HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/25/1978PRESENT:
Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Gulley
Council Members:
David Diaz
Ruth Gill
* Joe Holt
Tony Juarez, Jr.
Edward L. Sample
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 1978
2:00 P. M.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Gabe Lozano, Sr. called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers
of City Hall.
The Reverend Phillip Schraub of the Chapel of Spiritual Light gave the
invocation.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally consti-
tuted meeting.
Mayor Lozano announced the scheduled bid opening on the following engi-
neering project:
Construction of Sacky Drive from west of Bonham Drive to Kostoryz Road
to provide better circulation for area residents from Ventura Plaza
Subdivision to Kostoryz Road.
Mr. James K. Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development,
conducted the bid opening and read the bids from the following construction
companies: Asphalt Concrete Paving Company, King Construction Company and AP000,
all of Corpus Christi. Mr. Lontos noted that the required bid security checks
were submitted with the bids from all three companies.
Mayor Lozano stated that the apparent low bidder was Asphalt Concrete
Paving Company but that the bids would be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the
requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for tabulation and
recommendation.
Mr. Lontos informed the Council that this project will involve assessments
and the public hearing must be conducted on the assessments to be levied prior to
award of contract on this project.
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Mayor Lozano announced the presentation by representatives of the Corpus
Christi Ballet Theater concerning the Nutcracker Ballet.
Mrs. Betty Roquemore, Co -Artistic Director of the Corpus Christi Ballet
Theater, addressed the Council and informed them that the Theater is still in
need of financial assistance from the City in order to present the Nutcracker
Ballet. Mrs. Roquemore then introduced the President of the Board of the Ballet
Theater, Mr. Bill Woodhouse.
Mr. Woodhouse, 6405 Oakbrook, then read a prepared statement in which
the organization requested funding in the amount of $5,000 in exchange for services
to be provided the citizens of Corpus Christi consisting of a free performance of
the Nutcracker Ballet on December 15, 1978 at the Bayfront Plaza Community Audi-
torium to be attended by the elderly and handicapped; free performances at the
Greenwood and Parkdale Libraries; and at several public elementary schools. Mr.
Woodhouse informed the Council that the budget for the Ballet Theater is handled
by the Board of Directors, which is composed of highly qualified representatives
of various segments of the community. He stated that they had determined the
monetary value of the free performances to be $.40 per performance hour per person.
Mr. Woodhouse then presented to the Council copies of the proposed budget for the
planned performance.
Mrs. Roquemore continued her presentation by calling to the Council's
attention the changes in the budget from their original proposal. She explained that
the estimated deficit has been increased because the performance usually held in
Victoria, Texas had not materialized; therefore, funds from this source would not
be available. She informed the Council that donations and commitments totaling
$5,210 had been received, including $2,600 for the special type floor that would
be required for the performance in the Community Auditorium. Mrs. Roquemore con-
tended that the free performances at the various schools will enable the ballet
group to provide entertainment for approximately 10,000 children. She also stated
that the tickets to be distributed will be carefully handled to be sure that the
recipients intend to attend the performance and will have transportation to the
event.
* Council Member Joe Holt arrived at the Council Meeting during the foregoing
presentation at 2:20 p.m.
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Mayor Pro Tem Gulley inquired of Mrs. Roquemore as to whether or not her
group had appeared before the Municipal Arts Commission to present their request
for funding.
Mrs. Roquemore replied that the City staff, and in particular City Manager
Townsend, had recommended that they present their request directly to the Council.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend questioned Mrs. Roquemore's implication,
stating that the statement he had made was to the effect that the Municipal Arts
Commission had not yet established guidelines for groups to be funded through the
hotel -motel tax fund and that they were not in a position to recommend this fund-
ing at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley stated that he would like to have a recommendation
from the Municipal Arts Commission in regard to the funding of the Nutcracker
Ballet performance.
Mrs. Roquemore stated that they had discussed the matter informally before
the Commission, and Mrs. Phyllis Burson, Director of Community Enrichment, would
be able to verify this.
Mrs. Burson stated that the request of the Ballet Theater had never been
formally placed on the agenda of the Municipal Arts Commission meeting, but the
Commission had studied their proposal and indicated that their guidelines had been
adhered to. She explained that because of the limited time element, the Commission
had not made a recommendation in regard to the matter.
Discussion followed among the Council, particularly in regard to the pos-
sibility of funding the Nutcracker Ballet from the hotel -motel tax balance.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the unappropriated balance
in the hotel -motel tax fund was $155,168.
Motion by Gill that the City purchase services from the Corpus Christi
Ballet Theater for the production of the Nutcracker Ballet for $5,000, with the
funds to be appropriated from the hotel -motel tax fund; seconded by Juarez; and
passed by the following vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill and Juarez voting "Aye"; Gulley,
Holt and Sample voting "Nay."
