is
not a great increase in allocations of City funds over previous years, but it
was not necessary to spend it before and it may be necessary this year.
Ms. Sandra Gonzales, Senior Community Services Director, informed the
Council that the program was decreased according to the decrease in federal
funds that they expect to receive.
Council Member Kennedy inquired as to how much was budgeted last year
for this purpose, and Mr. Utter stated that $109,000 was budgeted last year; it
was not necessary to use it; and it was returned to the General Fund. Mr.
Utter also explained that two years ago the amount that was placed in the
General Fund from this source was $118,253.
Council Member Gulley inquired if the City still provides meals -on -wheels
as a part of this program.
Ms. Gonzales stated that that program is a part of this but it has been
reduced by 15%.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if this is always a City sponsored program
in Texas or if counties sometimes sponsor this program, and Ms. Gonzales
stated that she did not think counties did so.
City Manager Martin interjected and stated that two counties in Texas do
sponsor such a program.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that a large percentage of funds are
spent on personnel for food preparation. She inquired about the possibility of
obtaining this service from the school district.
Ms. Gonzales stated that she has discussed this possibility with Mrs.
Gertrude Applebaum of Corpus Christi Independent School District, and Mrs.
Applebaum prefers not to become involved because different types of meals have
to be prepared for the elderly.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that there is a question as to whether this
should be supported by local tax dollars.
13. Roberts Oil & Gas, Inc. be granted a permit to drill a well from a
surface location in the Gulf of Mexico just seaward of the one mile
wide Gulf Park and Recreation Area and near the center of Mustang
Island. The State Tract 880 Well No. 1 will be directionally drilled
2,256 ft. toward shore to a depth of 8,500 ft. The surface location
is in State Tract 885, being the same location as that used to drill
the State Tract 885 Well No. 1. A permanent structure with a maxi-
mum perimeter of 170 ft. will be built. No exceptions to the Gulf
Drilling Ordinance are requested.
14. Roberts Oil & Gas, Inc. be granted a permit to drill a well from a
surface location in the Gulf of Mexico just seaward of the one mile
wide Gulf Park and Recreation Area and near the center of Mustang
Island. The State Tract 885 Well No. 1 will be directionally drilled
2,200 ft. in a westerly direction to a depth of 8,500 ft. The surface
location is in State Tract 885, being the same location as that used to
drill the State Tract 880 Well No. 1. An approved permanent struc-
ture with a maximum perimeter of 170 ft. will be built. No exceptions
to the Gulf Drilling Ordinance are requested.
15. An agreement with Del Mar College to employ eligible students in the
student work-study program be renewed for 1982-83. Students will
be employed in various departments from 12 to 15 hours per week and
assigned to areas compatible with their academic goals. The approxi-
mate City cost per student will be $150 per semester which will be
paid from existing salary balances. The number of students has
varied over previous years with an average of eight employed per
semester.
16. A five year contract be approved with Kleberg County and the Padre
Island National Seashore for A.I.D. Ambulance to provide back-up
emergency ambulance service to the National Seashore and the Kleberg
County portion of Padre Island when the emergency is such as to
exceed the capacity of Seashore and County employees, vehicles and
equipment to handle or those of any private ambulance company with
whom Kleberg County or the National Seashore has an agreement to
provide ambulance service. Kleberg County and the National Sea-
shore will pay A.I.D. Ambulance any amount that A.I.D. Ambulance
is unable to collect from the patient.
*17. The City Council adopt a legislative policy to oppose legislation that:
a. Will undermine the principle of Home Rule and local self govern-
ment.
b. Mandates increased costs to cities.
c. Results in loss of revenue to cities except where local option is
provided.
d. Results in diminishing the authority of cities to regulate and
manage their growth and development.
e. Proposes to change the City's policies contained in existing
provisions of the Charter, ordinances, resolutions, and master
*Item 17 was withdrawn from consideration following discussion during the
morning Workshop Meeting.
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plans, unless such changes expand the City's ability to manage
its own affairs.
and support legislation that:
a. Will increase City revenues through alternate methods of taxation
-- hotel motel tax, sales tax, etc.
b. Reduces costs to the City
c. Provides more local control
d. Protects those policies previously established through the
Charter, ordinances, resolutions and master plans.
Council Member Zarsky referred to item 16 pertaining to the Aid Ambulance
Service and expressed the opinion that this would be a good arrangement which
would benefit all of the people of Padre Island and people of Kleberg County.
