HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/21/1980 - SpecialCity Manager R. Margin Townsend
- City Attorney J, Bruce Aycock' -
Clty Secretary Bill G. Read
City Secretary 8111 G. Read called the roil of required CharterOfficers
acid verified tbst the necessarl- quonim was present to ,conduct s. legally consti-
tilted Meeting,
' gotten by dint that Council Member Ci tff .Zarsky be excused from the meet-
ing for just cease, seconded by Turner.and passed unanimously_
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City Manager it. Marven Townsend informed the Council that there IS a need .
tki4Ppitme the following emergency items prior to the scheduled public hearing.
Se pfds'linted the following Items.:, .
Seca eenCtation that a replacement gear for. the Oso Wastawnter.Trestiiient•--
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. Plant dryer be purchased from BRADLEY'S MOTOR AND ARMATURE WORll44 Corpus
GhrisCl,.f $3.526 plus. freight. The current
bid and replacement parts are no San gear motor is bialy
the onl rgar°eplacemen bit. s was
Y y that was able to locate a replacement 'unit;
g nd"ation -that ilyron.:.iackson Pump Divlsicin of .Barg-liarrter Corp.'i
Corpus Christi, be authorizes to repair the_ hones ter to claw Hater Pump
thiiltevens Water Treatment `Plant: at a cost not to
$1945: Ryrpe Jackson is the only 'Company. that has the necessary
dzaiwligs and ;intim' to pitfalls the work. it is essential `that the
be repaired as soon as possible because it is necessary to mart
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Aif,the goals established et that tine was to consider the possibility.of updgt
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during several morning workshop meetings since that tile, and the Council
decided that the public should have an opportunity to speak in regard to this smatter.
He informed the audience that the Council suggested some of the proposed amendments
and the staff prepared them accordingly, but definite decisions to include ell of
-■w.. I. *...1.el-tran_nmmcedur. here mat been made yet.
Council Member Diaz Interjected a comment et this time in regard to erro-
neous newspaper articles that have appeared recently. He referred in particular to
a statement to the effect that Council Member Zarsky had refused to resign from the
Corpus Christi Housing finance Corporation Board, when in reality, Mr: Zarsky had
offered to do so if the other Board Members felt that he Leight have a conflict of
interest since he is a hamebuildr. . Mr. Diaz further referred to an erroneous:
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statementattributedto him which Indicated that he felt that the port related
industries should be annexed. He stated that he wanted to correct this .statement,
because he had never been in favor of this.
Council Member D mephy emphasized the fact that none of the Council Members
have definitely made up their minds about the proposed amendments because they ail
wanted the public to have an opportunity to provide input in the matter. Mr.
Ouphy also confirmed the fact that City Manager Townsend had not devised the
proposed -amendments but only put the suggestionsmade by Council Members in the
peeperwrittenform in an effort to correct several portions of the Charter about
which citizens have been concerned for many years.
Mayor Jones Informed the audience that citizens who had previously .submitted
respieste to the effice of the City Secretary will be allowed to speak first, follow-
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leg Mbethe other members of the audience will be called upon to cewment pori the
efdmrnts.
!hr Juan ianzeies, 3301 Ayers Street, Attorney, expressed' conealrrr aoout the-
:pratrnly submitted to the Council and: the City Secretary which thin the method of electing the City Council be changed, which- would require
an aMemehleet to Ar -title 11 of the City charter.. Mr. Clenxales suggested that the
Council be elected from six_ Vey member districts, with the Mayor to be elected
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11,0paietioa£ that eath candidate for each district must reside in the district far
'bids fat is rooloiej, Of, Comeales noted that ecsnrding to a newspaper article, it
reported that the Ongle vember districts was being considered by the Council,
but pointed out that this anent/meet is not on the list of proposed anieedesrnes, lie
reeiesded the Council that he h,s previously submitted a plan for districts to be
comprised of approximately 35 -gyp people. Mr. Gonzales expressed the opinion that
single eetber districts are needed to provide proper representation; the Charter
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submitted as an item fora referendum; or there could be a lawsuit. Mr. Gonzales
.informed the Co?dnilt that citizens on the west side and citizens of Anneville Feel
that a Council Member from the:r district could benefit them _pore, He also pointed
out that this method would be less expensive for the cendidatcs because
they would
°Illy have to campaign in their own districts, rather than on a City-wide basis.
