HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 02/08/1984Present:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N.
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Welder Brown
Leo Guerrero
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy,
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Mary Pat Slavik
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 1984
2:00 P.M.
Turner
Jr.
City Manager Edward A. Martin
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation
was
Council Member Joe
Schanen Elementary School,
teacher, Ms. Lola Foster.
given by Council Member Charles Kennedy.
McComb introduced the 6th grade Language/Arts class from
their principle, Mr. Hector Garcia, and their
The class from Schanen
providing an explanation of
Elementary School then led the Pledge of Allegiance,
each phrase in the Pledge.
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 then presented retirement plaques to the following employees:
EMPLOYEE:
Joe L. Waller
*Arturo C. Alaniz
Harold Johnson
Otto K. Mohrenweiser
*Waldorf A. Scholl
Maggie Belle Davis
*These employees were
DEPARTMENT: POSITION: YEARS OF SERVICE:
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Health
Firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighter II
Fire Captain
Fire Captain
Adm. Ass't. I
30
28
29
35
31
39
scheduled to receive retirement plaques, but were
unable to attend the meeting.
MICROFILMED
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Mayor Jones then administered the Oath to the following new appointees to
City Boards and Commissions:
Mrs. Elvira Truan
Mr. Rene Silvas
Mrs. Rosalinda Sosa-Bonilla
Mr. Eduardo Hinojosa
Sister City Committee
Sister City Committee
Sister City Committee
Senior Community Services Advisory Board
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Mayor Jones briefly departed the Council Chamber and Mayor Pro Tem Betty
Turner presented for the Council's consideration Action from the Workshop
Session on the following item:
1. The City Manager be directed to solicit architectural/engineering
proposals for an analysis of Exposition Hall to determine:
a. Cost and work necessary to renovate building to condition where safe
and presentable for 10-20 year period.
b. Cost to demolish including renovations necessary to relocate restrooms
and/or electrical lines as necessary.
Also, staff should look at what rate schedule is necessary to make
operation of Exposition Hall pay for itself from operating standpoint. The
proposed rate schedule, etc., should come back to us as soon as prepared.
Mayor Jones returned to the Council Chambers.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing item be
approved, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
2. The City Manager be directed to come back to Council with
recommendation on implementation of higher caliber weapons for the
Police Department.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the foregoing item be
confirmed, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed by the following vote:
Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, Mendez and Slavik voting "aye"; Turner and
McComb voting "no"; Jones abstaining.
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Mayor Jones informed the audience that the Council had convened in
Executive Session to discuss the Corpus Christi '90 appointments to the Steering
Committee and they were now ready to make their nominations, as follows:
Mayor Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Council Member Brown
Council Member Kennedy
Council Member Mendez
Council Member McComb
Council Member Slavik
Council Member Guerrero
Sarah Graham
Peggy Clark
Jewel Wilson
Richard King, III
Homero Villarreal
Rosita Gutierrez
Mary Rhodes
Raymond Rodriguez
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The vote was unanimous to elect these citizens to the Steering Committee of
Corpus Christi '90.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that Council Member Welder Brown
be appointed to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments and Nueces County
Community Action Agency to replace Mr. Herbert Hawkins; seconded by Council
Member Kennedy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Motions.
1. Appointing Mr. Welder Brown to the Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi
Industrial Development Corporation, Corpus Christi Housing Finance,
Corporation, Corpus Christi Health Facilities Development Corporation, and
Reinvestment Zone Number One and to the JTPA Consortium Executive Committee
to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Mr. Herbert Hawkins
from the City Council.
2. Bids be received February 28, 1984 for a twelve months supply agreement,
with option to extend for an additional twelve months, subject to the
approval of the Seller and the City Manager, or his designee, for water
meters for the Water Division. Estimated annual expenditure is $300,000.
3. Bids be received March 6, 1984 for 5 tractor loader backhoes for Gas, Water
and Wastewater Divisions. This equipment is included in the 83/84 Budget.
4. Plans and specifications for Minor Storm Sewer Improvements, Phase I be
approved and bids be received on March 7, 1984. This project was included
in the 1982-86 bond program. This project will solve localized drainage
problems at (a) Delphine Street and Jean Street, (b) Lamont Street at
Carroll Lane, (c) King Richard Street at Sherman Street, (d) Village on the
Green Subdivision and West Oso High School Area, (e) McBride Lane at Hall
Avenue, and (f) Water Street at Furman Avenue.
5. Plans and specifications for the George Evans School Area Street
Improvements, Phase I project be approved and bids be received for this 8th
Year Community Development Block Grant project on March 7, 1984. Streets
included in the project are as follows:
a. Alameda Street, from Comanche Street to Laredo Street.
b. Lowell Street, from Caldwell Street to Mussett Street
c. Mexico Street, from Caldwell Street to Mussett Street
d. Josephine Street, from Caldwell Street to Mussett Street
e. Sam Rankin Street, from Caldwell Street to Mussett Street
f. Caldwell Street, from Brownlee Boulevard to Staples Street
g. Mussett Street, from Brownlee Boulevard to Staples Street
6. Bids be received for the demolition of the house located at 305 No.
Tancahua. This property was acquired by the City on November 3, 1983 as
part of the Main Library Site Land Acquisition. The Building Division
recommends demolition since the house cannot be moved due to its age and
construction.
