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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/06/1982 - SpecialMINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1982 4:00 p.m. 'PRESENT .Mayor Luther Jones ,*Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members Jack K. Dumphy City Manager Edward Martin Bob Gulley Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin ***Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr. City Secretary Bill G. Read **Dr. Charles W. Kennedy Cliff Zarsky Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. Mayor Jones stated that the purpose of the special meeting was to conduct public hearings on six zoning applications. Application No. 1082-3 - Mr. Mike Guzman, for change of zoning from "1-3" Heavy Industrial District to "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District on Lots A, B, 1 and 2, Block 3, Home Place Subdivision, located at the west end of 17th Street, approximately 162' north of Laredo Street. Assistant City Manager Torn Utter informed the Council that 16 notices of the public hearing had been mailed and one in favor and none in opposition had been returned. • Mr. Utter stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning staff recommend denial, but in lieu thereof that a special permit be granted for a one -family dwelling house. He stated that a site plan has been submitted and approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area and showed slides of the area. *Mayor Pro Tem Betty Turner arrived at the meeting at 4:12 p.m. Council Member Zarsky inquired if there is any industrial development in this area, and Mr. Wenger located the industrial uses in the vicinity. He pointed out that the special permit would allow for the continued industrial zoning, but would make it possible for Mr. Guzman to construct a house. There were no comments from the audience on this zoning application. MICROFILMED SEP 191984 tes _tial Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 2 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 Gulley that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Planning staff and that the zoning of "R -1B" be denied, but in lieu thereof a special permit be granted for the construction of one house; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. *0*o*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0* Application No. 1082-9 - Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Service, Inc., for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 14 and 15, Block 14, Bay View Addition, located on the east side of 10th Street, approximately 150' north of Morgar. Avenue. Mr. Utter stated that of the 29 notices of the public hearing mailed, three in favor and none in opposition had been returned. He informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and Planning staff recommended that the application be denied, but in lieu thereof a special permit be granted for a garage facility with storage. He stated that the Planning Commission had approved a site plan on November 9, 1982. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area and showed slides of the vicinity. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on 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 Zarsky that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Planning staff and Application No. 1082-9 be denied, but in lieu thereof a special permit be granted in accordance with the approved site plan; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously. *0*o*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0* Application No. 1182-1, Messrs. Roy Smith and E. S. Joslin, for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on 7.55± acres, Sherwin Place Units 1 and 2, located on the south side of McArdle Road, approximately 450' east of South Staples Street. Assistant City Manager Utter stated that 26 notices of the public hearing were mailed and four in favor and none in opposition had been returned. He Minutes Special Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 3 informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and Planning staff recommend approval. 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 all of the property is owned by the applicant, even though there are a few residences remaining in the area between Sunrise Mall and Padre Staples Mall. Mayor Jones determined that no one in the audience wished to speak on this zoning case. 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 Dumphy that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the zoning of "B-4" on Application No. 1182-1; seconded by Council Member Gulley; and passed unanimously. *0*o*0*0*0*0*0*0*0*0* **Council Member Charles Kennedy arrived at the meeting at 4:20 p.m. City Manager Ed Martin suggested that the ordinances granting the zoning on the foregoing applications be considered at this time. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinances were approved: ORDINANCE NO. 17373: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF MIKE GUZMAN, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON LOTS A, B, 1 AND 2, BLOCK 3, HOME PLACE SUBDIVISION, FOR A ONE -FAMILY HOUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "aye"; Hawkins "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17374: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF MAXWELL P. DUNNE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 14, BAY VIEW ADDITION, FOR A GARAGE FACILITY WITH STORAGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "aye"; Hawkins "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17375: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ROY SMITH AND E. 5. JOSLIN BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO SHERWIN PLACE UNITS 1 AND 2 FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "3-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "aye"; Hawkins "absent". ites acial Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 4 *o*o*0*o*o*o*o*a*0*0* Application