He concluded his remarks by requesting that this method of eiertiors be included in
the teferaidUm for Charter Amendments.
Mayor Jones inquired of Mr. Gonzales if he has a map showing the establish-
ment of these districts. Mr. Gonzales replied that he was of the opinion that the
Council could establish the districts by ordinance.
Mayor Jones pointed out that under the -current election procedure; there -
are four places that require residency within the certain area, two at large places
and a Mayor to be elected et large, He asked "{r. Gonzales if his group did not
feel -that this method provided gelid representation, e
Mr. Goeeales stated that they would agree to that if the Council Members for
the four places were elected by the citizens in the districts rather than being
elected at urge.
Council Member .Dunphy pointed out that this azide proposal was presented to
the -last Charter Advieory Cannittee, and there was a question that such a method
- d -pamper rrpresentestlon for the Black vgan pity.
Mt'. Gonzales disagreed with this assumption, stating that he felt that It
would tepr+B+re the opportunity to elect more black members.
Council Herr -60r numphy reiterated that he did not think a Slack could he
'elected et all 4,* sinelo :reeher districts are devised,
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off- tiii>°-Vuener Inquired of Nr. Gonzales as to whether or not homes
'banal the fsatatton of the. City that would occur if Council Members
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COntetes expressed the epi elan that this would not happen and stated
that be ts not concermodthat the "ward system" would occur in Corpus Christi.
Mayor Jones thanked er. Gonzales fl,F his presentation and informed him
that the Council will consider kis request ani make a decision at the appropriate
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`to whether or meat thlx wit, be subettted to tee voters:
Speaking esett vacs Mr. Toe Hunt, Mo. 75 Tc nhpcaae-Lane, who referred to
Item 5 of the list of proposed amendments which pertains to Discounts for Early
Payment of Saxes. 11x, timet pointed out that 40li of the property taxpayers consist
of industry; Industry pays Fess and less on prepaid taus; a majority of the ...
payers are homers; and the tax discount, as now authorized by the City Charter,
.,,,) 40e, aa1. edvaasteoe to the Ipw- Snco!e people. Mt noted tinct the'State law says
that cities '*stay" ,provide a discount for early payment of taxes., but the City
Charter says'"shall" which would indicate that the City should have been allowing
this discount for many years. He objected to the proposed change in the Charter
wtllch would allow the Coupon the discretion VD allow such a discount.
Mayor Jos expressed the opinion that the cost of deterp.tninig the dis-
count and the paper work involved would Fre more expense to the ci t izees than the
small benefit they would receive if the discount is alined.
ltr. hick Di 1. 5422 Flynn Parkway, spokeInregard to item 13 on
Anneettion and the -proposed amendment to allow annexation by ordinance and stated
that he felt that this amendment eight cause problems in the future if other
titrintt3a were allowed to annex in time wanner. Mr. Riegel expressed apprehension
1 at some Cluocil to the future misfit even annex the Port area causing the loss
"''►furl` which is so badly moiled fn Corpus Christi. He concluded his remarks
-4A0eiCalat rfr opinion that annexation Should'he by election because the cit!-
zeMS AO tie t who ahovtd make such decisions,
Mel? heather 0lnz pointed out that if the wigs. elect resppnxibte
cuue ell mumu there would be no risk in allowing annexation by ordinance.
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nes. Peulie' C1srk, 3902 Meetler Street, spoke on behalf of the League of
Meese Vetere, stating that the League members had attended the workshop sessions
condecfed to +llsctrss the poselble a mende„eets to the City Charter and were very
ceo rne4 at the leek of interest of citizens of Corpus Christi in this matter.
