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Mayor
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Dr. Jack Best
David Diaz
Jack K.
Betty h. Turner
Cliff Zarsky
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CITY CF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEMS
CCUHC/I. MEETINS
ER 12. 1960
P. M.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Ass't. City Attorney Bob Coffin
City Secretary Bill G. Read
ttiyor Luther called ting to order in the Council Chamber of City'
The invocation was given by the Reverend Allen Collins of First Lutheran Church,
following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by
Council r Jack i.hy.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and
verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting.
Motion by Diaz that the Minutes of the Regular and Special Council Meetings or
8, 1980; the Regular Council Meetings of Sept.-- r 3, 1980 and Sep er 10,
1980; Regular and . Special Council Meetings of October 15. 1980; and the Regular
and 5. iti null tings of October 29, 1980, Pe approved as presented; seconded
by Zarsky; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones recognized Mr. Marcos Castaneda. Representative of the American
Peart Association, who extended an invitation to the Mayor and Council to attend the
Turkey Walk-A-Thon for the benefit of the Association on Nov r 15. 1980, starting
at the Art Museum of South Texas and continuing to the Holiday Inn -Emerald Beach and
return to the original location. Mr. Castaneda explained that a free turkey will be
given to eve ne who contributes 5100 and then Introduced a member of their organiza-
tion who was to a turkey cos
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71 . Lame Improreeests tree the existing iaprored section near
White Lane to Violet !toad. This is a 1977 vi.iuntary paring program
pmt and provides for reconstruction of epproximstely one-half rile
of Timbergrnve Lace intoe 2B' wide residential section.
Mr. James X. Lantos. director of Engineering and Physical development. opened
bids from the following firms: Xing Construction Company; Heldenfels Brothers. inc.;
Clommle Chapman Construction Company; W. T. Young Construction Company; 8 & E Construc-
tion Lamprey; Maverick Construction any; and APCcO, all of Corpus Christi. and
verified that the required bid security bond had been submitted with each bfd.
Mayor Janes stated that the bids will be tabled far 48 hours. pursuant to the
regmirmmeots of the City Charter: and referred to the Staff for tabulation and recto -
=edition.
Council Member Best informed the audience that Mayor Luther Jones was honored
recently by being elected to the position of 2nd Vice -President of the Texas Municipal
League.
Mayor Jones responded by stating that he was quite honored by his election and
that he would do his best to represent this City.
Mayor Jones then called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager Townsend
presented the following iters with related comments and explanations and recommended
that:
a. Bide he received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday. December 2. 1960 far a
tweive mantbm supply of trays of hamburgers buns bakery
500�� a ofrolls)
loaves of hexad, 350
Elderly
Nutrition Progress. paetagea of rolls) for the Eldexly
b. ffids be received at 11:00 a.m.. Today. December 2, 1980 for
twelve months blueprint service for various City departments.
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Three year aoatmects far temperature control maintenance for various
City bangs be awarded es follows.
HoiMcwell. Inc.. San Antonio
=l1B 1,T1.1.00
La Return Library Green
.Prmy 0Bas .fudtmr 5.z47.0
Total
National Pnetomttic SupphP.
Police Building
Carpus Christi Museum
bitensational Airport
Parkdale Library
FLeldt Center
1lotat
Grand Total
Pasadena
$13,996;00
$ 3.159.01
4.999.00
10.1700.00
3,259.00
5.970.00
$2$;077.00
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The t lar bids of $2.400 by National Pneumatic and $4.722 by
*CC Houston. ma Bayfront Plata Auditorium are not
recommended because of these her (=panics in maintaining
unsatisfactory experience in the past with
type in the Auditorium. Bids swere received threeeffirms. temsoPriccee
comparison shows an increase of approximately 40% since the last bid
three years ago.
d. A change ceder to the" BM Construction Cmaltattpcontract on the
ConventiOn Canner for $91,951 be approved, g for mechanical
and alecishad rough -in work at the idtchen is planed to advertise far bids and for kitchen
area.nIt
con -
melon stand t to be furnished and installed. The ► crk
primed includes the required utility service, such as sanitary and
waste fans, and relath hot
electrical viorand mid water.
to the numerous gas, supply and
ms ofkitchen air end
concession agtripmmt proposed.. An approprtadon of $83,651 is needed.
e. A change order for $20.275.02 to the Brit Construction Company
contract at the t7arvmtticn Center be apprcv for a 400 ampere
dreult breaker in the Hain Exhibit Hall to provide patter and
lighting capability fortraveling shows. a 200 ampere switch and
apportona'c in the BanquatiAssembly Hall for additional power
for greater event and theatrical lighting circuits in the
t Hall m the need for shows and performances to
portable adreafta. The intent of these additions
greaten cegiebeity for diverse types of events at
City Manager Townsend explained in detail the various changes proposed by the
Change Orders included in the last two items.
Council Member Best asked If the Restaurant Association had been contacted in
regard to the kitchen equipment p1em d for the Convention Center.
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Citi gerT- . - assured htm that they have been consulted and that they
the plans as =Mined in its "d".
Council Zarsky cemented that he did not believe that either of these
were incl ... in the sale of the certificates of obligation to supplement the funds
available far the Convention Center.
City ger T. + stated that the changes in 1 "d" were included in this
sale but the items in 1 --• "e" were not specifically con - lated but Hr. Hal Peterson.
Convention Center ger feels very strongly that this electrical work should be
incl in the . :t.
Mr. Peterson stated that e i = were included In the list as a part of the
certificates of obligation.
City Manager T info the Council that the equipment needed for the
kitchen will be obtained through the bidding process and Mr. Peterson explained how
the exact s iflcatlons are being prepared for the kitchen equipment.
Mayor Jones stated that a i+ -- are within the budget and the Restaurant
tion.
r Pro Tess 1e referred to 1-• "d" noting that the bids would not be
received for 45 days and questa the delay.
City Manager T. -• explained that the City 1s waiting for the architects to
prepare the specifications end Mr. Bill Hennings. Director of Inspections and Operations.
info the Council that the Staff w111 meet with the architects Friday to prepare a
timetable.
Associatian is satisfied with the
f. An .. t be apps with WCB
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Mayor Jones inquired if this is an unusual procedure to aoguire right-of-way
for an individual developer and City Manager -:wnsend replied that he thought it had
been done before but he could not name a specific incident.
Council Member Zarsky asked to see the location on the map. Me commented that
this was evidently the result of the changes on the Carrel) lane Channel ditch.
City Manager Townsend stated that basically this is fnya Saratoga to Wooldridge
and presented the map, pointing oat the location for the Council.
Mr. Lantos further explained that WBC Holdings is attempting to acquire as much
of the land as needed for the ditch. and they are just requesting that the City
acquire the property that they have been unable to.
