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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 19, 1984
5:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Welder Brown
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy, Jr.
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Mary Pat Slavik
ABSENT:
Hall.
Mayor Luther Jones
Council Member Leo Guerrero
City Manager Edward A. Martin
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
Assistant City Secretary Dorothy Zahn
Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City
The invocation was given by Reverend Vernon Elmore of First Baptist Church,
following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was
led by Council Member David Berlanga, Sr.
Assistant City Secretary Dorothy Zahn called the roll of required Charter
Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally
constituted meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Frank Mendez that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of June 12, 1984 be approved as presented; seconded by
Council Member Mary Pat Slavik; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
"MARRIOTT DAY" - June 21, 1984; "BLACK HERITAGE DAY" - June 23, 1984; "CORPUS
CHRISTI AREA AMATEUR RADIO WEEK" - June 18-22, 1984; and "MISS BLACK COASTAL
BEND DAY" - June 22, 1984.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner next announced the presentation by Mr.
Kuno on Kuno's First Annual Hispanic State Festival Promotion.
Mr. Munoz extended an invitation to the
festival which will be held at the 64.5 acre
Sunday, June 30th and July 1st from 1:00 p.m.
Council to their
Greenwood Park on
to 9:00 p.m. Mr.
Luis Munoz of
first annual
Saturday and
Munoz stated
that they will have top entertainment from Texas and Mexico, free swimming, a
softball tournament, children's area and games, and a variety of food and music
which will all be a part of the First Annual Hispanic State Festival sponsored
by KUNO Radio and the Corpus Christi Park & Recreation.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner thanked Mr. Munoz for his presentation and commended
KUNO for their first festival.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for consideration of the Consent Motions on the
following items:
1. Bids be received on July 9, 1984 for the sale of Lot 12, Block 13, Naval
Center Addition (52' x 125') located at 431 Military Drive. This property
was acquired by the City in 1969.
Council Member Mendez inquired if this property was part of the Navy Clear
zone project and Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that this property was
purchased to build a lift station and the second lot was not needed.
Council Member Kennedy suggested that the original owner be notified to bid,
on the purchase of the lot also and City Manager Lontos agreed that the previous
owner should be notified.
2. Authority to advertise for Requests for Proposals to provide long distance
telephone service for use by all City departments. It is anticipated that
appreciable savings will be realized through reduced rates and improved
control of long distance calling.
3.* Naming the two block area zoned "HZ"' located within the Bayfront Science
Park as Heritage Plaza.
Council Member Slavik expressed the following three major objections to
naming the two block area within the Bayfront Science Park Heritage Plaza: (1)
She felt that it would be confusing because there is going to be a plaza within
the center called, "Multi -Cultural Plaza"; (2) it will have a park atmosphere in
that the individual users of the houses want to landscape; and (3) many people
have
(This item was withdrawn for consideration later in the meeting. See page 3.)
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objected because they feel that the word, "Plaza" sounds too commercial. She
concluded by stating that she would have to vote "no" on this item for these
reasons.
Council Member McComb suggested that this item be withdrawn and discussed
later but noted that several people were present in the audience who might wish
to address this item.
Council Member Berlanga agreed that it should be tabled until the Council
heard from the public in regard to this. He stated that he, too, had received
the indication that they would prefer it to be named Heritage Park rather than
Heritage Plaza.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that this not be tabled but merely withdrawn
for consideration at a later time during the meeting.
All of the Council Members present concurred with this suggestion.
4. Approving Change Order No. 1 to the Annaville Area No. 1 Street Improvement
project. This change order reduces the amount of the project by $9,835.32
and provides for the deletion of a minor amount of curb and gutter,
sidewalk and paving in Birdwood Lane, concurrently with the reconstruction
work under contract at Forest Hill Lane.
5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a park deferment contract between
the City of Corpus Christi and Maurice Hunsaker, developer, for deferred
park land dedication out of The Forum Mall Subdivision which is located on
the northeast corner of the intersection of Rodd Field and Wooldridge
Roads. This contractual agreement, which is in accordance with the
Platting Ordinance, allows the developer to final out and file for record
The Forum Mall, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, and 3.
6. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the agreement between
the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Arts Council, as
recommended by the Municipal Arts Commission to provide an additional
Technical Assistance workshop, to be conducted prior to August 15, 1984.
The City will provide an additional $390 from the City's National Endowment
for the Arts (NEA) City Arts grant for this additional service. If this
recommendation is approved by the City Council, all of the available funds
($30,000) from the first year of the gree -year NEA City Arts grant will
have been appropriated to local arts organizations.
Council Member Slavik stated that she would like to be notified when this
workshop will be conducted.
7. Plans and specifications for the seawall overlook be approved, and bids be
received on July 24, 1984. This project provides for the construction of
reinforced concrete seawall overlooks at the entrance to the Lawrence and
Peoples Street T -Heads along with planting and landscaping, lighting,
drinking fountains, benches and information kiosks. The project is
partially funded by a matching grant from the Texas Park and Wildlife
Department.
