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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/07/1984MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 7, 1984 3:06 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: Welder Brown Leo Guerrero * Dr. Charles W. Kennedy, Jr. Joe McComb Frank Mendez Mary Pat Slavik ABSENT: Council Member David Berlanga City Manager Edward A. Martin Assistant City Attorney Jay Doegey City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by Council Member Joe McComb in the absence of the invited minister, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Mary Pat Slavik. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Welder Brown that the Special and Regular Council Meetings of July 31, 1984 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Leo Guerrero and passed unanimously. * Council Member Kennedy arrived at the meeting at 3:15 p.m. .inutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 2 Mayor Jones stated that Mr. Bill Ault, who had previously been appointed by the Council to serve as Chairman of the Corpus Christi Sesquicentennial Commission, had accepted a transfer to San Antonio, Texas and could no longer serve. He suggested that the Council appoint Mrs. Sarah Norris, a member of the Corpus Christi Junior League who has been actively involved in their annual Bayfest celebration and who had expressed her willingness to serve as Chairman. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that Mrs. Sarah Norris be appointed as Chairman of the Corpus Christi Sesquicentennial Commission, seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones stated that the Council is most grateful to Mrs. Norris for accepting the undertaking of the Sesquicentennial Commission. He stated that the celebration will be in 1986; that it is an opportunity for Texans to demonstrate and talk about our Texas history; and that Mrs. Norris will coordinate the Sesquicentennial Commission. Mrs. Sarah Norris stated that she felt most fortunate to serve the community. She then introduced Mr. Jim Alexander who won the contest, coordinated by the Corpus Christi Arts Council, to design the logo that will be used during the Sesquicentennial Celebration in Corpus Christi and presented Mr. Alexander with a $1,000 check for his red, white and blue design. Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Motions on items 1 through 10. City Manager Martin stated that he would like to withdraw items 3 and 5 since he needed more information on these. 1. Bids be received August 29, 1984, for a twelve months supply agreement, with option to extend for an additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager, or his designee, for approximately 410 storm suits and 210 raincoats with hoods, stenciled with the City Seal, to be used by all Divisions. Estimated expenditure $15,000. 2. Bids be received August 29, 1984, for a 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 flashlights, lanterns, batteries and bulbs, to be stored by the Warehouse and used by various City Departments. Estimated expenditure $14,200. 3.** Approval of 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 work uniforms for labor and trades personnel to Uniforms Manufacturing, Inc., based on low bid, for an estimated annual expenditure of $70,375. Sixteen bid invitations were issued and eleven bids were received. ** This item was withdrawn by the City Manager Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 3 4. Approving an extension through January 31, 1985 of the grant to Greenwood -Molina Nursery School with the proviso that the City's contribution to the project not exceed approximately 50% of the total cost of the facility. The City Council previously approved a $200,000 grant in support of the Greenwood -Molina Nursery School construction project with the condition that $265,000 in outside funding be raised by July 31, 1984. Funding for this grant is from the 9th Year Community Block Grant Program. Council Member Guerrero stated that the way this item read, the City would be reducing its contribution by $200,000 and he would have problems with this if the Greenwood -Molina Nursery is going to continue service for 70 children. City Manager Martin explained that the City had approved a $200,000 grant in support of complete reconstruction of the Greenwood -Molina Nursery School which was estimated to cost a total of $465,000; the Greenwood -Molina Nursery school was to raise the additional $265,000 by July 31, 1984; they are asking for an extension of the time period until January 31, 1985; and the City Staff is recommending that the City's contribution to the project be lowered significantly since the Greenwood -Molina Nursery School had given the City a high estimate on their project. Discussion followed on this. Council Member Martin suggested that the Council allocate the $160,000 now and if they decide to phase in at a later date some of the equipment and furnishings, patio shading, and landscaping, that the $40,000 could then be allocated. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the City use their land as part of their match and set aside the excess money but that it be made available to them as they expand. The motion to amend was seconded by Council Member Frank Mendez which passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, "absent". 5.** Approving an amendment to the contract with Taft Architects & Kipp, Richter & Associates to provide for the design of two alternate mechanical systems for the new City Hall for an additional fee of $20,000. 6. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with the Texas Office of the Governor for the designation of the City of Corpus Christi as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the next two years. The agreement will continue the Corpus Christi area's eligibility to receive Federal funds and coordinate transportation planning activities for the designated study area. (** withdrawn by the City Manager -- See Page 2) inutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 4 Mayor Jones stated that under the contract with the Governor, it simply sets the City of Corpus Christi as the representative of the Metropolitan Planning Organization and inquired of Assistant City Manager Tom Utter if the law or the agreement specified who the Chairman for the MPO is. Mr. Utter replied that he did not know but that he would study this and report back to Mayor Jones. 