Council Member Zarsky inquired about the amount of property that will be openeZ
up for development and Nr. Lentos replied approximately 270 acres.
g. A parcel for the McArdle Road Street Improvements owned by Texaco,
be ap ted. This parcel is an the south side of McArdle at the
Inc. bpezin
dred far 133,155 plus 1342.50 closg costs and 333,497.50
interne af Mr.Ardle and Airline. The value Ls based on an
appraisal by Mr. Richard Glower and consists of land value pies
daimons for the relocation of the McArdle Street pump isiand, a
Texaco sign and two lights.
b. Vabzen totaling S95,580 for acquisition of two parcels far the Corpus
Christi Beach Park be approved and $61.976.75 be appropriated from
the Park Band Fund to supplement prior appropriations. The
combined appropriation toM.Ig 397,000 includes 195,680 for
acquisition and 11.320 for closing costs. Values are based an a
current appraisal done by Mr. Thomas F. Dorsey. These parcels are
located on Timm Boulevard at Gulden Street and Thorn Boulevard at
Hull Street. A sales contract has beer. signed for one of tha parcels
at the reeemmended value.
i. Condemnation proceedings be filed far acquisitiou of Parcel 319 far
the Corpus Christi Beach Park. This parcel consists of a 10 foot
strip located on Thao:n Boulevard between Woodrow Street and Bryan
Street. A number of the owners are deceased and condemnation is
recommended in order to dear tide.
The request of the Central Business District Association for
permission to locate a Christmas tree in the Shoreline Boulevard
median between Schatzel and Lawrence streets he approved. The tree
would be erected soon after Thanksgiving, be about 25 feet tall and
be decorated with lights.
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k. A portion of a 10 -foot wide utility easement out of Lot 15, Block I.
Arlington Heights Unit 3, be closed. The Arlington Heights Church
of the Nazarene and Dr. David 1.. Bruce have requested the closure
because the church is replotting to conform to planned coristruction.
No City or private utilities are located within the portion of the
emeament to be closed. The property is located north of Leopard
Street and west of Rand Woman Road_
Ordinance Ito. 15686, passed on August 13. 1960. which chimed the
ming on Lots 12 through die north
half of Meant Drive adjacenBlockt g�to Lotall ofB21.locBlock11di1. Mount
Vermin Subdivider 113 located between McArdle Road and Mount
Vermin Drive appcsnd estely 116 feet east of Lenora Drive front "ft-IB"
to "B-i" be repealed. The property is adjacent to the Padre Staples
DIA and wall be used for expansion of the mail. The zoning change
was anode subject to replanting, dosing Janet Drive from Mount
Vernon to McArdle Strut, and closing Mount Vernon Drive east of
Lenora Street. Zoning cannot be conditional. The ordinance should
not have been passed until the applicant teat the replatting and street
closing conditions. Under the zoning ordinance, the applicant hu six
months from August 13 to tweet the conditions so that the ordinance
can be considered.
icy repairs be trade to a trash compactor at the sanitary
la' dfille by B. D. Holt Omapany at an estimated cost of $39.526.88.
Thepment sustained major damage from fire while being used in
the Itasca n! g of debris frau Hurricane Allen. Other local companies
have bean contacted for a quota oa the repairs and have said they
cannot ;Mote a iawer price than B. D. Holt.
Council Member Diaz commended the Central Business District. Association for their
plans for the location of the Christian tree in the Shoreline Boulevard median between
Schatzel and Lawrence Street.
City Manager Townsend referred to Item "i" and explained that the ordinance
granting the change of zoning for Padre Staples Mall was placed before the Council in
error and should not have been passed until the applicant net the replatting and street
closing conditions.
City Manager Townsend referred to iter, "g" and located a small portion of land
to be taken off the Texaco Service Station that will provide for a left turn lane
stating that it was 60' long and approximately 12' wide.
City Manager Townsend located the parcels of land that will complete the acquisi-
tion of ale Beach property. He explained the history of the property to be acquired.
Mr. Lantos informed the Council that the total area involved is forty (40) acres.
Council Member Turner inquired as to why the City is accurruiating all of this
land and City Manager Townsend replied that the basic assumption was that we wauld
develop tills land for a park and related purposes. Mr. Townsend also informed the
Council that the City has a comprehensive plan for the park area but no definite
construction plans have been developed. fie stated that if the Council decides on a
new approach to the Beach, the City would still be in a better position if the land
has been acquired even if it has to be sold later. He noted that extensive rights-of-
way are included in t -is land and the property owners would benefit if surae of the
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easements are clo . He also Info
the Council that the Staff will
later that all of those streets he closed after Talon of acquisition.
r. T also noted that the City leases s of the property to the owner of
the travel trailer park rea.
r Turner asked if the City currently had any other undeveloped
park land as la as this.
Mr. T end replied that the City has several large parks that are available
for leasing pu as at the Council's pe tire.
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red about the plans for Timen Boulevard and City
ger Townsend explained that there are no plans at this time for further capital
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on the beach until another .. election is held.
Mrs. Turner then tloned the possibility of a grant program.
City ger Townsend stated that there are special types of grants available
but whether or not
Manager T end real
for Bill Hitt Park.
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will be in order for this project is questionable.
the cil that the City have a grant fund
City
available
Diaz also referred to Timon Boulevard and recalled that when
the Council mat at the beginning of their term, there were plans presented for improve-
ments for Timon Boulevard.
City ger Townsend explained :tat there was a plan -- it was not an adapted
approved plan. but there are no funds available at this time and these improvements
will also have to be included in a future bond p ..ram.
Council Turner urged that the Staff pursue the possibility of acquiring
grants for the park development.
City Manager Townsrnd explained that the City can start doing sone things to
the park when they have excess fill available to . the low elevation problems.
In rd to 1 ujN, city , ger Townsend explained that the Central Business
District Association had requested that they be all
in the Shoreline Boulevard fan. He stated that a
o install a Christmas tree
er of the Staff had been
instructed to contact the Park Board, that after talking with the Chairman of the
Park Board, she had inferred the Staff
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r that she did not intend to call a
s al meeting to discuss this matter. nor did she want the staff r to contact
eactL r of the board in rd to this. Hr. Townsend informed the Council that
the Park Board Chainmen had stated that she preferred that this be considered at the
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hely scheduled Part Boa
There were no further
ting next Tuesday.
n_, on the City Manager's Reperts.
!lotion by Dat that the city !tanager's Reports,
accepted;
City ger
ib•. R. dell Greer.
Emergency Mana.rt.;«
Christi will be fd
by Turner; and passed unaniaxwsly.
through "m", be
Tuwnsinfo.^, d the Council that he had received a letter from
Division Director of Insurance and Litigation for the Federal
t Agency in which he stated that the North Beach area in Corpus
atified as e M ,:tal high -hazard area and shown as zone "V" on
the fIinsurance rate map to be released early next year. He then asked lir.
Hennings to explain this caw ry
Mr. Ings, Director of Inspections and Operations, explained the meaning of
zone "V" and stated that this is a new category for the City and the only other simflar
zones are the Gulf bee
. He stated that they have different regulations for "V"
zones and plans for building in a zones must met various special requirements.
City Manager Townsend elabora by informing the Council that this is required
in ordef to obtain flood insurance. He stated that the Staff is studying this matter
and possibly considering appeallcg the decision.
Council ::..er Turner suggested that s., private industries might be able to
help with the plans for the "V" zones and City Manager Townsend stated that any Frivate
parties interested in developing in the "V" zones should obtain the federal regulations
and appeal to in regard to this designation. He stated, however, that before the
City develops an appeal of this r>.;,,,..:ndation. they will have to investigate more
about the "V" zones.