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Council Member Slavik inquired why the construction estimate was so much
higher than the grant application.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that the City presented a schematic
design when the first application was made, but that as the detailed design
developed, it appeared that the type of construction involved at the seawall
would require some additional piling to support the overlook and the
construction on the seawall.
Council Member Slavik then inquired if the City is losing grant money and
if the City could have received more money if the City's estimate had been
accurate.
City Manager Martin replied that these are just speculations and that
possibly, the project might not have been funded at all.
There were no comments from the audience on the foregoing items.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that Consent Motions, 1
through 7, with item #3 having been withdrawn temporarily, be approved; seconded
by Council Member Brown; and passed unanimously by those present and voting.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for discussion of item 3 of the Consent Motions
in regard to the naming the two block area zoned "HC" located within the
Bayfront Science Park as Heritage Plaza.
A motion was made by Council Member McComb that the Council concur with the
Landmark Commission's original recommendation that it be named Heritage Park.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Slavik.
Council Member Brown concurred with the motion and stated that he had
legitimate reasons as to why he felt that it should be named Heritage Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner indicated that she would support the motion and
inquired if there were any comments from the audience.
Mrs. Richard Davy, speaking on behalf of Dr. Richard Marcum, Chairman of
the Nueces County Historical Commission and who was unable to attend because of
illness, read from a prepared statement by Dr. Marcum which cited reasons why it
should be named park rather than plaza and urging the Council's consideration to
renaming the historic district, Heritage Park.
Mrs. Kathy Voight, Member of the Nueces County Historical Society, also
spoke in support of the park concept rather than plaza.
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Mrs. Frances Marcus, 405 Haroldson, a member of the Nueces County
Historical Society, spoke in favor of Heritage Park stating she felt the name
would be more appropriate for the reasons previously cited.
Ms. Margaret Ramage, Vice Chairman of Nueces County Historical Society and
member of the Landmark Commission, also spoke in favor of Heritage Park and
asked that members in the audience who had not had an opportunity to speak in
support of the park concept to please stand.
Eight people who were in the audience stood up.
There were no further comments from the audience on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for the vote on the motion previously made by
Council Member Joe McComb to name the two block area Heritage Park and it passed
unanimously by those present and voting.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for Consideration of the Consent Ordinances and
Ordinances from Previous Meetings on items 8 through 15.
Council Member Slavik referred to Ordinances 8 and 9 which authorized
acquisition of parcels of land for the Navy Clear Zones Land Acquisition Project
and inquired if by looking at the map that was provided them if she would be
able to tell how much land has already been acquired for this purpose.
Assistant City Manager Lontos replied that the map shows a heavy darker
line around the property which has been acquired but that it may a be unclear
and that the City is only acquiring undeveloped property.
City Manager Martin interjected by stating that the Staff has a color coded
map showing what has been acquired and what is to be acquired.
Council Member Slavik referred to Ordinance No. 10 regarding the Spohn
Hospital Area Street Improvement project and inquired as to the reason for the
design problem on Seventh Street.
Mr. Gerald Smith, P.M_, Chi Eng±neer, explained to the Council that the
contractor had corrected subgrade problems on that street which was a design
problem and no fault of the contractor.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to Ordinance No. 8 authorizing acquisition of
a parcel located on Military Drive for the Navy Clear Zones Land Acquisition
Project and inquired if this land could be used for truck -farming gardens.
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City Manager Martin explained that at this time, the City is trying to work
something out with the Navy to see if they might possibly purchase some of the
land already acquired by the City; the City is trying to work out grazing leases
and considering vegetable gardens on some of the lots but this would be
difficult because of the lack of water and the fact that the Navy may acquire
some of the lots already purchased; and that the vegetable gardens would have to
be adjacent to a piece of property that is occupied.
Council Member Kennedy referred to Ordinance No. 12 regarding an airport
use agreement with Border Airlines, Inc. and inquired if the City required a
performance bond on this agreement and Jerry Sealy, Airport Manager, replied
that the City requires a six-month performance bond and a letter of credit is on
file.
Council Member Kennedy stated that he had arrived at the Airport the night
before from a business trip and had problems finding a baggage handler at that
hour of the night and suggested that the possibility be investigated to provide
for luggage carriers, either free of charge or at a cost.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to Ordinance No. 14 which pertains to an
amendment to the lease agreement with Hasslocher Enterprises, Inc. to extend the
opening date of the barge restaurant to July 15 and approving mooring and
entryway plans for the barge restaurant and expressed concern about the parking
situation on the T -Head and stated that she felt that whatever agreement is
reached should be contingent upon all employees being required to park
elsewhere.
City Manager Martin explained that that question was addressed three years
ago at the time of the original contract. He agreed that the parking situation
would be a problem.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if the City could require that employees park
elsewhere, and City Manager Martin replied that the City could not require that
but that it could require that the owner have off-site parking elsewhere.