Mts. Clark stated tbet some of the amendments Proposed, such as the granting of
leases and fraarchises, ninepins the nates' of election and turas of Council Members
and ernexatlon policies may be very eemplex and become travera•iel, Realizing
tit tare peolac -s care re aware or ue proposed Charter amendments, Mrs. Clark
Inforaed the Council the: the Eeagua would ilks to perform a services for the
mittens by assisttmg them to rake the public aware of the proposed changes.
She then requested that the Council cell the Charter Amendment flection for no
earlier than August 9, 1980, whirl± would provide apple time for the .Le--, *.o
study the Issues and formulate their position on the amendments and subsequently
assist this tcwncdl to tnforr tate public about the impact of the amendments that
are on the ballot.
De. 8111 Tipton, 4834 Augusta Drive, stated that he was .not so concerned
about the amendments to be considered as he was about the manner they art pre-
sented to the public. gr. Tipton suggested that the Council create a board or
rom1ttee, such as the Charter Advisory Board, to consider amendments to the
Charter, meetToelng the fact that pr virus Cevoclis had appointed such committees
to study the Charter. Re agreed that some of the issues will be controversial,
Such Al the .proposed annexation by ordinance, the ehange to ,ellow eieeed meetings
under certain conditions, and the optional tax discount. Or., Tipton urged the
appolntoeot of such a committee to study the issues and assist the Council in
ee making the public aware of the proposed changes. He also mentioned that the
report of the Texas Research Lague should be available before the election is
held and origin r.ontaIn suggested amendments to the Charter aetd urged the calling
of the elettloe for August rather than April.
11r. Mike. Kendrick, 1OZO Bek and Trust Tower, agreed that the Council
should watt until the report from the Texas Research league hes been receliVad
.seed That t e eleetiee should siert be held uoti i August_ fir. Kendrick reminded
the. + .i? rhet he bad ereele4st{ sebeAeteda leetee relpsed tri the inclusion
4-mioresttaut the opitexon tet annexation should be by election
AUtiidi that la4sxorically, the expenditure of large funds by companies
l y a feet on the outcome of an annexet on a e«t on,.
iibliiielthe pile of this City are well informed enough weak* an intelligent
Wail es to *tether or TOL .itimexation should Occur.
Ilr, icendrkk also spots to regard to the single member district method Of
electing the mil and expressed the view that unless It can be proven that she Council does nem.have a good representation of Mexican Americans. there is no
need to have such *method, Mr. Kendrick eenticoed the fact that such an ethnic
group ,had tad good representation for Amoy years. with the possible exception of
the current Council. He also stated that the resultant ward system, usually
created when cities go to single merar districts, would hit detrimental to the
City,
*Council timber Cliff larsky arrived at the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Hr. Kendrick then spoke in regard to the labor issue and pointed out that
limey cities apt in dire financial trouble because ell of the municipal employees
are union members, and if the police and fire onploycas Insist on having ao the
ballot the issue of binding arbitration, he would suggest that on the same ballot
should be the issue to eliminate the right to negotiate by fire and pollee.
Hr. Bill Curry. 9814 Iledbud, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment
to allow annexatioe by ordlnaece, - Curry .stated that.. he is Associated With Aztec
Lumber Cony. 9114 1.H. 37, which is co the perimeter of the CTtyr, and agreed that
peaethly, any skoold. In tka poaitkn of paying City taxes. He assured the
Cancel] that he is ready to voluntarily submit his property for contractual annexe-
tiAfl a$ soon es he has all City services. el-. Curry expressed opposition, hcwever,
to the propose* annexatioo by ordinance because he foals that titleaes should have
4t. a 1 h4 30- ;� . 'z0 - era *bowie ha aneexed-.. .
i!R a qtr ,fid Stark, speaking ear a fvrseer City Council Meager and also es
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In that annexation policy- iia stated that be
hoped that this issreer did not crertcat
a. battle liner between Industry and non -Industry and that he does not understand
why the Council wonted to get into the enerexattori rosiness through unitatore!
actions. Mr. Stark further-
expressed the opinion that four people Ce majority of
the -seven oft the Council} should not be allowed. to decide the fate of citizens in
outlying areas- He recalled that during hts term of office on the Council, there
were numerous complaints from newly annexed areas that City services have not been
provided. Mr. Stack also 'cottoned the adverse effect of gerrymandering that meld
occur if annexation by ordinance is approved.