Council Member Holt indicated that he would like to make a statement in
regard to this action. He stated that representatives of two ballet groups had
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recently approached him for assistance and he had offered to help them because he
felt that such dance groups should be privately funded. Mr. Holt expressed concern
that when the government becomes involved in the art of dance, it is possible that
eventually, they may dictate who can perform, where performances will be held, and
the type of dances that can be performed, and expressed the opinion that this would
be a sad event. He summarized by stating that he feels that the art form of the
dance should be privately funded to avoid such governmental control.
Council Member Gill complimented Council Member Holt on his speech but
pointed out that if funding of the ballet performance by the City might cause
governmental control, then there is the possibility that funding of the televising
of the recently conducted tennis matches might also provide an opportunity for the
government to dictate the outcome of the tennis competition.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley pointed out that since the Council had voted to provide
funding for the Corpus Christi Ballet Theater, other special interest groups will
appear before the Council to request funding.
Mayor Lozano stated that as long as funds are available to assist such groups,
he felt that the City should help them.
Mayor Lozano announced the appointments to Boards and Commissions. City
Manager Townsend reviewed the nominations which were discussed during the Workshop
Meeting.
Motion by Sample that the following appointments be approved, seconded by
Diaz, and passed unanimously:
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERM TO EXPIRE
Mrs. Elizabeth Price 12-26-78
SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
Mr. Ray C. Hostutler, Chairman for Yokosuka, Japan Sister City 5-17-81
Mr. H. J. Tijerina, Chairman for Tampico, Mexico Sister City 5-17-81
COASTAL BEND CONSORTIUM ADVISORY COUNCIL
Mr. Johnny Bilano (Reappointment) 9-30-79
Mr. Darrell C. McGonagill (Reappointment) 9-30-79
Mrs. Betty Foster, Chairman (Reappointment) 9-30-79
Mr. Doug Williams (Reappointment) 9-30-79
CITIZENS ADVISORY HEALTH AND WELFARE BOARD
Mr. Craig Watson 11-01-81
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Mayor Lozano called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend
presented the following items with explanations and recommended that:
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a. A public hearing be held at 3:30 during the Regular Council Meeting on
November 15, 1978 on the following zoning applications:
(1) Nueces National Bank: Exception to Standard Screening Fence Require-
ment, located at the northeast corner of South Port Avenue and Francis
Street.
(2) Drill Collar Inspection Company, Inc.: Exception to the Standard
Screening Fence Requirement, located on the south side of Leopard
Street, approximately 200 feet east of Main Drive.
(3) Brookdale Development Company: "R -1B" to "A-1", located approximately
350 feet south of Gaines Street and approximately 75 feet east of
Eldon Drive.
b. Bids be received at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 14, 1978 for 1,000 gallons
of 91% Cythion Insecticide (premium grade Mathalion) to be used for mosquito
control activities by the Health and Welfare Department for vector control.
c. The Doddridge Park repair contract be accepted and final payment of $6,962.24
be made to B & B Builders for a total of $40,204.11. Because of design
errors in calculating volumes, additional fill ($3,522.00) and concrete
($1,176.75) were needed. One small barricade ($150) was also added. A
supplemental appropriation of $4,848.75 is thus requested from the Park
Bond Fund Bayfront Parks project. The Contractor exceeded the allotted
contract working time by nine days, but, because the project was hampered
somewhat by rain, a nine -day extension is recommended.
City Manager Townsend presented to the Council photographs of the site in
its present form following the repair.
Council Member Gill noted the startling white fill material located on the
site and inquired if this would be the permanent condition of the site. City
Manager Townsend stated that he would have a member of the staff of the Engineering
and Physical Development' Department come to the Council Chambers to explain.
Mr. Gerald Smith, Chief Engineer, explained that the white area referred
to by Mrs. Gill contained nylon bags that had been filled with grout to provide fill
material. He stated that these bags will weather in time and also explained that
some areas at the site had been seeded with grass by the Parks Department. Mr.
Smith also pointed out that concrete riprap had been installed to prevent erosion
at this location.
d. The Greenwood Drive Incinerator Building Demolition be accepted and final
payment of $20,594.59 for a total of $37,444.70 be made to the contractor,
Southwest-Rathgeber Company. The project included removal of the incinerator
building, scale house, underground storage tanks and other surface obstructions.
Although the contractor exceeded the 25 -day limit by one day, no public
inconvenience or costs were involved and thus a one day extension is recommended.
