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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/16/1980MINUTES CITY OF COBRA CHRISTI, TEliAS *nun COUNCIL MEETING JIMMY E.6, 1 wlt ynr LOt1,er J res Mayer tees Tem EdWar4 L. Sample Council biers Dr_ Jack test City Manager R. Marvin Townsend David Diaz City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock Jack K, Dunphy City Secretary Bili G. Read Betty N. Turner • City Ma)rsr Lather Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of Hall at 312 South Shoreline Boelevard. The Reverend Donald C. Gates, Unity Church, gave the invocation. City Secretary Bill G. Rea- cai}ed the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the accessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. rayax Jones announced the issuance of a proclamation designating January . • 13, 1980 as `BALLET fEii11OSO DE CORPUS CHRISTI DAY." Council Member Bial moved that the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of December 12 and December 19, 1979 and the Special Council Meeting of January 2,. MO be approved as presented. The notion was seconded by Council Member Turner and passed unanimously, Mayor Jones explained the function of the various City Beards and Commis- s=oes and then administered the oaths of office to newly appointed members of the Boards and Commissions. Mayr rones-calied for appointments to Boards and Commissions. Council Member Turner moved that lir. Jame 3 W. Barnette be appointed to the -Mechanical-Advisory iinard wJtn term to expire January 2, 1981. The motion was seconded by Council leieber,.Beat and passed unanimously. project: !layer Jones annopnced the scheduled .hid opening on the following Engineering .. van Wan Channel Drainage improvements, Stage 11. This is a 1377 gond Project 3r,4 _Cts ,�1. =x meg after -crate lining- in tfre existing arae Galen Dftcfi and reined drai.cork from Naidron Lind upstream to Gienoak Road. s r �nnrOL.r_fIreCtnr of City Manager R,. ?+atr�aft� ,aansen3 a3ixeu rrr. .�-.�_ --- Engineering and Physical ileaelociment. to conduct the bid GPening- - 2tr. Looters opened ane read bids frees the following firms: tteldenfels Brothers. Inc -,7, WeS Construcr.ion Company; B B Builders; W. T. Young Construc- tion Company; Claud Chan Construction Company; all of Corpus Christi. and _--f-m,., _T _._,ontos stated that the required rair�say t�iPmc.s4.----T-----.. _ — bid security bond had bee subnittedstd by all of the companies. Mayor .,enes stated teas the bids will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to • the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for verification and Yecendatio.n. City Manager Townsend stated That listed on the agenda is an ordinal" dealing with the proposed reorganization of certain divisions and functions of these divisions to other departments, but after meeting with the Park Board to discuss this matter with them, it was determined that some type of trial period .fur the reassignment of duties v.vuld be in order. He stated that the Beard had wOuld expressed the opinion that 'before the changes are ;made permanent, they like to have the report currently being prepared on the City operations by the Texas iieseareh i.eagUt and had requested that the second reading of the ordinance chances be.delayed until May, 1980, at which time it was pert �+i sem: �s_ _— . expe:.ted that the Leve report would be available and. the Park Board would have time to make a, recommendation. City Manager Townsend continued his explanation by stating that the reassign- ment mit duties has already occurred effective January 1,.19$0. and the time between ri-ow and lsa r-wavid be considered a trial period. . Council Member Tamer stated that she has difficulty -accepting the 'reorgan- aner that she felt that the reorganization did not address the real 3zsfra:r3t plan -. priils3 _ ques.tfoned whether Otare is _a reasoT to expand the inspections and toperatim'ns` department head's control over more divisioess. ..3�x Town,w4expla1oed that the reassignment was madetorelieve rhe City iiaraaer of so' of his responsibilities, not to expand the Department of dossed igne and Dperat e 1 esnelece _. Januery 1616,i?.genee e atlr eater ecees sleeted that tt was his a;w,€erstur:dir,g that the Director of Parks aed Retreetten does hat snb¢eEt to rei;ertiee _ e the "erector of inspections anal A Oreeiots eed agreed that tee r_assegemeet should be on a trial bss1s ent11,11ay. tepee as recoonendeewy Ciee eaaager Torsa:rei, Mayor Pre Tee Seeet„ leeiceted that he finds it difficult to approve this reaFseioneent evee on a temporary baeic because he feels that there are other exp remain as they are ,amid the Texas Research League has submitted their report. City Manager Tewnsend minted out that the Texas Research League has never indicated that any Cit- operarton be delayed until their report is available, since it was hle uederstaeding that their study was to be rude for long range recommen- dations. 1r_ Townsend also stated that the questions of duties of City personnel lies with the City Manager and this reassignment is a result of that assumption, He agreed, however, that the Council can change that if they desire. City Manager Townsend informed the Councit that the museum Board and the Marina have welcomed the change and look forward to working under this arrangement and the Park Board is concerned because they really want the Parks and Recreation Department to report directly to the City Manager. Mayor Jones noted that eighteen people report directly to the City Manager now and that he would be opposed to adding any additional people to this list. City Manager To osand agreed ani stated that he felt that the Parks and Recreation Department will move forward satisfactorily under the Direction of Mr. Hennings. Council Member Diaz agreed with the change that the City Manager is attempting to Hake but noted that most of the Council Members are not satisfied with the approach and the suggested solution and recoruendee that the matter be listed as an agenda item for discussion. City Manager Townsend ex.piained that the only reason the matter is being considered is because he wishes to withdraw the second reading of the ordinance until May, 1980. Coencit Member Turner pointed out that the reassignment has already occurred, and if it is eilowed to continue, the change will place the Marine. the sljse m and the Parks and Rec-?ation: Department under the same department eeeeeePkeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeike • 04$00-1.04ell14. t, . , . ty of Woos* verinee ApowStiVirtel PirpitTSTIT 41MAlete., - tit "BMW' TWA -seed retteratedz that the est ignmenta have already implof, m44*. food it Oft:Council desires. this natter can be diacus$04 during I Workshop Meatine, Mr, Toensend also explained thet_if the title of the department. "InSpecti.- "nd OPIr*Vont". d not seem nPOnMariato..__the_name„mf-tbee_danaellawne., certainly be changed. He further stated that the functions that Mr. Hennings is resPonsibte for are among the moSt efficiently operated in the City, Council Meober Best stated that he was concerned about the Council becoming involved 11 the reossignments if such duties should be under the Jurisdiction of the City Manager - City Manager Townsend stated that the City Charter is ambiguous on this Point, since the City Manager is specifically designated as the person to handle assignment of duties but the Council approves basic organization changes, but he pointed out that obviously, the Council can countermand any reassignaent. Motion by Sample that this matter be listed on the agenda as a discussion item, seconded by Diaz and passed unanimously. Mayor .ones departed the meeting briefly to administer the Oath of Office to _additional embers of Boards and Commissions and requested that Mayor Pro Tem . _ . -- Sample preside in his temporary absence. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Sample announced theacheduled public hearing on the follow- ing cotter: Request of Corpus Christi Transportation Company, Inc, for a taxicab rate increase. The fast-InCieaSe was- granted on April 18, i979. Current rates are S-85 for the first 1/4 nine, $.20.for each additional 1/4 mile and waiting time based on $8,110 per hour. The requested rates are S1.20 for the first 1/5 mile and $,25 for each additional 1/5 mile with a waiting time charge based on $12,00 par hour. On the average 4 mile trip, the requested Increase is 54.55%. The .ceepaoy is also requesting a eighttime (10;00 p -m- - 4:00 a.m.) surcharge of. Si -00 per trip. City Manager Townsend provided the Council with copies of reports from Mr. "Toe Stewart, Director of Traffic and Tranill„ and Mr. Charles Daley. Assistant Director of Finenee, in which -they agree with the request of the Coepany but make 10*F Cciamfal Aecti r w. IVO euesseeeeeeeoevlbe rev Sad rates ham the orals reeuested by the C aee- ilayese.Preelem Serie Palled on the applicant tC make the presentation on behalf of the torpors Christi Transportation Company, ince Mr. -nanoid Milwstei, co-eosteer of Corpus Christi Transportaitien Company, eve., stated that folilrowine ao audit of their bks, it was found that the company is in fillemial dif eidsees Aw.w duced tor. Joe P. ileve. CPA: Mr. Dove explained the method by which he had arrived at the requested rate increase from 5.85 for_the first 1/' mile to .1.20'for the first 1/5 mile, stating that this request is based on the increased cost of gasoline and the projected future increase. Mr. eve also stated that the Company would like to provide a iiarbiiity insurance policy For the riders of their taxicabs_' lie explaained that the two officers of the company receive a certain salary but nut of that--satary. . they are paying oe a note welch was treeurred'at the time they acquired the company. Me also stated that at this time they have a 520,000 cash bond on file with the City, but'they would prefer to carry the liability insurance polity instead of this bond. • City Manager Townsend questioned the policy the Company is suggesting that fares be increased le order to assist the officers of the Company to in essence buy the company as -welt as provide salaries of the officers. • City Manager Townsend then inquired of Mr. Hllasiu as to whether or not the other taxicab companies Join them In this request_ tlr. /Mask; stated that he has discussed this with several companies, and they are in favor of the rate lecrease with the exception- of Mr. Victor Moreno, who indicated that he was cencerraeti that the increase wnuld discourage ;tiers. Mayor Jones pointed out that the toencll is considering increasing a transportation cost for people who cannot afford to own an automobile and stated that he was $3e.sitant to further burden citizens who had to twee taxicabs as their only means of transportation. City eeneger Townsend tailed. to the Coun_ik's attention the fact that the present rate is the tbir+.t taineest in the Stare of Texas, and the requested increase wessid make the taaxteab rats ;n Corpus Chr eti the highest in the State.. tiro gucs- r base i the i. i f trete., C �F`i t Cs ty ti - h -MO taxicab .rite. • ie%tWeWZY eeeee .°fir . .. tiomergit tfooti it Me. 011m1W-ropite0 Chet beceuee of the location of this City oe the peg., the rete ffateoe 444441M10400k414r4 deterioration to vehicles then any other City with tl*e exeeptioe"of Galveston, which &as *flintier proxielty .to sa1C seater; therefore, taxicab owners gust replace vehicles more often than other cities in the Stabe: Council...Member Ti-- noted that ie Aetkin'th& taxicab drivers cher their oweevehTeee. and ter. ff asks agreed that thie is true as well in other parts of the Uni.teci States. r tor_ St. *rt, D3rectoa Traffic and Transit. informed the tuncii that .the survey of comparable rates in other ca Cies of the State its dated January 3 and is . certainly.ccwreent but haat some of the cities have pending requests for fare increases under Consideration, Kr. Dove pointed out to. the Contac i l that 4.0e of the fare increase will go - •to empliNees of the taxicab cony, for taxes, and other expeeies. Ne also explained that the proposed surcharge of $1.00for the night-time rate will go directly to the drivers. _ City t oegee-Townsefd stated that the-arreeeements this compady hes with itS drivers is between the to* zany and their employees, not the CJty'_s concern. Mayor Jones again expressed concern for the people who avail themselves of the services of taxicab ctarties and asked fir. Hiiaski to describe their typical., passengers. . Kr. Hilr_ski replied that a majority 'of the1r.passengers are seamen traeseent5 such as visitors to She City. Mayor Jane:, pointed out that he felt that a large portion of their passen- gers are the handicapped and elderly who do not have an automobile and who cannot afford_ high taxicab rates. Council member Turner Inquired about the effect a rate increase will have. en the other taxicab companies.' City 3ianeger To nsend explained that the fares approved by the Council will be th?s staulratas that may be charged; the other -Lexical) companies are not required to .rearthe Maxum rate;, but that as far as he knew, they have traditionally charged the mxl rate allowed_ t$. 101111k- Atilled,for comeeell,frota the q ears of other taxicab compsnias, 4.,,Nictsejiiorsemoi 4011,6 Orkwood. owner of the thed 10.1exicab Company, aced. test i►a •foss tai f. aeei, mint the requested rata 1recreese is Justified and p treted out.-thet tris deeis ala+ost 95* with tae income people and that he vatsof the blies ria that the requested rate of U.29 for the first 1/5 mile IS exceess,re_ Mayor. C&-AEfttd that tMS hcarirtg bG_ recessed in corder for the other tetetab.mmegrs to have -en opportunity to address the Council on the *attar. • Me. Morse* agreed that some ieezreese is needed but not es.much as Co pusl ChriaFti Trenspatt tion £arpaey hes • requested. - *iso 'peeking in_rxgseed to this natter was Ms. Cruz Coloaa, ►ih* spoke ass a ettleee and agrees; that the natter should be tabled until the other cancpan1ts ...._. can be GWt ui ed. Spe}kie9 on behe0 of the City staff was Mr. Charles Daley, who stated thet-he'hid aeeafysesd the figure.) presented by Corpus Cterist;..l'ransportatlon .-torepeny and the staff rammed the followlne fare increase as a eamprfmise; 50.95 for t e first 1/5 mile; tach additional 1/5 mile to be $5.20. waiting time to rsaitltt ties 3,000 at WOO; and- althavgh the staff does not ret rad a surcharge fpr ei+ght.RiJe, if it is granted. it should be no acre then $0.50. roust;. i. Member Best suggested the poss i b i i i ty of the City setting no rates ateeiluseing.ttse___free enterprise system to prevail. City - gee. Tawesead introduced Mr_ J. K. Taylor and stated that he is `rasponeibte for the City's inspection of taxicabs and sllowiog •.tax1cab companies to yet t r -nun rates mdo t. present probleme. ler_ Townsend nisei pointed out that tee consseeeer would have probie s If different rotas are charged by the. various Ateeiceb dart#es_ . Mextion by flomphy that the pubite bearing on the taxicab rate tncr!asa request be recessed for ane week in alder that feather Information may be obtained raid to ;'lase ppsye.bility of the City silew1ng compaeleS tc establish their pun to provide rates mod to erovide opportvei€y for the other taxicab coven owners eameents oe this matter; s' ed by Turner; and passed unseat ssly. s X BillogaIar Cownctl ttMe- - „lr t„ i !'fit 001fOr ..