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City Manager Townsend then submitted for the Council's consldatton the I
listed on the Suppl- ntal Agenda and re nded that:
a. A grant application be submitted to the Environmental Protection
Ages far Step 3 (construction) on the second phase of improvements
and nsion of Oso Was. ter Treasa. nt Plant at an estimated
cost of S9.500,695 with the Federal share (75%) being 57,125,552
aof the wesd the t half of t's share he plant) ,and,174. rehabilitation ofrk ctwo�existins glift
stations. Four construction projects are now underway - three tine
contracts and one for plant iaprnvr. nts. The contracts will bring
the plant up to EPA standards. The sta -=ide priority rating system
piaces this project within EPA funding licrits. The City's share will
f bonds approved in 1977.
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b. A chaste carder to the contract for improvements to the Hiale°
Neighborhood Center be approved for construction of a kitchen
storage cabinet and scorer+ shelves. The project is funded
fres the 4th Tear Community Cevelopment Block Grant and an
appropriation of 52,665 is needed.
c. The City undertake adainistratton of phasing out Hurricane
Allen Emergency housing Assistarsce which involves approximately
900 families in the 12 comity Presidential Disaster Declaration
Area. Including rent, management of mobile homes and travel
trailers, adsintstration and related costs. the phase down is
estimated to cost approximately 5950,000 and to be completed by
August 31, 1981. Mast of the anticipated 25 initial staff will
be transitioned from existing federal housing staff and will be
/diesel down as the workload decreases.
City Manager Taeasend informed the Council that FOR has asked the City to
assist in phasing dawn the temporary housing necessitated by Hurricane Alien. He
stated that FEM4 would like to close all of their offices and they could do so if
the City could assist in phasing down the temporary housing. He explained that
they would require about 25 temporary employees from the present FEMA operation who
will be assigned to the City to work under Mr. Toa Utter, Director of Neighborhood
Improvement and Mr. Iron Hill, Administrative Assistant to Mr. Ernest 8riones. Director
of Planning and Urban Development. He stated that the entire process must be com-
pleted by August 1, 1983 end each of those mobile homes must be vacated and removed
from Om City and sent back to the location where they were acquired.
Council Mauer Diaz expressed concern that same of these 25 employees will
berate permanent ones.
City Manager Townsend explained that this has been discussed for some time and
they plan a program to phase the housing down. He stated that FEMA works with the
State ordinarily but the State of Texas has never really designated an organization
to deal with disasters. He admitted that an alternate answer to the City's taking
over this function would be to approach State trfficials to see if this is their
problem to phase dawn the housing, but that he was of the opinion that this would
not be realistic and the City could handle it more practically.
Mayor Jones inquired if this would require any expenditure of City funds and
City Manager Townsend assured the Cormcil that it wout.r not.end in fact. the City
plans to charge some of the regular staff time to FEM for this operation.
There were no further dements an this portion of the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by sample that the City Manager's Reports, items "a" through "c" from
the Supplemental Agenda be approved; seconded by Zersky; and passed unanimously.
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City Manager Townsend offered consents in regard to the bonds proposed to be
sold next week on November IR. at 11:00 a.m. He advised the Council that Moody's
Rating Service are continuing the A-1 rating for th.: City of Corpus Christi and that
they have reduced tie City's rating on Certificates of Obligation. He also stated that
Standard A Peers Rating Service will hold the AA rating but they will be observing the
City's operation. He noted that the reason Standard 8 pears had retained the AA rating
was because of the City's good reputation in the past on bonds.
Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on 2 zoning applications scheduled for
3:30
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No. 1080-5.
K.G.H. Properties, for change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to nu"
Professional Office District on the north half of the east half of Lot 5. Block 11,
South End Subdivision. located on the west side of South Tancahua Street. approximately
/5 feet north of Coleman Street.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and
the Planning Staff recommend approval and that in response to the notices of the public
hearing. five in favor amu none in opposition had been returned. He then asked Mr.
Larry Wenger, Chief Planner, to summarize the case.
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the
land use in the surrounding area.stating that there is a transition to "AB" zoning in
the area.and showed slides. He stated that the miners plan the development of professional
office space at this locatinn.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one wished to speak in regard to this zoning
application.
Motion by Best that the hearing be closed; seconded by Zarsky; and passed
unanimously.
Motion by Dumpily that the Council concur with the commendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the zoning of "AB' for Application No. 1080-5; seconded by
Turner; and passed unanimously.
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City Manager T. ...end announced the public hearing on Application rio. 10204,
r Road Baptist Church, for a of zoning from "P-113' One -family Dwelling
District to 'A54 Professional Office District on Lots 9 and 10, Block S. Sherwood
Park Subdivision, located be Weber Road and Chester Drive, approximately 140 feet
north of R-. 15 t. • #0
City Ranger Townsend stated that the Planning C ssIon recuenends denial hut
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in lieu thereof, that a s, al permit be approved subject to the site plan as submitted
for professi 1 office uses only, and Planning Staff rec... nds that "ABzoning
be improved for a depth of only 140' parallel with Weber Road thereby retaining a depth
of 100' parallel with 0 ter Drive for 'R-113" One-fanfly 1Iing District. Mr
T end info the Council that in res se to the notices of the public hearing,
none had
re
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use nap, described
the land use in the su
applicant had
professional offi. ln con lation of a pending sale.
Mr. We r pointed out that according to the site plan, there would be no access
to the property from ter S. t. He also pointed out that the site plan proposes
no use in the 50' portion next to Chester Street.
Mayor Jones invited the applicant to speak at this time.
Mr. Shelby Jordan, attorney representing the applicant, related the incidents,
that had occurred during the pre -.in zoning application on this tract and reminded
the Council that the neighbors objected to the planned facility as an extension of
Physicians 5 Su ns Hospital for t of alcoholics. He stated that a survey
was made in the neighbo • in rd to their plans for "AB" zoned building indicating
that they had wo with the neighbors so that they would be aware of the plans. He
assured the Council that the apOicant only plans to sell the property for uses that
the neighbors would not object to. Mr. Jordan pointed out that the Commission remin-
ded approval of a special permit for professional office use; there would be a 20'
setback linethere would be a screening fence on the Chester Street side; there would
be curb cuts on that street; and a 25' area on Chester Street is planned. He
assured the Council that the application is based on the recomendation of the Planning
sion and the applicant plans to only have professional offices at this location.
ng area, s alides of the area and stated that the
the zoning fn order to change the use of the building to
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1 Turner stated that the 140area could be zoned for 'R-111' and
stated that If this is done the space would not be available for parking
facility. Th- Tom Willson. Minister of the church, stated
that he did not i'eeT that the po
single-fa:ally &tell legs,
City ger. T,
al purchaser would be interested in developing
pointed out that if a special permit is approved, the
would have to retain eve ing according to the site plan. He noted that
would be able to rewire the old buildings but they could not build anything that
is not on the site plan.
Reverend Willson stated that he would a to the special permit.'
mr. Bishop. of the Planning Won, stated that the Comission
felt that the best solution would be to liadt this land to a particular site pion
rather than a ring 'AB" zoning on a portion of the tract.
No one else s in regard to this application.
!lotion by Best that the hearing be closed;
Eously.