Council Member Slavik stated that she had raised that question last week
and had suggested that a shuttle bus service be provided by Mr. Hasslocher and
that Mr. Morgan Spear had stated that Mr. Hasslocher was very concerned about it
and had agreed that possibly a shuttle bus service would be used.
Council Member Mendez expressed the opinion that he did not feel the City
should hold Mr. Hasslocher to a comment made by Mr. Spear; that in his opinion,
he felt sure that Mr. Hasslocher would be willing to provide some alternatives.
Council Member Kennedy suggested that Mr. Hasslocher be made aware of the
Council's concern on parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired of Assistant City Manager Tom Utter if it
would be possible to bring forth a possible revision to the contract prior to
the third reading of the ordinance to require that the owner provide off-site
parking for employees elsewhere and Mr. Utter replied that he would.
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There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the
following ordinances were passed:
8. ORDINANCE NO. 18290:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 25 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT;
APPROPRIATING $12,500; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
9. ORDINANCE NO. 18291:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 32 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT;
APPROPRIATING $22,858; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
10. ORDINANCE NO. 18292:
APPROPRIATING $6,500 FROM THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS
INCURRED DURING CONSTRUCTION OF SPOHN HOSPITAL AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
11. ORDINANCE NO. 18293:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17297 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE
FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SIThET IMPROVEMENTS ON PHh FOLLOWING STREETS:
Spohn Hospital Area:
1. Furman Street, from South Staples Street to South Carancahua Street,
2. Hancock and Buford Streets, from South Staples Street to Santa Fe
Street,
3. Booty Street, from South Staples Street to Ayers Street,
4. Third Street, from Ayers Street to Morgan Avenue,
5. Fifth Street, from Booty Street to Craig Street, and
6. Sixth and Seventh Streets, from Ayers Street to Hancock Street;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
12. ORDINANCE NO. 18294:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BORDER AIRLINES, INC.
FOR THE OPERATION OF A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM BY AIRCRAFT FOR THE CARRIAGE
OF PERSONS, PROPERTY, AND CARGO AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
13. FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR GRAZING PURPOSES WITH
MR. AND MRS. JOE A. HANSLER, FOR A 28.06 ACRE TRACT ACQUIRED IN CONNECTION
WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
14. SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
HASSLOCHER ENTERPRISES, INC., TO EXTEND THE OPENING DATE OF THE BARGE
RESTAURANT TO JULY 15, 1984, AND APPROVING MOORING AND ENTRYWAY PLANS FOR
SAID BARGE RESTAURANT.
The foregoing
third reading
McComb, Mendez
15. THIRD READING
ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy,
and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
- ORDINANCE NO. 18295:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH C. M. BOLDEN FOR A
CONCESSION OPERATION WITHIN THE BUILDING LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF COKE
STREET AND MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE, ADJACENT TO THE T. C. AYERS SWIMMING
POOL.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for Consideration of the Ordinance from the
Regular Agenda on the following item:
16. Amending the City Code to provide for water conservation measures and
authorizing promulgation of guidelines and implementation by the City
Manager.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner read from the revised proposed ordinance and stated
that basically, it provides the City Manager the right to execute certain
conditions and asked City Manager Martin to summarize the ordinance.
City Manager Martin briefly explained the revised ordinance which was the
result of meetings during the morning and stated that there were two changes
made from the original ordinance as follows: (1) The City Manager may
authorize the watering of trees, shrubbery, annual, biennial or perennial
plants, vines, gardens, vegetables and flowers through means of a hand held
hose equipped with a positive shut off nozzle, drip irrigation or a hand held
bucket or water can between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday; and (2) that commercial nurseries shall be permitted to
water nursery stock daily by means of a hand-held hose equipped with a positive
shut-off nozzle, drip irrigation or hand-held bucket or water can between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. City Manager Martin stated that the Staff is
recommending that Condition II - Water Shortage Watch become effective July 1,
1984.
Doug Matthews, Director of Public Utilities, further explained that the
Voluntary Conservation Program, in effect since May 17th, has not been very
successful. Mr. Matthews expressed the opinion that the City is not getting
good compliance, the lake level continuously drops, and for that reason, the
City needs to do something over and above what is currently being done. Mr.
Matthews stated that a survey was conducted last weekend in areas around the
City and was appalled at seeing how many people were still watering their front
yards. He stated that transfer of Choke Canyon water into Lake Corpus Christi
was begun on Friday, June 15th but that transfer of water would take three weeks
and lake withdrawals continue at present rates, with no rainfall in the
watershed. Mr. Matthews continued by stating that because the City is entering
a period of historically dry weather and high water use, it is recommended that
the City begin a mandatory program which provides for monetary penalties.