� .6obandaed the pleblic heeriog sct*duled for 3:30 p.sa. on three 10609 t a fteIR. - CilV lir TOwesend annownced the public hearing on Application No. 1t79 -t, Dudley Chet'han, for change of zoning frpn "!t -td" Ofte-ftveity Dwelling District to "6-3" BuSinass ¢istri ton Share 3. out of the east half of Lot 5, Section 2, ttottea+iaze Colony Lands, located or the north side of Baily Road approximately 900 ,._14tt____ of Carrot/ tatty. Mr. Townsend. unformed the Council that the Planning Commissiee recommends that the request be denied and 's- lits: thereof, a special permit be approved for a patogcsphy stadia; .and display widow on that. port'son of the property fronting Holly Roast for depth of 2E5 feat wi^;. Mgrs in accord with ¶W" regulations -a waiver of the standard screening fame requirement, ±tar also stated. that the Planning recommeods de tial of "8-3". a'r.ng and in lieu .thereof that -"All" zoning be granted on the basis that the photography studio is allowed in this district, but a display window is not. City.tanager Townsend also informed the Council that Hr. Dudley lhsthaet had written a letter, copies of which had been provided the Council, In which he had requested that this case be deferred. Re explained that since this pawltic be0rring hos been Published and the affected property owners have been noti fled; the visual procedure is to conduct the pubic hearing and postpone the decision o* the app] ieet'10 . Ltta ]uncaps* Townsend stated that in response to the notices of the public hearing, Mt' in faeo',and ane -in typscss;cion had been returned. He then asked Hf; .Lair tlenser..th€ef Planner, to summarize Site ease. Chief -Planner leneer located the area cm the zoning and land use map, dens' cilbed the hind use in the surrounding area, showed sl ides of the area, and stated thea, the:_;applieent . roaosed to purchase the land for the estsblishmsnt of a photo* Dr0004 Otletfla. oel Member 2utner inquired about the applicant's opin,(pn of tier rer ti - all -that "WW" sonine to approved. Chief FliinaerMenler replied that Mr. Chatham did not object . to "iia" zartln„ .f gut est dted went the :display window which is not allowed to this zonlrsg. . 1. a'ett thio e,tirigad'a'reprasentatfivp "of hie. ►fia uriq tOiliaaion tepee .>!ir eks. whe4efeemed tom' t_^'_"-^ it -t -_ 70-ViSysas` -49is.-of the ---- epvn on,. that tib display Wt****woutd not be offensive if it fronts on Molly Aolid.. there were •-o € rther comments from the aadtence. - i+kstion by Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Divx and passed uponrineunly. City Naneger Townsend again pointed out that the applicant had requested that action not be taken on this zoning request since he was unable to he present, but if Council intended to approve the zonnin9 which was satisfactory to Kr. Chatham, he +geoid probably not object to the Council's, making a decision on the application. Chief Planner `eager stated that the applicant had indicated that the special permit which allows fol. -the display window woo/4 be satisfactory to him. -Motion by Turner that the Council concur- wi th the recommendation of the Planning ednalissioo and deny the requested zoning of "8-3sa, but in lieu thereof; approve a speciei permit for a photography studio and display window an that portion of the property -fronting on Holly !toad with signage in accordance with "M" regula tions And a waiver of the standard screening fence requirement; seconded -by Best; and passed sy the fallowing vote: .!ones, Sanp}e, best. Diaz, Dunphy and Turner yawing-"Ayer;"Zersky abstaining since he owns -property in the area of notification. ' * e * * * * * #' 4 # * . * . * * * * *4 -. -'City'Kinager Townsend announced the public hearfng On *POI -Cation NO. 1175-2, Or. joe*--taaiilaif Car a 'change of zoning from !.11 -18" One -family Dwelling -District. to:"AS"ttefeSsional Offir.e District on Lot 10, Slack 16. Calb Lind* Unit 7;-loceted - at the iiatithWeat -Corner of South Sispies Street end 'Texan Trail. be:Aantitil aloe. in Tien thereof ihat a spa. permil far the . *it .04 Aer:ta) OkratIon- for the' period- of time Oat the itiptltdtit -"Or4etree* - Po-..--Teoonfand inforned the Council that in relfrome to, the notices or th"oblic.hmaTipit., two in wposidien and four in favor had been rettur . ata 'd on :•ttie zoning -, der €tak cs to enCrea5e 'tris dental >ifffca bait' . i . s Mr. Wager stated that this additional employee to ts` this Issa►ar£#cal-ftoa''t owner -occupant type of business. Br. Joe C. Casiilas, the applicant, stated that his nephew has joined his s{aftas a'iiersr attiarGe bUIlding and will con - _ x tince to reside in the exlVting structure. he also pointed out that there will be very little, If any, Increase in traffic because he only sees patients in the evenings or early in the morning, bit his nephew maintains regular office hours. Speaking 1n opposition to the change of zoning was Mr. J. Bruce -Aycock, who stated that he resides on Casa Linda and that he is sWeaking on behalf.of himself, his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Poris. Mr. Aycock expressed the opinion that "AB" zoning would constitute spot zoning and would change the character of the neighbor- hood; traffic in the area will be increased, and the increased staff will require more Parking spaces. He sumearazied by expressing the opinion that approval of this application will begin a process of 'Invasion into the "R-15" zoned land. Council Meneber Best noted that the two dentists will vse the same office staff and heve no plans to change the structure in any way. - Motion by Turner tTsat the hearing be closed, seconded by Best and passed unaniaOusif_ Motian_by east that the requested zoning of "AB" -nn Applicatimn No. 1'179-2 denied,=t is lieu thereof, a special permit begranted for the existing opera - ti+ s for onl:v the period of time that the applicantpractices dentistry and • tike -house as a residence, with the stipulation that the residential aFi�arasteT of 'the neighborhood be asa#ntained: seconded by Diaz. =meinumi-imm_that_there is a problem With a special ler tit aha atpe hes fscnsr parkitsg Spaces to be added which"would n .. �l �e>iTrail and the ho;r5e will be wed prisasri=lY of� ' tly+[z Tse b� as cis' if a :' fs rsld certaln?y not retain the residential- character af. the: .� ..I heed, Ile no-tcd that tlse special permit for "Alt„ zoning use would require 41Fi- ettlukt sc wii Klee[ Counciike-Underitandini that nothinq • r'lizaresend stated that permits shouid riot baVe been t3It*4 for officer 'aide Is sopa:ate from the house and suggested that perhaps the staff should exoi tail tine site plan and check the ordinance to see If It can be approved without the addlt#onel parking spaces. Council Member Turner suggested that the Spacial permit be approved without requiring the additions) parking spaces. Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion and it passed unanimously. City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 1179.., ?tt. Evelyn Derry Collins and Mr_ A. Scott fol1iiasa fora change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "a-4" General Business District on the southeast 51.72 feet of tot 8, all of Lot 9, all of Lot 10 (lass the southeast 70, by 150', Brack 6, Gerdendate Section )? located at the northwest corner of South Staples and Cain Drive. City Manager Taeisend Informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and thePlannisrg•Staff recommend dental on the basis that the existing "B -t" is a neighborhood type business district compatible with neighborhoods, and the "B --k" z ni.ng . tiCws catch,larger signs and more intense uses which warsld have an adverse affect asn neighboring properties. He also stated that In response to the notices . of the. public hearing two in favdor bad been returned. Chef Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, des- cribed es-crib ed tbe.iandUse in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area, and stated hafttom ow+o51 plan .that .p ssible development of an office building, auto and tire s tcfe, .rased Cf:)at. Mr. iteier Informed the Council that the office building • : i4 iia:._ €ocated In "-V idi►T i, taut 3r. auto anis tire semice wveld require"8-W' . s ie. hirs401,ky of the Planning Commission slated that the Commission wa$ of the opinion that "II-#" zoning is not proper for this area. 1 wingetis 1610100, Cct1 Pobore4v1 2�v 1. I Pi** a ii*eiree itiSe Ita 'few* he Sit that tne berarleg be closed, seconded b' W.= and PasSed Oneelmemsly. notices by Sample that the Council coerer with the recommooditice of the Piaeming Commissioo one deny tie request for change of zoning on Application Mo, o seunanimously. * * * * * *t�0 by Tomer that t Regular Council Meeting be recessed at 4:10 pm. it order to conveee the Corpus Christi 'Mousing fieance Corporation meeting vetch mos recessed at_12:30 p.m.; Seconded by Llest; an., passed unanimously, * * * * * * 33 * 33 . Mayor Jones recooveeed the Regular founcll neeting at 444 p.mad called for the Cley Manager's Reports, City manager lewnsend presente4 the following items with related commeets and explanations and recea3ende4 that: . a. A publit hearing be ted ors February 20, le80 at 200 p.m. during the. Reeutar Council Meeting to consider an application to the Urban Pats Transportation Administration for $17g,455 in transit operating . --fer the.current fiscal year, b-4 Thirty cele-waY polycarbonate traffic signals and four sets of school speed t!ffift flashers be4urchasedlroi SHOAL ENSINEERtAG COMPAW„Corpas Christi - on the basis,efLiOm h14 of $7.350. Bids were"reccived foomthreelirmi. • ftle.O-tomparisOn-reflecti a 24% increase. The one-way signalsvere last purchased in )178 and the school flashers in 1977. The one-way signals wilt roptacesoIm.fogr vey Orals at seven Intersections to increase safety and driver aidervemce. The Pa -333 Mavil4tton71.10 River Ilead, 4414eift-Itelboa,Staples-Brovnlet, Ayers-Shely, lareth..andAe Ikir Roed70Id Soh -stomp Awed, The schoot flashers will be placed at four schools to- be after.dlecussloits with school Officials; c. Plana' and:Specifications for Various Water System Improvements Phase:141 be - approved an hide be received February 13, 1930, This is -a 4th Year Coeemnity"_ -1±L41±e014eeetfrrojett=a00 provides for the replaceMent of water lines frcee4" to 16 i4-u'tvpartenaticaa-tharisave been for more than 50 years. The -404-iit ofirreolatoxemt 104V tine friailmemedmand,Elizabeth]StriOs:.- 12° 34nee are propnied In Brownlee Street, nth end: lith Streetemiet06m4Wet4e at dlutfoir-rend-Carrito Striate.. SiewsufficieetAtkeeAr4omieenity 0.100.9t em0a$ are 04-availoble for -this project. it Is further neOMMeended epe,4.-e‘e moved •to...t8e-Otk•yeag--,CallallatitV • Develop- .mr.t program begineleg August,- 1:980 and the** funds beosertiTtflanit)e Tar • - • • • • - • • — • , _ _ . _ A change-OribMeiseremed providing for additional boring fqr Inatelietton of voter title* uraerbancreitt Nese streets in the Various Water Syst• e= 'ap-amameeernenlect?hese 1, contract with Claude. thapean Constractioo Coewavy. The orightel preposal-did not"Tnenioe adequate feetag-tozomelete the project. An additional 2,250 linear feet is Involved at $15fi3near foot. A $14.000 approorlatiol Is needed fnom toe Comunity Dovelopopeat Block Grant for the ehange order. Tee project Includes Installation of 6and 8" water -t4ee. 3e. 6a iew eAd.,w. -7i4p43t4'l Eatd ArkatEons, .w.•- • "TY -AP 33 e .3, Mieette keg -Oar tQQAC74 Meethlf Jan a re 16, milt! ►age "13 r_ A1-2%_wcees.tract be accuiredAS a site for the Northwest Branch L$Crer _ for the appraised vol a of $21.,090 including $290 for closing costs. This parcel is located or ltceir•.zie Bead beteeen Highway 9 and Interstate 37. The Library "Ward has approved the site. !fids be received at li:00 A.M., Tuesday, February ri, 1980 on 7 electric typewriters for the Employeent Opportunities Pilot Program. g. The ordinance requir€rig industrial users of the City's wastewater system to make industrial cost recovery payments be arsended prior to its third reading ror -rtow, O OCnemica4 bxyeen Wemane,and suspeeoee solids by one-third by providine a 30 -year repayment period instead of a 20 -year repayment period, to extend the moratorium period for puking initial payments to July 1, 19''..v and to make the effective date of the ordinance January 23, 1980. The Texas Department of Water Resources has informed the Litz that further prpoessirtg on pending construction grants for the Broadway and asp wasteeater ..r_atmert p€ants and the etArdie slip lining project will be delayed. until en epproved ordinance is passed, The ordinance pasx_i: _..:.ond reading on August 29, 1979. City !Imager Tawneend referred* to information previously provided the Council and stated that there is a need to pass the ordinance on third reading because it .Appears that surae of the City's grant funds may be withheld if the industrial cost recovery payments are not auth rixed, and explained that no part of this process was Meant to be a vehicle to provide reeenue to the City but only to comply with the Federal requl-remlents. He stated drat the ordinance is recommended with amendments to decrease the unit charges by one-third, and that the date for payments be changed to July 1-, 1980. Mr. Townsend informed the Council that nineteee different companies are /deluded in this .category, in.ctudirag Sam ifane Meat Processing Pleat and the H_£.8. .Toad Stores., but the t_otel.estimated Income is relatively sntall and will be only about $11.:000. Council Member Nest iequired FLEA, ias regard to this charge. L.ity Manager Townsend stated that if any a bout a letter that had been received from the Industrialusers•; including H.E.L. can provide spec=flz proposals for oranges in the ordinance that will meet E..i�tA.as ra 211r en_Cs, the City will be glad to amend the ordinance. fieuncil.Meeber Terrier noted that the letter frays Itr. Rordan Zahn of H.E.B. states that Ghees does. not seem to tze any uniformity In the Staten Stich ordieances. City !Manager Townsend requested Mr.. Douglas Matthews., Director of• Public urrtwr,el, te,eeplaittibetee the eTeeneed ordi ee pa€es tO other Ciliee! drdi.nanr 's, 1 -0qmvatvi If6, Mr_ hiatthe.s eapZalrnad. that han fenis.that this City is the sairat rarg-n As in,utiires rnaz Ty cities reeefve 3 7Y-A7unt ofn.r.iney frotr,,, thin Federa3 gove-t far a earti- -giiiar then, thlt„ t',ty cmadte the irdustriai aaste an the basis of disghange; and the State 1155 eSZAbiii;Ned a minimuo of 25.3OD ge-lioils Per. day the basis of the comattic. Mr. Matthews stated that based on the amended amounts, the Cy will receivn-aPProxiatelY