Motion by Turner that the
ed by Diaz; and passed unani-
11 concur with the recoarzendation of the Planning
ssion and deny the zoning of 'AB" but in lieu thereof, grant a special permit
according to the a.. .ved site plan; seconded by Diaz; and passed unaniamusly.
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r Jones called fgr the ordinances and City ger Townsend briefly explained
the ordinances on the . City r Townsend referred in pc -titular to Ordinance
which was the second reading pertaining to the industrial districts and stated
that he has additional
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ts in to this.
asked about the
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for less than seven rs.
City Manager T end presented to the Council a copy of a projected in lieu of
to this City in view cf the ion made by
ide an adjus t for businesses that have been in operation
for selec
industries located near or adjacent to the City limits in
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City Manager fewnsend explained that if the industry existed seven years ago,
there would be no extra adjus nt, but if an industry ha/ existed less than seven
years. the idles nt mould be based on ST a year that it has been in operation. He
stated that this would involve only CCPC. Hr. Tcwnsend also stated that the increase
in value of the plants that would be realized through inflation would be an estimated
Ifel per year.
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1 ,r Zarsky lained that it was not his intention for this amend -
to the contract to affect only one ny and assured the Council that the reason
for his moticn was to prOVlde an incenti for t nies to locate in this ccvmmnity,
and he felt that the ST pe r
Council Turner stn thit'she-wauld 111477tosbgielVa' ng in
fnme "except as to businesses in operation..." to "except with respect to improvements
in use...". She inqui whether or not this would changefigures.
City ger Townsend stated thatIhat filrding Navin ecale;ni •car1ier'drafts
of the ordinance as s tted by a n ...r of peoplb, bUtiihlS'Irov/d 'requiPethat the
staff asce . in the date of construction of improv-. ts presently in use; this would
represent a fi that would not be in any of thefr available information; and it
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would have to be developed. He elucidated by stating that the staff would have to
study the history of each plant as to when they were constructed and When any additions
occurred, determine
of the original plant was still in use. etc.
Council r Best informed the Council that he was still opposed to this
ndment because the only --any that would.benefit from it would be CCPC and he
was of the opinion that when this Is actually interpreted. the Council Might have to
consider other nies such as American Chrome and Chemical, which is a new
even h they pe sed the PPG property. Dr. Best continued by stating that he
felt that the contract should be easy to ante t. He'pointed out that if some of
the c nies ide to participate in the industrial district contract, the Council
will be placed in the Ition sf providing a special dispensation for CCPC.
Mayor Jones nted that if the correct figures are being used, CCPC would
not pay as catch as the City predicted until the third or fourth year of the contract.
He stated that he felt that Mr. Zarsky's intent originally was to provide some
t for nem industries to locate facilities here hut that he was inclined to
agree with Dr. Best on this matter in that the special treatment that would be received
by CCPC might jeopardize the accep of the contract by other industries. r Jones
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conte. = his remarks by s ting that the Council delete that section and apply
the date of January 3. 1931 to set the fees as the plants exist et that time.
Council er Diaz stated that he agreed with Mr. Zarsky's motion fn order
to attract new businesses and provide an industry that has just started operation an
Ity to -. their nditures on their new facility. He indica that
he would continue to support the nt to the motion.
Coil --•:r Zarsky reiterated that there was no intent on his part to limit
this to any particular a ny. because he just wanted to provide an incentive for new
nies to locate here 1n Corpus Christi.
Mayor expressed the opinion that new "•t, .nies w111 be protected under
theg c1 e. but stated that he understood Mr. Zarsky's concern.
11 test pointed out that the Council has not called an annexation
election; they are just offering industry an industrial district contract; and indus-
tries do not have to accept it if prefer to take the chance that they might be
by 4 mate of the citizens of Corpus Christi.
Council er Turner pointed out that the key word is what is equitable and
fair and all .,, •antes should be treated equally. She stated that she does not
support this particular = "ndment.
r Jones sug• -;ted that a motion might be in order to amend the contract
to reflect the Council's views.
City Manager Townsend reminded the Council that the change has already been
included in this form of the contract.
Motion by Best that the phrase in Section III (b) of the contract as follows
be deleted from the contract: "except as to businesses in operation less than seven
a
(Y) years in Corpus Christi as of January 1. 1981, the p + nt shall be five percent
(5%) for each year or part thereof in use"; seconded by Turner.
Council r Diaz noted that in the Federal Internal Revenue Service, invest-
ment credit Is allowed, and there are a n r of areas where the Federal Revenue
Service would encourage •:-lopment by allowing double declining depreciation schedules.
Mr. Diaz pointed out that the amendment as passed last week does this same type of
thing for the plants in this City in that it allows CCPC the opportunity to recoup
their inves• rt a little quicker than they would be able to do if they had to pay
the s ,. as plants that have f _; in operation for a number of years.
Rixetes
eeegelar Cowncil !letting
November 12. lafe
Rate 1S
[vomit Mester Hest again painted out that there is only one company involved
and that is the reason that he does not feel that this is Fair.
Council Fund er Zarsky stated that they are discussing businesses that have been
in operation without taxes for Reny years, and he just felt that Some advantage should
be offered to new businesses that mey wish to locate in the City.
Council Muer Dunphy mentioned the words. "fair and equitable" and painted out
that any company that came into this Cid and spent as much money as CCPC has should
be treated differently since they are not really in operation yet. He indicated his
concurrence with the m end:ent suggested by Mr. Zarsky and stated that he is in favor
of retaining the asendaent to the contract.
Council Member Turner agein suggested that the statement refer to "improvements
in use" rather than 'businesses".
Council Member Zarsky stated that he was of the opinion that it would be iapos-
sible to obtain that information for all coat...+ies.
Mayor Zones called for the vote on the motion to delete the phrase that would
provide relief for businesses that have been in operation less than seven years.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the staff has prepared a
suggested Motion to Amend that will properly clarify the intention of the motion made
last week. He stated that it was the staff's understanding that the only thing
involved in the motion last week was industry that was constructed on raw land, and
the only one involved would be CCPC.
Council Mdeber Diaz stated, however. that this motion would apply to any company
that could prove that they have been in operation for less than seven years.
City Manager Townsend stated that there is a need to clarify this, and if the
Council is referring to a coepany that hes been in operation for less than seven years.
there may be more than one company involved. He gave es examples. Saber Refinery and
American Che and Chemical, and indicated that other companies may need to be included.
Mr. Townsend explained that the staff interpreted the notion last week that if a plant
was in operation seven years ago, regardless of the name under which they were
operating. they would not be considered a new company and would not qualify for this
exception.
Council Member Diaz stated that their intent was not to include companies in
that category if juste change in name was involved.
P'
Regular Council Meeting
Mmieber 12. IMO
Page 16
City Manager Towesend informed the council that the mca:;on to anerd. as prepared
by the Legal Department, tits the amendment dada to just nett co-1p4nies in operation
less than seven years.
Council Member Zarsky suggested that the vote on the motion to delete this
change from the contract should be delayed until the audience has addressed the Council.
Motion by Turner that the vote on the motion to delete the exemption clause
free the contract be tabled until after members of the ,14dience have spoken on this
matter; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanieously.