No. 1182-3T, Mr. Raymond 0. Haubelt, Jr., Amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory, by amending Section 31-5 by adding a new subsection to be 31-5.45 to set forth a zoning classification of "B-4" General Business District and "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on 20± acres out of Lots 1, 2, 3, 14, 15 and 16, Section 11, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located east of S. Staples Street, approximately 1,150' south of Saratoga Boulevard. Mr. Utter pointed out that the "T" following the number of this application indicates that the area is outside the City Limits and this is an application to prezone the tract prior to annexation. He stated that six notices of the public hearing had been mailed and two in favor and none in opposition had been returned. He further stated that the Planning Commission and Planning staff recommend approval. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area and showed slides of the area. He explained that this is a Text Amendment to the zoning ordinance which will allow this property to be annexed under the new requested zoning if it is approved. No one spoke in regard to this 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 Dumphy that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Planning staff and that the zoning of "B-4" and "R-2" be approved on Application No.' 1182-3T; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote and the following ordinance 'Was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 17376: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY, BY ADDING TO SECTION 31-5 A NEW SUBSECTION, 31-5.45 SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF SAID AREA OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 14, 15 AND 16, SECTION 11, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "aye"; Hawkins "absent". *o*0*o*0*0*0*o*o*o*0* Application No. 1182-6, Ms. Rosaena M. Rosas, for a change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood District on Lot 4, Block 14, Bayview Subdivision, located on the west side of S. Alameda Street, approximately 300' north of Morgan Avenue. Minutes Special Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 5 Mr. Utter informed the Council that 24 notices of the public hearing had been mailed and two in favor and none in opposition had been returned, with one in favor received outside of the 200' area. He stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning staff recommend denial. 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 applicant plans to operate an artificial flower shop in the front of her home at this address. Mayor Jones called on the applicant or her representative to speak. Mr. 0. R. Cuellar, 2529 Gollihar, explained to the Council that Mrs. Rosas really just wanted a special permit to operate an artificial flower business in the front portion of her home since the previous owner had a special permit for a lawnmower repair shop before Mrs. Rosas occupied the house. He urged that a special permit be granted also for Mrs. Rosas. He stated that Mrs. Rosas has resided 'at this location since 1967 and she needs the money to support her family since her husband is deceased. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if there are any businesses in the area that are nonconforming. Council Member Dumphy pointed out that two lots in the neighborhood were just approved for change of zoning for Maxwell Dunne Funeral Home. Mr. Cuellar also informed the Council that the neighbor who previously objected to the special permit no longer does so, since she now understands the type of business planned. He assured the Council that the business would be limited to just the sale of artificial flowers. No one else spoke in regard to this zoning case. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the zoning of "B-1" be denied, but in lieu thereof that the Council grant a special permit for the front portion of the house for the sale of artificial flowers; seconded by Council Member Zarsky. Mr. Wenger noted that since Mr. Dumphy had indicated that this case was similar to that of the Maxwell Dunne Funeral Home, he would like to explain one thing. He pointed out that the tvlaxwell Dunne Funeral Home has ample offstreet parking; the business faces on Morgan Street, which is a business street; and rtes acial Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 6 this house in this request has insufficient parking; there are no curbs and gutters and the street is very narrow; it would be spot zoning; and parking would be very difficult on this narrow street for the operation of any type of business. Council Member Kennedy inquired about the possibility of street improvements on this street, and Mr. Wenger replied that it would be two to three years before street improvements are accomplished in this neighborhood. Council Member Gulley agreed that it would be spot zoning. City Secretary Read explained to the Council that the ordinance is not before the Council because a site plan must be presented and approved. Mayor Pro Tem Turner then amended her motion to include a two year period in the permit with the stipulation that the situation is to be reviewed at that time and Council Member Zarsky seconded the amendment to the motion. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the amended motion and it passed as follows: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "aye"; Gulley voting "no"; Hawkins absent. *o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o* Mr. Orphie Neathery, III: for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District on 15.84± acres located on the north side of S. Padre Island Drive, approximately 250' west of Paul Jones Avenue. Council Member Gulley stated that he would not participate 'in the discussion or consideration of this zoninc application and would abstain from voting because of a possible conflict of interest. He then departed the Council Chamber. Mr. Utter informed the Council that 28 notices of the public hearing had been mailed and none in favor and 14 in opposition had been returned. He stated that the Planning Commission and Planning staff recommend that the application be denied and in lieu thereof that "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District be approved for a 125' portion adjacent to the existing residential area and "A-2" Apartment House District be approved on the remainder. Mr. Wenger pointed out that this property is zor,ed "R -1B" with a special use for mobile home park. He located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area and displayed slides of the vicinity. Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak. Minutes Special Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 7 Mr. Ron Bradley, representing the applicant, stated that he would prefer to present his remarks later. Chief Warrant Officer Center, representing the Naval Air Station, explained to the Council that there is a potential for accidents at this location as well as the high noise level. He expressed the opinion that the Navy felt that any future use should be subject to disclosure statements to the residents to the effect that there is a safety and noise problem in this area. He further explained that this tract lies within the final approach area of two runways, but the use is relatively low. Mr. Utter stated that this does lie outside the AICUZ area but it is fairly close to one of the APZ-2 zones and the staff as well would like to see the owner present disclosure statements to prospective owners to the effect that APZ zone is in the adjacent area. Mr. Wenger commented that the density in the requested zoning would be much greater than that which exists at this time. Speaking in opposition to this zoning request were the following citizens: Mrs. Zella Icke, 208 Shangri-La, objected strenuously to the fact that the manager of the mobile home park had not informed a number of the residents who were in the process of purchasing new mobile homes that the area was to be rezoned. She expressed the opinion that this was unfair of the manager and the owner of the mobile home park is responsible for his actions. Mrs. Icke further pointed out that this is a good trailer park; there are a number of elderly and handicapped residents of the park; they have large investments in their mobile homes; and there are not enough mobile home parks to accommodate the existing homes in the City. Mayor Jones pointed out to her that the Council really has no recourse in regard to the actions of the manager of the mobile home park. Mr. George 1Velchko, 221 Shangri-La, questioned who the owner was of the mobile home park, indicating that he had received communications from two different people. Mr. Wenger explained to him that Mr. Sam Marie and Mr. Orphie Neathery, III are co-owners. Mr. Welchko also objected to the actions of the mobile home manager who had not infcrmec them that they might have to move their mobile homes. He stated that he was starting a lawsuit because of the treatment that he had received from the manager and the co-owners. He suggested that the utes ,iecial Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 8 zoning application be tabled until a solution has been resolved by the co-owners and the city staff because he feels that the residents of the mobile home park have been mistreated. Council Member Dumphy inquired of Mr. Welchko if he had a lease, and Mr. Welchko stated that they did not have a lease because they are renting from month-to-month. Council Member Dumphy inquired of Mr. Welchko about the length of time he feels that the owners should notify them that they will have to move from the park. Mr. Welchko admitted that he did have a letter to the effect that they could remain in this mobile home park until June 30, 1983. He then suggested that the City should develop the Sundean School property for a mobile home park. Mr. Utter pointed out to Mr. Welchko that that property is owned by the school district but the City does own the old Perry Place lots. Mayor Pro Tem Turner explained that the Council's problem is to determine if the requested zoning is appropriate zoning for this tract. She also informed the audience that a developer is planning a mobile home park and he has agreed to long term leases at the new mobile home park; they set a reasonable rental rate; they will only request one month's rent in advance; and they have agreed to have the moving done at a discounted price if as many as ten mobile home owners agree to move to that park, which will be located in Calallen. She stated that they will have 60 spaces. Mr. 6Velchko again requested that this application be tabled until the applicant can work out a solution with the owners of the mobile homes. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that tabling this case until the problems can be worked out would be unfair to the owners. Council Member Dumphy askd of the City Attorney for his opinion as to a reasonable period of time in legal documents for renters to be asked to move from mobile home parks or other areas. Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin explained that he had nothing to compare this to. He did point out, however, that contractors for moving mobile homes are few in number; there is no way to know how long it would take to move the homes or how long it would take to find new locations. He expressed the opinion that he did not think that the six months offered by the owners would be unreasonable. Minutes Special Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 9 Council Member Zarsky inquired of Mr. Welchko how much notice he would be required to give the owners if he decided to move, and Mr. 1Velchko admitted that he would probably give two weeks to one month's notice, but noted that that is only one home. Mr. Jack Gordy, 5802 Everhart, stated that even though he is not involved with the mobile home park nor the residents, he objected to the way this was handled by the Planning Commission in that the appropriate motion to table the issue was not voted upon. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, representing the Taxpayers Association, urged that this case be sent back to the Planning Commission if the allegation made by Mr. Gordy is true. He agreed that the motion to table the case was not voted upon during the meeting of October 26, even though the minutes reflect this. He pointed out that Mr. Gordy had checked the tape of the meeting and it was clear that the motion was not voted upon. Mayor Jones stated that he did not feel that sending this back to the Planning Commission on a technicality would serve any real purpose. Mr. O'Brien stated that returning it to the Planning Commission on this technicality would provide the mobile home owners some consideration and time. Council Member Hawkins pointed out that the minutes of a later meetiro indicated that the application was tabled by consent of the Planning Commission members since they did not offer any opposition or objection to tabling the matter. Mr. Coffin also noted that when the error was pointed out in a subsequent meeting of the Planning Commission, the Commission moveci to correct the minutes to reflect that the matter was tabled by consent and he was of the opinion that no violation of parliamentary rules was involved. Mr. Wayne Beall, 13G2 Harper Village, stated that he lives adjacent to the mobile home park and the residents of that subdivision would like to have some buffer between the "A-2" zoning and their residences. Mr. Utter explained to Mr. Beall that the Planning Commission and the Planning staff have both recommended that a buffer zone be established for 125' of this tract which is adjacent to the residences. Mr. Glen Nehrkorn, 1022 Harbor Lights, expressed opposition to the change of zoning because he felt that apartments would be more objectionable adjacent to the subdivision in which he resides. He also stated that it had utes _ jecial Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 10 been indicated that the City instigated this zoning change application because of an increase in the property taxes. He informed the Council that he had talked to Mr. Rick Carruthers of the City/County Tax Office who told him that the City did not want this mobile home park located here. Mr. Utter informed the Council that he did not know if Mr. Carruthers was employed by the City or by the Tax Appraisal District, but he indicated that he could not believe that the City would initiate a change of zoning for that reason. Mayor Jones explained to Mr. Nehrkorn that the law requires that property must be at current market value, and since all property in the City has recently been revaluated the large increase could have been a correcting type of tax increase to have it listed at its true value. Mr. Nehrkorn explained that the letter from the owner of this property explained that one of the reasons he had requested the change of zoning was because of the great increase in the tax rate. Council Member Dumphy stated that it was possible that someone might have stated the mobile home park was not the best and highest use for this property, but' he questioned that any City employee would make such a statement that the City had instigated the zoning request. Mr. Ron Bradley, attorney with Wood and Burney Law Firm, representing the property owner, stated that he felt that there had been a great deal of discussion which recognizes a very equitable problem and that is Whether private rights should rule over a property owner. He suggested that the application be examined and pointed out that the area is fronted on the south by an arterial road or highway; to the west is an "A-2" zoned area; to the northwest it fronts on Oso Bay; and to the east is Harbor Village Subdivision. Mr. Bradley stated that although he realizes that this property is zoned "R -1B" with a special use for a mobile home park, he expressed the opinion that a mobile home park is not the natural zoning for this area. He pointed out that , the staff and Planning Commission had recommended that 125' be zoned "R-2" to provide a buffer between the requested "A-2" zoning and the existing "R -1B" and stated that his client did not object to this. He also pointed out that there are many apartments or condominiums in the area already. He stated that there is no problem with ingress and ecress because they already exist on this tract of land. He objected to the fact that people are protesting this zoning request because they wish to negotiate privately on a very public issue. Mr. Bradley Minutes Special Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 11 explained that the application was presented in September; the Planning Commission has had plenty of time to study it; the Planning staff has spent a great deal of time working on the matter; there has been an overture made to the owners with the result that if this zoning is granted, the owners will agree that the residents may stay there until June 30, 1983. He expressed the opinion that this is ample notice since the tenants only have 30 day tenancy, and the rent they're paying is very underpriced and could have been raised some time ago, but he felt that the owners have demonstrated a great deal of understanding and compassion for the tenants. Mr. Bradley stated that if he owned similar property, he could not imagine approaching tenants to inquire as to what he could do with the property that he owns. Mr. Bradley continued by pointing out that the real question is whether the rezoning requested would be in the best interest of the community and he was of the opinion that it would be, particularly since the buffer zoning is recommended. He assured the Council that the owners have agreed to allow the tenants to remain there until June 30, 1983 provided the tenants do not default on their rental payments. Council Member Kennedy expressed concern about the manager's having actively encouraged people to purchase new mobile homes for location in this park and stated that he was of the opinion that this is a legitimate complaint. Mr. Bradley informed the Council that he did not have any personal knowledge concerning those actions. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the hearing be.closed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones summarized by stating that the basic issue is the right to own property and how to dispose of that property. He stated that he felt that it is extremely regrettable that the tenants in the mobile home park have had to endure the circumstances, but he did not feel that this Council has the right to say that zoning cannot be chanced. Council Member Kennedy stated that he felt that the zoning consideration is separate from the other problems associated with this application and that he was glad that some things have been worked out recently by a member of the City Council and by people calling in to offer assistance. He stated that the owner does have an obligation to those people who purchased mobile homes and moved in after the application was filed. utes pecial Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 12 A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that application No. 1082-12 be approved according to the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Planning staff which included the stipulation that 125' of the tract located adjacent to the subdivision would be zoned "R-2" rather than "A-2". The motion was seconded by Council Member Zarsky. Mr. Zarsky pointed out that it would have been possible for the owners to just continuously increase the rent until they forced the tenants to move out, but he was of the opinion that the owners had acted very fairly by allowing them six months time in which to move. Mr. Utter pointed out that it would be impossible to have a time limit referring to the six months attached as a condition of the change of zoning. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she hopes that the people who live there realize that it is the job of this Council to decide what the appropriate zoning should be. She noted that considerable time and money has been spent trying to resolve the problems of the tenants and she felt that one of those problems had been resolved when the owner agreed to keep the park open until June 30, 1983. She stated that a letter has been presented to the City which verifies this date. The motion to grant the zoning as recommended by the Planning Commission passed as follows: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "aye"; Gulley "abstaining". City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance and it passed as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 17377: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ORPHIE NEATHERY, III, BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO ANCHOR HARBOR TRACT I FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT ON TRACT A AND "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT ON TRACT B; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "aye"; Gulley "abstaining". *o*o*o*o*o*o*o*e*o*c*c* Mayor Jones called for consideration of recommendations for appointments to two positions on the Tax Appraisal Review Board. City Manager Martin explained to the Council that the Tax Appraisal District plan is to reduce the number of members of the Tax Appraisal Review Board from nine to seven and this is just a regt.est for recommendations for Minutes Special Council Meeting December 6, 1982 Page 13 those two positions which have expired. Discussion followed and the Council requested that Mr. Curry and Mrs. Linn be contacted to see if they would object to being recommended for reappointment, noting that the recommendations will be made during the Special Council Meeting on December 7, 1983. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy to delay action in recommending appointments until December 7, 1983, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. *o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o* Mayor Jones noted from the agenda that a closed meeting on personnel actions was scheduled and suggested that these could be discussed at this time, since none of the members of the media were present. *o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o* Council Member Gulley referred to the scheduled meeting of the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation and suggested that citizens should be allowed to speak to this. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that people should be allowed to speak before the Council votes on the issue. Mayor Jones referred to the discussion in regard to the closed meeting to discuss pending litigation. He stated that he had discussed this with the Council and Council Member Gulley„ had suggested that the Council meet at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning for this purpose. City Manager Martin stated that prior to Wednesday, December 15, there should be a meeting scheduled in regard to the hearing on the tax increment matter with the Corpus Christi Independent School District and Nueces County and the City Council before each entity has their meeting pertaining to this and he suggested that the meeting be conducted on Monday, December 13, during lunch. Discussion followed between the staff and the Council in regard to the schedule for public hearings on assessments to be conducted Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Travis Elementary School. It was decided that staff members would arrive at the meeting prior to 7:00 p.m. to resolve any individual questions that the citizens might have and a quorum of the Council will attempt to arrive at the school as soon as possible. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Zarsky, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously, the Special Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:148 p.m., December 1982.