7. Ratifying the contract with Ed L. Reed and Associates for a study of the potential for additional wells. The contract, executed last week, is for an amount not to exceed $8,000. Council Member Slavik commented that she had heard the wells in Campbellton had dried up, and City Manager Martin explained that the wells had run for 45 days; they were losing water to evaporation; and that hopefully, the water supply will be replenished in the Fall. Mr. Martin referred to his copy of a letter to Ed L. Peed and Associates, Inc., which was submitted to the Council in their packets the night before, accepting the proposal by Reed & Associates for the purpose of researching potential backup ground water supplies in the area. 8. Authorizing an additional expenditure of $20,000 for engineering services performed, and to be performed, by Donald G. Rauschuber and Associates on matters relating to the waste discharge permit application of Sigmor Refinery at Three Rivers before the Texas Water Commission. A previous amount of $12,000 was approved on February 3rd with costs shared by the City of Corpus Christi and the Beeville Water Supply District. Costs above the $12,000 will be paid by Corpus Christi to be reimbursed by all raw water customers on a basis proportional to water purchased as provided in contracts with these customers. 9. The following actions be taken in connection with the Interim Improvements to the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant: a. The contract with the Goldston Corporation for construction of an aerated lagoon be accepted and final payment of $26,243.50 be authorized. Construction costs totalled $236,935. b. The contract with the Goldston Corporation for construction of a clarifier be accepted and final payment of $45,841.62 be authorized. Liquidated damages in the amount of $4,000 were assessed due to the contractor exceeding the 120 contract working days by 40 days. Construction costs totalled $439,416.17 less liquidated damages. Construction of the lagoon and clarifier provided for interim measures to improve the quality of effluent until permanent expansion and improvements are completed. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 5 Council Member Slavik inquired about the status of the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Mr. Gerald Smith, Chief Engineer with the Engineering Department, informed the Council that the major work has just started this past month and the Staff is looking at 24 to 30 months' work. 10. Authorizing the Park and Recreation Board to appoint a special ad hoc committee to study a possible permanent location for Bayfront activities. The committee should be comprised of representatives from all potentially affected organizations, representatives from the Park and Recreation Board, and an assigned staff member from the Park and Recreation Department. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in regard to the Consent Motions. A motion was made by Council Member Brown that Consent Motions, items 1 through 10, with items 3 and 5 having been withdrawn by the City Manager, and item 4 as amended, be approved; seconded by Council Member Mendez; and passed unanimously by those present and voting. Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Ordinances and Ordinances from Previous Meetings on items 11 through 25. Mayor Jones referred to Ordinance No. 14 and inquired as to who is designing the layout of the cart paths at the Golf Center, and Assistant City Manager Utter replied that Mr. Malcolm Matthews, Landscape Architect, Mr. Ken Krenek, Superintendent of Parks and Landscape Architect, and the Superintendent of the Golf Center, are designing them. Mayor Jones also referred to Ordinance No. 16 which appropriates $9,227 from Corpus Christi Beach Party Trust Fund into the Recreation Special Project Account and inquired what capital outlay items would be purchased for use by various programs, and Assistant City Manager Utter replied that they consisted of electronic typewriters, portable AM -FM stereo cassette recorder, 12 -channel mixer amplifier, FHI large speaker bottoms, one popcorn machine, one tent, etc. Regarding Ordinances No. 21, 22 and 23, Council Member Slavik inquired as to what effect these three annexations would have on the water situation, and Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, replied that all three annexations are in unimproved locations; two of these are for commercial uses; and the other for a townhouse development. Council Member Mendez referred to Ordinance No. 22 regarding the annexation of a portion of Tract 4, McIntyre Partition out of the Mariano Lopez de Herrera Grant, Abstract No. 606 and commented there is no development occurring in this area at this time and some of the people are already obtaining water from Robstown. inutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 6 Council Member McComb referred to Ordinance No. 23 and inquired as to the length of the lease with the Central Park Little League, and City Manager Martin replied that it is for five years. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in regard to the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were passed: 11. ORDINANCE NO. 18384: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 24 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $13,604; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, "absent". 