City Manager Townsend again referred to the motion to amend and suggested that
it might be appropriate for the Council to consider it for clarification purposes. He
briefly described the motion to amend and referred in particular to the reference in
the wording to the effect that the fees will be based an the lifetime basis as presently
employed by the Corpus Christi Independent School District and the Tuloso Midway
Independent School District and stated that the staff concurred with that wording
because they were under the impression that this was the method of evaluation that was
currently in effect; however. the appraisal consultants have informed the staff that
this method has not been employed for several years, indicating that he was in error
in so designating it in the contract. Mr. Townsend explained that the valuation
method presently being used is reproduction costs less obsolescence less depreciation
as was pointed out to the staff by T. Y. Pickett, appraisal firm, and they suggested
that it would be inappropriate to use the lifetime basis as employed by those school
districts as the basis for valuation in the contract. City Manager Townsend noted
that the staff has suggested a change in wording in the contract so specify "utilizing
the eethod of appraising industrial property which is employed by the applicable school
district taxing jurisdiction during the term of this agreement". He pointed out that
this also means that whatever methods the new appraisal district uses would be the
appropriate method of appraisal. since the lifetime depreciation value was not the
method employed. Mr. Townsend stated that the other changes in the amendment are just
technical changes.
Council !ember Turner suggested an additional change in Paragraph (0) of Section
III of the contract which refers to Land that is contiguous to said land owned by
cepany inside the City limits. Hrs. Turner suggested that this wording be changed to
"said land and all other lends owned by the company inside the City limits and contiguous
to or forming an integral part of the company's operation on said land."
Minutes
legaler Comc1T Meeting
narrater 12. 198:1
Page 17
Council Renter Dunphy suggested r,at this does need some work for clarifi-
cation of the Council's intent.
Council Member larsky spowx to this issue and stated that as he understands
it, it is only that land that is not on that property contiguous to the property
which mry be inside the City limits. i.d if the industrial district was outside the
City limits in the extraterritorial jurisdiction and had another portion of land that
was inside the City. in his opinion. it was never the Council's intent to include that
property that was inside the City limits unless it was contiguous to the land outside
the City Iimrits.
Mayor Jones noted that on Page 2 of the ordinance. reference is made to "addi-
tional non-cantiguogs tracts owned by the industry and situated within the extraterri-
torial jurisdiction of the City may be included within the industrial d•strfct agreement
covering the parent tract if the use of each additional tract relates directly to
the primary use of the parent tract." Mayor Jones inquired if that phrase would not
take care of the problem of the additional land a company owns inside the City limits.
City Manager Townsend replied that that particular phrase refers to the makeup
of the district outside the City limits and the part Mrs. Turner referred to is only
the tax credit of a district that is located partly inside the City limits and partly
outside the City Heats that is making a full tax payment for the property inside and
will be making a payment in lieu of taxes on the property that is outside the City
limits. He noted that the question would be whether or not other properties owned
by the company that are used in the primary operation of that company should constitute
a part of the deduction from the in lieu payments. Mr. Townsend stated that he was
preparing a report on the amount involved in such situations but it is not completed.
Council Member Turner again suggested that the wording in the contract in (d)
of Paragraph (d) of Section 1I1 should be changed to read as follows: "above. said
land and all other lands contiguous to said land er forming an integral part of the
manures primary operation."
City Manager Townsend stated that that change really needed to be refined
because he did not think that the Council wanted Central Power and Light Company's
operation included in that category, nor possibly pipelines inside the City limits
to be Included.
Mayor Jones agreed that they did not, and Council Member Turner suggested that
the Legal Department refine that change.
Minutes
Begslar Council +luting
Bamber l2, 1410
Page la
Council Member Turner then moved that the following wording for (e) of Section
II1 of the contract. as follows: *At the request of Company, an alternative to the
method of calculation set forth in paragraphs (e) through (d) above, the Cnnpany may
make a payment which is determined by considering using the method of calculation set
forth in Paragraphs (e) through (d) above. said land and all other lands owned by
CarCcmpeny inside the City limits and contiguous to and fanning an integral part of
Csmpany's operations...". Council Member Zarsky seconded the motion.
Council Member Best stented that this would take care of approximately 200
acres that Right be annexed.
Council Member Dunphy disagreed that this would necessarily follow. stating
that he had discussed this with other cities and they have industrial districts set
aside in a particular area. Mr. °tachy noted that the Council has been informed that
this City cannot do that but he has requested information from other cities on this
matter.
Mayor Jones suggested that the ordinance not be held up until this information
1s available and pointed out that this. as any other ardliance, could be amended in
the future.
Council Member tiumphy pointed out that all industries have indicated that they
want space for expansion and they do not want the Council to approve en agreement
that does not designate a particular district.
City Manager Townsend explained that the staff is attempting to prepare an
ordinance now that would address this question and stating that this particular area
within the extraterritorial jurisdiction be set aside for industrial growth and that
the Planning Caaraission. in processing plats In that particular area, should present
those plats for the Council's consideration. He further pointed out that the City
administration is prohibited from extending or making any utility connections in those
areas without bringing the matter before the City Council, which would prevent property
owners from using the land while holding it for future industrial development.
Council ilaeber Lumpily indicated that he still felt that the ordinance under
consideration should designate geographical industrial districts, and Council Member
Turner agreed that they should have more information an this subject.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
ikee bar 12. 19113
Page 19
Council Member Best stated that this would be satisfactory if the City had a
prescribed ewe in which area the development could be controlled by the Council.
City Manager Townsend emehasized the fact that the City officials from other
cities Milo are providing information for the Council are not aware of what this Council
can da. and that is the reason he has suggested a separate ordinance that would outline
responsibilities for the staff and the Planning Omission.
Council lieaber Turner referred to the favored nations clause included in the
contract, which she indicated eight provide an advantage for one coo pony over another
and proposed the fallowing Change to Section XII: "If City enters into an agreement
with any other landowner within the extraterritorial jursidiction of the City or enters
into a renewal of any existing industrial district agreements having the same or
approximately the same expiration date, which contains teras and provisions more
favorable to such landowner than those in the agreement. companyr and its assigns shall
have the right to amend those teras that are more favorable in the agreement." Mrs.
Turner explained that she felt that such an amendment would eliminate the possibility
of favoring one company aver another.
Council Weber Zersky stated that he was of the opinion that the City should
give options to companies but he did not think it was unfair to allow companies to
terminate the agreements if they decide that any nee contract is to their disadvantage
because they can then enter into another contract. He indicated that the amandmant
suggested by Council ieeber Turner would require a change in their contracts. He
also pointed out that in some instances, it might be to the City's advantage to
terminate contracts and suggested that this clause be allowed to remain as it Is.
Mayor Jones noted that industries create certain additional jobs and that the
City should be willing to enter into an industrial district agreement in order to
create additional jobs for the residents of the City.
Council Member Diaz expressed the opinion that no Council would give arty
industry a 30: rate when all other industries are paying 50Z.
Mayor Jones then invited members the audience to address the Council in
regard to the ordinances.