*Council Member Herbert Hawkins arrived at the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
Mr. Tom Basile, Assistant 'to the City Manager, stated, that the City did
not have this type of agreement with the National Seashore and the previous
arrangement was that someone would bring patients to the County line to meet
the City's Aid Ambulance. He explained that under this new contract, the City
will provide service all the way to the site of the 'accident, and if the patient
cannot pay for the service, reimbursement will be'made by the County or the
National Seashore.
Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that this would be a good
plan medically. He complimented the staff for working this out.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner commended Mr. Basile on the memorandum he had
written explaining this program, stating that it covered all of the issues very
well and was clear and concise.
18. The Service Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and
Gallagher Bassett Insurance Company be extended for one year
beginning August 30, 1982 at a cost of $16,500 for up to 300 claims,
an increase of $1 ,700 over the prior year. The amount per claim
over 300 claims remains at $22.50 per hour plus claim expenses. (See
staff memo #17)
19. Recommendation that the Tax Roll Adjustments for period 8-1-81 thru
10-31-81 be approved for the following:
Tax Levies 8-1-81
Recommended changes
8/1/81 thru 10/31/81
City of Corpus Christi Water District
Prior Prior
Years Years
1981 Levy Levies Levies
$22,988,364 $2,073,522 $20,638
(37,204) (15,887) (95)
Tax Levies 10-31-81 $22,951,160 $2,057,635 $20,543
The net decrease of $37,204 to the 1981 City Tax Levy consists of a
net decrease of $41,598 in Real Property and a net increase of $4,394
in Personal Property. Real property adjustments include a decrease
of $9,273 for 98 taxpayers whose homestead exemptions proved valid,
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a decrease of $1 ,962 for 33 taxpayers whose disability exemptions
proved valid and a decrease of $27,580 for 4 properties double
assessed. Adjustments to personal property included a decrease of
$1 ,610 for 16 properties where values were based on wrong informa-
tion and an increase of $14,319 for 7 properties supplemented to the
roll and a decrease of $2,132 for 14 properties double assessed.
20. Word processing equipment for the Legal and Engineering Departments
included in the 1982-83 Revenue Sharing Budget be purchased from
IBM for $34,980. It is recommended that the normal bidding process
be waived and the equipment be purchased from IBM to provide
compatibility with existing word processing equipment and because
IBM has agreed to sell the equipment for the same or lower price bid
on similar equipment last summer. It is further recommended that
authority be granted to purchase word processing equipment also
included in the 1982-83 Revenue Sharing Budget for 'the Budget
Office, Planning and the Assistant City Manager - Community Opera-
tions, after specific needs are determined from IBM to maintain
equipment compatibility. (See staff memo #18)
21. Extending the existing contracts for collection of ad valorem taxes
with the Corpus Christi Independent School District and Del Mar
Junior College for a period of one year beginning August 31, 1982
under the same terms and conditions as the existing contracts with
the addition of the City sharing attorneys' fees collected in the same
manner as court costs are shared. (See staff memo #19)
Council Member Zarsky noted that item 20 recommended that the normal
bidding process be waived and that word processing equipment for several
departments be purchased from IBM. He questioned this procedure.
City Manager Martin explained that this is fairly common in other cities
and he hopes that the City will be allowed to do more of this. He explained
that initially the City goes out for bids but once the equipment has been
purchased from one company, there's a need to have all of the equipment
standardized. He also commented that competitive bidding is not necessarily the
least expensive way to proceed because there is a question of compatibility of
the equipment to be considered, and if this equipment is purchased from some
other source, there might be additional costs for software to make it compatible
with other equipment.
City Secretary Read further explained that the word processing equipment
was first placed in the City Secretary's Office, and at the time it was
purchased, IBM agreed to sell similar equipment at the same price for other
departments. He noted that this equipment is compatible with the City's host
computer.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for comments from the audience on the
actions of the City Council by motion. She explained to the members of the
audience that the reason the Council did not discuss all of the items is that
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they have previously been provided with a great deal of information pertaining
to each motion on the agenda.
Mr. Tony Bonilla, Attorney representing Mr. Bob Bonner, referred to item
10 which pertained to the extension of his lease for the Intracoastal Cafe tract
on the Kennedy Causeway.