S25,000Per Ye.lridost of.tiV41. money will- go to the Federal gaverannt. City Manager Toansthe noted that rhese recovery payments are aver and above the sarcharge that Lharred these companies at this time. h. An acsignf...ent or the leat- asreerent Fc- - a fixed base hangar operator dt interratioaal Airport from mr. Roger '.1..au1t and Gault Aviation, irc. to Air Associates, inc. approved. !t is also recommended that the current la.ase agreenent b a:a/ended to provide for a new 30 -year lease upon construction or additional hanaar iinproverients. It is further recomranded that the 30 -year ledse extension aranred to MF.flrilU/7. Cr- March 7, 1979 be repealed. Mr. Gault has not executed the exteasion. The .Geult lease expires in 1990. City Manager Townsend asked mr. mstthkras to provide background information on the new.company. Kr. Matthews Stated that the assignment of the leaSe agreement to Air Associates, loc. has.; been reviewed oy the Airport Advisory e.oard, and the members feel that this is a good company and they recommend approval of the assionment. He presented to the Council a copy of the prospectus of the company and stated that they have operations in a rum -Sr of ierge cities and quoted figures pertaining to their financial statds. Council Member Turner inquired about the ramp space, and Mr. Matthews replied that there will ba additional Tamil space. • Clty Manager Townsend explained that the contract mast be. amended and stated that the previous Counci! authoTited the submission of a grant application for additional rsT9 space for two fixed base operators. Mayor Jones voted the presence of M.r. Roger Gault in the audience and asked f -Pr comments from him about the Airport. Mr Gault stated that he feels that Corpus Christi ha u fire airport and tbat he dzid not a9ree wt h the ccv.15Npntl> of the n+1 -b media on this tnteration. 71, r-rW? r, 1L. 1160 Pula WS q --T .re ndatitte of char: Airport Advisory Beard Elia# an assign epi of lease. frogs Mr: end Mrs. 1terseteei Chance to island Enterprises, inc. fo`r'newsstand facilities at international Airoort be approved. The four-year lease expires en february 28, 1942. The Chance's wish to retire. Mr. Thomas Hale is president Of island Enterprises. Inc,, which presently lease and operate gift shops at Hilton lopes, Holiday len Emerald Beach, La Quince Royale. and the Tradewlnds on Padre Island. The lease provides for rant of 7i% of gross rem. J. An Bout -of -date provision of the City Code, which proviues for a franchiSe these operations are now established in the ordinance granting the franchise. These ordinaries providefor franchise fees of 4 of gross revenue. The old provision was related to the last private bus system. P. transfer of ownership be approved for fire equipment purchased by the City and paid for by the Corpus Christi Refinery Terminal Fire Company. in prior years; federal regelat€errs required that the vele?cies be purchased and owned by the City. Presen- regulations allow for the transfer of ownership to the Refinery Fire Company, 1. The ordinance adopting the 1979 edition of the .5outhern Stanrd Building Cade be amended to correct Chapter Vill by deleting sections 811-817 Chapter Will .AAolcit'are duplicated in the Mechanical Code.. These provision's were added when the Mechanical Code was separated from the Bulldifsg'Code NO that the existing mechanical provisions would not be lost if a Mechanical Code was not adopted. The duplicated sections consist of almost fifty pages and there is no need to print them both in the Wieling Code and the hechani.cai Codes . is. The contract for engineering services with Urban Engineering on the McArdle Road Slipiinioe project be amended to 1neiude certain standard provisions required by the Environmental Protection Agency which were omitted. The provisions will sunpleeent similar provisions already in the contract, The contract needs to be amended so grants for the project will not be delayed, !layer sane, called for comments from the audience an the City Manager's Reports. Hr. Gordon Zahn. 726 Bradshee, Coordinator of Sefet;. Sanitation and Energy Control for the H. E. butt Grocery Company, spoke In regard to iter "g„ which per- tains to the Industrial waste recovery payments and complimented .the City staff, arid in particular, Mr. Matthews, for their cooperative attitude In working with the indusltriai users. 1'r..Zahn assured the Council that H.E.B. is not apppsed•to an ordinance because they certainly do not want to delay the- sanitary sewer plant -n► rets, -bunt is expressed concern that the Tedustria1 users will aiw,sys have this sarOlo ge ted es the costs- of the westewater Improvements increase , the costs io the indlrstries wilt also increase, and they oppose the ordinance as it has bean p `epared only frog. ranree effeet and the possible detrimental effee't it mop have in ilea Nue', ss saaaatta aesearia Cauaa37 nmetan laraIaaa as 3131 - Page Cita Maaa9er Zoweaerta aalared Mr. Zah a that If this ardinaace is approved, abaara* - --aa.-- aaznaraaa a,aataaaaaataarala 4-f1rera :aaaatra a a • - ., alAare can savalaast chaages ahica mould meet &P.A. requirements; If it is an *mead - meat that applies to all of te:,4 industrial users. Mra.aarol NairleY, resiaeat of the talailee area, expressed appreciation to the toenail for agreeing aa purchase the property far the Northwest Library. Thereaeae ao farther ccomenta in reard to the City Maaager's Reporaa. antiort by Diaz that the City aaaager's Reports, iteas "a" thru -RI-, be , accepted; seconded by Zi; rot paseed uaanim&aly. Mayor Janea anacaaced tat aoasideration of the following tabled zoning aatter: B fluildera Fran "S -i" ta al -2" ao 4_27 acres out of Lot 6. Section 7, Bahamian Colony Lands at the oartheast corner of Greenwood Drive an Lands Road. A Pablic bearing was held On November 7, i579 and the application tabled until the Planning Commission coald again consider the application and make a recom- mendation In regard to =mine arid land use of the entire area between Ayers Street, the Airport Drainage. aitch, Nally and Saratoga. On December 18, 079 the Planning Commiasioo was presented a staff recomeendatian for lana use in this area; considering the TRACOaaod AlttlInoiae studies around aabaniss Field. The study recommended that this property be armed "RalB". The Planning Commission passed a aotian to delay any aation oo aaoptin9 a master land use plan for this area pending further consideration aid reconfirmed its previous recommendatiort thaz tat s S auilders zoning application be denied. City Manager Towasend reainded the toenail that this zoning application aas tabled for further study of the entire area, particularly .35 it would be - affected by the. TRAM and AlCUZ noise studies around Cabaniss fleld. A mapshow7 ip9 the nolle zones aaeordaria to the aa studies was displayed for the Council,s infornat len. • Cbief Planner Wenger located the affected areas on the map and explained t Ne lama -uses ara- recomaeaded by the 5 tsf t, that the uae votati be an accordance with the TRACOR -Study. aCtualianner aaaisaa • paaaented the Coen -ail wita-copiesof a. letter ha haa welt -tee to the Commaadtra Officer of the Naval Ala Station in which he explained that the City of torpvs does P9t have any phi aa to atterpt to restrict restaential gr -oath north and welt of cos anclnal Schoal, which is Lae area under aontaderation anis 'attire resaaential development. '-aalptA laktutes Uvular Coteci4 pRMelting Jammeey 14,` Cfty Menage.: Townsend referred to the particular