Mr. Matthews further explained that the ordinance has four stages and
conditions that the City can go into with each one of the conditions dependent
upon the emergency at the time. He briefly summarized each of the conditions as
follows:
Condition I: - this is the current condition in which the customers of the
water system of the City of Corpus Christi are requested to voluntarily conserve
and limit their use and all municipal operations are placed on mandatory
conservation.
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Condition II - restricts outdoor use of water. The City Manager may
authorize the watering of trees, shrubbery, plants, gardens through the means
of a hand held hose equipped with a positive shut off nozzle, qr drip irrigation
or a hand held bucket or watering can between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Commercial nurseries shall be excepted
from prohibition and shall be permitted to water their nursery stock by means of
a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle, water can between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. He stated that the City Council shall appoint
an Allocation and Review Committee consisting of five members (the Director of
Public Utilities, the Director of Public Health, a representative of industry, a
representative of business and commerce and a citizen of the City) for the
purpose of reviewing water conservation policies and establishing exemptions.
Mr. Matthews added that enforcement will be a misdemeanor fine of up to $200 on
violations and that second violations will be enforced by removal of water
meters if this ordinance is approved and the City goes into Condition #2 by July
1st. Mr. Matthews stated that the public will be notified at the end of June
through publication in local newspapers outlining prohibitions; radio and
television coverage will be provided; brochures will be distributed at the
various malls in the area; various groups will have all of this information
available; and City employees will be provided with information materials to be
distributed in areas where they are working.
Condition III - will prohibit new connections for service to City water
system where other supply service is available; a mandatory limit of normal
water use by industrial and commercial customers in amounts as determined by the
City Manager and the Allocation and Review Committee without rate penalty; and
a mandatory limit to residential customer use to 5,000 gallons per month without
rate penalty.
Condition IV - this is the final stage to be implemented when the water
supply is estimated to be less than 65,000 acre-feet. At this point, no
additional connections to the City's water system would be permitted, water
allocation and rates would be reviewed and other actions taken that may be
necessary to provide for public health and safety.
Council Member McComb suggested a mandatory method of watering lawns on the
same days allowed under the voluntary program, adding this would give the people
an opportunity to go from voluntary program to complete abstinence.
Mr. Matthews replied that watering of lawns is possibly the biggest City
water use in the summertime; he stated that grass is more resilient to extended
dryness than plants; and expressed the opinion that he did not feel that the
City would see a reduction of water needed if the City were to allow a mandatory
watering of lawns.
Council Member McComb then suggested the possibility of considering
recycling of effluent and Assistant City Manager Lontos informed Mr. McComb that
a number of task forces of engineers have been assigned and that one of the task
forces has been studying this very question and will probably have some
evaluation and answers from that task force in two months.
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Council Member Kennedy commented that people can adjust to not watering
their lawns and expressed the opinion that he would rather be criticized for
being too tough for a period of time than in six months wishing, something should
have been done. He stated that he thoroughly endorses the Staff's position and
that his only regret was that it was not done earlier; that it is going to take
some adjustment; but he felt that people can learn to adjust.
City Manager Martin stated that this idea is to extend the lake's supply
through the fall of 1985 to give the City one more opportunity to benefit from a
rainy season.
Council Member Mendez commented that the City has tried the voluntary
program which has not been very successful; the ordinance is set up so that
there are staggered activities between conditions; the inconvenience will be
minimal compared to Conditions III and IV; and that he will support the
ordinance as it is written.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for comments from the audience on this
ordinance.
An unidentified gentleman addressed the Council and stated that if the
ordinance is to be accepted, the citizens must understand it. He inquired what
type water is being used at Runways 13 and 17 at the Airport.
Assistant City Manager Lontos informed the gentleman that the contractor
for the resurfacing of the runways had seeded the area and that in order for it
to germinate, it had to be watered but that he had asked them to cease watering
and that as of today, no pressure water will be used on the runways.
Mr. Turner from Turner's Nursery stated that he appreciated the amendments
to allow the nurseries to water their stock on a daily basis but expressed
concern in that he anticipates about 40% reduction of sales on days that people
are not allowed to water plants. He inquired if this was addressed in the
ordinance.
City Manager Martin replied that it is specified in the ordinance.
Mr. Clay Moore suggested that the Council appoint a review board for
regulation and enforcement, and City Manager Martin informed Mr. Moore that the
proposal has been included in the ordinance.
There were no further comments from the audience; Assistant City Secretary
Dorothy Zahn polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinance was
passed:
16. ORDINANCE NO. 18296:
AMENDING ARTICLE XII, ENTITLED WATER CONSERVATION, SECTION 55-150 THROUGH
SECTION 55-156, CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR WATER CONSERVATION
MEASURES; AUTHORIZING PROMULGATION OF GUIDELINES THEREFOR BY DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF BY THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting,
"Aye"; Berlanga, absent, at the time the vote was taken; Jones and
Guerrero, absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the public hearing on the following matter:
17. ANNEXATION - Brighton Village Units 3 and 4, owned by Tim Clower, R. C.
Allen, Wes Ledford, Diana Cheek, Tommy Thompson, Alfred Edge, Gary Burshell
and a 9 -acre area of land owned by the Diocese of Corpus Christi out of
Lots 9, and 10, Section 11, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
generally located south of Saratoga Boulevard on the west side of Cimmaron
Boulevard.