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7. The purchase of 22,960 feet or approximately three to six months supply of
copper tubing be approved for the Warehouse based on low bid from Amfac
Plumbing Supply Company for $16,288.11. Prices have decreased
approximately 3% since last purchase June, 1983. Ten bid invitations were
issued and six bids received. Bids are not solicited for a larger supply
of pipe because the price of copper can fluctuate frequently.
8. Twelve months supply agreement with option to extend for an additional
twelve months, at the same terms and conditions, subject to the approval of
the supplier and the City Manager, or his designee, for conveyance systems
maintenance service be approved based on low bid as follows:
MARSHALL ELEVATOR SERVICE
Passenger Elevators
Dumb Waiters
Wheelchair Lift
MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY
Freight Elevators
Escalators
GRAND TOTAL -
$ 9,552.00
579.96
600.00
$10,731.96
$ 1,920.00
2,640.00
$ 4,560.00
$15,291.96
Prices have decreased approximately 5.7% since the last contract. Six bid
invitations were issued and three bids were received.
Mayor Jones referred to item 4 and suggested that an appropriate ceremony
be arranged to celebrate the beginning of this project.
City Manager Martin explained that these improvements are located all over
the City. He suggested that possibly Village on the Green would be appropriate
since the problems there were quite difficult.
Mayor Jones then referred to item 5 and inquired about funding which
evidently would include bond funds, yet this is a Community Development Block
Grant project.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos explained that bonds are not sold on
the portion that is funded by CDBG fund, but the City must pay for the
assessments in advance; therefore, the bonds must be sold for that purpose.
City Manager Martin commented that the City is ahead on the program for
street improvements and bonds will be sold on March 28, 1984 so that by the time
the money is needed, the bonds will already have been sold.
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Mayor Jones then referred to item 12 pertaining to maintenance on elevators
and noted that there are a number of failures in the elevators at City Hall.
Mr. M. H. Isaacks explained that the City Hall elevators must be inspected
on a regular basis; they are getting very old; it is difficult to obtain parts;
and that is the reason there are delays in repairing the elevators.
9. A central dictation system for the Police Department be purchased from
Dictaphone Corporation, on the basis of low bid, for $8,420 less trade-in
of $2,500 for a net price of $5,920. Two bid invitations were issued and
two bids were received.
10. Authorize the City Manager to purchase the data processing equipment
necessary to support a Fleet Management Information System from I.B.M.
This new data processing equipment will be attached to the City's main
computer and will provide real time access to vehicle cost information
which will be utilized during the development of a complete Fleet
Management Information System. The recommended equipment will include one
control unit, two terminals, and one printer. The total cost of this
equipment is $19,155 and will be funded with revenue sharing funds. The
purchase is recommended from I.B.M. so the equipment will be compatible
with the City's other data processing equipment.
11. Approving continuation of the contract with the Police Psychologist Dr. M.
Dee Koch for his professional services in the area of .psychological
counseling for the period February 1, 1984 through July 31, 1984 at an
amount not to exceed $16,040. Criminal justice grant funding for the
program ended January 31. The contract extension will continue the program
through July 31 at City cost. The $16,040 is included in the 1983-84
Budget.
12. An escrow agreement be approved with C. M. Developers, Inc. pertaining to
the development of a 19.85 acre tract of land known as Lake Crest, Block 1,
Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4. This site is the present T -Bar -M Tennis Club on South
Staples Street south of Saratoga Boulevard. Under the terms of the
agreement the developer would construct an interim temporary drainage
system for the site and design a permanent storm sewer system in accordance
with the Master Drainage Plan. The City would acquire the necessary
drainage easements for the permanent drainage construction. The cost of
the permanent system would be placed in escrow with the City before
occupancy of the development takes place.
13. The Barge Dock Ramp Improvement project, constructed by R. S. Black, be
accepted and final payment of $63,128.30 be authorized. It is further
recommended that a 22 -day time extension be granted the contractor for
additional work authorized by change order on the project. The total cost
of the ramp and appurtenant work was $125,240. (Attachment #10)
14. The City Manager or his designee be authorized to execute a grant
application and all related documents for operation of the South Texas
Library System from September 1, 1984 to August 31, 1985. The grant
application of $670,305 will provide reference, media, public relations,
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consulting, adult literacy support and video services to system -member
public libraries in the 267 -county region. La Retama Library serves as the
Major Resource Center for this program administered by the Texas State
Library. The grant includes $60,659 in in -direct cost recovery funds and a
$28,532 reimbursement to the City for rent and related expenses on the
Library Annex on Chaparral Street. (Attachment #11)
Council Member Guerrero referred to item 11 and inquired about the services
provided by a Police Psychologist.
City Manager Martin explained that a number of services are provided Police
Officers in counseling for stress they are experiencing. He explained that the
psychologist also works with candidates for the Police Department. He further
explained the procedure by stating that the need for psychological services is
determined by supervisors or by the officers themselves and various other
people. He stated that this is a fairly common practice in Police Departments
and he felt that the Police Officers benefit a great deal from the counseling.
As background information, Mr. Martin stated that this service was originally
funded by an LEAA grant and is now included in the City's Budget.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the foregoing items.