Mr, Michael Berry, 726 $urhshire, expressed opposition to Item 9 which .. .
would allow a meJoritr plus oneof the City Council or the Mayor to initiate a
one -reading ordinance, lir. Sorry pointed out that even an annexation ordinance
could be passed on an emergency basis if this amendment is approved. He stated
that he did not feet any ordinance should be passed on a ane -reading basis. He
referred to the study that is being prepared by the Texas Research League and
urged the Council not to set the amendments andconduct the election until that -
report is available.
Mayor Jones responded to Mr. Berry's concerns :bout the proposed change
to allowa majority of the -Council to declare an emergency on ordinances end
expleined that the primed amendment .would only give this right to a majority
of the Council rather than just to the Mayor, as it is now written.
City :tanager Townsend also expiatned to Mr. Berry that State law sets
forth the procedure for annexation by ordinance and requires public hearings.
_certain rel rage nSS . far .;pub1Icatton, - fir et ler steps thatesurt-be-onellitee -_
with before annexation can be effected by ordinance,
_ -t: Osgro e, 3302 Olsen. referred to the proposed amendment
that wreidel low the atiscount for early payment of 'taxes to be set at the discre-
tion of the Council, stating that he felt that the homeowners overburdened with
taxes old be provided some retie€ byes tax discount for early payment of taxes.
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Air., 4. E„. Wilefea, 4130 Pompano, stated that he endorsed the proposed
-Fiver - could thenal thie tl fraa a between the General Election and Runoff
?:.ctaon for the toancil. lir, Q`ilrien reminded the Council that he had previously
peared before them to plead for tax reduction and he felt that the tax discount
for early payment of taxes sixt1d be retained in the City Charter and that this
should be enforced- lir.-D`w;lean also expressed opposition to the proposed amend-
stwul.d appoint a Charter Advisory Committees to study these Issues.
Addressing the Council next was lir. Clay Moore, 325 South Morningside, who
referred to Item 2_ teases and Franchises., which would allow leases for a longer
period of time than five years. Mr. Moore questioned this proposal because he
felt that leases should be limited to five years. Me stated that he had discussed
this amendment with a Clty staff member who had informed him that the alm of chang-
lag the Charter to allow longer leases was to attract hotels and motel -s to build
tn this area to support the Convention Center. Mr. Moore stated that he had also
;been informed that such a long lease would be more beneficial to companies such
as Athena Cablevision that have to make such large investments to.operate in the
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He asked far someone to explain the Thrust of this proposed amendment.
Mayor .cones noted that hr. Moore; had mentioned Athena Cablevision and-
explained to hies-that.it is difficult for a company such as this to agree to make
aninvestment o.F from $5 to :$1€3 mi l i con .with only the assurance of a five-year
lease.
Mr. Moore contended that the longer franchises should be on a referendum
for the voters to.deride and asked about the leasing of City lend without the
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Mayor Jones replied that the City cannot lease land'for Beare than five years.
City Manager Townsend explained that if this amendment =s approved, the-
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chisee makes an Investmrart coehc surate with the value of the leasee car franchise.
! stated t*t the only area where the City may grant leases for sixty years and
- franchises for fifty years is at the Airp4,rt, and in addition, the Central Corpus
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Christi imprevemeet District a;tews for 60 -year leases witheet an election.
Mr. ilboxe started that the Charter noe stipulates that only leases of five
psi ase attooea i t[ rt 5xe of tee peepie ani presse a epiei i liar
this is a very controversial matter and shoutd be thoroughly explained before it
is Rioted on the ballot.