City Manager Martin explained that the only reason this public hearing is
before the Council today is to make sure that the State Law is complied with.
He explained that at the time the State Law was revised to eliminate the
requirements that a public hearing in the area to be annexed was required, the
Texas Department of Community Affairs interpreted the law to the effect that
only one public hearing was required. Mr. Martin stated that the City conducted
the public hearing on these two annexations and at a later date, the Texas
Department of Community Affairs informed us that two public hearings were still
required, one of which could be conducted by a designated staff member. He
stated that the City has decided to go through the entire procedure on these two
annexations in order to be in compliance with the State Law. City Manager
Martin concluded by stating that this applies to annexation of Wood River Unit 6
which will follow this public hearing.
Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, displayed a map of the area showing
the annexation proposed to the City of Corpus Christi and stated that Wood River
Unit 6 had been previously annexed on September 28 and Brighton Village Units 3
and 4 on December 7, 1984.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner ascertained that no one in the audience wished to
speak on the Brighton Village Units 3 and 4 annexation.
A motion was made by Council Member Frank Mendez that the hearing be
closed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Secretary Dorothy Zahn polled the Council for their votes on
the first reading of the ordinance and it passed by the following vote:
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17. FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A,CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TIM CLOWER, R C ALLEN, WES LEDFORD AND
DIANA CHEEK, TOMMY THOMPSON, ALFRED EDGE, GARY BURSHELL AND DIOCESE OF
CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE ANNEXATION OF BRIGHTON VILLAGE UNIT 3 AND BRIGHTON
VILLAGE UNIT 4 AND APPROXIMATELY 9 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 9 AND 10,
SECTION 11, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS,
AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
The forgoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
Mayor Pro Tem Turner then called on the following annexation:
18. ANNEXATION - Wood River Unit 6, owned by Pendaris Corporation, William H.
Holland, President, located on the northeast corner of Wood River Drive and
FM 624.
Mr. Wenger displayed a transparency of the area proposed to be annexed and
pointed out that Wood River Unit 6 is actually owned by both Pendaris
Corporation and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and that the ordinance can be
changed to reflect the correct ownership.
Council Member Slavik inquired as to how many acres this property involved,
and Mr. Wenger replied that it was twelve acres -- that the front portion is
business and the rear portion is for single-family dwellings. Mr. Wenger
further stated that the owners plan to build a Lutheran Church on the rear
portion of the property.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner ascertained that no one in the audience wished to
speak on this annexation.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their vote on the
first reading of the ordinance and it passed as follows:
18. FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PENDARIS CORPORATION AND LUTHERAN CHURCH
MISSOURI SYNOD FOR THE ANNEXATION OF WOOD RIVER UNIT 6, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS,
AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
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The foregoing
second reading
McComb, Mendez
ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy,
and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
Mayor Pro Tem Turner then announced the assessment rehearing on the
following:
Purdue Road, from Debra Lane to Laguna Shores Road. (Original assessment
hearing - 2/15/84.)
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos, P.E., provided the Council with a
brief summary on the status of the assessment. He stated that at the time of
the public hearing, testimony was provided by the City Engineer and the City
Appraiser; the Council adopted the assessment roll and requested that the Staff
present a reevaluation of the assessment. Mr. Lontos stated that this is a
unique street improvement project, involving five properties, in that some of
its length is across what may be considered wetlands; this was discussed with
Mr. W. J. Holly, the appraiser, and he is now recommending reductions be made on
two of the properties. Mr. Lontos stated that another appraiser, Sidney Smith,
was also asked to provide some estimates. Mr. Lontos stated that he felt that
some middle ground should be established between Mr. Smith's and Mr. Holly's
appraisals and therefore, the Staff is recommending that an average of the two
appraisals be assessed.
Council Member McComb expressed the opinion that there is a great deal of
difference between the two appraisals; that in his opinion, the only property
owner who would benefit from this would be the Flour Bluff School and does not
see how this piece of property could be enhanced in value because of the swamp
and the existing gas lines.
Council Member Slavik supported the Staff's recommendations.
Council Member Mendez expressed the opinion that the Council should hear
from the appraisers on what they based their appraisals.