Mrs. Dorothy Bourq-Spann, 502 Del Mar, referred to item 11 and pointed out
that the City has a tremendous investment in Police Officers and the longer they
can be retained in the Police Department, the better off the City is. She noted
that during their tenure, they are subject to a great deal of stress and she
felt that a Police Psychologist is almost essential for their well-being.
There were no further comments on the Consent Motions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that Consent Motions 1 through 14
be approved; seconded by Council Member Kennedy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of Consent Ordinances and Ordinances
from Previous Meetings on items 15 through 20.
Council Member Brown referred to item 16 and 17, both of which authorize
acquisition of parcels on NAS Drive for the Navy Clear Zones Land Acquisition
Project, and asked about the amount of land that is involved.
City Manager Martin referred to the Council's attachment no. 13 for the
information.
Assistant City Manager Lontos then displayed a transparency of the two
pieces of property to be acquired for the Navy Clear Zones.
Mayor Jones stated that he would like to see a map clearly marked as to how
much land the City has actually acquired to -date in this land acquisition
project.
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Mr. Lontos stated that the staff attempts to provide a summary in their
memorandums each time land is purchased for this purpose, but assured the Mayor
he would have someone prepare a map showing the total land already acquired.
Council Member Berlanga referred to item 21, which is the resolution
designating Cartagena, Spain as a Sister City, and stated that he would be glad
to present this resolution to Mr. Juan Gussoni.
Council Member Berlanga also referred to item 22, which is the second
reading authorizing the installation of parking meters within municipal parking
lot no. 1. He expressed the opinion that since this is one of the municipal
parking lots, he is opposed to charging for parking because there are a number
of government employees who utilize this parking lot.
Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Transportation, pointed out that there are
five municipal parkings lots; the lot to be metered has 112 spaces; but the
remaining lots contain 384 parking spaces.
There were no comments from the audience on these ordinances; City
Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following were
passed:
15. ORDINANCE NO. 18068
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CANDYSTICK CORPORATION, PROVIDING
FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTION OF SOUTH FORK UNIT 2
SUBDIVISION FOR PARK PAVING IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING $32,156.39; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 18069
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 46 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT;
APPROPRIATING $22,855; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 18070
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 51 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT;
APPROPRIATING $17,198; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
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18. ORDINANCE NO. 18071
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH MAVERICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
THE BOWIE, CROCKETT, LARCADE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; APPROPRIATING
$235,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 18072
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
Bowie and Crockett Streets and Larcade Drive
1. Bowie Street, from Sokol Drive approximately 700 feet southerly to deadend;
2. Crockett Street, from Sokol Drive approximately 700 feet southerly to
deadend; and
3. Larcade Drive, from South Padre Island Drive southwesterly 487 linear feet
to the existing improvements in the Ventura Plaza Subdivision;
FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 18073
CLOSING AND ABANDONING PORTIONS OF COUNTY ROADS NO. 19 AND 26; PROVIDING
CONDITIONS THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
21. RESOLUTION NO. 18074
INVITING THE CITY OF CARTAGENA, SPAIN, TO BECOME A SISTER CITY OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND CONVEYING THE WARMEST AND DEEPEST FRATERNAL SENTIMENT
OF THE PEOPLE OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE PEOPLE OF CARTAGENA; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution passed by the
following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
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22. SECOND READING
AMENDING SECTION 53-257 OF CHAPTER 53 OF THE CITY CODE, TRAFFIC, BY ADDING
ADDITIONAL METERS TO ZONES 2 AND 4.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
23. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 18075
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 14747 WITH PADRE
ISLAND INVESTMENT CORPORATION PERTAINING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY
3,800 ACRES OF PADRE ISLAND LANDS PROVIDING FOR THE DELAYING COMPLETION OF
CONSTRUCTION DATES OF SECTION E, COQUINA BAY, PORTIONS OF ISLAND FAIRWAY
ESTATES, CAPE SUMMER UNITS 1 AND 2, AND COMMODORES COVE UNIT 2, AND FURTHER
AMENDING THE ANNUAL ESCROW PAYMENT SCHEDULE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by following
Vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik
voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
23a. ORDINANCE NO. 18080
APPROPRIATING $7,000 FROM THE POLICE BUILDING BOND FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
ENTRANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting "aye"; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following motion from the
Regular Agenda:
24. Authorizing the execution of a letter of agreement between the City and
Donald G. Rauschuber & Associates, Inc. to advise the City on matters
relating to the permit application submitted by Sigmor Refining Company to
the Texas Department of Water Resources to discharge treated effluent from
their Three Rivers refinery into the Nueces River. The cost will not
exceed $12,000 and will be shared by other governmental entities taking
municipal and industrial waters from the Nueces River below Three Rivers.
City Manager Martin provided an explanation on this item by reminding the
Council that during a Workshop Meeting, they authorized the City staff to appear
before the Texas Water Quality Board regarding an application submitted by
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Sigmor Refining Company to discharge treated effluent into the Nueces River. He
stated that the staff's position was that no greater discharge should be
returned, such as solids and B.O.D.'s, than that which is taken out of the
river. He explained that this position was made known and the City was made a
party to that case. He explained that subsequent to that, there has been a
review by the Water Quality Board on the effect of this discharge. He stated
that in matters such as this that are extremely technical, the City needs to
obtain expert assistance and the City proposes to join in the suit. He stated
that the cost of this will be from $5,600 to $12,000 and the staff feels that
this expenditure is essential and that it will come from the water fund.