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e. The preliminary assessment roll for the Ella Barnes Unit II, Phase A and
Phase B street improvements, including
Phase "A"
(1) Bruce Street from Hibiscus Street to Elgin Street;
(2) Buford Street from Port Avenue to Highland Avenue;
(3) Elgin Street from Buford Street to Morgan Street;
(4) Hibiscus Street from Highland Avenue to Bruce Street;
(5) Sabinas and Verbena Streets from Highland Avenue to Morgan Street;
Phase "B"
(1) Agarito Street from Elgin Street to Baldwin Boulevard;
(2) Bright Street and Verbena Street from Reyna Street to Morgan Street;
(3) Elgin and Sabinas Streets from Morgan Street to Baldwin Boulevard;
(4) Reyna Street from Greenwood Drive to H.E.B. Shopping Center;
be adopted and a public hearing on the assessments be held at 7:00 P.M.,
Wednesday, December 6, 1978 at Zavala Elementary School. The assessment
roll has been prepared in accordance with current assessment policy, based
on the low bid of Isles Construction Company of $618,322.
f. The Department of Highways and Public Transportation Commission's minute order
be approved to extend the limits of McArdle Road improvements three blocks
west from Janet to Holmes and two blocks east from Vance to Crescent. The
project was authorized in the 1972 Bond Election from Airline to Mt. Vernon
Park and was the subject of an earlier minute order generally establishing the
Janet to Vance limits (.9 miles). The new limits (1.2 miles) will extend
west through Mt. Vernon and Lion Parks to existing curb and gutter and east
past the existing shopping center. The original bond fund allocation
($300,000) and anticipated assessments are sufficient to meet the estimated
project cost.
City Manager Townsend located the proposed extensions of this project on the
map and informed the Council that the extensions would require their approval of the
Minute Order of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. He
stated that funds for this project are available in various funds and assessments
will be levied against the abutting property owners.
Council Member Holt inquired about the projected completion date of the
McArdle Road street improvement project. City Manager Townsend asked Mr. James K.
Lontos, Director of Engineering and Physical Development, to explain the timetable
on this entire project.
Mr. Lontos informed the Council that the Engineering Department has received
the plans for the slip lining of the sanitary sewer under McArdle Road; these plans
must be approved by the Water Rights Commission which will require approximately
30 to 45 days; and after the plans are approved, bids will be received and a contract
awarded for the slip lining. Mr. Lontos stated that the street improvement project
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is being reviewed with the owners of the shopping centers adjacent to McArdle
Road, and they are attempting to include in the plans a left -turn lane for vehicles
to enter the shopping centers. He stated that the staff hopes to award a contract
for the street improvements next spring, explaining that the street improvement
project can progress simultaneously with the slip -lining project.
City Manager Townsend expressed the opinion that the street improvement
contract could be underway by the fall of 1979 but requested that Mr. Lontos pre-
pare the timetable so that the street will not be under construction just prior
to the shopping period for the Christmas season of 1979. Mr. Townsend stated
that the staff hopes to award a contract for the slip lining before the moratorium
which commences 30 days prior to the election date of April 7, 1979.
g.
The 10' utility easement between Lots 10B and 10C, Block 2, Ferias Grant
Subdivision, perpendicular to and east of Loma Alta Road about 1/4 mile
south of Leopard Street, be abandoned at the request of the owner of both
lots who plans to build a residence across the existing easement. All
affected departments concur.
h. The recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board that the City Code
be amended'to delete specific reference to designation of streets as one-way
during school days between certain hours, be approved. The change will
allow the Director of Traffic and Transit to determine the appropriate hours
which will be compatible with the schedule of nearby schools, after the
one-way designation has been approved by the City Council.
City Manager Townsend explained that school schedules vary, and approval
of this item will allow the Director of Traffic and Transit to determine the ,
hours that various street controls in school zones will be in effect.
i. The sponsorship agreement with Nueces County regarding Mental Health and
Mental Retardation be amended to provide for the County to carry out all
supervisory responsibilities, including appointments of board members and
the public responsibility committee, through July 31, 1979. This contract
amendment will stipulate that the City will provide $40,000 and the County
$80,000 during 1978-79 and that a joint meeting will be held before July,
1979 to discuss the sponsorship agreement and financial support of the
MH -MR community center for 1979-80. This contract will carry out the
understandings tentatively approved at the joint meeting between the County
Commissioners and the City Council on September 27, 1978.
In reference to the foregoing item, City Manager Townsend explained that
this was the agreement that had been reached during the recent joint meeting con-
ducted by the Council and members of the Nueces County Commissioners Court.
Council Member Diaz pointed out the importance of the joint meeting sche-
duled for July, 1979, at which time the Council could determine whether or not
any changes to the contract should be made.
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Council Member Gill indicated concern that the City will provide funds in
the amount of $40,000 but will basically have no control over the programs for the
next year.