12. ORDINANCE NO. 18385: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO THE PORT AUTHORITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A 25.58 ACRE TRACT OF LAND NEAR CARBON PLANT ROAD NORTH OF THE WESTSIDE SANITARY LANDFILL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 13. ORDINANCE NO. 18386: APPROPRIATING $51,200 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 67 BY CONDEMNATION FOR THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 14. ORDINANCE NO. 18387: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH IBANEZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 6,800 LINEAR FEET OF CART PATHS AT THE C. C. GOLF CENTER; APPROPRIATING $40,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 4inutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 7 15. ORDINANCE NO. 18388: APPROPRIATING $22,000 FOR PAYMENT IN FULL TO CASEY & GLASS FOR THE H.E.B. TENNIS COURT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 16. ORDINANCE NO. 18389: APPROPRIATING $9,227 FROM CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH PARTY TRUST FUND NO. 111-000-243.92 INTO THE RECREATION SPECIAL PROJECT ACCOUNT NO. 102-267-581.51, CODE 506; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 17. ORDINANCE NO. 18390: AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO T.L.C. ENTERPRISES AND B & R SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 235 LINEAR FEET OF 12 -INCH DIAMETER WATER GRID MAIN; APPROPRIATING $6,573.63; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 18. ORDINANCE NO. 18391: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE FOLLOWING 5 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENTS: ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 7, THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 8, THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 11, AND THE SOUTHERN 50 FEET ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS LISTED BELOW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 19. ORDINANCE NO. 18392: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH BRACCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE STORM WATER PUMP STATION "A" MODIFICATIONS; APPROPRIATING $150,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". inutes .regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 8 20. ORDINANCE NO. 18393: ANNEXING A PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, OF NUECES RIVER IRRIGATION PARK OWNED BY CHARLES J. SMITH AND MICHAEL E. JOHNSON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 21. ORDINANCE NO. 18394: ANNEXING A PORTION OF LOTS 31 AND 32, SECTION 27, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS OWNED BY LAKE PLACID TOWNHOMES, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 22. ORDINANCE NO. 18395: ANNEXING A PORTION OF TRACT 4, McINTYRE PARTITION OUT OF THE MARIANO LOPEZ de HERRERA GRANT, ABSTRACT NO. 606, OWNED BY EIGHTEEN EIGHTY NINE GROUP; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 23. SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL PARK LITTLE LEAGUE FOR A 4.10 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN PRICE PARK FOR CONDUCTING A LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 24. SECOND READING: CLOSING AND ABANDONING 60 FOOT WIDE MESTINA STREET, FROM THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORTH STAPLES STREET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SAM RANKIN STREET, AND 60 FOOT WIDE NORTH ALAMEDA STREET, FROM THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LIPAN STREET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LEOPARD STREET TO BECOME EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 1985. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 9 The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye", Berlanga, "absent". 25. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 18396: PROVIDING FOR THE CESSION BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE CITY OF PORT ARANSAS OF ALL ANNEXATION RIGHTS AND POLICE POWERS OVER AND IN CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND, MAPS OF THE SAME, MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND "A-1", BEING ATTACHED HERETO, WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS DEFINED BY ARTICLE 970A, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT, MARKED EXHIBIT "B", ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 970A, V.A.C.S., SECTIONS 3.B. AND C.; PROVIDING PUBLICATION BY CAPTION; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, Aye"; Berlanga, "absent". Mayor Jones called for consideration of ordinances from the Regular Agenda and asked that Mr. Kelly Elizondo, Director of Neighborhood Improvement, review the general provisions of junked vehicles as proposed on Ordinance No. 26. Mr. Elizondo briefly reviewed the proposed ordinance amending the junked vehicle provisions of the City Code which tracks State law; he also reviewed the definition of a junked vehicle; explained the method by which a junked vehicle is declared to be a public nuisance; and further explained the enforcement and notice for same. Mr. Elizondo concluded by stating that last year, there were a total of 1,900 junked vehicles reported, 1,600 of which the people removed and 300 which his department had to deal with. Regarding Ordinance No. 27 which pertains to an ordinance permitting Corpus Christi Firefighters who are members of the Corpus Christi Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund to defer Federal Income taxes on their monthly contributions to the Pension Fund from the time contributions are made to the later time benefits are received from the Fund, Mayor Jones inquired of City Manager Martin if he had any feel at all as to what would be the argument on the Firemen voting against this during the election of July 31 and City Manager Martin replied that he could not see any reason on the employee's part as to why they would not want to do this. Council Member Slavik referred to Ordinance No. 28 (e) which increases the speed limits on Alameda Street from Louisiana Parkway to Cole Street from 30 mph to 35 mph and asked why it had previously been set at 30 mph. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 10 Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Transportation, explained that the State usually sets the speed limits at 30 mph but that it takes local jurisdiction to increase the speed limits if it so desires. He explained that this section of Alameda is a functionally -classified arterial street which carries in excess of 11,000 vehicles a day; he stated that the school had expressed concern about increasing the speed but as you go further south, a lot of the other schools are set at 35 mph; and added that there is a school flasher that reduces the speed limits to 15 mph. City Manager Martin informed the Council that the Planning Commission has reviewed the history of the proposed street closure policy; the Planning Commission is opposed to the recommendation that is before the Council; and that the Planning Commission is suggesting that there be no charge. Council Member Slavik inquired that if this ordinance passes, what type of street closure the City will be able to charge for and City Manager Martin replied that a good example would be the closing of Lum and Nolan Streets near Padre -Staples Mall. Mrs. Slavik then inquired as to how other Texas cities justify street closings, and City Manager Martin replied that he could not speak for them. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired as to what the rationale for charging was, and City Manager Martin replied that the person is in fact acquiring land, adding that the funds received for such street closures would be designated for other street improvements. Council Member Mendez referred to Ordinance No. 30 regarding the proposed street closure policy as listed on the agenda and inquired about the difference between item "a" and "b", and City Manager Martin explained that when a developer dedicates streets through the platting process and decides to close that street but place it somewhere else in the area, item "a" simply states that the developer should not have to pay for streets which are being closed when his dedication provides for acceptable traffic circulation in the area of the closed street. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she could understand the payment for land acquired when the City has expended funds for improvements but still has problems with the need to charge for paper streets and streets that are undeveloped. She then inquired how many Texas cities charge for street closings, and Mr. Gerald Smith, Chief Engineer, stated that seven of the major cities in Texas charge for street closings. Council Member Kennedy referred to the policy in regard to paper streets and stated if Central Power and Light Company or the Bell Telephone Company places a line underground, in his opinion, that would technically be considered as a street improvement or use. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 11 Further discussion followed. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the third reading of the proposed street closure policy be tabled for 30 days; seconded by Council Member Mendez and failed by the following vote: Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Turner, Brown, Kennedy, and McComb voting "No". Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on Ordinance No. 30. Mr. Hayden Head addressed the Council stating that he is interested in the portion regarding paper streets; he had been present at the Planning Commission hearing when the ordinance was discussed exempting paper streets; stated that the landowners do not give the land to the City; that the landowners give to the City the right to use the land only; and referred to one street which is an extension of Haven Road as shown on the map. Mr. Head provided a definition of paper streets for which the people would have to pay and suggested that from a selfish standpoint, that if the ordinance submitted by the Staff is to be adopted, he would recommend that on the second page, paragraph 4, the end of the sentence which refers to "open on the ground, developed" that these words should be stricken from the ordinance and where it states improved or used for any public street purpose and that the word "and" be inserted instead of "or". He stated that he saw no reason why the street should not be closed just because Central Power & Light has placed a power line underground as long as an easement is retained. Mr. Head also suggested that further down on page 2 where it refers to "The application of any exemptions or the evaluation of any credits provided herein shall be made in the sole and absolute discretion of the City", that he could not imagine that anything works that refers to the "absolute discretion of the City" and suggested the following substitution: "The application of any exemptions or the evaluation of any credits provided herein shall be made in the reasonable discretion of the City and exercised in good faith". Mayor Jones asked for City Manager Martin's comments on the proposed suggestions of Mr. Head, and City Manager Martin stated that he did not have any problem with some of his suggestions but did have a problem with the word "and" in place of "or" in the 4th paragraph. Council Member Guerrero made a motion that this item be removed from consideration to provide the City Manager time to study these suggestions. City Manager Martin then stated that he could agree with these suggestions at this time. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the ordinance be amended as suggested by Mr. Head; seconded by Council Member Mendez; and passed unanimously. There were no further comments on these ordinances. inutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 12 City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinances and the following were passed: 26. ORDINANCE NO. 18397: AMENDING CHAPTER 13, BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION, PREMISES, ETC.; DIVISION 2, JUNKED VEHICLES; OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF JUNKED VEHICLES FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN CONFORMITY WITH STATE LAW; DECLARING JUNKED VEHICLES A PUBLIC NUISANCE; DEFINING TERMS; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Slavik, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; Berlanga, "absent". 27. ORDINANCE NO. 18398: PERMITTING CORPUS CHRISTI FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI FIREMEN'S RELIEF AND RETIREMENT FUND TO DEFER FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON THEIR MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION FUND FROM THE TIME CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE TO THE LATER TIME BENEFITS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Slavik, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; Berlanga, "absent". 28. FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES, WHICH WILL CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT ON PORTIONS OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE, HORNE ROAD, ALAMEDA STREET, ENNIS JOSLIN ROAD, VIOLET ROAD, AND McKINZIE ROAD; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Slavik, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; Berlanga, "absent". 29. FIRST READING: AMENDING SECTIONS 53-252, SCHEDULE III - PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS, AND 53-253, SCHEDULE IV - STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY DELETING AND ADDING DIFFERENT STREET SECTIONS TO THE SCHEDULES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. tinutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 13 The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Slavik, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; Berlanga, "absent". 30. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 18399: AMENDING SECTION 49-12 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENTS FOR THE CLOSURE OF STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS IN CERTAIN CASES AND REQUIRING THAT THE PROPERTY BE REPLATTED; AMENDING SECTION 49-13 TO PROVIDE FOR REPLATTING UPON THE CLOSURE OF EASEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed, as amended, by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Slavik, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; Berlanga, "absent". Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following street closing: 31. Request the closure of the 235 foot long by 50 foot wide dead-end portion of Robby Drive and a 20 foot wide by 6,100 foot long road easement out of Lots 12, 13, 20, 21, 28, 29, 36, 37, 44, and 45, Artemus Roberts Subdivision. Neither of the two public rights-of-way are open on the ground and utility easements would be retained if the rights-of-way were closed. Assistant City Manager Lontos located the streets on a map, pointing out that Robby Drive is an extension of of Haven Drive; neither of the two areas contain improved streets; that Central Power and Light Company and the Southwestern Telephone Company have aerial facilities in Robby Drive; the Staff has reviewed the request; the abutting property owner on the west side has not indicated his concurrence; and that the Staff does not have any objection to closing either of the streets. Mayor Jones inquired if the Council should approve the street closure, if Central Power and Light Company and the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company would be asked to remove the lines, and Mr. Lontos replied that they have requested that ten foot of the twenty -foot easement be retained as utility easement. Mayor Jones then inquired as to why the abutting property owner on the west side had not concurred, and Mr. Gerald Smith, Chief Engineer, replied that the abutting property owner did not have any objection per se to the closure but he did not concur because of a monetary value involved. Mr. Hayden Head, the applicant, stated that he concurred with the recommendation that the easement for power purposes be retained. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 14 Mr. Wiley E. Roscher, 217 E. Princess, stated that his property backs up to the easement; the front of his property drains into Leopard; the rear property, as long as there is pressure, it drains fine; and stated that he understands that a subdivision will soon be constructed and he would prefer that it remain as it is because if it is closed, it means his property would drain into another lot. Mayor Jones inquired of Mr. Head if this street is closed if development would occur in the near future. Mr. Head replied that the first development will be in the area which is a considerable distance from Mr. Roscher and that it will not be in the very near future. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously. Council Member Kennedy commented that he did not feel that the street closure would have an impact on Mr. Roscher's property. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the request to close the 235 foot long by 50 foot wide dead-end portion of Robby Drive and a 20 foot wide by 6,100 foot long road easement out of Lots 12, 13, 20, 21, 28, 29, 36, 37, 44 and 45, Artemus Roberts Subdivision be approved. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the two first - reading ordinances effecting the street closures which passed as follows: 31.1 FIRST READING: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT 235 FOOT LONG PORTION OF 50 FOOT WIDE ROBBY DRIVE; RETAINING A 10 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPLAT OF SAID PROPERTY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, "absent". 31.2 FIRST READING: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF A 40 WIDE ROAD IN LOTS 12, 13, 20, 21, 28, 29, 36, 37, 44 AND 45, ARTEMUS ROBERTS SUBDIVISION; RETAINING A UTILITY EASEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPLAT OF SAID PROPERTY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, "absent". Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 15 Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on four zoning applications. 32. Application No. 684-5, Mr. Hugo G. Durand: for a change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "AB" Professional Office District on a parcel of land being Villa Flambeau, located on the north side of Wooldridge Road, approximately 650' east of Airline Road. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter informed the Council that in response to the five notices of the public hearing, two in favor and none in opposition had been returned. He stated that the Planning Staff is recommending denial and the Planning Commission recommends approval. Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, located the area on the zoning and land use map; displayed slides of the vicinity; informed the Council that the property fronts on Wooldridge Road; and stated that most of the adjacent land use is vacant. Mayor Jones inquired if there was a Master Street Plan in that part of town and Mr. Wenger displayed a map showing Wooldridge Street as a collector street on the Urban Transportation Plan. Mr. Wenger pointed out that the right-of-way for a collector street is 60 feet; Wooldridge Road has only 18 feet of paving; and stated that the Staff is concerned that if this zoning is approved, it will set a precedent on Wooldridge Road. Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Hugo Durand, President of Durand and Associates, stated that he is representing a group of doctors and dentists who would like to build a $5 million medical building. He stated that with the growth of the south side, the doctors felt a need to establish a two-phase medical building in the area and stated that the anticipated medical building would create about 500 jobs. Mayor Jones commented that the next bond issue would be in 1987, at which time the widening of Wooldridge Road could be included, and Mr. Durand stated that he would like to move forward at this time and not have to wait until then. Dr. Salvador Ortiz Carrillo, 510 Del Mar, appeared in favor stating that he owns 20 acres of property to the south of the subject tract. He expressed the opinion that this town should accommodate the future and not the past and that it was not logical to deny the request because the road is narrow, or because the owners might develop with one -family homes, or because the road cannot be widened. He stated that he felt that the subject property and adjacent property are all prime "B-4" land. Dr. Carrillo stated that the plan for that tract is a psychiatric center to be valued at $7 million, and summarized by stating that if the Council would decided to deny the "AB" zoning, they will deprive the City because they will not locate the building anywhere else. linutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 16 A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously. Council Member Slavik inquired of Mr. Wenger if there was some other location for a facility of this type on the south side, and Mr. Wenger replied in the affirmative, stating that there is zoning already for this type use on the northeast corner of North Staples Street, the southeast corner outside the City, and further to the west at the intersection of Cimarron, Saratoga and Holly Roads. Council Member Mendez stated that the Council has had numerous requests for zoning on Wooldridge Road and expressed the opinion that the need to widen Wooldridge Road is there. Council Member Guerrero indicated his concurrence with Mr. Mendez' comments and stated that he concurs with the zoning change. Council Member McComb expressed the opinion that he felt this same project could be accommodated in the surrounding areas. Council Member Slavik commented that she did not feel this area would be ideal for this project, adding that this is a residential development. Council Member Kennedy indicated that he would vote against the request. There were no further comments in regard to this zoning request. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and it failed to pass by the following vote: 32. ORDINANCE (Failed to pass) AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF HUGO G. DURAND, BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO VILLA FLAMBEAU, FROM "FR" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance failed to pass by the following vote: Guerrero and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Jones, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, and Slavik voting, "No"; Turner, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; and Berlanga, "absent". Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 17 33. Application No. 684-15, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davis: for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Lot 19, Block B, Airline Subdivision and a 0.67± acre area out of Lot 15, Section 19, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located 1,000 feet east of Airline Road and approximately 170 feet north of Lyons Street. Mr. Utter stated that in response to the eleven notices of the public hearing, five plus one from outside the 200' area in favor and none in opposition had been returned. He stated that the Planning Staff is recommending denial and the Planning Commission also recommends denial but in lieu thereof, that a special permit be approved for a 14 -unit apartment complex, with no apartments on Lot 19. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the vicinity. Mr. Wenger informed the Council that the property is located in a single-family neighborhood on a street which was not designed to handle traffic generated from a multi -family development. He pointed out that a 75' drainage ditch separates this area from property to the north and that without adequate arterial or collector access, traffic generated within this area would be forced to utilize Lyons or Birmingham, both residential streets, in order to gain access to Airline Road. Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak. Mrs. Edward Davis stated that she had bought the land from the City; there has been no development in the area; she anticipated that there will be no children living in the units as the majority of the apartments will be one bedroom units for adults; and pointed out that all of Lot 19 will be utilized for a driveway to the proposed complex and did not feel that her plans would be an intrusion into the neighborhood. Mayor Jones inquired of Mrs. Davis as to how many units she proposed to build and Mrs. Davis replied that she would like to construct fourteen units. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the zoning of "A-1" Apartment House District but in lieu thereof, that a special permit be approved for a 14 -unit apartment complex, with no apartments on Lot 19; the motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero. Council Members McComb and Slavik both indicated they would vote against the project. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 18 Mayor Jones also indicated that he would have to vote against it, adding that he felt sorry for Mrs. Davis but he felt that this development has too many problems. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that her objection for this particular request is the density and not the project idea. She stated that she felt that such a small area is inadequate for fourteen apartments but this probably can be corrected with a different plan. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and it failed to pass as follows: 33. ORDINANCE (failed to pass) AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF MR. AND MRS. EDWARD DAVIS BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON LOT 19, BLOCK B, AIRLINE SUBDIVISION AND A PORTION OUT OF LOT 15, SECTION 19, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, FOR A FOURTEEN UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH NO APARTMENTS ON LOT 19; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance failed to pass by the following vote: Brown, Guerrero and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Jones, Turner, Kennedy, McComb, and Slavik voting, "No"; Berlanga, "absent". 34. Application No. 784-6, Texaco, Inc.: for a change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District with "SP" Special Permit to "B-4" General Business District on Block A, Meadowbrook Subdivision, located on the southwest corner of South Alameda Street and Airline Road. Mr. Utter stated that in response to the five notices of the public hearing, none in favor and one in opposition had been returned. He stated that both the Planning Staff and Planning Commission recommend denial and in lieu thereof, that a revised special permit be approved for canopy signs in accordance with the site plan submitted. He stated that the 20% rule is in effect which would require seven affirmative votes of the Council to approve. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the vicinity. Mr. Wenger further stated that Texaco had been granted a special permit in May, 1984 for a 69 sq. ft. freestanding sign which has not yet been installed; the applicant has decided that in lieu of the freestanding sign, canopy signs would be preferable; and that it is the Staff's opinion that although the overall square foot of the proposed signs would exceed that granted for the freestanding sign and that the canopy signs would be less obtrusive and more beneficial to the applicant than the freestanding sign at this intersection. Mayor Jones called for anyone in the audience who wished to speak in opposition to this request. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 19 Mr. Phil Massad, 5155 Flynn Parkway and owner of the Meadowbrook Center, spoke in opposition and stated that Texaco people are using his parking and grass area in Meadowbrook Center; there is too much activity in that location; he stated that he did not feel that Mr. Campbell, the applicant, has a right to run a garage; and that he was of the opinion that he should not be given the "B-4" zoning since he has already violated "B-1" zoning. Mr. Utter informed the Council that the problem is that Texaco employees are parking in the shopping center; that as far as the activity in that service station, they do qualify under the "B-1" zoning; and that the Staff could actually go out and make a site visit and talk to Texaco representatives regarding this. Council Member Slavik inquired of Mr. Massad if he was objecting to the sign or the service station, and Mr. Massad replied that he was objecting to the whole operation. Mr. Chuck Campbell, Texaco, Inc., spoke at this time stating that they had never been made aware of the situation. He presented the Council with a layout of the whole operation and stated that they had received a special permit for a sign but were not aware that canopy signs were disallowed; he has since removed the illegal signs; and that he does not have a problem with having the special permit but would prefer the "B-4" zoning. Council Member Mendez commented that he, personally, found the signs on the building less obstructive than the freestanding signs. Mr. Campbell stated that he would be more than willing with Mr. Massad and would even go as far as placing a fence have to discuss this with Texaco, Incorporated since he authority to make that decision. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously. to work things out but he would first does not have the hearing be closed, City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows: 34. ORDINANCE NO. 18400: on the ordinance AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF TEXACO, INC. BY GRANTING A REVISED SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON BLOCK A, MEADOWBROOK SUBDIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, "absent". Kinutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 20 35. Application No. 684-10, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Visosky: for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lots 15A and 3, Block 2, Blue Water Subdivision, located on the east side of Herring Drive, approximately 100' south of Yorktown Boulevard. Mr. Utter informed the Council that in response to the twenty-two notices of the public hearing, one in favor and none in opposition had been returned and that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend denial. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the vicinity and stated that the proposed change is for a two-story structure with single-family residence on the top floor and preschool on the ground floor. Mayor Jones invited the applicant to speak. Mrs. Melinda Visosky, 313 Circle, stated that she would like to operate a preschool Montessori School on the property located on the east side of Herring Drive. She stated that at the Planning Commission Meeting, they had asked her if she would accept a special permit but there was no further mention of it, and displayed a video tape of the area. Ms. Marcia Hagopian, 3344 Tahiti, also spoke in favor of the Montessori School. She stated the hours of operation would be when no one is at home and the traffic will be controlled with a horseshoe shaped driveway where the children can be dropped off without creating a traffic problem; the school will observe all national holidays with the same days off as the regular schools have such as Spring break and three-month Summer vacation; and pointed out that the Flour Bluff area does not have any facilities for preschool