Mr. Bonilla explained that Mr. Bonner purchased the building that is on
the property; he has been at that location since 1977; he was granted a lease
until 1979 with the understanding that he would be able to renew the lease
after the School Land Board agreed to such a lease. He explained that,•since
that time Mr. Bonner has been leasing this on a month to month basis. He
continued his explanation by stating that a lady had approached Mr. Bonner
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and agreed to purchase this building, following which she came to the City and
I i tried to circumvent the purchase with the intent of leasing the entire property.
He stated that the City's Legal Department has ruled that the structure on the
property actually belongs to Mr. Bonner.
Mr. Bonilla continued by stating that the staff has indicated that Mr:
Bonner has violated some of the terms of the lease and should not be allowed to
renew the lease. He stated that he had explained the reasons some of the
violations had occurred in that the lease requires that the City notify Mr.
Bonner in writing of any violation of his terms of the agreement; he has never
received such notification; and in his opinion the infractions are not very
serious. He stated that Mr. Bonner has the option written in the agreement to
extend the lease for five years provided authorization is obtained from the State
of Texas. He informed the Council that Mr. Bonner now wants to request a
five year extension of the lease agreement since it is his understanding that the
State has approved the leasing of the property. He also pointed out that Mr.
Bonner has a large amount of money invested in the improvements of the
property and he has increased the amount of rent on the lease. He expressed
the opinion that Mr. Bonner is within his rights to exercise his option to
extend the lease and the City is obligated to consider this.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if Mr. Bonner, was notified that his rent
was overdue, and Mr. Bonilla replied that he had not been notified in writing
and pointed out that Mr. Bonner is current with his rent at this time.
Council Member Kennedy inquired about the Legal Department's opinion of
Mr. Bonner's right to extend his lease.
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City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock stated that he would have to read the lease
but he questioned the validity of this since he has waited so long to exercise
that option and he has been on a month to month basis for quite a long period
of time. •
Mr. Bonilla alleged that the City has violated many terms of the lease
including the fact that the City did not advise him of some of his violations in
writing.
Mr. Aycock pointed out that this expired in 1979 and Mr. Bonner has
waited 2} years to exercise his option to renew his lease.
Mr. Bonilla explained that Mr. Bonner could not exercise his option
because the State had not indicated that they would lease the land.
Mr. Bill Hennings, Assistant City Manager, presented some photographs of
the baitstand in question which were made after the last Council discussion on
this matter. Mr. Hennings explained that he had invited all of the lessees to
discuss the new lease, when the School Land Board renewed the privilege of
leasing the land. He stated that on October 11, 1979, Mr. Bonner came into
his office and discussed the new lease granted by the School Land Board. Mr.
Hennings then read a letter dated April 16, 1981 addressed to Mr. Bonner in
regard to this matter in which he informed Mr. Bonner of several violations of
the agreement. In the letter -it was stated that if Mr. Bonner did not respond
to the letter in 10 days, the lease would be terminated. He stated that Mr.
Bonner did respond to the letter, but the lease was not renewed and the City
has the right to go out for bids again: Mr. Hennings stated that the staff is
suggesting that proposals be received on September 30, 1982 in order to
provide interested parties time to prepare their proposals. He stated that Mr.
Bonner could make a proposal as well as any other citizen. He explained the
specifications will actually be proposals and the rent can be established through
negotiations with the person submitting the best proposal. He stated that if
the Council desired, however, they could require that the rent be included in
the proposals.
Mr. Bob Bonner, lessee of the Intracoastal Cafe, stated that in his original
lease with the City it was indicated that if there were hurricane damage, he
would have six months to repair the damage. He stated that he mailed in the
rent check for $32 which was applicable up until the time that Hurricane Allen
damaged the property. He stated that subsequently, six months after the
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hurricane, he started paying his rent and his sales tax receipts. He informed
the Council that Mr. Hennings has a letter to the effect that he has always had
liability insurance coverage. He referred to subleasing of the premises and
stated that everything has always been in his name and he has a manager for
the cafe. He informed the Council that he is working on a pier to be used in
conjunction with the cafe and he has spent $1,500 on this. He explained that
his place of business has provided service for five years and elaborated on the
operation of his place of business.
Mr. Bonilla spoke in rebuttal to Mr. Hennings' remarks and expressed the
opinion that it was unfair of Mr. Hennings to display the unattractive pictures
that he did.