City Manager Townsend assured Mrs. Gill that they will be able to review the
programs and the budget for MH -MR in July, 1979 and recommend changes if necessary.
j•
Recommendation that change order No. 4 to the City Hall Annex improvements be
approved for reroofing the upper flat level and sloped portions of the building
for $9,979. As interior renovation work has proceeded, several new leaks
have developed or still exist. Further evaluation of the roof indicates that
only a complete reroofing will solve the problem and avoid frequent interior
damage. Occupancy should begin within a month. Money will be provided by
deferring some city hall painting and other maintenance ($5,000), reducing
city hall annex utility costs ($2,000) due to delays in move -in, and from
anticipated City Hall Annex maintenance ($3,000).
k. Laventhol and Horwath, certified public accountants, be employed ($6,000) to
update the 1974 "Visitor Housing Study" to provide a current analysis of
the lodging market, probable growth rate for lodging facilities, and the
number of rooms and room rates which should be able to be supported by the
local lodging market over the next five years. Since current information
is important to firms considering hotel construction or expansion, it is
recommended that the cost be financed from the Tourist and Convention Fund
reserve (Hotel -Motel tax).
City Manager Townsend expressed the opinion that this is an ideal use of
the hotel -motel tax fund and pointed out that an updated study on visitor housing
will be a useful tool to attract additional hotel construction to accommodate
visitors to the City who will be attending conventions at the new Bayfront Plaza complex.
1. The rental charges for the Bayfront Plaza Auditorium be amended to classify
performances of the Corpus Christi Ballet Theatre in Class IV, which presently
applies only to the Corpus Christi Symphony. Class IV charges are 12% of
gross receipts in excess of $5,000 with a maximum fee of $1,000 and a minimum
fee of $300. This includes one stage rehearsal and up to six other rehearsals
in the Rehearsal Hall. The Ballet and the Symphony are local non-profit
performing arts organizations.
m. The contract with the Corpus Christi Symphony for $12,000 as local match for
an outreach program funded by a grant from the National Endowment of the
Arts be renewed for 1978-79. The Symphony will provide:
(1) Three free public concerts, the Messiah in December and chamber orchestra
concerts at the Art Museum of South Texas (November) and Corpus Christi
State University Fine Arts Auditorium (April).
(2) Small ensemble groups at recreation and other community centers.
(3) Six concerts at Junior High Schools.
n. That an application be submitted for designated federal surplus property'
from the General Services Administration through the Heritage Conservation
and Recreation Service for 126.97 acres of land (Rodd Field NASA) for the
purpose of developing a public open space and recreation area.
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There were no comments from the Council or members of the audience on the
City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Sample that the City Manager's recommendations, Items "a" thru
"n," be approved; seconded by Juarez; and passed by the following vote: Lozano,
Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye" on all of the items; Gulley voting
"Aye" on all of the items with the exception of Item "m", on which he voted "No."
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Mayor Lozano called for the City Secretary's Report on the Charter Amend-
ment petition.
City Secretary Read informed the Council that his office has completed the
verification of the signatures on the petitions presented by Mr. Harry Hoag calling
for a Charter Amendment Election in regard to ad valorem taxes and has ascertained
that the petitions contain enough signatures to meet the requirements of Article
1170 of V.A.C.S. He referred to his memorandum which was presented to the Council
during the Workshop Meeting in regard to the method of verification of the petitions.
Mayor Lozano explained that this matter had been discussed during the
Workshop Meeting, and further consideration will be given in regard to the possi-
bility of calling an election during a workshop meeting scheduled for November 9.
The Council complimented City Secretary Read on the thorough manner in
which he had researched the petitions and the laws pertaining to the calling of
an election. It was the consensus of the Council to accept the petitions from the
City Secretary and approve his report.
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Mayor Lozano announced the following tabled matters, which were considered
in the following order:
b. Southwestern Refining Company, Inc., for a change from "R-2" and "R -1B" to
"B-1" on Lots 214 thru 226, Baymoor Addition, located on the north side of
Ebony Street extending east and west of Baymoor Boulevard. A public hearing
was held on this application on September 27, 1978. The application was
tabled until a full Council could be present because the 20% rule was in
effect. The Planning Commission recommends denial of "B-1", but in lieu
thereof, a special permit be granted for a parking lot subject to the
applicant's placing a guard on duty during the peak usage hours when shifts
are changing.
Motion by Gulley that this matter be removed from the table, seconded by
Holt, and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that this zoning application had
been tabled until an acceptable site plan was presented and until a full Council
was present, since the 20% rule is in effect.
Motion by Holt that the Council concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and that "B-1" zoning be denied, but in lieu thereof, a special
permit be granted for a parking lot subject to the applicant's placing a guard on
duty during the peak usage hours when shifts at the refining company are changing;
seconded by Gulley; and passed unanimously.