Mr. Mike dcpede spoke to regard to the rimae deeet to the Charter pertaining
is the sppo ntment of deers of the Civil -St
rvice Beard end pointed out to the
Caumcii_that SOMAC members of that Hoard have be rvice In that qepaclty for
16 years, fir. Zepeda informed the Council that on January 7, they had sent to
the Council 4 -.recommendation regarding the tenure of centers and suggested that
no one serve wore than two three-year terms for a tots! of six years on the Board.
Me expressed the opinion that this method would assure City employees of a more
unbiased hearing before the Civil Service Board.
Mayor Jones addressed Mr. Zepede on another *atter of concern to him, not-
ing that at one time, kir: Iepeda had requested that night meetings of the City
Council be conducted -..He explained to Mr. Zepeds that nearly every Wednesday,
the Council Meetings are €e session well past 6:OQ p.m., and petitions from mem-
bers of the audience are usually not heard until after that time. He expressed
the opinien that nearly any citizen could attend the reet€ngs after 5:00 p.m. and
have an opportunity to speak to the Council.
Air.. Philip -Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, referred to item 1 which -pertains to .
authority for closed meetings. He -agreed that discussion of personnel should be
conducted in closed meetings but he is opposed to any rather closed meetings.
iaayer Pro Tera Semple eiplained to ilr. Rosenstein that the proposed anend-
meat is designed not to limit access of the public to the Council Meetings but just.
to allow the Council to coevene in closed sessions for the purpose of discussing -
personnel-appoletmeots, seeking legal advise, as limited,. buying or leasing real
pre ertY: Or tanking public security measures. He assured Mr. Rosenstein that the
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Hr. Ben R. Sandarte, 232h Mary Street, Also exprsssei} concern ablaut the
proaused amendment to allow closed meetings, because he feels that citizens stmel d
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an eepeple of as remit appointment of a alas Purchasing. Argent for the City, pointing
RSL that the mmoloyee&s former position in another city would have been jeopard.iZed
€f his appointment had been discussed in open meeting.
15r, eylr S. Budd, 605 Philomena. expressed opposition to the proposes
amendment LCD allow annexation by ordinance.
Mr. Royce Poetess, who resides at 1014 teem) and owns a business at 6767
Weber, stated that he owns a business outside the City 'limits- as well as one inside
the City limits. he objected to the amendment to allow annexation by ordinance.
hr. Joe F. French, 1313 Corn Products Road, also expressed concern about
the City taking away the right of the citizens to vote on annexation. He stated
that he felt that Flour Bluff and other newly annexed areas should be improved and
provided -with ail City services before other annexation Is considered.
Mayor Jones took •exception to the statement that Flour .Bluff does not have
City services. lie explained that whell developer is building a subdikision, he
hes an obllgetioe to previde streets, curbs.gutters, sidewalks and other preve-
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a ts, and the -cost of these improvements is paid by the purchaser of the lots -or
residences; but when anentire area does not have these Improvements, all of the.
citizens essentially pay for the improvements to one area,. which does not seem fair.
hr. French contended that if areas are annexed, all City services should be
provided* and questioned bow the Council agreed to- consider such an.aeendment oft
autation.
Also speaking in regard to the proposed amendment -Pertaining to annexation
nence was t±r. Jimmy Soldstoo. 240 Lorraine Brlve, who stated that his bust*
rsetss is *�4nstreet-i.on end is )orated betrteen titer City Holts and the heavy lndustr[ai
area. lir. ohlston expressed concern that if this amendment is approvved, a City
. usuriatli5711 annex the heavy TredustriaT district, v tic7s ilc Tett arisu`adelemaits.