Mr. Bonner interjected that Mr. Hennings also has beautiful pictures of
this place of business and asked that they be displayed also.
Mr. Bonilla suggested that the Council remember that the building is
owned by Mr. Bonner and this should be very clear to the people submitting
proposals. Mr. Bonilla expressed the opinion that Mr. Bonner has not been an
undesirable tenant and he has tried to address any problems that the City felt
they had.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if Mr. Bonilla felt his client would be
agreeable to a readjustment of the lease and agree to pay a fine if the premises
are not kept in good order.
Mr. Bonilla stated that he felt that this was reasonable and he was of the
opinion that Mr. Bonner would agree to that also.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if he would be willing to pay rent several
months in advance since his payment record has not been very good in the
past, and Mr. Bonilla expressed the opinion that he felt this would be unfair
and unreasonable and would present a hardship for Mr. Bonner since this is
not the policy for everyone else.
Mr. Bonner stated that he would rather not make payments in advance for
several months since other lessees are not required to do so.
Mrs. Jean Longfield addressed the Council in regard to this same matter
and referred to a paper previously presented to `the Council. She stated that
she was interested in leasing the property and would submit a proposal for the
lease, noting that she had consulted a builder and planned to construct a boat
dock and patio area and have a beautiful place of business there. She assured
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the Council that she would like to make the whole area more attractive because
she feels that the place has a great deal of potential. She referred to letters
of recommendation from other people with whom she has worked in the past.
Mr. Bonner alleged that Mrs. Longfield is attempting to get something for
nothing in that she previously approached him with the thought of purchasing
the property for $50,000 and later approached the City staff to obtain a lease
on the property.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner interjected and stated that this is a matter between
him and Mrs. Longfield and should not be discussed before the Council.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if there was any validity to Mr. Bonner's
statement that he was not offered a long term lease because the City did not
know whether or not the School Land Board would concur with extensions of
leases.
Mr. Hennings stated that at the time his lease expired on October 24,
1979, the City did not have a lease with the School Land Board and this was
received on September 2, 1980, at which time Mr. Bonner 'was notified and came
in to discuss the matter in October, 1980. Mr. Hennings explained that the
City has twelve leases at the Kennedy Causeway, and after the letter was
received from the School Land Board, all were negotiated with the exception of
three places of business. He explained that Mr. Bonner did not extend his
lease because he wanted the lease amended to allow for the sale of live bait,
and the only type of sales allowed under his lease was for restaurant use. He
explained that if a longer term lease were approved, it would have to be
according to the type and amount of the improvements that were to be made.
There were no further comments in regard to this matter.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the foregoing actions,
items 1 through 21 with the exception of item 17 which was withdrawn following
the morning workshop meeting, be approved; seconded by Council Member
Hawkins; and passed by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins and
Kennedy voting "aye" on all of the. items; Gulley voting "aye" on all of the
items with the exception of item 9 on which he voted "no"; and Zarsky voting
"aye" on all of the items with the exception of item 10 on which he voted "no";
Jones, absent.
Council Member Zarsky stated that he voted "no" on item 10 because he
did not feel that Mr. Bonner was given every opportunity to extend his lease.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for consideration of actions by ordinance,
and in particular the new ordinances.
Council Member Gulley referred to new ordinance "f", which is a resolution
supporting the integrated management plan for Matagorda Island by the Texas
Parks & Wildlife Department, and questioned why the City is becoming involved
in this.
Mr Utter explained that there have been a number of newspaper articles in
I regard to this and explained that basically, the Department of the Interior and
the State of Texas would manage the island; a meeting had been conducted to
which 35 cities sent representatives; they all agreed to endorse the compromise;
therefore, the City staff recommends that the City of Corpus Christi support
this also. He explained that the State has asked the City to comment on it.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to ordinance "e" which is a resolution
requesting formal assurance that the state would have minimal involvement in
the administration of Federal Block Grants and formation of a State coalition
with other major Texas cities to effect such legislation.
Mrs. Turner stated that she was hesitant about this because she has not
seen a letter from San Antonio nor the resolution itself in regard to this.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that he was under the impression that
the Council had been provided with a copy of the letter from the City of San
Antonio and copies of the resolution.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if the legislation referred to would be
federal or state.