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik that the foregoing item be
confirmed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously by those
present and voting.
*25. Declaring that the Exposition Hall will be closed to public use after
August 31, 1984.
*NOTE: This item was withdrawn by the City Manager in view of previous action
taken on exposition hall.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of Action by Ordinance from the
Regular Agenda.
City Manager Martin referred to Ordinance No. 26 pertaining to the
completion of the 1976 Tennis Facility Improvement Program and explained that
this is an attempt to bring in a series of commitments to complete the tennis
improvement program that started a number of years ago. He stated that the City
will then have two major tennis facilities and there will be other facilities
for tennis including school district courts, which are available to the public
for use when they are not being utilized for the school program. He pointed out
that some of those courts are lighted now.
Council Member Mendez referred to the request to light tennis courts in the
new Tuloso-Midway Independent School District high school and stated that he
felt the City should provide the lighting since this high school will be located
on McKinzie Road and will serve both residents of Calallen and Tuloso-Midway.
Mayor Jones noted that Tuloso-Midway had requested 12 lighted courts, but
the City plans to provide 4 lights courts. He inquired as to why more are not
recommended for lighting.
City Manager Martin stated that it is partially financial, but also that
the staff feels that the lighted courts should be in different areas of the
City.
Council Member Guerrero expressed the opinion that this is one of the
fastest growing areas in the community and he felt that more tennis courts
should be lighted in that area.
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Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on this item.
Dr. Edna Manning, Superintendent of Schools for Tuloso-Midway, stated that
they are proposing a cooperative effort between the school district and the City
to construct 12 new tennis courts in conjunction with their new high school.
She stated that if the City would provide the lighting, the school district
would provide maintenance. She assured the Council that the courts will be open
for public use when not being used in the school program. She explained that
their architect's estimate, the cost of lighting 12 tennis courts would be
approximately $100,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if the school district would consider paying
one-half of the cost of lighting the 12 courts, and Dr. Manning stated that they
could try to do so, but pointed out that their plans also include an indoor pool
of olympic size.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that an additional 4 courts be
lighted for Tuloso-Midway and that the money be taken from the contingency fund.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero.
Council Member Kennedy pointed out that he is not sure that those funds
will even be available after the other projects are completed. He expressed the
opinion that the projects listed should take priority over those additional 4
courts, and there may not be enough money in the contingency fund.
Council Member McComb pointed out that from a technical standpoint, if the
bonds were approved in 1977, one would assume that those funds should be used
for existing facilities rather than a new facility such as Tuloso-Midway High
School that was unknown at the time the bonds were approved.
City Manager Martin stated that it could legally be done, but that the City
usually works on the items in the order previously designated, and until the
bids are received, there is no way of knowing what the contingency will be.
Mayor Jones asked Mr. Mendez if he would be willing to change his motion to
include the statement "subject to the availability of contingency funds".
Council Member Slavik suggested a compromise in that the City light an
additional two courts instead of an additional four courts. She expressed the
opinion that the school district should be responsible for one-half of the
lighting of the courts and she would be in favor of a motion to add an
additional two courts.
Council Member Slavik then made a motion to amend Council Member Mendez'
motion that only two additional courts be lighted with the understanding that
the school district would attempt to provide funds to light the other six
courts. Council Member Berlanga seconded the motion.
Council Member Guerrero expressed the opinion that if the money is
available, it should be allocated for a total of 8 courts.
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Dr. Manning stated that Tuloso-Midway School District will do their best to
find funds for the lighting of one-half of the tennis courts.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience.
Mrs. Dorothy Bourg -Spann pointed out that an indoor swimming facility is
revenue producing vehicle for the City, particularly when swim meets are held
there, because the visitors generate spending all over the City. She explained
that in Tucson, Arizona, the tennis courts have metered lighting which pay for
themselves.
City Manager Martin stated that there is another approach. He suggested
that $50,000 could be appropriated for this purpose and the school district
could light as many courts as possible with that amount of money.
Council Member Mendez then changed his motion to indicate that $50,000 be
appropriated to light as many courts as possible at Tuloso-Midway High School;
seconded by Council Member Guerrero; and passed unanimously.
Mr. Bill Ault addressed the Council and thanked the City staff and Council
Members for finally bringing tennis facility improvement programs into
existence. He stated that he is very pleased with the action that was taken to
improve tennis facilities in the northwest area, as well as in South Bluff Park.
He mentioned that $152,000 was available for tennis improvements and stated that
they are very concerned about the condition of 4 tennis courts at the HEB Tennis
Center. He explained that the ground had shifted; the tennis courts had cracked
and he felt that it was very important that those tennis courts be repaired. He
stated that the repair costs would be about $20,000 for the four courts, and
City Manager Martin assured Mr. Ault that the City will make arrangements to
repair those courts.
Mr. John Zimmerman stated that Park Department employees have examined the
damage at the HEB Tennis Center and reminded the Council that tournaments have
already been booked and it is imperative that they be repaired before the
tournaments begin.