Mr. Sidney Smith,
based on two items to
Mr. Smith stated that
Real Estate Appraiser, stated that their
evaluation was
be examined -- one of which is the value of the
in this case, it was very simple
properties have recently been purchased. The second was
value. He explained how he deducted the cost if the developer had to install
the street himself and how each property was evaluated, each one on an indivi-
dual basis, as to requirement of City streets, curbs, etc. Mr. Smith stated
that this was the basis on the property closest to the school. Mr. Smith
further stated that this is different from the usual street improvement because
this was not a street in existence.
because some of
land.
those
the increase in market
Mr. John E. Seddlemeyer, Attorney for Exxon Company, stated that Exxon
dedicated an easement to the City; they had cooperated with the City to lower
their pipelines that cross Purdue Road; and that the City now recommends that
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they be assessed about $7,000 to pay for the road improvements. Mr. Seddlemeyer
contends that their property will not be enhanced at all. He stated that Exxon
had acquired this property under a deed for oil and gas purposes; Exxon cannot
build anything on the land; and contended that the construction of this road
will not enhance their property at all. Mr. Seddlemeyer concluded by stating
that when he had met with the City staff, he had suggested that the property be
assessed proportionately between Exxon and the Duncan heirs.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked for a legal opinion as to the ownership of this
property. She was informed that Exxon is listed on the tax rolls as the
property owner, but their deed includes a reversion clause to the Duncan Estate.
Assistant City Manager James Lontos explained that if the Council decides
to assess the property, the two joint property owners, Exxon and Duncan Estates,
might be able to work something out on the assessment, possibly a 1/3 - 2/3
split.
Mr. William J. Holly, Broker and Appraiser, provided the Council with a
brief summary of his testimony during the paving assessment hearing, stating
that his testimony was to the enhancement by the improvements to the land based
on paving, curbs, sidewalks etc. Mr. Holly expressed the opinion that this land
will and can be increased in value and that the corner property should be quite
valuable.
Council Member Kennedy made a motion that the Council accept Sidney Smith's
recommendation and to assess 1/3 to Exxon and 2/3 to Duncan Estates with a
five-year payment program, and possibly, Exxon would only pay 2/5 of the 1/3 of
their assessment.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Mendez.
Council Member Slavik stated that according to Mr. Holly, the Exxon
property is valuable; she stated that she felt that $2,000 is not enough; she
agreed that the City needs to pro -rate according to the Duncan Estates and
Hensler properties; and that she will go along with the Staff's recommendation.
Mr. Buddy Seeds, one of the property owners, presented pictures of the
flood plane map of FEMA. He stated that it is below six foot elevation. He
stated that his property consisted of eighty acres for which they paid $14,000
or $15,000 per acre; they did not want the street for access; that the road
benefits the public and not Exxon or them; and presented slides of the area
involved.
Mr. Seeds informed the Council that legally, they did not have to assess
any unless they decided to; he pointed out that there are gas lines on his
property; and contended that there is no enhancement as long Exxon is located
there.
Mr. Lontos responded to Mr. Seeds' remarks that the council is charged to
determine the assessments, stating that if the Council finds that the land has
been enhanced, then they must assess the property.
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Council Member Berlanga expressed the opinion that when streets are
constructed, it provides for enhancements.
Council Member Slavik expressed disappointment that no one from the Flour
Bluff School was present and inquired as to what the school really wants on this
issue.
Mr. Smith explained to Mrs. Slavik that, in his opinion, the City is trying
to get the street improvements for the school and that the school is really the
only property that will be enhanced.
Mr. Lontos interjected that several associations in the Flour Bluff area
were in favor of the entire project because of the impact it would provide as
far as easy access and ingress into the school.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Mendez.
Council Member Kennedy repeated his motion to accept Sidney Smith's
recommendation on the assessments with the stipulation that on the property
owned by Exxon, that 1/3 of the assessment be charged to them and that 2/3 of
their assessments be charged to the Duncan Estates, and with the 5 -year payment
plan, Exxon would only pay 2/5 of their assessment.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for the vote on the motion which passed as
follows: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye";
McComb voting, "No"; Jones and Guerrero, absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the public hearing on six zoning
applications.
20. Application No. 584-4E, Chemical Dependency Unit of South Texas: For an
exception to the Standard Screening Fence along the rear property line on
Lot 3, Club House Place, located south of Alameda Street, at the
intersection of Palmetto Street.
Assistant City Manager Utter informed the Council that in response to the
eleven notices of the public hearing, two in favor and none in opposition had
been returned and that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend
approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner ascertained that no one in the audience wished to
speak in opposition to this zoning case.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their vote on the
ordinance effecting the change of zoning and it passed as follows:
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20. ORDINANCE NO. 18297:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNIT
OF SOUTH TEXAS FOR AN EXCEPTION OF THE STANDARD SCREENING FENCE REQUIREMENT
AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE OSO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
21. Application No. 584-5, Seabreeze Enterprises, Inc.: for a change of zoning
from "B-2" Bayfront Business District to "AT" Apartment Tourist District on
Lots 7 and 8, Section C, Padre Isles, located on the west side of Leeward
Drive, approximately 400' north of Whitecap Boulevard.
Mr. Utter stated that in response to the four notices of the public
hearing, one in favor and one outside the 200' area of notification had been
received and none in opposition had been returned and informed the Council that
both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval.