Assistant City Manager Utter explained that some of the larger cities are
concerned about this because it would basically establish another level of
bureaucracy which would take a great deal of the funds for administration
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rather than having the block grant funds go directly to the cities. He
explained that the City has been dealing with the Federal Government for many
years on this and the staff did not feel that the State should become involved
in this matter because of the possible added expense.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she still has questions in regard to the
coalition proposed and why the Texas Municipal League was not involved in it.
City Manager Martin stated that he would be glad to withdraw this from
consideration but noted that the staff does have answers to the questions and
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presented a copy of the letter from the City of San Antonio explaining the
issues. He reiterated that the City objects to additional regulations,
bureaucracy and money for state level administration of the federal block
grants.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner invited the members of the audience to address the
new ordinances, and there was no response.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner then called attention to the second and third
reading ordinances. There were no comments from the Council and Mrs.
Turner invited those in the audience to speak on these.
Mr. Edgar Moore, representing the Developers Association, spoke in
regard to the second reading of the ordinance amending the section in regard
to design standards of the platting ordinance to set the maximum right-of-way
dedication of subdividers at 120 feet. Mr. Moore stated that he felt that this
was a very good ordinance and informed the Council that the Developers Asso-
ciation had worked with the City staff to write this ordinance. He stated
however, that there are only two items that they object to, one of which is the
120' of right-of-way required for dedication. He stated that the official position
of the Association is that 100' is fair and equitable and the 120' in the
ordinance is excessive. He explained the reasons for their concerns, noting in
particular that they are opposed to the 20' center medians, even though this is
what is called for in the Master Transportation Plan.
Council Member Gulley questioned the use of the Master Transportation
Plan, noting that the Council has been led to believe that if there's any
variation from the Plan then it must be amended because it is law. He stated
that he believed that it was actually a concept and not a law. He expressed a
desire to see a copy of the plan, and Mr. Lontos provided him with a copy.
City Manager Martin stated that it does have to be amended by Council
action according to the City Charter following public hearings, etc.
Assistant City Manager Lontos verified that the plan has been recommended
for use by the Federal Highway Commission and the State Department of High-
ways and Public Transportation; it is a document that can be changed but only
by City Council action; and it is a tool that is used in the development of new
subdivisions and in developing new streets.
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Council Member Gulley indicated that he realized how the City staff feels
about the Master Transportation Plan, but he was of the opinion that it is
acutally a concept.
City Manager Martin stated that the staff is recommending changes to the
Master Plan according to this ordinance in the hope it can be improved. He
pointed out that they have a similar change in the Master Drainage Plan and he
was of the opinion that most of the developers, if they really give this serious
consideration, would agree that it is necessary.
Mr. Moore reiterated that the developers only object to the requirement for
120' of right-of-way.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained further that the original master
plan which was adopted in 1964 had a number of 120' major streets in it; this
allows for three moving lanes in each direction; the Master Plan has been
changed in a number of places since then; but some of the streets which are
state highway streets still require the 120' of dedication. He stated that he
agreed that 100' of right-of-way is adequate, but if there is enough traffic to
warrant six lanes, it is the committee's and the staff's recommendation that
safety be considered and that space for medians should be included in the
right-of-way dedication.
Mr. Henry Tucker addressed the Council and displayed a plan he has for
development of property and stated that he is in favor of the 120' of
right-of-way requirement.
Mr. Moore addressed the Council again and stated they would like to see
included in this ordinance stipulations for voluntary annexations that are the
same as property owners who are already inside the City limits. He then
introduced the new president of the Developers Association, Mr. Lon Hipp.
Mr. Hipp addressed the Council and emphasized the fact that they felt that the
same treatment should be given to developers outside the city limits as those
inside the city limits receive and they would like to see this included in this
ordinance.
Council Member Gulley expressed the opinion that this was discussed and
worked out with the Planning Commission and it was agreed that annexation
requires certain things and platting requires certain things, but they are not
necessarily the same.
Mr. Hipp commented that certain additional costs are added as conditions of
annexation.
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Council Member Gulley stated that he felt this policy has already been
addressed and resolved, and Mr. Hipp pointed out that nothing has been
established in writing or by ordinance.
Council Member Dumphy pointed out that this subject was discussed and
the Council wanted to make it very clear that they do not intend to hold any-
thing over the developers subject to annexation, and only the requirements of
the platting ordinance should be required when new developers wish to annex
their property.