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rial district a
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contain a favored nati
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a not provide an rtunfty to tiate a similar good contract that might
be offered to a that will provide the SOH new job, which has been mentioned
as a tactical situation. He pointed out that if a special rate Is given one
ry. it is almost impossible not to give the same terms to others by reneeotiating.
but If the tract dec that the City has to do it, then future Councils will not
be so inclined to offer a special rate to a new ny that has never paid any in
lieu of
Council
ck. Attorney. stated that there is a need tn ccmplete the
ts as soon as possible. He addressed the favored nations
that there are some industries that are suspicious of other
ck stated that he felt that it is essential that the =tract
clause that is strong, and if it is not, that clause shculd
ized the fact that the option to terminate is very dangerous
•I1
asked Pr. Kendrick about the passibility of eliminating
Section XII which pertains to the favored nation clause.
Mr. Kendrick replied that essentially. that is what has been done because ft is
not easel favored nations clause.
Council r Zarsky inquired of Mr. Kendrick if he was aware of arty situation
in which the 1 trial district contracts had favored nations clauses for classes of
try. Mr. rick ag that this was a possibility, but if this is done,
there would be a problem in that this would require a great deal more time to identify
classes of industry. He reitera that the City should not treat existing industries
unfairly just because a new mf plans to locate here that will provide a large
r of jobs, end industries will certainly want to terminate their contracts if
this is done.
me. Kendrick then referred to
raphicat locations and referred to the letter
from Mr. Sager of So tern Refinery suggesting that industrial districts should
be created so that nies may be included that are not defined in the proposed
ordinance. Ir. rick stated that he felt that it is essential that geographical
districts be established.
Mr. Kendrick addressed the tIOJi of tions for businesses that have been
in 0,— tion for less than seven years and the subsequent implication that this would
apply only to CCPC. He stated that this is not true use there are several other
plants that are in this ca ry, such as Gulf States Refinery. Mr. Kendrick referred
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Lien as - ted by Mrs. Turner in Section II1 b) "except as to businesses
in operation less than seven years....' and stated that this phrase refers to a business
and a later reference is made to new improvements. He then alleged that a new business
y fo and -:ase a business that has been in existence for many years and
sed the opinion that the - ::tion should be for improvements, not businesses.
Ha referred to the fact that can Chrome and C =tca1 purchased a piant that was
in existewe for time and inquired as to wily it would not be ex—.t.
City _,,+ger Townsend explained that the Council was referring to a new facility
built on raw land for the
Mr. Kendrick s
date that bizsiresses have
tion -- not the purchase of an existing plant.
that the date of 1981 should be changed to 1974 as the
inexistence, implying that this would take care of
identifying the businesses to llfy for ..., tons.
Mr. Kendrick conti by referring to the discussion of lifetime method of
calculations and su - ted that this be cha to 27t rather than using the lifetime
sethod of calculations, which would eventually be 55% of market value.
,Council ;.r 2arsky pointed out that the Council intended to base the figure
on the actual appraisal using the s . vaulat-ons that the school districts used.
r Jones also explained that the Council intended to use 50% of the value
that is listed on the books, and if these figures are correct. it is immaterial how
it was arrived at. He expressed the opinion that this would be the best method of
establishing the valuations on which to base the 505 in lieu of taxes.
Mr..,_ ..,,,?rk referred to the first chart of valuations that was supplied them
and proposed that this f1 should be multiplied by 55%, multiplied by 505, and to
eliminate any possible probl::, the calculations should be based on 27h%, which
should work out to about the seem figure.
City Manager Townsend stagy + that the fi, .: were those supplied by the school
districts. and the Council plans to assess 50% of that figure.
Mr. rick stated that the fi provided are not reliable and do not reflect
the full values of the plants. but if the City had the full values and then multiplied
as he thought had been done by 55%. then by another 50%, this would actually be
2711i of emrket value on all of those iuprov=,.;. ts. He expressed the opinion that if
the City not do this. ■I1 of the incentive for the industries to sign the contracts
will be eliminated.
/Mattes
Regular Coved' Meting
November 12. 1911
Page 22
City Manager Townsend explained that whether the land should he assessed at
100% or 50% was never addressed after toe Council amended the contract to specify
the flat 50% rate rather than the sliding scale. He emphatically denied that there
had ever been any discussion of 55% and stated that they worked with 100: values as
shown on the school districts' tax rolls.
Council !ember Zarsky stated that he felt that it is difficult to obtain the
full valuation of the industries and the City will be forced to work with the figures
thet are available and also noted that they will have to determine the valuations In
accordance with the Peveto 6111 when it becomes effective.
Mr. Kendrick suggested deleting the reference in the ordinance to Corpus Christi
Independent School District or Tuloso-Midway Independent School District.
Addressing the Council next an this same ordinance was Mr. Archie N. Walker,
343 Peerman, representing the Goldston Company. Mr. Wacker agreed with the remarks
wade by Hr. Kendrick and informed the Council that all of the industries would like
to have geographical districts included in the contract. regardless of whether the
land contains related industries or is used for farming. He also objected to the
minimum linitation of $1.000.000 in value because this would exlude a number of
businesses that should be censidarsd for industrial districts. He expressed the
opinion that industrial districts should be established on an area wide basis rather
than value basis. Mr. Walker stated that he did not object to City Manager Townsend's
suggestion that geographical designations for industry be established by means of a
separate ordinance.
Council Member Best suggested that the Council invite a representative of the
T. Y. Pickett firs to meet with then to explain the method of calculation employed by
the school districts.
Mayor Jones stated that he did not feel that this was necessary at this point
because industries are supposed to report their valuations to the taxing authority.
He expressed the opinion that industries are attempting to sabotage the industrial
district agreements.
Council Member Diaz noted that the City has no way of determining what the true
value is of industries and agreed with Dr. Best that since they are dependent upon
the valuations set by the school districts and T. Y. Pickett, the Council should ask
a representative of that company+ to appear before the Council to explain their method
of calculation. Mr. Diaz then suggested that the second reading of the ordinance be
�wmlr
Regular Council /letting
pour! 12. BEd
Page 23
tabled for one weak until the Council has a report from this company.
City Manager Toraserd srnwrize the situation in regard to industrial districts
by noting that there is a question of wh`ther the minimum valuation is too high or too
lar there is the question as to whether or not geographical districts should be
included; he does rot feel that the City has the authority to prohibit certain uses
within a designated geographical area; and this could be addressed by an additional
ordinance as he described earlier.
Notion by Best that at/ Manager Townsend have an ordinance prepared that desig-
nates geographical industrial district areas; seconded by Bosky.
City Maaager Townsend stated that he assumed that the Council would like to
have geograpi cal locations designated in this separate ordinance similar to the
districts that rare included as a part of this ordinance in earlier drafts.
Meyer Jones called for the vote on this motion and it passed unanimously.
Mrs. Pauline Clarke. speaking an behalf of the league of Woman Voters. informed
the Council that they feel that all areas that are developed and receiving City services
should be annexed. and the industrial districts should be limited to the Port area.
She pointed out that if these geographical industrial districts are designated for
industry only. the growth will be outside the City limits. Mrs. Clarke reiterated
that all areas should be annexed except the Port area.
Council Hasher Iarsky pointed out that there are possibly a number of industries
that mtyht wish to locate satellite facilities here in Corpus Christi and he felt
that the City should provide sore incentive for than to do so.
Mrs. Clarke reminded the Council that they represent the people of Corpus Christi,
yet they seem to be amending the industrial district agreements to favor industry,
which is unfair to taxpayers in the City. She expressed the opinion that the industries
will retain their facilities hero as long as they make a profit and noted that industry
does have a responsibility to the City and its citizens.