There were no further comments on this ordinance; City Secretary Read
polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinance was passed:
26. ORDINANCE NO. 18076
APPROPRIATING $385,455 FROM THE PARK BOND FUND; APPROPRIATING $65,000 FROM THE
NINTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CONTRACT WITH JOHN M. OLSON WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE DESIGN OF A NEW PRO
SHOP AND LOCKER ROOM/RESTROOM FACILITY; AND APPROPRIATING $206,188 FROM PARK
BOND FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
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City Manager Martin referred to Ordinance No. 27 which authorizes an
amendment to the 1977 Sewage System Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi
and Padre Island Investment Corporation pertaining to the expansion of the
Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant requiring the construction of a 70 foot
diameter clarifier and flow measuring equipment and deferring further expansion
of treatment units until capacities of these units reach 80% of design load.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to a letter the Council had received from Mr.
Nikoloric of Padre Island Property Owners Association in which he expressed
concern about this delay.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that this is part of their
expansion program to bring the plant up to capacity of 2 million gallons. He
stated that after that time, Padre Island Investment Corporation is required to
put $1.5 million in an escrow account bearing interest for future expansion of
the Padre Island Plant. He stated that he will explain the situation to Mr.
Nikoloric because the needs are not as great on Padre Island as was previously
anticipated.
Council Member Slavik stated that she would like to have copies of Mr.
Lontos' letter to Mr. Nikoloric and a copy of the contract.
City Manager Martin explained that the Padre Island agreement is being
amended because the sales are not very good out there. He referred to the third
reading ordinance and stated that this replaces the time schedule for placement
of funds in escrow and the staff is recommending a two phase expansion rather
than a one phase to assist Padre Island Development Corporation.
Mr. Doug Matthews, Director of Public Utilities, provided a further
explanation and stated that the staff does not really want the equipment and
materials installed until they are actually needed, and they feel that the
clarifier will take care of the sewer requirements at this time.
Council Member Slavik requested that Mr. Matthews provide written remarks
to relieve the concerns of Mr. Nikoloric.
Mayor Jones requested that the Council be provided copies of the letters
that are written to Mr. Nikoloric.
City Manager Martin stated that Ordinance No. 28 pertains to Exposition
Hall and he would like to withdraw it at this time too, since different action
was taken earlier in the meeting.
There were no comments from the audience on Ordinances No. 27, 29 and 30.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinances were passed:
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27. ORDINANCE NO. 18077
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE 1977 CONTRACT WITH PADRE ISLAND
INVESTMENT CORPORATION CONCERNING WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT BY
AMENDING PARAGRAPH 6 TO REQUIRE PADRE ISLAND INVESTMENT CORPORATION TO MAKE
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WHITECAP WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT THIS TIME AND
DEFERRING OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
29. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AIRDROME CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
10.5 ACRE TRACT AT THE AIRPORT TO PROVIDE GENERAL AVIATION SPACE FOR A TERM OF
THIRTY YEARS, WITH PROVISIONS FOR EXTENSION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero,
Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
30. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GULF COAST AVIATION, INC. FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 7.18 ACRE TRACT TO PROVIDE GENERAL AVIATION SPACE FOR A
TWENTY (20) YEAR PERIOD.
The foregoing ordinance was
reading by the following
Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
read for the first time and passed to its second
vote: Jones, Turner,
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Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero,
Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following matter:
31. ANNEXATION - Two tracts of land owned by the State of Texas and the Port of
Corpus Christi Authority, situated south of the Corpus Christi Ship
Channel, east of the Corpus Christi city limits, and west of the Port
Aransas city limits.
Mayor Jones stated that he understands the concern of Port Aransas about
the possibility of an industrial facility being placed on the land to be annexed
and he felt that there was something that could be done to alleviate this
concern. He suggested that the Council pass a resolution in which the City
Council states that before any change of zoning is considered, that a public
hearing be conducted in their City Hall. He assured the members of the audience
that this City Council has no intention of permitting zoning for industrial use.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter referred to the questions raised during
the first public hearing on this annexation in regard to the following concerns
by Port Aransas: 1) They are apprehensive that the land annexed will be used
for industrial purposes. He stated that the City staff feels that the area in
general should not be used for industrial purposes. He stated that the Port
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have a ship laying facility, but this would be on their own land and
feels that this would be an appropriate use and could be done whether
is annexed or not. He informed the Council that the Port had sent a
Mr. Hightower of the General Land Office to the effect that they do
any plans for industrial use. 2) The City of Port Aransas is
that if dredge material is placed there, a drainage problem could be
Mr. Utter explained that he was of the opinion that the State would
this land and they would be very concerned if such a drainage problem
was created.
Mr. Utter continued by stating that the allegation had been made that the
City of Corpus Christi is attempting to annex land at the backdoor of Port
Aransas. He pointed out that this land is bound by Corpus Christi, Aransas
Pass, and Port Aransas and it is also at Corpus Christi's front door. He
pointed out that before a large portion of that land could be utilized for
development, it would have to be filled.
Mr. Utter referred to a letter that was received from a private land owner
in that vicinity, who questioned why the private land was exempt from the
annexation. He pointed out that the City of Corpus Christi, under its Charter,
can annex by contractual annexation simply by ordinance, but annexation without
a contract requires a referendum. Mr. Utter stated that there are a number of
competing industries to lease this land, but he feels that the City should work
with the Port so that they will have the required land for dredging materials.