' Assistant City Manager Lontos pointed out that insofar as the City's Master
Plans are concerned, there may be some situations where a particular piece of
property involved may be outside the parameters of the Master Plan and the
annexation agreement contract could address such special conditions.
Mr. Bob Thorpe, Director of Coastal Bend Management Association,
expressed appreciation to the City staff for attempting to devise this plan. He
referred to the 120' dedication vs. the 100' and stated that they feel some of
the developers are apprehensive about the 120' of right-of-way dedication
because they do not have any idea about the use of that right-of-way in the
future. He requested that the ordinance be changed to require the 100' of
right-of-way so that they could discuss the plans for the arterial streets
through their development at the time the property is being developed. He
requested that this be applicable to property outside the city limits and
property to be annexed and that the ordinance address property outside the
city limits to be annexed to the effect that they will only have to comply with
the platting ordinance that is used inside the city limits. He agreed that
sometimes the developer desiring annexation is very often forced to agree to
provisions that are not in the platting ordinance, and he was of the opinion
that this ordinance should be amended to indicate that subject to some change
in the Master Plan, they would not have to meet any other requirements as a
condition of annexation.
City Manager Martin reminded the Council that Mr. Moore had appeared
before the Council at the first meeting that he was present when he first
became City Manager with the request that the Platting Ordinance be amended.
He explained to the Council that the staff has worked with Mr. Moore and other
developers and they have progressed very well. He stated that he was under
the impression that all of these problems had been worked out prior to the
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presentation of this ordinance. He then suggested that the ordinance be tabled
and the staff continue with further discussions with the group of developers in
an attempt to resolve all of these problems.
Mr. Thorpe stated that in the interest of time, they would prefer that this
ordinance be passed as it is and they can discuss the other problems at a later
date.
City Manager Martin stated that the staff will study this prior to the third
reading and this could be completed in about two weeks.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the ordinances under
discussion be brought forward at the appropriate time; seconded by Council
Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the public hearings on four zoning
matters.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter announced the public hearing on the
following amendment:
a. Amend Article 31, Newly annexed Territory, by amending Section
31-5 by adding thereto one subsection to be numbered 31-5.40
setting forth a zoning classification of "R -1C" One -family Dwell-
ing District on 55.21 acres out of Lots 3-8, Section 6, Flour
Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts located at the south-
west corner of County Road 26 and South Staples.
Mr. Utter informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and
Planning staff recommend that it be approved.
No one spoke in regard to this zoning matter.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the amendment to
Article 31 be approved, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed
unanimously.
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Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application
No. 782-13, L.F.B. Properties, for change of zoning from "R-2" Multiple
Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Lot 12, Block 1, Carroll
Place No. 7 and the north 132 feet of Lot 5, Section 2, Share 8, Bohemian
Colony Lands located on the west side of Carroll Lane approximately 300' north
of Holly Road.
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Mr. Utter informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and
Planning staff recommend denial 'of the,1A-1" zoning 'but in lieu thereof that a
special permit be approved for 49 single -story units on this property. He
stated that 35 notices of the public hearing had been mailed and 4 in favor and
4 in opposition had been returned.
- Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of the Planning Department, stated that the
applicant concurs with the recommendation for a special permit.
No one spoke in opposition to this zoning application.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the Council concur
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Planning staff and that
the zoning of "A-1" be denied for Application No. 782-13, but in lieu thereof
that a special permit be approved for 49 single -story units; seconded by
Council Member Gulley; and passed unanimously.
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Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application
No. 782-14, Ms. Jewel E. Wilson, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lots 3 and 4, Block 3,
Nelson Addition No. 2 together with a strip 5' wide along the north side of the
lots located on the northeast corner of Noakes Street and Martin Luther King
Drive.
Mr. Utter informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and
Planning staff recommend approval and that in response to the notices of the
public hearing, one in favor and none in opposition had been returned.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner ascertained that no one in the audience wished to
speak on this zoning case.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the Council concur
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning staff and
the zoning of "AB" be approved for Application No. 782-14; seconded by
Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
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Assistant City Manager Utter nnounced the public hearing on the Text
Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to define and regulate use of off -premise
directional signs for new residential developments.
He stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning staff recommend
approval.