children. Ms. Nancy Hagopian, also speaking in favor of the application, stated that she has a great need for this type of school since she lives alone with her small child and needs to work, adding that Mrs. Melinda Visosky goes beyond her education duties in dealing with the children. Ms. Elizabeth Franks also spoke in favor of the request, stating that she has a small child with allergies and there are just not that many places in the City with the special environment for children. Mrs. Gail Salas, 455 Louisiana Parkway, parent of a former student at the school, also spoke in favor of the zoning application. Mrs. Terry Lyles also spoke in favor, stating that she has taught in the Montessori School for four years, three of which were on a voluntary basis. Ms. Marcia Hagopian spoke again and stated that the school will have between 15 to 18 students. She stated that with an operation of this size, there is very little profit to be made; stated that there is a need to look into the future in Corpus Christi; and asked those members in the audience who were in favor of this zoning application to please stand. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 21 Fourteen people stood up indicating their support. Mr. Sid Walsh, Senior Counselor at one of the Flour Bluff Schools, also indicated his support by stating that all Mr. and Mrs. Visosky wanted was to be able to take some small children into their homes; parents in the neighborhood do not feel they are intruding; the parents of these small children say they need people like Mr. and Mrs. Visosky; and urged that the Council grant them a special permit. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. Council Member McComb noted that there were two Montessori schools operating at the present time in Flour Bluff, and Mrs. Visosky concurred, stating that she and Ms. Terry Lyles each have six children and they would like to join together for the benefit of the children. She stated that State law allows them to have six children in a home without having to be licensed, and if the special permit is approved by the Council, they would be able to combine their operation and obtain a license through the Department of Human Resources. Council Member McComb pointed out that in view of the flood plain zone, they could not attach a wall covering on the bottom floor unless the elevation is a certain level. Mr. Stephen Visosky explained to Mr. McComb that it was his understanding that he could as long as the bottom level was ten feet, but that he could not acquire flood plain insurance. He admitted, however, that the bottom level to this particular building is only 9 feet. Council Member Mendez commented that a friend of his whose child had also attended this school had made some very complimentary remarks regarding the school. Council Member Guerrero stated that from the determination seen from these people, he felt there would not be any problems and expressed the opinion that the applicants should be granted the zoning request. Council Member Brown also agreed that Mr. and Mrs. Visosky should be granted a special permit. A motion was made by Council Member McComb that a special permit be issued, subject to the submission of a site plan and limited to the operation by the present owners. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed by the following vote: Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "Nay"; Berlanga, "absent". Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 22 * * * * * * Mayor Jones then called for the City Manager's Report. City Manager Martin informed the Council that the Special Call-in Show scheduled by Channel 6 for that night had been cancelled. Mr. Martin then referred to the question of scheduling future Council Meeting days. He stated that when the Tuesday meetings were scheduled, it was to have been for the summer months only at which time discussion would be due as to when to schedule future meetings. Mr. Martin questioned whether the Staff should continue having the Council Meetings on Tuesday with the same times or should they vary. He stated that he would prefer, if possible, that if the Council would like to continue meeting on Tuesdays that the Staff be instructed to move the Planning Commission Meeting days as this sometimes presents a problem. He further stated that from the Staff's standpoint, Tuesdays gives them ample time to provide the Council with reports on time. Mayor Jones indicated that he would prefer Tuesdays as Council Meeting days, starting at 9 a.m. and eliminating the night meetings. Council Member Kennedy stated that he would prefer to stay with the present meeting days and time until the end of this term. Council Member Mendez stated that he is also in favor of the Tuesday meetings, eliminating the night meetings. He stated that he felt the Council Meetings would receive better media coverage if the meetings are held during the daytime. Council Members Brown and Guerrero concurred with the Tuesday meeting date and eliminating the evening meetings. Mr. Guerrero commented on the response received at the Zavala Neighborhood Meeting and stated that he had repeatedly been asked that the Council schedule more meetings throughout the City, adding this would be more beneficial to the citizens. Council Member Slavik stated that she would like to see the Council keep the same schedule with a night meeting every third Tuesday but that she would certainly go along with the majority. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she would prefer to have the meetings on Wednesday for selfish reasons and that she would prefer to continue with the night meetings. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the Council continue to hold their meetings on Tuesdays, eliminating the evening meetings but in lieu thereof, that another neighborhood Council Meeting be scheduled in the near future and that a policy of having regular neighborhood meetings be established.. The motion was seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously by those present and voting. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 7, 1984 Page 23 There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m., August 7, 1984. rr