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c. Mr. J. C. Byles and Mr. Floyd H. Jaeger, for a change of zoning from "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot
16 and the west 10 feet of Lot 15, east 60 feet of Lot 15 and west 10 feet
of Lot 14, east 60 feet of Lot 13, Lot 12 and west 10 feet of Lot 11;
Block 2; Koolside Addition on the north side of McArdle Road, approximately
120 feet east of Lum Avenue. A hearing was held on October 18, 1978 and
the request tabled until all members of the Council could be present.
Motion by Gulley that this matter be removed from the table, seconded by
Holt, and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend reviewed this zoning case for the Council, stating
that several lots were involved and the Planning Commission recommended that the
"B-1" zoning be denied, but in lieu thereof, that "AB" zoning be approved only
on the west 10 feet of Lot 11 and the east 60 feet of Lot 12.
Council Member Holt informed the other Council Members that he felt that
"AB" zoning should be approved for all of the lots included in the request. He
stated that he had personally examined the area and discovered that "AB" zoning
is in existence all along McArdle Road and on Airline Road in this same vicinity,
and this "AB" zoning frequently is across from residences; therefore, it does not
seem logical to limit the "AB" zoning on this request to two particular lots. Mr.
Holt expressed the opinion that the value of all of the property in this area would
be increased if all of the property is zoned "AB" and pointed out that only one
property owner in the affected area objected to this change of zoning.
City Manager Townsend explained to the Council that the 20% rule is not in
effect, but five votes of the Council would be required to grant "AB" zoning on
more of the lots than was recommended by the
lanning Commission.
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Motion by Holt that the change of zoning on Application No. 978-5, Mr.
J. C. Byles and Mr. Floyd H. Jaeger, to "B-1" be denied, but in lieu thereof, that
"AB" zoning on all of the lots included in the request be approved; seconded by
Sample; and passed unanimously.
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a. Closing of Shely Street from Fig Street to Churchill Drive. A public hearing
was held on March 1, 1978, continued on March 15 and March 22, 1978, and
concluded on June 28, 1978. The closing was proposed to facilitate expansion
of the H. E. Butt Tennis Center and decrease non -local traffic passing
through the adjacent subdivision. Nearby property owners and residents in
the adjacent subdivision protested the proposed closing. At the workshop
meeting on October 4th, an alternative plan for expansion of the tennis
center and relocation of the road was tentatively approved.
It is recommended that the proposed closing be denied and the staff be
instructed to proceed with preparation of plans and specifications for the
tennis center expansion, including relocation of Shely Street, with the cost
of that relocation being financed from the street bond fund.
Motion by Holt that this matter be removed from the table, seconded by
Juarez, and passed unanimously.
Mr. Lontos displayed the revised plans for the expansion of the H.E.B.
Tennis Center which designate the relocation of Shely Street through the park.
Motion by Gulley that the closing of Shely Street from Fig Street to
Churchill Drive be denied and that the staff complete the redesigning of the
tennis court expansion; seconded by Holt; and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend explained that the plans will be prepared by the
staff in Engineering and Physical Development with the exception of the lighting.
He also stated that the staff will attempt to complete the plans so that bids may
be awarded prior to the moratorium so that completion of the expansion can be
effected prior to December, 1979.
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Mayor Lozano announced the public hearings on three zoning applications.
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No.
878-7, Mr. Bill R. Murray, Jr., for a change of zoning from "B-4" General Business
District on Lot 1 and "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District on Lot 4, located on the
north side of Padre Island Drive approximately 175 feet east of Hamlett Drive, to
"I-2" Light Industrial District.
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City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the Planning Commission
recommends denial of "I-2" but in lieu thereof that "B-4" be approved on Lot 4 and
that a special permit be approved on both lots for the operation of an auto paint
and body shop, and the Planning Staff recommends denial of "I-2" and in lieu thereof,
that "B-4" be approved on Lot 4 to conform with the present zoning on Lot 1. Mr.
Townsend also stated that there were no responses to the notices of the public
hearing. He presented a copy of the site plan prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the recommended special permit.
City Manager Townsend noted that Mrs. Rosa Gonzales, representative of
the Planning Commission, was present if the Council had any questions in regard to
the zoning cases.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger located the subject tract on the zoning and
land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides
of the area.
No one spoke in regard to this application.
Motion by Holt that the hearing be closed, seconded by Diaz, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Holt that the requested zoning of "1-2" be denied, but in lieu
thereof that "B-4" zoning be approved on Lot 4 and a special permit according to
the site plan submitted be approved for both lots, as recommended by the Planning
Commission; seconded by Gulley; and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No.
978-7, Mr. Johnny Wilson, et al, for a change in zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural
District to "I-3" Heavy Industrial District, located on the south side of S.H.
#44 east of the Naval Air Station railroad, being portions of Lots 16, 20, 24 and
28 of the Johnny Wilson farm lots.