Mr. Wenger explained that this amendment proposes to have the regulation
of temporary signs placed under the Board of Adjustment's jurisdiction on
vacant pieces of property. He explained that the maximum size of the signs
will be 200 square feet with a height of 25 feet. He noted that most of the
signs are in the urban area in new areas of development and the size of the
sign is directly related to the speed of the traffic and noted that there are a
number of these on Padre Island Drive. He stated that that is the reason the
maximum size of 200 feet is recommended because this is large enough not to
conflict with moving traffic. He assured the Council that these permits would
be issued on a temporary basis for a period of two years, and these are not
advertising signs but are primarily for directional purposes.
Council Member Gulley questioned the large size recommended, and Mr.
Wenger explained that this size is much smaller than billboards.
Council Member Gulley questioned the fact that this is limited to subdi-
visions for single-family homes and apartments and indicated that businesses
might also like to have the same privilege of installing off -premise signs,
particularly new businesses. He again questioned the maximum size, height and
the`two-year period that the signs will be placed in those locations.
Council Member Kennedy inquired if the signs would be limited to one
location, and Mr. Wenger stated that there could be several signs for each
subdivision since they would be directional signs informing the public of the
location of new subdivisions.
Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that the number should be
limited and suggested that one or two be the maximum.
Mr. Wenger explained how several directional signs might be necessary and
stated that each location will require an application for a permit.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that the size and height be reduced.
Council Member Zarsky pointed out that according to this regulation, there
would be a limitation of one sign on vacant property. Mr. Zarsky then
inquired if the application for a permit would be the responsibility of the
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property owner or the person requiring the sign, and Mr. Wenger stated that it
would require approval of both parties.
Council Member Gulley again questioned why businesses should not have
the same privilege since this is evidently limited to new subdivisions. He
expressed the opinion that possibly business firms and shopping centers would
take exception to this privilege limited to subdivisions only.
Mr. Wenger stated that he sees no problem because these are directional
signs for new subdivisions.
Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin stated that Mr. Wenger is pointing out
that there is a distinction between commercial advertising and a sign that is
simply directional in nature and he did not believe that this would be discrim-
inatory.
Council Member Gulley again questioned why this would be legal for subdi-
visions only and asked about apartment houses since that is a type of
business.
Mr. Coffin stated that an apartment house is owned by an individual and a
sign directing someone to an apartment complex would be in order.
Council Member Gulley then asked about mobile home park signs and Mr.
Coffin stated that those would be allowed because they're residences.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy to approve this amendment
to the zoning ordinance with the exception that the period of time that the
signs may be in existence be changed from two years to one year with the
permit to be extended a maximum of one additional year upon approval by the
Board of Adjustment. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hawkins
and passed by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting "aye"; Gulley voting "no"; Jones absent.
Council Member Gulley suggested that the ordinance effecting this change
be on a three -reading basis and Mayor Pro Tem Turner concurred.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinances
and the following were passed:
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FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHSIDE LITTLE MISSES
KICKBALL LEAGUE FOR A 7.08 ACRE TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS THE
ANDERSON PIT FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A PUBLIC RECREA-
TIONAL AREA.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy
and Zarsky voting "aye"; Jones absent.
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 29, THE BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT, SECTION 29-3 SPECIAL USE EXCEPTION, SUBSECTION
29-3.10 TEMPORARY AND CONDITIONAL PERMIT FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD TO
ADD ITEM 5 REGARDING DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 3,
DEFINITIONS TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-1.56.1 SIGN, DIRECTIONAL.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting "aye"; Gulley "no"; Jones absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ACKERLEY AIRPORT ADVERTISING,
INC., FOR THE ADVERTISING CONCESSION AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNA-
TIONAL AIRPORT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy
and Zarsky voting "aye"; Jones absent.
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE BY DELETING THE PRESENT SUB-
SECTIONS A.11 AND A.12 OF SECTION IV AND SUBSTITUTING A NEW
SUBSECTION A.11 PROVIDING FOR MAXIMUM SUBDIVIDER RIGHT-OF-WAY
DEDICATIONS OF 120 FEET AND MAXIMUM STREET PAVING OBLIGATIONS OF
SUBDIVIDER BEING 48 FEET; DELETING SUBSECTION A - OFFSITE
IMPROVEMENTS OF SECTION VI - EXCEPTIONS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy
and Zarsky voting "aye"; Jones absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING A THREE YEAR LEASE WITH BAYFEST, INC.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy
and Zarsky voting "aye"; Jones absent.