No one spoke in opposition to this zoning change.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their vote on the
ordinance and it passed as follow:
21. ORDINANCE NO. 18298:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF SEABREEZE ENTERPRISES,
INC. BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 7 AND 8, SECTION C,
PADRE ISLES, FROM "B-2" BAYFRONT BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "AT" APARTMENT
TOURIST DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
22. Application No. 584-6, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Gunter: for a change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District,
being 4.02± acres out of the northerly portion of Tract I, Calallen Annex,
located northeast of I.H. 37 and south of East Redbird Lane.
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Assistant City Manager Utter stated that in response to the five notices of
the public hearing, two in favor and none in opposition had been returned and
that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner determined that no one in the audience wished to speak
in opposition to this zoning application.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their vote on the
ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows:
22. ORDINANCE NO. 18299:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF MR. AND MRS. TOM B.
GUNTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A PORTION OUT OF TRACT I,
CALALLEN ANNEX, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
23. Application No. 584-7, Mr. Clay Morgan: for a change of zoning from "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District with "SP" Special Permit to "AB" Professional
Office District on Lot 26, Block 6, Koolside Subdivision, located on the
southeast corner of Gollihar Road and Dorothy Drive.
Mr. Utter stated that in response to the sixteen notices of the public
hearing, one in favor and one in opposition had been returned and both the
Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval.
No one spoke in opposition to the zoning application.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously.
Council Member Slavik inquired about the letter of opposition and Mr. Utter
replied that it was from Mr. R. C. Feudo, 831 Airline, which indicated that he
felt that they did not have enough parking.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their vote on the
ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows:
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23. ORDINANCE NO. 18300:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF CLAY MORGAN BY CHANGING
THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 26, block 6, KOOLSIDE SUBDIVISION, FROM
"R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT WITH "SP" SPECIAL PERMIT TO "AB"
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
24. Application No. 584-10, Mr. 0. Dean Couch, Jr., dba Couch Mortgage: for a
change of zoning from "I-2" Light Industrial District to "B-4" General
Business District, being 0.227± acres out of Lot 1, Block 1, Porto Bello
Subdivision, located on Corpus Christi Beach, west of U.S. Highway 181.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that in response to the three notices
of the public hearing, one plus one outside the 200' area of notification in
favor and none in opposition had been received and that both the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner determined that no one in the audience wished to speak
in opposition to this zoning application.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their vote on the
ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows:
24. ORDINANCE NO. 18301:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF O. DEAN COUCH, JR. DBA
COUCH MORTGAGE BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A PORTION OUT OF
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PORTO BELLO SUBDIVISION, FROM "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, "absent".
25. Application No. 584-14, Mr. Willard H. Hammonds: for a change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business
District on Lot 36, Block 2, Koolside Subdivision, located on the west side
of Dorthy Drive, approximately 150' north of McArdle Road.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner departed the Council Chamber, stating that she would
not participate in the discussion or the vote to avoid a possible conflict of
interest. She then asked Council Member Kennedy to preside. ,
Assistant City Manager Utter informed the Council that in response to the
twenty-three notices of the public hearing, five in favor and one in opposition
had been returned and that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff
recommend approval.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously.
Council Member Brown inquired about the letter of opposition and Assistant
City Manager Utter replied that it was from Mr. Paul Voyles, 5726 Cordelia, who
recently purchased his property and objected to the parking lot across from the
house.
Council Member Slavik expressed concern about the effect of "B-1" zoning on
the residences on Dorothy & Cordelia Streets and Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of
Planning, explained to Mrs. Slavik that there are three lots which faces into
Crossroads Center and that the house on Dorothy Street faces the rear of the
structures at Crossroads Center.
Council Member Kennedy inquired if a privacy fence would be required and
Mr. Wenger replied that there will be a standard screening fence between the
proposed facility and the houses on Cordelia Street.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their vote on the
ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows:
25. ORDINANCE NO. 18302:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF WILLARD H. HAMMONDS BY
CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 36, BLOCK 2, KOOLSIDE
SUBDIVISION, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD
BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting,
"Aye"; Jones and Guerrero, absent; Turner, having disqualified herself.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for the City Manager's Report.
City Manager Martin reminded the Council about the Council Neighborhood
Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 25, 1984 at Zavala Senior Center and the
Budget Workshop Meeting on Wednesday, June 27 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for Petitions or Information from the Audience
on Matters not Scheduled on the Agenda.
Mr. Robert Nelson, 202 Indiana, displayed a picture to the Council of his
house with a lot of brush piled in front that has been there for eleven weeks
and suggested that more money be placed in the budget to provide for better
brush pickup.
Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings briefly explained the brush pickup
schedule to the Council, stating that the City is on an eight-week schedule and
that he would be happy to provide Mr. Nelson with a copy of the schedule so that
he can be aware of when the crews will be working in his neighborhood.