The next speaker on this subject was Fir. Jingly Welder. attorney with the firm
of Melberg. Dryer. Redford and Wail. who stated that he was not speaking on behalf of
any particular industry. but informed the Council that there are industries other
than CCPC that would qualify for the less than seven-year in operation exemption.
He stated that he fait that the figures which should be applied are the cost of the
trrproyenents, divided by two and that figure multiplied by the rates set.
MimeAs
Regular Cawacil !lxting
kovvaber 12. 19E0
Page 24
Council !ember Best summarized the decisions to be T:,.. by the Council by
referring to the favored nation; clause, whether or not the City should allow businesses
in operation less than seven years to pay in lieu of taxes at the 5. per year rate,
and how the percentages will be ascertained.
Nr. Kendrick spoke again and urged that the correct figures of values of indus-
tries be obtained.
Mr. Frank Higgins. Chairman of the Tax Appraisal District, expressed the opinion
that the wording in regard to setting valuations should refer to the Tax Appraisal
District as the entity to provide the correct figures and suggested that any reference
to either of the school districts in the ordinance should be eliminated.
Mr. Louis Caamos, speaking as a private citizen, expressed the opinion that the
City is underestimating its attractiveness to industry, indicating that this City has
enough to entice industry to this area without the omission of taxes.
Mayor Jones called for the vote on Council Member Best's motion to delete the
phrase in Section 111 (b) that would exempt businesses in operation for less than
seven years, and it failed to pass by the following vote: Jones, Best, and Turner
voting "Aye"; Diaz. Buephy and Zarsky voting "Nay"; and Sample, abstaining. Mayor
Jones declared that the motion failed to pass becausefour affirmative votes were not
cast.
Nation by Turner that also in Section III (b), a period be placed in the paragraph
at the end of *lifetimre basis."
Mayor Jones declared the motion died for lack of a second:.
lotion by Turner that Paragraph (e) of Section III be amended to "said land and
ail other lands contiguous to said land or forming an integral part of Company's
priemny operation located on said lend" ...., and add et the end of Paragraph (e), the
words, "whichever Is greater"; seconded by Best; end passed unanimously.
Council Nether Turner then made the following motion in regard to the favored
nations phrase in Section XII: that the agreement be amended to include the statement
that the City agrees to the save amendment to employ the more favorable terms of such
agreement.
Council Member Zarsky stated that he would second that motion if it could be
applied to various classifications of businesses. but tars. Turner disagreed with that
suggestion.
1980
that Council .rr Turner's motion had died for lack of
1 r Best moved to delete Section XI1 as listed on Page 8 and then
withdrew this motion.
Mayor Pro Ten le s ted that the Co ll n to think about this section
1Zarsky that the Section XII be amended to insert the words
'in their classification" be n the words Agreement. and =N any. and that an addl-
i= .1 paragraph to desi those classifications be added. The motion was seconded
by Best.
Council r Zarsky then amended his motion to substitute the word 'r. rats'
instead of 'teres and provisions`.
Mayor Jo - called for the vote an the emended motion and it passed unanimously.
Cation by Best that the second reading of this ordinance be tabled until
r 19, 1980; se- =_.a by Zarsky; and passed unani ly.
There being no further discussion on the ordinances. City Secretary Read polled
the Council for their votes and the following ordinances ware passed:
ING:
DIG ORDINANCE NO.1 PASSED AND APPROVED ON JUNE 6, 1979,
ING PARA n (B) (4) TO INCREASE THE CHARGE FOR
I ri Y
FROM 110 TO 125 IN CONNECTION WITH AID
NG ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
leas reed for the a _.: .. and passed to its third
note: J • a .«pie, But, Diaz, D .hy, Turner
"Aye
!fa
Page 26
lar Council Meeting
12.1
MANCE NO.
G CITY A TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE
WITH B -F -W CON: :RUCTION «i. PANY FOR CONSTRUCTIONS OF
`MT CONVENTION CENTER WHICH PROVIDES
CAL +'!- ELECTRICAL ROUGH -IN WORK IN THE KITCHEN AND
ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE CHANGE
STANTIAL COPY OF CH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
IT "A"• APPROPRIATING $S3,951 OUT OF
HITT CONVENTION CENTER BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO
76-1.3, *+NVENTION CENTER CONSTRUCTION; AND
CY.
209
NO.
GAN
The r, Rule was
the vote: Jon
voting "Aye'.
INANCE NO.
ed and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
• Ie. But. Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky
G t CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE
B -F -W «■ STRUCTION •.. +' ANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
CONVENTION CENTER WHICH PROVIDES
1NET +ITIONAL ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY, A
SUBSTANTIAL r* r OF WHICH CHANGE ORDER IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
E A PART a : a'F, a EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING 620,275.02
OUT OF i = NO. 209 + 1TY CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND
LE TO PROJECT NO. '' 76-1.3, CONVENTION CENTER
CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN - i.. ,GENCY.
The
the
Rule was suspended and the
g «Aycg vote: Jones. +le, Beat,
ORDINANCE NO. 15874:
ASTRO- r .=G THE CITY
ING, INC. ,
D AGE RIS, -0E-WAY N
TO THE D + "AGE MASTER
SUBSTANTIAL *+PY OF
E A PART +s h R F
CY.
foregoing ,;inane was passed by
Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
AGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WBC
CITY WILL ACQUIRE THE OUTFALL
ED IN CONNECTION WITH THE AMENDMENT
AS APPROVED BY ORDINANCE +c6, A
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
IT "A"; AND DECLARING AN
The Charter Rule was sus
the 1.1. '+g vote: Jones,
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO.
d and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
plc, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
AUTHO 'G 111E CITY AH ' TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 5 IN CONNECTION WITH THE McARDLE
ROAD x a + x. 11, ; "JECT 'SER 220-72-3; APPROPRIATING
OUT OF STREET BOND 633,497.50 OF WHICH 633,155 IS FOR
SrrION . .50 15 FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO
RING: DE ++ `.ING AN :+- sx GENCY.
The Charter Ride was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the vote: Jones, = e, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
"Aye .
Manta..
Regular Coked] /letting
Roenther 12, IRO
Pose ET
ORDINANCE NO. 15876:
AUTHORMING THE CITY MANAGER Tt.) EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR TIM ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 201 AND 327 FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI
BEACH PARK srrEs AREA PIM PROJECT 291-77-1, AT THE CURRENT
VALUES; APPROFEtAITING OUT OF THE 291 PARK BOND FUND $61,876.75. TO
surptENThr pRroR APPROPRIATIONS, roll THE ACQUISITION OF THE
ABOVE PARCELS, FOR A COMBINED APPROPRIATION OF $97,000 OF WHICH
995.680 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $1,320 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS
RELATED TO CMS G; AND Du RING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule
following vote:
"Aye*.
liANCE NO. 15877:
and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
. Sample. Best, Diaz. Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
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AUTHORIZING Emma DOMAIN PACEEDINOS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED
IN NUECES MUM, TEXAS; DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING
THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AND CITING ANY OTHER PARTIES WHO MAY
HAVE INTEREST OF RECORD, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH
PARK ii/TES - AREA 13"; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE
�NDJ3INATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE OWNERS. THELMA UNA NELSON
ENOWtES ET AL, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTION or THE ORDINANCE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Clutter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the foitowhig vote: Jones, Sample. Beet, Diaz, Dumphy. Turner and Zersity
voting "Aye.