SECOND READING:
FINDING THAT THE BAYFEST '82 ON OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 3,
1982, IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE; CLOSING THE 1200
THROUGH 1600 BLOCKS OF NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC FROM 8 A.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1982, THROUGH 12 NOON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1982; GRANTING THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF FOUR
MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS AND THE BARGE DOCK TO BAYFEST INC. FROM 6
P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1982 THROUGH 12 MIDNIGHT SUNDAY, OCTOBER
3, 1982.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy
and Zarsky voting "aye"; Jones absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 17216:
GRANTING PINKIE ELDRIDGE, JR. DBA PINKIE'S TAXICAB COMPANY, A
FRANCHISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third ;`time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"aye"; Jones absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17217:
APPROPRIATING $166,125 FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ONE
CLARIFIER UNIT AND SIX FLOATING MECHANICAL AERATORS AT ALLISON
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"aye"; Jones absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17218:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE J. L. WATSON
COMPANY PROVIDING FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF
MISTY MEADOW DRIVE; APPROPRIATING $12,001.54 FOR SUCH PARTICIPA-
TION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"aye"; Jones absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17219:
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EXCESS COMPENSATION GENERAL AND
AUTOMOTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE OVER THE CITY'S FIRST MILLION
DOLLARS OF SELF-INSURANCE FROM ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER AND COMPANY;
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SUCH PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"aye"; Jones absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17220:
EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, FOR THE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MATAGORDA ISLAND
BY THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"aye"; Jones absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17221:
REPEALING CHAPTER 15,- CORPUS CHRISTI CODE, AND ORDINANCE NO. 6855
AND SUBSTITUTING . THIS ORDINANCE; CREATING THE OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT °'AND ESTABLISHING ITS POWERS, DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING FOR .THE •DECLARATION OF A STATE OF
DISASTER; AND ESTABLISHING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING A PENALTYND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"aye"; Jones absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17222:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY
ANNEXED TERRITORY, BY ADDING TO SECTION 31-5 A NEW SUBSECTION
31-5.40 SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF SAID AREA OF LAND
DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOTS 3 THRU 8, SECTION 6, FLOUR BLUFF
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AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"aye"; Jones absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17223:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF L.F.B.
PROPERTIES BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR 49
SINGLE -STORY APARTMENT UNITS ON LOT 12, BLOCK 1, CARROLL PLACE #7
AND A PORTION OF LOT 5, SECTION 2, SHARE 8, BOHEMIAN COLONY
LANDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"aye"; Jones absent. .
ORDINANCE NO. 17224:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF JEWEL E. WILSON
BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 3,
NELSON ADDITION NO. 2, WITH A STRIP FIVE FOOT WIDE ALONG THE
NORTH SIDE OF SUCH LOTS FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"aye"; Jones absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Martin reported on the City Management Program and
informed the Council that 84 applications were submitted; 15 have been selected
for the program; and the study will begin in September.
- Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if these names will be publicized and City
Manager Martin explained that he will provide the Council with a list of the
employees selected.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for petitions or information from the audience
on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mrs. Sharon Eppler, 3410 Lariat Lane, addressed the Council in regard to
the poor lighting on this street. She stated that she had discussed this with
the Traffic and Transit Department; she had been informed by them that the
policy was that mid -block lighting was installed only if a block is 1 ,000 feet
long. She stated that they had measured their block and it is a little less than
the required 1,000 feet. She explained that she would like to have an excep-
tion made for mid -block lighting on Lariat Lane, particularly in view of the fact
that Kostoryz School is located at the end of their street and there are a
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number of night meetings conducted there. She then presented to the Council
a petition signed by every resident of the block urging that mid -block lighting
be approved.
Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, confirmed the fact that
the block of Lariat Lane referred to does not meet the requirements of the City
ordinance pertaining to mid -block lighting. He suggested that the residents
work with Central Power & Light Company to pay for the light installation since
the City is attempting to stay within the limitations of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner complimented Mrs. Eppler on her presentation and
her interest in the City even though she is a new resident. She suggested
that Mrs. Eppler work with Mr. Stewart to see if something could be worked
out.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Council Member Gulley, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed
unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.,
August 25, 1982.
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1, LUTHER JONES, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the
period of July 7, 1982, through July 28, 1982, inclusive,
and having been previously approved by Council action, are
by me hereby approved as itemized.
July 7, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
July 14, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
July 21, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
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