Mr. Calvin Floyd, 1812 Louis Lynch Drive, a Master Electrician in this
City, urged that additional electrical inspectors be employed in the next budget
year, adding that the electrical inspectors employed now have twenty or thirty
calls a day and there is no way they can handle this many inspections in one
day.
Mrs. Jan Chewning, 3522 Valhalla Drive, commented that she approves of the
evening Council Meetings; that she is representing her neighbors in Crestmont
Subdivision which had organized a neighborhood organization for the purpose of
improving their park; and explained the events they had conducted to raise money
to improve their park. She stated they have 2.3 acres; they would like to have
a picnic area, playground area, grass, trees, etc.; and that the cost of their
project would be $40,000 plus labor. She asked the Council for their support
and guidance to obtain funds for their project. She concluded by presenting a
petition with 165 signatures informing the members of the City Council of their
support and endorsement of The Crestmont Park Neighborhood Association's efforts
to develop Crestmont Park.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter informed the Council that in terms of the
Adopt -A -Park Program, this park is a major undertaking; that at the present
time, the City would have to wait for the next bond issue or grants from the
Parks and Wildlife Department which are very scarce now; and that the City does
have some Park Bond Funds but they are being held for the park dedication suit.
Council Member Slavik suggested to Mrs. Chewning that she contact the
funding information library at CCSU sponsored by the Junior League which is very
knowledgeable and might be able to provide their organization with some ideas as
to funding.
Mr. D. F. Ridge, 3625 Braeburn Drive, a self-employed advisor in
construction contract management and audits, petitioned the City Council to
consider his service to perform an independent, expert service in preparation of
bid invitations, evaluation of bids, and preauditing the bids; implement
purchasing techniques that will save the City money; prepare persuasive
recommendations that the City's engineering management not be responsible for
selecting or recommending the public accountants for the City; and protect the
City from possible legal problems.
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Mr. Ken Tiner, Jr., 706 Brock, spoke in regard to the closing and
abandoning a 97 foot long portion of Lambert Street adjacent to Lot 15, Block
10, Park Plaza Addition Unit 3 which was heard by the City Council on May 16,
1984. Mr. Tiner protested this street closing because he stated that the
closing of the street makes it difficult for the parents of the children who
play Little League at King High School and Meadowbrook Elementary School to park
there. He stated that the owner, Mr. John Pavlasek, constantly calls the Police
Department to complain and uses questionable language; and contended that the
parents were unaware that the street was being closed. He urged that the
Council rescind the ordinance and that this be placed on the agenda for a public
hearing.
Assistant City Manager Utter explained the procedures for the request,
stating that the third reading of the ordinance was on June 5, 1984; the request
was made by Mr. John Pavlasek whose driveway enters off Lambert Street at the
rear of his lot; Mr. Pavlasek had requested this closing for the purpose of
prohibiting and discouraging the gathering of young people who drink, smoke pot
and harrass Mr. Pavlasek; that Mr. Pavlasek had discussed this closure request
with Dr. Vance Littleton, the Superintendent of Schools; and that Dr. Littleton
had concurred with this request to close this portion of Lambert Street.
Mr. Joe Shaffer, 915 Grant Place, also objected to the closure of this
street, stating that he has been involved with Little League for many years.
Mr. Shaffer stated that his concern with this street closing is that it is the
only way he can get to the field since he is handicapped and in a wheelchair and
the other access to the field is very difficult. He urged that something be
done to rescind the ordinance so that this street will not be closed.
Mr. Jerry Hawkins, 5945 Longcreek Drive, also objected to the closing of
the dead-end portion of Lambert Street and asked that the Council consider
reopening the hearing and rescinding the ordinance. He stated that he
appreciated the evening Council Meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner commented that usually when a street is closed, the
Council considers all of the possible usage and inquired why it was not
discussed on this one.
City Manager Martin explained that there were two adjoining property
owners; both the school and the adjoining property owner suggested closing the
street; the street dead -ends; and everyone within the 450' area was notified of
the public hearing.
Council Member Mendez inquired about the ramifications of trying to reopen
the street, noting that the City would probably have to purchase the land. Mr.
Martin agreed and mentioned the possibility of condemning the property.
Mr. Dennis Olivarez, who happened to be on duty at the Council Chamber and
familiar with the situation, stated that the owner of the property was
experiencing some serious problems with students who congregated there and
harrassed him; the Police Department had received numerous complaints from the
owner from about 3:30 p.m. to late hours into the night; and that the young
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people blocked his driveway, smoked pot, drank, and were very belligerent.
Council Member McComb suggested that this be sent back to the Staff to work
with the School District to possibly allow the parents of Little League players
to park there and possibly provide some type of security for Mr. Pavlasek.
All of the Council Members indicated their concurrence with this
suggestion.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, on motion
by Council Member Brown, seconded by Council Member McComb and passed
unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m., June 19,
1984.