He summarized by stating that this land lies 100% in Corpus Christi's
extraterritorial jurisdiction and annexation of Mustang Island was one of this
Council's priorities. He stated also that the General Land Office has assured
the City staff that there is no legal impediment in the annexation of State
land.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner reminded Mr. Utter that the Council Members have asked
for an answer to the usage plans for that land and inquired about an answer to
that question.
Mr. Hightower of the the General Land Office stated that the Port Authority
has no plans other than the disposal of dredge material.
Mr. Utter also emphasized the fact that at the present time, there are no
zoning restrictions on that land and any use could be established there, unless
it is annexed.
Mr. Utter also informed the Council that the Corps of Engineers has
responded that they need 4,000 feet from the centerline of the ship channel for
dredge material and the Port's request is for 5,000 feet from the centerline of
the ship channel. Mr. Utter also reminded the Council that the Port of Corpus
Christi in the annexation contract, has agreed that any services needed on their
land or that which will be received from the State, will provide those services.
He noted that that does not address the private land owners in the vicinity.
Council Member Slavik asked Mr. Utter about the question as to why a
compromise was not worked out to the effect that the property east of Piper
Channel could be exempt from the annexation.
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Mr. Utter replied that the Port has eliminated some of their original
requests.
Speaking in favor of the annexation was Mr. Harvey Weil He stated that he
would like for Mr. Hightower to address the Council.
Mr. Mike Hightower, Director of the Coastal Division of the General Land
Office, stated that he was instructed to inform the Council that the General
Land Office does not oppose nor do they support this annexation. He stated that
they have only had the plans for seven days and they are in the process of being
reviewed. He admitted that this area has been under controversy for a number of
years and although they have nothing official at this time, they will have
something in the future when they have had an opportunity to review the plans.
Mayor Jones inquired if Mr. Hightower was of the opinion that the Council
should delay action on this, and Mr. Hightower stated that he would like to
request that this be delayed for two weeks so that the School Land Office could
have an opportunity to review it.
Mr. Utter explained that the General Land Office has provided the City with
a legal description of this land, but pointed out that today the only thing
before the Council is the contractual annexation of the Port land, which will be
on a three reading basis. He explained that according to the State annexation
law, the land cannot be annexed in less than 20 days nor more than 40 days from
the date of the public hearing. He stated that action could not be taken on the
state property until that time. Mr. Hightower stated that whatever the
procedures are for annexation is of no concern to the General Land Office. He
also commented that the state is allowed to change land, dollar for dollar, and
if those private property owners would like to get rid of their property, the
State would entertain the possibility of exchanging that land for other State
owned land.
Mr. Weil then addressed the Council again and provided a complete history
of this land and of the Port.
Mr. Charlie Zahn, attorney who resides in Port Aransas, stated that he
represents Latitude 27, which is a group that is developing a subdivision called
Island Moorings which is near Piper Channel. He stated that their primary
concern is industrialization by the Port of the land once it is annexed. He
expressed the opinion that he and others in Port Aransas should have received
answers to the questions posed the preceding week, because Port Aransas is still
concerned about the possible use. He stated that they would like to have
answers to the use of the land and the time frame. Mr. Zahn continued by
stating that the Port Aransas School District is interested in the land for
recreational purposes, and he was of the opinion that there is no reason to
annex that area at this time. He suggested that the Council work out a com-
promise with all interested parties. Mr. Zahn then informed the Council that
they have the lease on Piper Channel and the Port Aransas School District plans
to construct a school in that area. Mr. Zahn expressed concern that the City of
Port Aransas was not even consulted about this annexation, and obviously the
Corpus Christi City staff has been putting this together for some time.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if Mr. Zahn's primary concern is the possible
usage, and Mr. Zahn stated that that was correct. She then inquired if dredge
disposal is a compatible use, and Mr. Zahn replied that it is, but they would
like to know when it would occur.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that this is on a three reading basis and
inquired if that could be worked out prior to the final reading of the
ordinance.
Mr. Weil stated that in their request to the General Land Office for an
easement, it was specified that the use would be limited to dredge disposal. He
noted that so much of this land cannot be used until the dredge material has
been deposited which, will build up the land.
Mr. Zahn pointed out that on the last applications, there were three
different parties requesting leases, but there are only three now.
Mr. Hightower agreed that that was the problem at the beginning, because of
the large number of parties competing for the lease of the land. He stated that
they have not received a timetable as to when this dredge will occur, and they
would like to have some kind of schedule so that some of the land could be
leased.
Mayor Charles Brown of Port Aransas informed the Council that he has tried
to work with the Port Authority in applications to lease this land, and they
have declined to work with them to resolve the matter. He stated that from Mr.
Weil's remarks, he concluded that they are now willing to work with Port Aransas
and other entities. Mayor Brown expressed concern about the language in the
letters written by the Port Authority in that he felt that it was not very
assuring that they would never use this land for industrial use. Mayor Brown
also expressed concern that apparently the Corpus Christi City staff and the
Port of Corpus Christi do not have any concern for the City of Port Aransas. He
questioned the reason for the request for annexation of this area and informed
the Council that he did not think anyone in Port Aransas objects to the use of
this land for disposal material, and he has no objection to the laying facility,
but they did want additional assurance that the land would not be used for
industrial purposes.