zoning application under" cOrstideratcen and ;pointed out that the OlennIng ComMissTon reaffirmed their re`too- nend,tion for dermal of "i-2" zoning on this tract exf land and also recon nded that any action on adopting a master load use plan for this area he delayed pending farther consideration. Council Member Dumpiry ;urged the Coo , i l to approve the zoning of .1-2,1 on .aancnariatas.nnin_for .th1s area in view of the .nnlse zone and also in accordance with the City's plans as outlined in Mr. Towrsen's letter to Captain Joseph i(uehneter. Chief Planner Wenger stated that the reason the staff recommends against "l-2" zoning for this particular property is because it is not good to have "1-2" zoning adjacent fo."lt-IB" remora and explained the ideal transition type of zoning that would be preferable_ Mayos Janes stated that he would be opposed to any zoning that would be detrimental to tate Navel operations but indicated that he felt that "i-2" zoning would be good zoning for this tract becauae the 'cavy wouI iot object to this type of zoning. City Manager Townsend agreed that although it is recommended that some of the area thpsald be developed with single-family dweilirrgs, because of the expense of developing the streets, etc_, in this km income area, it is not too likely that residentiaLdeve0pment would be feasible here. Mr. Ernest Briones, Director of Planning and Urban Development, pointed out, however, that if there is any possibility of developing any residential dwellings in the area, this is the only large area for such development in the Corpus Christi independent School District, Motion. by Best that the requested zoning of "i-2" on the application of 0 C 3 Builders be approved; seconded by t1uephy. Mr. Bob lack, one of the applicants, explained that they plan to construct a small 1=tduc,.rial development and use the yard for storage of equipment used In their construction .business. .3tr—atIo±tcs=analn pointrfi out that approving zpnJng of "I-2" on this property will not only distouragt "R -1B" development, but will also encourage further lndxus- tr1*4 deo lellrerst in this Ifta, 1 loi hilt loss ... qa x ca sled for tne. vote on the matioo to approve "1-3" zoning. and I � ..,i s wsertiauoustY.. • City. eumseger Townseed reminded the Council haat pascals of the ordinance wilt require five ,affirmetive votes of the Council since this approval is not in accords .e with. the rezomeeedation of the flaneing Commissioo. Mayor Jones annoonced the ceosideretlom of the o tM ng matter: ilikdy Supply Cempany from —R-ia" to "1-3" on lot B. Block 1, Byron Willis Subdivision located on .the 5outhalde of #7cArdie Bad approeimately 110 feet west of French Deist.* vas heard on .July lT and 18, 1939 and tabled un it an adequate site plass Could be se *shied f3f the.lxistieglplumbing d thesupplycbusiness. h six-eonth time limit cen this cele exp Site Inn. has requested a ecce -ti SO -day txte=sien to submit the requiredP City Manager T[ eseed er1ef1y reviewed this zoning case and stated 0, -- the eppllcent hike not submitted a site elan but hoe indicated that he would have the site plan rrlthin the next few weeks, and recoerended that.the Council grant - an extension of 90 days since the six-amo't-h time limit on this case expires - January 181 Me a ted that the ordinance pertaining to this allows only one extent€an. Motion by Sample that a one-time 90 -day extension be granted, seconded by Turner and passed unanimously - City Manager Townsend stated that the staff does not feel any more respon- sibility for this application, and if the Council agrees_ no further contact 4th the 0114 Supply Company will be Rede. The Council Tndlcated their concurrence. Mayor Jones noted that the_aseet item on the agenda was consideration of eanfiranatien of an appointment. City Manager Townsend stated that be would i lke to submit the recommeeda- tioaa That 11r. Ralph Wooers be raaZ Fire ChTef. Nation by Oiai that the appointment of the City Manager be confirmed to designate Ralph Rogers at Fire Chief: secoeded by Turner; and passed unanimously. Council pe ber Turner 1equired about the ttottable for filling the poli. tie. of D1re.eter of ?Wealth and Welfare slcxce Or. W. R. Metzger has retired, . i1e 13itemetil 1 rr% /10 City Manager Townsend explained the diffJcultle€in filling this position because it /evares ai medical icier s+ho a s s hrs s degree i f'ub1Tc Tfealft Ems-, -__ the position is under the City, County and State and requires approval of oil of those etstiiles; the salary, even though It is listed as "open", is actually net too high for this type of employee; and stated that the City has only had about six. applicants who have applied, some of whom saiaht not be qualified. *--A. Mayor .asses called for the ordinances. City Manager Ts send briefly - explained the ordinances ant presented for the Council's consideration a motion to amend the Industrial waste recovery cost ordinance. Motion by why. seconded by 5a:-eple and passed unanimously that the ordinance proposing to mend Chapter 5S, UTILITIES. Article XI, Commercial and read on the ;sydusirial waste. ills awn Standardx. first be: emended prior to two third and readings andflnai must - > sod ilueust . , reading as follows= 1. Ameed Section 2 by amending (C) industrial Cost Recovery. (1), items 2 3, >l, 9, TO end 11 as follows: Ix = (V) (7-778$ ib . (V (8.34) (BO) (.00862} IS (V) (8-34) (s.$) (.00592) 7.778 = Unit Charge in dollars per million gallons of sewage flaw. .00662 = Unit Charge in dollars per pound of SOD. .00592 = Unit charge in dollars per pound of suspended solids. 2. Amend paragraph (3) of Subsection (C) by changing the. date from Jawuary 1, 1980 to July 1.. 1980. t section 4 so as to change the effective date of the ordinance 3- d to January 23, 39$Q. rr*a+ Srpt.sr�bcr S. 974 City Manager Townsend presented copies of the Resolution concerning flood Insurance for barrier island that was listed Ons the agenda and stated that the resolution had beer' prepared very quickly and he felt that the staff did not have adequate iofornettan In regard to this matter. He suggested that It might be. In order to delay passage of this resolution until a stranger resolution could be prep -eyed. Mayor James agreed that a one-week delay in passage of this resolution would be le order. Council Member gest suggested that If the City Manager feels that a more effective resolution or: this subject can he prepared, the Resolution should be .lthdrawn today lout considered on January 30, 1580. Minute Ragol r COun61 ffeetiag January 14, lata Mayr 20 Y 1 Sit+ sea re. ertred to the ordinancerlisted as hens "1" approving ciammles 1st rates for Central Power and Light Company and stated that the Caen}tan i*- Fra"the.process of preparirta a study and a report on the matter of the special rates for electric hot wa.t+rr heater's. Council Member Turner Indicated that she was very dissatisfied with the onts1:,- consultant's recommendation was not followed and a greater increase was approved. She also questioned the tat nt% made by the Company's Attorney, Mr. W. C. Woolsey. to the effect that the Company will automatically appeal any decision made by the Council anyway. City Manager Townsend pointed out that it is not appropriate for the Ct3ue to assume that the Company Is going to appeal because of the remarks made by their Attorney. He stated that the staff people involved do not feel -that an appeal by C L is automatic; therefore, the public hearing was certainly not meaningless. City Manager. Townsend asked Mr_ Matthew, to explain the ordinance listed as "or ,which calls for the passage of a resolution supporting the efforts of the -Railroad Coeleasslon of Texas in Gas Utilities Division Docket No. 2336 to further Insure a dependable supply of natural gas to all arms within the State. Mr. Matthews explained that there was curtailment of gas In Solt portions of the State; --toe Railroad Commission passed- on en emergency basis . ru:ling-early this month to the effect that they cannot make curta#lmints on an interstate basis in' order to sell gas intrastate; they -will consider this matter next week to he sire that gas is available in Texas when there is a shortage; and the Commission has asked for comments from cities in regard to their actfens. +Waitere no further comments on the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinances were FIRST lith lata AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 EDITION. AS AMENDED, BY OCL:ETI$G FROM CHAPTER 57 VEHICLES -FOR HIRE, SECTION .57-2. SAME - PERMIT. ETC., FEES IN ITS EiitIAE'FF. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time goal pesse0 to its second reading by the fol lowing ;cote; ,Tones. Semple, Best, Diaz, DUmphy, Turner and Zarsky voting, nutit ' i tal/4r Caeweci 1 Meeting intg : 44r ** p - Pr' '211 • FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY"MANAuER TO ACCEPTAND APPROVE AA ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE FROM HERSHEL AND LYDA CHANCE. dba t s T GIFTS AND NEWS, TO ISLAND ENT'E'RPRISES, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MODIFICATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI SANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, AND ISLAND ENTERPRISES, INC.. COVERING NEWSSTAND FACILITIES �s___7ruc r_nea'c4 CmA ST1 TEIIILATION L. AtRP'3RT}_ALL AS SHOWN_ ANiI_1lORE__FULI-SET_ FORT ...IN_ .... THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO.AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXIIISET '`1" The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones. Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner arid Zarsky voting, FIRST READING: L REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 14811, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND,'•`' -TT ! AN ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE FROM ROGER L. GA.ULT, dlea, GAULT AVIATION, TO AIR ASSOCIATES, INC., ANO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MODIFICATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI BARK AND TRUST COMPANY (TRUSTEE), AND AIR ASSOCIATES, INC., . COVERING COMMERCIAL HANGARS AND FIXED BASE AVIATION LEASE PLOTS AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI ,IITERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AND PROVIDING FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR LEASE OF PORTIONS OF THE TRANSIENT APRON-AIn GOR A NEW THIRTY (3.0.1 YEAR LEASE OF THE ASSIGNED AND LEASED PREMISS UPON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY CHARTER ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 2(c) BY AIR ASSOCIATES, INC., ALL AS SHOW AND MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE MODIFICATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF 1MICH IS ATTACIIED'HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, HARKED EXHIBIT: '•l''. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting, "Aye". THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 15303 *1' ORDINANCE GRANTING TO AMERICAN FUNTIER, INCORPORATED, A FRANCHISE FOR FIVE -YEARS TO OPERATE BUS SERVICES UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. .. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time an4 passed by the following Voce: Jones, 'Sample.., Best, Diaz, Dumplry, Turner and Zarsky voting, "Aye' THIRDREADING - ORDINANCE NO. 15304: AMENDING CHAPTER 55. UTILITIES, ARTICLE XI, CDHMERCtAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL..:.. -STANDARDS, Of THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, BY AMENDING SECTION 55-14D. OEFINITIONSS TO DEFINE "INDUSTRIAL USER" AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH; AMENDING SECTION 55-143, SO AC -TO REVISE TITLE ASR APO SUBSECTIOII_,t _ - _,..._emnui r,,a�n -FQINE,'t&.LECTIOIt OF t IDUSTRIAL COST RECOVERY PAYMENTS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET LOATH HEREINAFTER, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;; PROVIDI 0 FOR`SEVEIfl 1L TY;' Yeti PI101fIIItNT RR PUSL'ILRFifRT.--' .: _..- --- _- - --.. TTS foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote; Jones, Sareple, Wit, Diaz, Dumphy. Turnor and Zarsky voting, "Aye". MIOURes ...-' 19 Nagutar NAIMf'(�y`..yf f,�Pfew i '.3i.y 160'. INgeZ2 " ORDINIHKE r 15303 t' --- 1ittrHOKIZ11K 7HE CITY J GEN'TO EXECUTE MANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CLAUDE CiI i $ COItST*IXTION EDIWANW FOR PHASE I CONSTRuCTIOR Of THE VARIOUS WATER SYSTE1 t1IPROVEIIENTS PROJECT, ,A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF i1HHCM CHANGE ORDER I5 ATTACHED HERETO, MARRED EXII1BIT "A:' AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING $34,00 OUT OF THE D. 162 FEDERAL/STATES riMMT FUND, ACT€VITY 4741, CODE 502, 4TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GARAT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was susesded 014 the forecolne.erdinanr— r.ac--sonrav i_bar she_ --was=iumirf# Vote:. "Jones, Vic, Best, Diaz, "Aye". �i Sam Dunphy, Turner and 2arsky votfrtg, Aye ORDINANCE MO. 15306; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ExEf.UTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR THE NORTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE 269 LIBRARY ti0HD FUND, PROJECT 269-77,3... $24,1.90.00, OF WHICH S23,800.00'IS FOR, ACQUISITION ANO 5290.00 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suape r_len Ald the foregoing ordinance was approved by the following vote_ Jones. Sample_ Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarksy voting, "".a--:" RESOLUTION NO. 15307: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE, ACCORDING TO THE ATTACHED COPY, DONATING, ASSIGNING AND RELEASING TO THE TERMINAL FIRE COMPANY ANY OF THE CITY'S RIGHT. TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE SURPLUS GOVERNMENT CIVIL DEFENSE VEHICLES DESCRIBED IN THE RELEASE; AND DECLARING AM EMERGENCY. 'The Charter Ri1e'a+as suspended and the foregoing ordinance was approved -by the following -vote: ..cones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting, "A ORDINANCE NO. 153 ; AMENDING ORDINANCE ND. 25255, PASSED AND APPROVED ON DECEMBER 12. 1979, WHICH ORDINANCE -ADOPTED THE 1919 EDITION -OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, BY DELETING PARAGRAPH-. V9 UNDER SECTION 1 -OF SAID ORDINANCE NO_ 15256; AND DECLARING AN `E=MERGENCY, The 'Cherter-itul:ewas suspended and the foregoing.ordlnance was approved by the., fo11w€ng vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunsy, Turner -and Zersky voting,`"Aye".: . IAD -MANCE NO, 15309; MAKING FINDIIIGS=OF FACT:.APPR(ial1NG'CHANGESIN RATES WHICH, IF IMPLEFIENTED'-IPI.ALL AREAS _ SERVED IY CENTRFt: POKER AND .LIGHT, WOULD DE REASONABLY CALCULATED TO YIELD AN ADDITIONAL $65.471,000114 REYENUEs TR CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT; APPORTIDNINE THE REVENUE INCREASE ID EACfl; CLASS. DF SERVICE; _DENYING PRICE ELASTICS TY. -EFFECTS TO BE• TAKEN INTO CONSIDER- --- -A*IONJWDEWELOPING TARIFFS_ REQUESTING A STUDY ONI THE RATE DIFFERENTIAL BEIVEEN R#SIDENTIA1. AND -COMMERCIAL MOT WATER HEATING AND OTHER RESIDENTIAL ANOCOMMERCIAL USES051$1114ARTIFUNAKING AVAILABLE TO INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITIES OPTIONAL. RATES; TO. TIRE ININICIPAt L1GHTI1G A110 POWER SERVICE, AUTHORIZING THE COMPANY TO'"1MpIEMEctT WITI1IN -== C`- .u"'_ts—C4 .k;ES-.EFFT LVE F! .A,.. '; AND_ RINC-_;llt'c_E1REIICY. .._ T c CIVrr;er Mule -was suspended and theforegoeng ori inane was a ro i by' he - �a. g te. -. Jonea, Brice, - taz,- - .