Mr. Townsend stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval, and
the Planning Staff recommends denial of "I-3" but in lieu thereof, "I-2" be granted
on the basis that a line has been established for "I-3" along the north side of the
railroad and S.H. #44 with "I-2" to the south, and that since this is one of the
gateways to the City, very heavy industrial uses are permitted in "I-3", some of
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which might be objectionable in this area which leads into the City.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that in response to the notices
of the public hearing, two in favor and none in opposition had been returned.
Chief Planner Wenger located the tract on the zoning and land use map,
described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and
noted that this tract is adjacent to the Wuensche Grain Elevator, and the owners
plan to sell their property for "I-3" use. Mr. Wenger advised the Council that
the owners do not want to accept any zoning other than "I-3."
Speaking in regard to this application was Mrs. Rosa Gonzales, who stated
that the Planning Commission had considered this application to be a hardship case
but were also concerned about this tract being located near the entrance to the
City.
Mayor Lozano called on the applicant to address the Council.
Mr. David Coover, Jr., Attorney representing the applicants, spoke at
this time and stated that the Wilson family has decided to sell the tract to a
firm that plans the installation of a ready -mix plant. Mr. Coover pointed out
the prevalence of "I-3" uses in the vicinity of this tract and contended that
the Wuensche Grain Elevator should be required to be located in "I-3" zoning.
He expressed the opinion that since there are so many "I-2" uses in this area,
some "I-3" uses would be supportive of these "I-2" uses.
Council Member Gill suggested that since this tract is located on one of
the main arteries into the City, that the owners plan to set the proposed plant
back from the highway and landscape the portion of the tract near the highway.
Mr. Coover stated that he did not feel that he was in a position to speak
for the prospective purchaser in this regard, but indicated that he felt that the
people planning to purchase the tract would be interested in creating a pleasant
atmosphere on this tract.
No one else spoke in regard to this application.
Motion by Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Holt, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Gulley that the request be granted and the zoning of "I-3" be
approved for Application No. 978-7, as recommended by the Planning Commission;
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seconded by Holt; and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 978-8,
Mr. and Mrs. Hilario Puente, Sr., for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District, located on the west side of
Angela Drive approximately 100 feet north of Bloomington Street, being Lot 15,
Block 3, Molina Subdivision #1.
Mr. Townsend noted that the Planning Commission recommends denial, but in
lieu thereof, "R-2" zoning be approved, and the Planning Staff recommends denial on
the basis that this area has been improved and upgraded through the Code Enforcement
Program and housing rehabilitation through the Community Development Program and
that this property fronts on a narrow residential street.
Mr. Townsend stated that in response to the notices of the public hearing,
two in favor and one in opposition had been returned.
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, des-
cribed the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the area.
Mayor Lozano invited the applicant to address the Council.
Mrs. Hilario Puente, Sr. stated that she and her husband planned to install
a building on this lot and rent a total of eight units. She assured the Council
that the building would be well constructed and well kept. Mrs. Puente indicated
that the zoning of "R-2" would be acceptable for their use.
Motion by Holt that the hearing be closed, seconded by Sample, and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Diaz that the request for "A-1" zoning be denied, but in lieu
thereof, that "R-2" zoning be approved for Application No. 978-8; seconded by
Holt; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Lozano called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly
explained the ordinances, and Mayor Lozano called for questions or comments from
the Council.
Council Member Gill referred to the ordinances dealing with the street
improvements referred to as the Ella Barnes, Unit II project and inquired if the
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property taxes of property owners whose streets are improved in this manner are
increased because of the enhancement of their property.
City Manager Townsend replied that the market values of similar houses in
the same area are the catalyst that determines the valuation of property, and the
fact that the streets, sidewalks and gutters have been improved should have nothing
to do with revaluation of property. He stated that the staff will attempt to inves-
tigate this possibility to see if revaluation of property does take into consider-
ation the fact that the streets in a certain area have been improved.
In regard to the ordinance authorizing the update of the Visitor Housing
Study, Council Member Diaz inquired if the staff is aware of any new hotel con-
struction that is planned for the City.
City Manager Townsend stated that some interest has been expressed, but
the only thing the City can do is to provide information for these concerns and
assist in the location and development of sites.
Mayor Lozano then called for comments from the audience on the ordinances.
Mr. William H. Wilson, 322 Meldo Park, referred to the ordinance authoriz-
ing application for surplus property from the General Services Administration
located at Rodd Field. Mr. Wilson commented on the fact that the staff had men-
tioned the possibility that a baseball field will be located on this property and
other open -space type activities. He then informed the Council that many citizens
are interested in horseback riding and suggested that facilities for this purpose
be included in the plans for this location. Mr. Wilson reminded the Council that
Rodd Field is fenced on two sides, and indicated that this would make an ideal
arrangement for horseback riding.
Mayor Pro Tem Gulley and Council Member Gill agreed that a horseback riding
area would be a feasible plan for this area.