Council Member Slavik expressed concern about Port Aransas' questions and
stated that she felt that the City Council should take some action to prevent
industrial development from occurring.
Mr. Utter stated that Mayor Brown may have a good suggestion because he was
not sure what the formal request from the Port Authority to the General Land
Office consisted of. He pointed out that as far as the Port owned property is
concerned, if the City decided not to annex that but kept it in the ETJ, the
Port of Corpus Christi could use it for industrial purposes. He expressed the
opinion that actually annexing this land to the City of Corpus Christi under the
zoning "R -1B" means that it could be controlled through zoning. He agreed that
this would not prohibit some Council in the future from rezoning the land. He
stated that he would like to suggest that the Port of Corpus Christi formally
request that the area be for dredge disposal.
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Mayor Jones stated that he was of the opinion that this should be included
in the ordinance authorizing the contractual annexation because he was of the
opinion that there should be some restriction included in the ordinance so that
the people of Port Aransas could be reassured.
Mayor Brown reiterated that he sees no reason for the City of Corpus
Christi to annex this area because he felt that it is a manipulation tactic.
Mr. Utter stated that he would like to suggest that the City of Port
Aransas annex that portion of the land adjacent to that City if the Port would
agree to amend their application to support Port Aransas in obtaining the lease
of the land in which they are interested for recreational purposes.
Mayor Brown inquired if the Port has signed a contract to provide all City
services. He stated that apparently everyone is opposed to this annexation and
he asked the Council to vote in opposition to it.
Mr. Jim Atwill, President of the Nueces County Water Supply District No. 4,
explained that his entity supplies the water and sewer service for Mustang
Island. He expressed concern about how the outfall of their sewer plant would
be affected by the disposal materials. He also requested time to amend
applications for leasing of state land. He stated that they would like to have
some security through the Port's application to the General Land Office that
they will definitely not use the land for anything other than the deposit of
dredge materials.
Mr. Russ Jay, member of the Port Aransas School Board, referred to the
questions raised during the last public hearing and reminded the Council that
there is a spoil area owned by the Port and this annexation will double the area
the Port will have for disposal. Speaking from the School Board's point of
view, Mr. Jay stated that they have some land that they would like to utilize
for a recreation area.
Mrs. Joyce Pulich, City Manager of Port Aransas, pointed out that there are
other disposal areas that are already available. She stated that Port Aransas
is concerned that the Port's future plans include petroleum products processing
and storage facilities and/or crew boat servicing, which would have a negative
effect on Port Aransas' quality of life and tourism industry. Mrs. Pulich also
questioned who would provide fire protection service to the area.
Mrs. Pulich then stated that over a year ago the City of Port Aransas
requested cession of the area east of Piper Channel from Corpus Christi for the
purpose of annexation. She urged that the Council consider these questions and
allow the area to remain unannexed or reconsider cession of the area east of
Piper Channel to Port Aransas.
Mr. Mark Grosse, resident of Port Aransas, suggested compromise options
between the two cities as follows: 1) The line for annexation should be
established as Piper Channel; and 2) he would like to have the Council delay
action until everything can be worked out or 3) annex the Port property but
delay annexation on the state land or limit it to the area west of Piper
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Channel, leaving the area east of Piper Channel alone until the problems can be
worked out.
Mr. Alan White spoke on behalf of the private land owners in the land to be
annexed. He questioned the Port Authority reasons for annexing all of this
land. He expressed the opinion that the Port is being evasive about their plans
for the property. He also questioned the authority of the City of Corpus
Christi to annex this land without providing any services.
No one else spoke in regard to this annexation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member McComb that the City proceed with the
annexation of the Navigation District property, plus request that the Port and
the City of Port Aransas and the State Land Office work out the agreement
pertaining to the state land.
Council Member Mendez stated that he would second the motion if it included
the statement that the City of Port Aransas should support the Port's
application before the Land Office if the Port supports their application for
the land to the east of Piper Channel.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she would like to have the Port submit a
letter to the General Land Office assuring them that they only plan to use the
land for disposal purposes sometime prior to the third reading of the ordinance.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Utter stated that the ordinance authorizing the contractual annexation
would be on the agenda next week and would include the provision that the Port
will provide all necessary services for that tract of land.
* * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Jones called for the public hearings on three zoning applications.
32. Application No. 184-7T, Mr. Jack Ryan: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
to Amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory by amending Section 31-5 by
adding thereto ne new subsection to be numbered 31-5.61 setting forth
zoning classifications of "R -1C" One -family Dwelling District and "A-2"
Apartment House District on a tract of land when annexed to the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, being 12.58 acres and 22.55 acres out of Lot 5,
Section 11, Bohemian Colony Lands, located north of County Road 28, east of
Weber Road.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that this is outside the City limits
and there was no response to the four notices of the public hearing that were
mailed. He stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning staff
recommend approval.
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Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in
regard to this.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the
seconded by Council Member Brown and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote
it passed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18078
hearing be closed,
on the ordinance and
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY,
BY ADDING TO SECTION 31-5 SUBSECTION, 31-5.61, SETTING FORTH ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF SAID AREA OF LAND DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1 AND 2, OUT OF LOT 5,
SECTION 11, BOHEMIAN COLONLY LANDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik
voting "aye"; Kennedy and McComb absent at the time the vote was taken.