.ii pointed out that heavy Industry provides approximately 41% -of the jobs in this
area of. the City; industry was invited here with the understanding that they would
benefit roma law tax base; there should be ac effort to keep Industries here
sleet Corpus Christi is rather isolated; nod if this annexation method Is approved.
oad the -#arm industries ere annexed, there is the possibility that they will
fes. kii cities. Meurged- the tounOfl ,#its stroel econesale bete
Cocmc1 E Member Zersky mentiommi the poss ib'i 1 I ty of the emitter* of an
industrial Gistrlct which mould reverse the trend of having e sa jortty o tips tax
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hese borne by the homeowners, pointed out that in oris c1tY, 5111 of t s tape
are geld by the owners of s€nate family residences, and this is the highest .In
Texas. lie asked hr. Goldston if he would object to industry PartJ:t1 ``'
Mr. Goldston pointed out that Industry provides taxes in other forms.
Mayor Jones asked for mr. Goldston's opinion as to whether or not local
industries would-be agreeable to participating la an industrial district which
would generate some tax income for the City with the understanding that such
todustries old not be anwsou d. -
Mr- Goldston stated that he did not know and Cauid not'speek for the
Todustrits„kot,sassedthat the Council consider the forthcoming report of the
Item! Lea: before any decision is made on the Charter .Amendment
417 crtal 1I, 5Latcd that had served on the .-.- -
►s e C l sT five years and was ?concerned about the proposed change
In fd �e ts'Indicating that he felt that the. present method of
a t1aet Is preferahle. lir. Gonzalez emphasized the fact that because of the
focatiida of hs.t ty, there is snood to hare. as scary beneflts as pos ible to
gtttice Indu,tr _ ,iacata.,here, and. the possible aanesatlon of Industrial areas
y[t li r#iuli+ In !ureses: ln. tajJes which mould tend to discourage !arse Icrdus-
fir. ya J i Oat Ala taidarstood that C, .Saber 'Wining any
4 io ff c srMe+s ihot i d�eoi.d to construct fac:Jltl.s haere part[
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Alsq speektng in opposition to the proposed Charter emanWhtent to:0101W ..
aairexistlorx by,qrdir it rats Mr 0- .l. $.4k. Jr. ltr. !lack stated that he:,clld
sfipt.:tliil►k•ttak heavy industry would locate facilities In the City of Corpus
eilti if they thought_ brat the City had the authority to annex without a vote
of the people* and: consequently, he was of the opinion that such an aaerulmont
would be a mistake. Be reminded the Council that heavy industries provide jobs
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attracted to Corpus Christi because they are not subject to annexation. He stated
that he did not feel tura[ four members of the Council should have the authority to
annex property end urged that this amendment not be placed can the ballot.
Mr. August iieinrath spate in r- rd to this same proposed amendment and
called to tht Council's attention the fact that PPG and other industries do not
use any City services, they have their own fire protection and security system;
and they operate their own sewer service. He stated that because of this, they
should not be annexed.
Council Member Zarsky asked if PPG andthe other industries pay County
and school taxes, and lir. euierath admitted that they do. Mr. Zarsky then
minded him that those two entities do not provide any services to the Indus-
tries. -
!lr_ Goldston spoke again atsd informed the Council that Coastal -States
Refinery would eat have tctr,t0t their facility here if they had thought they were
subject to annexation.
Hi-. Berry spoke again and expressed the opinion that Gulf States Refinery
decided to locate their. fats i l+ty here because the land which they purdtased was
oetsi:ie. the.Site limits and they would not be subject to annexation. Fie further
stated that many firms In the area are planning to expand„ and they .might .not do
so If they were subject to annexation. He summarized his remarks by urging that
the existing ;ntr*xation laws iuitTbe changed=
Mr., Moore addressed the Coueell again and asked for a -further explanation
of the proposed amendmeet in regard to the length of leaser and franchises.
�It re_ a ,p>nlatend, that this scatter was discussed last week;
the entire sex;.tien Pertaining to leases and franchises was not printed on the
list Of troonsed aaeendeent*S; and stated that :be other portion of the Charter
44 . 14 the Cemtral Carpus Christi improvement District.