City Manager Townsend also agreed that since the City's application indi-
cates that the land will be used for park and recreation uses, a horseback riding
area would be in compliance with the use designated.
There were no further comments on the ordinances.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following
ordinances were approved:
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SECOND READING:
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13424, PASSED SEPTEMBER 29, 1976; GRANTING BLUEBONNET TRANS-
PORTATION COMPANY A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC
THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS;
PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE OF TWO PER CENT (2%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE
THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH FOR THE AMOUNT DUE FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS FOR
THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH; REQUIRING THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS WITHIN
TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABI-
LITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ACCEPTANCE IN WRITING BY GRANTEE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting
"Aye."
SECOND READING:
GRANTING CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION COMPANY A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC
STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE OF TWO PER CENT (2%) OF GROSS
RECEIPTS PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH FOR THE AMOUNT
DUE FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH; REQUIRING THE FILING
OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH CALENDAR
MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION;
PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ACCEPTANCE IN WRIT-
ING BY GRANTEE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill Holt, Juarez and Sample voting
"Aye."
SECOND READING:
GRANTING RED TOP CAB CO., A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS,
AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE OF TWO PER CENT (2%) OF GROSS
RECEIPTS PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH FOR THE AMOUNT
DUE FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH; REQUIRING THE FILING
OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH
CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER
SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON
ACCEPTANCE IN WRITING BY GRANTEE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading
by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting
"Aye."
SECOND READING:
GRANTING LONNIE KING, D/B/A KING CAB COMPANY, INC., A FRANCHIS ON AND OVER THE
PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE OF TWO PER CENT (2%)
OF GROSS RECEIPTS PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH FOR
THE AMOUNT DUE FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH; REQUIRING
THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF
EACH CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR
PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON
ACCEPTANCE IN WRITING BY GRANTEE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample
voting "Aye."
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SECOND READING:
GRANTING JOE E. MANUEL, D/B/A STAR CAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC
STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OPERATING TAXICABS; PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE OF TWO PER CENT (2%) OF
GROSS RECEIPTS PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH FOR THE
AMOUNT DUE FROM THE GROSS RECEIPTS FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH; REQUIRING
THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF
EACH CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER
SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ACCEPT-
ANCE IN WRITING BY GRANTEE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and
Sample voting "Aye."
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 53-257, SCHEDULE VIII, PARKING METER ZONES, BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION, SUBSECTION (e) METER ZONE NO. 5, TO PROVIDE FOR PARKING LIMITED TO
FIFTEEN MINUTES UPON THE DEPOSIT OF ONE FIVE -CENT COIN AND LIMITED TO THIRTY MINUTES
UPON THE DEPOSIT OF TWO FIVE -CENT COINS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
ON ANY DAY EXCEPT SATURDAY AFTERNOON, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS OFFICIALLY SET BY THE
CITY COUNCIL ON THE HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED STREETS; AMENDING SUBSECTION (a)
METER ZONE NO. 1, ITEM (8), LOWER BROADWAY, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER;
AMENDING SUBSECTION (b) METER ZONE NO. 2, ITEM (8), UPPER BROADWAY, AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; AND AMENDING SUBSECTION (d) METER ZONE NO. 4, BY DELETING
ITEM (5), SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE BLOCK, ANTELOPE STREET TO BUFFALO STREET; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and
Sample voting "Aye."
SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON
CERTAIN STREETS, BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM WHICH WILL PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES
ON NUECES BAY BOULEVARD, WEST SIDE, FROM A POINT 190 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE
OF SUMMERS STREET TO WEST BROADWAY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and
Sample voting "Aye."
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE MONTHLY USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENTS WITH
PERSONS DESIRING TO BERTH WATERCRAFT WITHIN THE CITY MARINA, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE MARINA SPACE RENTAL CONTRACT AND MARINA SPACE SUBLEASE
AGREEMENT FORMS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF EACH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MADE A PART HEREOF,
AND MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND "B".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and
Sample voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE NO. 14569:
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS:
ELLA BARNES UNIT II
Phase "A"
(1) Bruce Street from Hibiscus Street to Elgin Street;
(2) Buford Street from Port Avenue to Highland Avenue;
(3) Elgin Street from Buford Street to Morgan Street;
(4) Hibiscus Street from Highland Avenue to Bruce Street;
(5) Sabinas and Verbena Streets from Highland Avenue to Morgan Street.
Phase "B"
(1) Agarito Street from Elgin Street to Baldwin Boulevard;
(2) Bright Street and Verbena Street from Reyna Street to Morgan Street;
(3) Elgin and Sabinas Streets from Morgan Street to Baldwin Boulevard;
(4) Reyna Street from Greenwood Drive to H. E. B. Shopping Center.
REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE AND FILE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUTNY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS TO THE ACTION HEREIN;
PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 14570:
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SHOWING ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS:
ELLA BARNES UNIT II
Phase "A"
(1) Bruce Street from Hibiscus Street to Elgin Street;
(2) Buford Street from Port Avenue to Highland Avenue;
(3) Elgin Street from Buford Street to Morgan Street;
(4) Hibiscus Street from Highland Avenue to Bruce Street;
(5) Sabinas and Verbena Streets from Highland Avenue to Morgan Street.
Phase "B"
(1) Agarito Street from Elgin Street to Baldwin Boulevard;
(2) Bright Street and Verbena Street from Reyna Street to Morgan Street;
(3) Elgin and Sabinas Streets from Morgan Street to Baldwin Boulevard;
(4) Reyna Street from Greenwood Drive to H.E.B. Shopping Center.
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE PAID AND ASSESSED AGAINST
ABUTTING PROPERTY, THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY;
ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD DECEMBER 6, 1978, IN THE AUDITORIUM
OF ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 3102 HIGHLAND AVENUE, at 7:00 P.M., IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE NO. 14571:
CLOSING THE PORTIONS OF JOHANNA STREET LOCATED GENERALLY BETWEEN KOSTORYZ ROAD AND
RICHTER STREET AND ADJACENT TO THE PROPOSED VENTURE PLAZA UNIT 5 SUBDIVISION,
ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley,Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 14572:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE LO -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 10B
AND 10C, BLOCK 2, FARIAS GRANT SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN VOLUME 44, PAGE 12,
MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
RESOLUTION NO. 14573:
ADOPTING MINUTE ORDER NO. 74904, DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1978, PERTAINING TO THE
JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF McARDLE ROAD FROM HOLMES DRIVE TO CRESCENT DRIVE BY THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
WHICH ROADWAY IS TO BE DESIGNATED A PART OF THE URBAN SYSTEMS PROGRAM; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 14574:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
B & B BUILDERS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO DODDRIDGE PARK, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $4,848.75
FOR THE AFORESAID CHANGE ORDER OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO
PROJECT NO. 291-72-6.2, DODDRIDGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample
voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 14575:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF
NUECES FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE NUECES COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH -MENTAL RETARDATION
PROGRAM, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 14576:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 14378, ADOPTED JULY 12, 1978, BY AMENDING SECTION 36-84 BY ADDING
THE CORPUS CHRISTI BALLET THEATRE AS A CLASS IV RENTAL CHARGE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
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ORDINANCE NO. 14577:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI
SYMPHONY BY THE TERMS OF WHICH THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WILL PAY $12,000 AS
LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL
ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE 1978-79 BUDGET AND ACCORDING TO
THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A",
AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye"; Gulley,"Nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 14578:
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATED FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE GENERAL
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION THROUGH THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE
FOR 126.97 ACRES OF LAND DESCRIBED AS CORPUS CHRISTI TRACKING STATION, RODD FIELD,
GSA CONTROL NUMBER 8000-19435 LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NUECES, STATE OF TEXAS;
CERTIFYING THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO RECEIVE FEDERAL SURPLUS
LAND; DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS RESPONSIBLE OFFICER FOR THE PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING HIM TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE SURPLUS LAND
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY THE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES INCIDENT TO
THE TRANSFER, AND DESIGNATING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AS FISCAL OFFICER FOR THE
PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 14579:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FIRM OF
LAVENTHOL AND HORWATH TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE OF THE 1974 "VISITOR HOUSING STUDY"
TO PROVIDE A CURRENT ANALYSIS OF THE LODGING MARKET, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN
THE PROPOSAL LETTER, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENYC.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 14580:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF SOUTHWESTERN
REFINING COMPANY, INC., BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A PARKING LOT,
ON LOTS 214 THROUGH 226, BAYMOOR ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE PLAT, A COPY OF WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Lozano, Gulley, Diaz, Gill, Holt, Juarez and Sample voting "Aye."
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Mayor Lozano called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda. There was no response.
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City Manager Townsend advised the Council that the owner of the Viking
Drive -In Theater has applied for a change of zoning from "R-113" to "I-2" and the
public hearing on their request will be conducted by the Planning Commission on
October 31, 1978.
Mr. Townsend presented the Council with copies of the bond prospectus for
the upcoming bond sale which will be mailed within the next week. He noted that
reference is made to the petition that has been received by the City requesting a
Charter Amendment election in the prospectus.
Council Member Diaz requested that the staff provide a report on the pos-
sible effects of a Charter amendment as it pertains to ad valorem taxes, as well
as a chart, for the Workshop Meeting pertaining to this matter which will be con-
ducted on November 9, 1978, at 5:30 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Holt, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was
adjourned at 4:50 p.m., October 25, 1978.
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