`y9 and Zerslcy voting, st_..and .Turner,, .. "Nee. RESOLUTION 140;. 15310. 5UPPORT11I4 THE EFFORTS OF THE RAILROAD CCMPIISSLON OF TERAS IN GAS UTILITIES DIVISION DOCIIET NO. 2336 To FURTHER iNSuRE A DEPENDABLE SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS. TO ALL AREAS WITIIIN THE STATE OF TEXAS. Tile Charter Rule fps suwer+.tieri 4:.d tlae f regaimg or€ mance vat approved by the iw i+,+.enr v �pnes Sa' I Ines= Diaz„ DeVry, Turncr .Dau Z.arsiey VOLEJ- $; "`-Aye"", 01) fifeargais Nagmler Camel; Meet yy..i� ,:qdWrif0314W. ,Antral 400ONNI Or TW CIOF WRINIS_GINISILADOPTED OM-TTHE-27TH MY Of ANIDOSE, 1937. APPEARING OF RECORD Mt VOLUME g, PAGES 545. ET SEC OF THE ORDINANCE AASD NESOL-VTUN MOPS, AS AMENDED FMK TINE TO TINE MD PARTICULARLY:, AS AMEWED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6105, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION Of It B 8'BUILDERS BY AMENDING TME ZONING MAP' BY tNANGJIIG TOE liutilllp DR PORTION OF LOT 6 SECTION 7 3OilEP€IAN COLONY LANDS/ CONTAINING 4,27 AIRES,. NOSE OR LESS. SITUATED IN Tilt CITY DfCORl�i�S MOST', mars COUNTY, TEXAS, MIN "1s-1" NEIGNBORNOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO e'1-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; REEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF TM£ EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; PEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING -AN EMERGENCY. ---v-k-maere-r-Rule_wes_suspentied and the foregoing + 90....4 ordinance passed by the following Jones, nes, Sample. Nest, Dtaz ►Y. sw ►`arru +7411 0. 'vot1iry, -..,— ORDINANCE NO. 15312: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 2711I DAY OF AUGUST. 1937. APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEG, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, A5 AHENDED. UPON APPLICATION OF DUDLEY CHATHAM, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON SHARE 3 OUT OF THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT 5 SECTt " FORM€AN COLONY LANDS, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, FOR A PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO AND D,,SPLAY WINDOW ON THAT PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FRONTING HOLLY ROAD FOR A DEPTH OF OS FEET WITH SIGNS IN ACCORDANCE WITH "ABI' REGULATIONS AND A WAIVER OF THECREE ING CE REQUIREMENT, A5 MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON SITE PLAN, A ChPY OF $UCH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"' KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS QF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule wassuspended and_the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones. Sample, Hest, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting, 'Aye", * * .* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * status Mayor Jones called for the discussion of current concerns and events and the of pending Items"by Members of the Council. Council Member Best asked about the Sasaki -Walker report that he understood' was to In available In January. CityNanager Townsend replied that the City has a draft of the report, and the staff has.been advised that the final draft is in the trail at this time. Mr. Briones further stated that several meetings and presentations have eanmade before various boards and commissions in regard to Om report, and the staff hopps to have it for presentation to the Council soon. Counckt Kober Turner stat•ed that she would tike to see the report before .tO tiha= rs eed1a-._ _ .....• CI(tanager T ins tyend agreed that this could be presented to the Council if they desire`, even though there would not be time to present it to thePtanntng: Cnearrlss loe and :Tale farina Board prior to such presentation. lOattit. .• -.11.0atair-ttewmtIl MeetIne .4.1011lit.114' *5111S. ▪ • • eWr4r4,O.riRu. 7,-7,71zewenter.37mrt.rtr.6,...Xn.v.4,..zAT-A.,....Weinnea,Mfd..!WA"..,rilOW-;2*ec,ttO37P.Play.Kg,VMM1pKerewer.,i..ww..,,,,kf,wirw . . . ' - 4incUAliaber Ter reiterated ;het she would like to Nevei coy -- not as a part of a. iOupcII Olscassioe but' jusi in order to read'It before the.verioes hdard$ see It- CUhcil Meaber Rest inquired about the status of Choke Caoyon, and City Manager Townsend replied that a report wilt be presented to -the Council In four or five weeks.ciiirT , date the plans for the ramp at the Airport will be submitted to FAA, and City Manager Townsend explained that the staff has not seen the desiczn plans yet; they are expected next week and fallowing their receipt, members of the staff will deliver them to FAA. Council Member Turner asked about the status of the Burke repor* and City Manager Townsend stated that this study is on schedule and contact will be made with the architects, Cotten and Landreth, as soon as It is ready. Council Member Turner suggested that the Council consider conducting a Council Meering during the evening at least once a month on a trial basis, noting that this would provide an opportunity far citizens who work during the day to attend the meetings_ Mayor Pro Tera Sample Indicated that he felt that such evening sessions woul6 not be very productive, pointing out that previous Councils had conducted meetings at night which were not well attended. Mayor Jones called the.Council's attention to the fact that nearlyevery_ week, the -Council Meetings extend well Into the evening, and any citizen who desired to address the Council could do so under petitions from the audience almost any Wednesday. He and other Council Members expressed opposition to setting Regular Council Meetings even once a month forevenings. A * * * * * A * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matterS7not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Chuck Shelby, representing the Corpus Christi Beach Association, registered a tomplaint about the poor quality of the restroom situation on the each. He reminded the Council that funds are available for the construction of 1 R.igilatae C%ci;e t! Jdt°y'lle Isba P140 n +nestit0044 404 a bathhouse. He inquired about the timetable for such Izsproveaent% City Manager Townsend replied that Mr. John Olson. Architect, is working- Fn this project simultaneously with the plans for the Cole Park restroom, facilitiet, and of all of the problems with these projects have been worked out. nMayor Pro Teas Sample departed :he meeting at 7:01 p.m. City Manager Townsend further explained that S50,000 was designated for --.`'tT1iSSirpoac s�rrc lime .P6 �v. �a.> .ifs. ... .r.. r._=. _. .. park improvements were the bathhouse and restroom facilities for Corpus Christi Beach - Council Member Turner expressed the opinion that thEts should be a pr{oritt item. Council Member Zarsky suggested that the $50,400 be used for improved isOtaila;ion and maintenance of the portable restrooms, which. might be an improve - went aver the existing situation. Council Member•Diaz-agreed-that a timetable shouTh be devised for these projects. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Diaz, seconded by Zarsky and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m., January iii, 1980.