* * * * * * * * * *
33. Application No. 1183-9, Dr. Robert Vela: for a change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District
on Lot 8, Block 14, Segrest Addition, located on the east side of Cleo
Street, approximately 50' south of Heinley Street.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that this application had been
withdrawn in writing by the applicant, Dr. Robert Vela.
* * * * * * * * * *
34. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE: Amend Article 11, "AB" Professional
Office District, and Article 33, Permits, Plats, & Filing Fees, to allow
the Planning Commission to grant conditional sign permits for freestanding
signs within the "AB" Professional Office District.
Council Member Slavik inquired about the public notification on this type
of zoning application, and Mr. Larry Wenger explained that notices are sent to
every property owner within 200' of a specific piece of property, but on this
sign ordinance, the only notification consisted of a legal publication.
Assistant City Manager Utter explained that both the Planning Commission
and Planning staff recommended that this amendment be approved.
Council Member Slavik stated that she has some questions about the height
and the fees involved.
Mr. Wenger explained that in case of initiation of a zoning change by the
Planning Commission, the City Council or the Planning staff, there will be no
fee involved and he stated that the sign should be designed so that traffic can
be seen around the signs.
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Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in
regard to this amendment to the zoning ordinance.
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member McComb and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote and the ordinance
passed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18079
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY AMENDING ARTICLE
33, PERMITS, PLATS AND FILING FEES, BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS 33-1.01, 33-1.03,
33-1.05, and 33-3.07; AND AMENDING ARTICLE 11, "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
REGULATIONS BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (14); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
* * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Report.
City Manager Martin informed the Council that there would be no Workshop
meeting next week because the Council Members will be in Austin. He explained
that the plane will depart from Van Dusen Hangar and they will return to Corpus
Christi prior to the 2:00 p.m. Council Meeting.
On another matter, City Manager Martin referred to the appointments of
Corpus Christi '90 and reminded the Council that they are scheduled to make
appointments of the Chairpersons of the various task forces. He informed them
that approximately 300 names had been submitted; the City Secretary's Office has
resumes on about one-half of them; and since there are so many resumes, he would
like to recommend that the Council be provided with a list by organizations and
if the Council desires to see the resume of any specific nominee, a copy will be
provided.
The Council indicated their concurrence with this plan, as long as they had
a list of all of the citizens who had been nominated to the Task Forces.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the names of nominees not
selected for the Steering Committee be carried over for consideration on the
Task Force appointments; seconded by Council Member Guerrero; and passed
unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
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Mr. A. J. Viken, 1242 Crescent Drive, telephone 991-3183, stated that he
appeared before the Council six months ago in regard to the purchase of four
lots in Flour Bluff which he had purchased at the time they were zoned "A-1" for
an apartment development. He explained that after he had purchased the land,
the last Council approved changes of zoning included in the Flour Bluff Zoning
Plan. He stated that he had started construction on the apartments; the zoning
was changed; and now he cannot complete the apartments.
Council Member Kennedy inquired if he had appeared before the Council to
explain the problem before the zoning was approved, and Mr. Viken stated that he
was never notified of the public hearings.
City Manager Martin stated that Mr. Wenger had discussed this with Mr.
Viken, and Mr. Wenger stated that he had but they would examine the problem
again.
Mr. Fred Cavazos, representing the West Oso School District Board, stated
that he had petitions requesting the installation of four-way stop signs at the
intersection of Molina and Bloomington and at Molina and Villarreal. He stated
that they had discussed this with the Traffic Department and they reported that
there are no more than 500 vehicles trip per day at those intersections,
however, he feels that there is a need for the stop signs because of the large
number of children that travel along those streets.
Council Member Guerrero stated that he had submitted this complaint when it
was brought to his attention. He agreed that there is a heavy concentration of
children in that area and a great deal of traffic is generated.
City Manager Martin explained that there are specific criteria that
intersections must meet before a stop sign can be installed. He stated that the
City Council has the option of amending the ordinance, but at this time
installation of stop signs is recommended according to the following criteria:
1) traffic count, 2) accidents that could have been prevented by the
installation of a stop sign, and 3) intersections where unusual circumstances
exist - such as high volumes of children.
City Manager Martin explained that either the staff must find that it meets
one of the warrants listed above or it would be necessary for the Council to
amend the City Code that sets forth the requirements. He stated that if the
Council does not agree with the Ordinances, they can certainly change them and
that is a policy question that the Council should resolve.
Mayor Pro Turner suggested that changes should be examined, particularly in
the area of neighborhood schools.
Council Member Guerrero stated that he can verify that the proper
circumstances exist. He then made a motion that stop signs be installed at the
intersection of Molina and Villarreal and Molina and Bloomington. The motion
was seconded by Council Member Mendez.
Mayor Jones stated that he did not feel that this motion is correct until a
report is made by the City Manager. The motion passed as follows: Turner,
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Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting "aye"; Jones, Kennedy and
McComb voting "no".
City Manager Martin stated that he assumed that was a motion
as an agenda item and the Council indicated their concurrence.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Council Member Guerrero, seconded by Council Member Mendez,
unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
1984.
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