,40niea *Sawed Mr, Mare that when loneer leases are Compidere4, each
er el! the Council will examine the -3e types of leases in detail before opproval,
:theywill all be on three -reediog basis to allow the public to speck in regard
teases.oe_frenchises.
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Mr. Stark also appeared before the Covecil nate and Informed them that he
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had attended a meeting during the afternoon and understood that a new company piaes
to build a facility between Up River Road and 1.H. 35, but they probably would not
build here if they had to locate thenside the City limits or were subject
to annexation.
Kr. Chuck 'White, Manager of the Joe 0. Hughes Trucking Company, spoke tit
regard to the annexation question and stated thet he felt that their company, which
Is located on Up River Road, is In the prime area for consideration forannexation._
stated that hls comPare, IS in the oil field trensportation business areletated
that he did oot feel that they could profitably operate in Corpus Christi if they
were annexed and subject te taxes. Mr. White also pointed out that his company
provides 60 to 75 jobs locally.
Mrs. Eleanor Goldstan apoke in regard to annexatioo, stating that during .
the Council electioe campaign she discoaered that residents outside the City Limits - • '
indlcated that if they were annexed, they ace/0 eapect City services. Mrs.:Golesten
also expressed the opinion that the vote on annexation should not be taken away from
the_cltleens. She -stated that she agreed with many of the amendmeats'to the Charter
that. are proposed because she felt that the City Charter .should be parallel to
State law end thefe 'We tiaaad-A0-amene ft -foe thia-pUreuae.
Council limber best assured hrs. Goldston that this is exactly why the
Council proposes to have a Charter Amendment Eiectioe because they also feel that
the Charter Should not be In conflict with Stete law.
Mo other citizens apoke onthe Charter amendments.
Meyer Jones inquired If the Council Membeas felt that tbe Charter Amendment
Electien was so critical- that it cauld not he delayed until Auaust, prior to which
time, eke Cita will neve the report of the Texas Restarcb League. He expreSeed the
40AVt.tkroa prcpOst4 amendments Until tisat
T rner agreed that the election should not be conducted
OntWAugUIt-
Mayor Pro Ten Sample stated that he felt that the election should be held
le Apriii, even though there are still some questions vo be.resolvad in raaard u .
annexation and possibly the closed meetings. He expressed the opinion that he
did not feel that the Testas Research League will have anything to report on any
of the proposed aeendeents, except possibly annexation.
Neyor',iones reiterated that he felt that the Council should not take
action until the report from the Texas Research League is available.
Council Member 1l1ex agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Sample that the Texas
Research League report will not address any of the issues that are being con-
sidered es amendments but indicated that he is wlliing to wait until August to
cell. the election.
Motion by Turner that the election not be held prior to August.. 1980;
seconded by Diaz.
""Council Member %arsky suggested that if the Council plans to conduct addi-
tional-Public
ddi-
tionelpublic hearings on this matter, that this decision should be delayed until
completion of the hearings.
- Council Member Gest pointed out that most of the amendments are basically
}'pct -to clarify Items In the Charter and noted that all of the questlon.nay,.be
resolved prior to Marc; 5 and the Council could call the election for April,
Council Member Dunphy expressed the opinion that the Council should not
Vote on ails eeOtioa xant3i they have had an opportunity to hear the other side of
400.14 ti•oo iseue.
Motion b. Zarsky that the vote on.Counc11 Member TUrner_l_toot talf� ;
-Aims;, and passed by the following vote: Jones. Se lie, Rest, .Diet..
. rsty voting "'lel: Turner voting "Mo."
Mott= ill ;lest that the second public hearing on the proposed [barter
AMmeadments be conducted at 6:30 p.m.. Monday, February 4, 1980 from 6:30 to 10:04
seconded by Zarsky•. and passel emoramousay,
Mesons ey felt,, seconded by Tuner 4nd p4sse4 umaimameeiy that she`$seg
occas At 906 p.e. , .Jassuuri_P 1.330.
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