ORDINANCE NO. 15878:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A 10 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT
IN LOT 15, BLOCK 1, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS UNIT 3. AS FILED IN VOL.42.
PAGE 63, MAP RECORDS, NUECF.S COUNTY. TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the E vote: )ones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
voti.eg
ORDIN NO. 15879:
AND ORDINANCE NO. 15686 WHICH HAS PASSED ON AUGUST 14, VOL
CFIANGED THE ZONING ON LOTS 12 THROUGH 22, BLOCK 10,
ALL OF „ LOCK 11, AND THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF MOUNT VERNON DRIVE
ADJACENT TO LOT 11. BLOCK 11. MOUNT VERNON SUBDIVISION NO. 3 PROM
41-18" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO ''B-4" GENF.ROE BUSINESS
DISTRICT ON THE APPLICATION OF PADRE STAPLES MALL SUBJECT TO
REPLA=TOF THE LAND INVOLVED, TO THE CLOSING OF JANET DRIVE
FROM VERNON TO XCARDLE STREET AND THE CLOSEIG OF MOUNT
VERNON DRIVE EAST OF LENORA STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Cherter Rule was Suspended end the foregoing ordinance was Poised by
the following vote: /ones, Sample, Ben, 171a. Dumnhy, Turner and Zareky
valIng *Aye.
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ORDINANCE 14/0. 15880:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO 5 TO
THE CONTRACT IGTH 13 BUILDERS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO Tut /NALCO
NEIGHBoRROOD
CENT ER WHICH PROVIDES FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE KITCHEN AREA; APPROPRIATING 326,665 OUT OF THE NO. 162
FEDERAL! STATES GRANT FUND, ACTzV 4741, CODE 502, FOURTH YEAR
CONNUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
voting °Aye*.
the fa/km/4v vote: Jone, Sample, Best, Diaz, bumphy„ Turner and Zarsky
ORD/NANCE NO. 15881:
AITTHORIZING THE crri MANAGEFt TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT OF 1972. PUB= LAW NO. 92-500, AND ALI. RULES AND
REGULATIONS PURSUANT"rHEREro. 011 THE OSO WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT (xerritAcr 5); DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER, R. MARVIN
TOWNSEND, OR HIS SUCCESSOR, AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATTVE.
AND IVITHER_AUTHORTZING THE CITY MANAGER To EXECUTE ANY OTHER
DECLARING AN ENZRGENCY.
NECESSARY" DoCUMENTS KERuIRED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; AND
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
voting "Aye.
the follnwinf vnte: Tones. Sample, Best. Diaz, Du/why, Turnor and Zarsky
ORDINANCE NO. 15882:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ADOPTED 011 THE 27111 DAT OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN
VOLUME 9, PAGES 565. ET SEQ. OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS. AS /WENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF
K.G.H. PROPERTIES BY AMENDING- Tim ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE
ZONING ON THE NORTH HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT 5, BLOCK II
SOUTH END SUBDIVISION; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHR/STI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM It -1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO
'AB " PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER
PROWSIONS 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 was passed by
the following Vute: Iones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky
:voting "Aye,.
ORDINANCE NO. 15883:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ADOPTED ON THE ,27111 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 TINE AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED by ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF
WEBER ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT
FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICE USES ON LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 5„ SHERWOOD
PARK BUBD/VISION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN,
A con OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
MARKED
EXHIBIT "AW, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH
HEREINAFTF.R; KEEPING DI EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
corirucr HEREWITH; .AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, 111
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
voting 'Aye'.
the fallowing vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumpily, Turner and Zarsky
Mina.es
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12. 1
called far petitions or information fnoe the audience on matters
not listed on the .. .
nes. 11116 Forest Hill lane. referred to the Timbergrove Street
=resent project and stated that Forest Hill Lane curves into Tiebergrove; the
residents of that s. t had s _•: tted a voluntary paving petition approximately one
and one-half rs ago; and pointed out that Forest Hill Lane and Birdwsod Lane will
be • only two unieeroved streets in a very large area. Hrs. Dreyer suggested that
e two streets be incarparated by change order in the Tiebergrove Street Improvement
project. She stated that she had discussed this with Mr. Lentos. Di = r of Engineering
and Physical Bevel - t. and she realizes that there is a funding problem; war.
she felt that to delay the i ,resent for .;e two streets until another bond election
is held would be a mistake.
City Manager T. end explained that the petitions s tied for Forest Hill
Lane improvements did not have sufficient sign . „ _ to qualify the subdivision totally
indicated that the petition for 6$ _R Lane has not yet been submitted. He
explained the voluntary paving petitions are handled end that he could not recto -
adding e a streets to the Tiebergrove project because there have been
petitions subedtted for other streets prior to the receipt of the Forest Hill Lane
petition.
Mrs. Smith. also a rest t of Forest Hill Lane. sta that she had worked with
a lady who was a resident of B1 d Lane but apparently they have not obtained
enough signatures on their petitten yet.
Council ->. r Diaz suggested that tha staff determine how much had bean received
in the paving assessment account, and City ?Tanager Townsend agreed that this could be
ch = . but reiterated that if the Council decides to improve Forest Hill Lane. it
should be separate f •_ the Ti . -. ;rove project; othenrise. the plans would have to
be - +1. and rebid.
Motion by Diaz that the staff tike a determination to see if enough funds have
come in an the paving asses •a is to improve Forest Hill Lane; secanded by Turner.
City Manager Townsend suggested that the motion be emended to direct the staff
to p ..,re an Jp-to-date sta , nt of the s• -;ts left from the 1917 bond election
and the money that is left plus the collection on assessments, and Council er
Diaz ag
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called for the vote on the motion and it passed unanimously.
Speaking an 'swathe:- letter was Mr Alvin , 505 Craig Street, near Ocean
Drive® W. expressed concern about the high-rise can+•lniurs that are being
en m - ' Drive. He », . the Council that the zoning laws enacted 1n 1937
were desitect the Bayfront, and now the Councils have started approving
zoning which obstructs the vita of the °sy. He a that con.+ FMims are attractive
for Investors. but the Council should be more interested in all of the citizens, not
just a few. He expressed concern that this City could ,» another Miami Beach with
nothing but high-rise units all along the bayfront.
r Jones info Mr.
special permits for high-rise co
only to allow for la
zoned "A -T" and would have al
shares his concern
that the two special
that could have
that this particular Council has only approved two
niuma; and such actions were taken by the Cauncf1
ni and more parking spaces in areas that were already
1• more density. He assured Mr. C.=. that the Council
o Drive retaining its attractive appearance, and they feel
is were actually en improv nt over the types of buildings
tru
there.
Council r Riaz expressed appreciation to Mr. >;> for appearing before them
and assured him that the 11 will not lamer the standards of the Ocean Drive property,
There being no further business to .. before the Council, on motion by Turner,
seconded by Sample and passed unanimously. the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned
at 7:47 p.m.. No •er 12, 1983.