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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/24/1980IMT: MINUTES CITY OF COEF"5 CHRISTI, TEXAS kEGlii.aP C ;t C:L MEETING 0?CE.33EP e"h. T930 H'3J Mayor Luther, Mayor Pro Tea Edward L. 5a le C<� i— �rs : Dr. Jack Best David Diaz Jack a. Betty N. Turner * Cliff 7arsky City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Asst. City Attorney Bob Coffin City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the Greeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The inv tion was presented by the Reverend Billy Frazier, Associate Director of the Corpus Christi Baptist Association. following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council H =;,r Jack Dunphy. Dr. W. H. Colson, Director of the Corpus Christi Baptist Association, ned that Reverend Frazier had a presentation to make to Mayor Jones. Reverend Frazier explained that a group of citizens had visited in Brazil and as goodwill a assadors, had presented to the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro a gift and a letter from Mayor Jones. Reverend Frazier then presented to Mayor Jones a reciprocal gift and read a Tetter of appreciation from the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro_ City Secretary Bill G. Read tailed the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that a necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meetaig. la * * * • * • * ► * w t ► . ► • • • * ► ► * ► ► • . ► ► * • ► r * • ► Mayor Jones ti,en called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager R. Marvin Tsend presented the following it with related comments and explanations and need that: a. A public h q be held on Sitterle and C.. January 7, 1982 on the request of bounded by South is and Drive, the Beat ` ° ter Plan in the area d and Cliff Maus Road. The Flanning alon Old 8 andsthee change. .: eject to the right-of-way issue being resolved by the City cli. The staff rer endatian is that the change making the pro ed ditch longer, • re costly w <:: efficient, should only be approved if the applicant a little he n ed Might -of -way and digs an injtfal ditch, pp provides the b. A public hearing be held on January 21, 1981 for the purpose of closing a small stub street in Park, Unit I. at the intersection of Lombardy Drive. ard Castle Park Drive and abandoning a 10' utility • easement in Lei ubfl v is: a This application was made by the developer of Castle Park Unit 4, Lots 35 and 36. Block 2. through Urban Engineering.. There are no plans to extend the street for which the original stub street was provided. c. Bids be received at I1:00 a.m , January 13. 1981 for a twelve month supply of approximately 296,980 gallcns of 02 diesel. Only one bid was received several months ago and It was rejected as being too high. Since that time, two more firms have Indicated a willingness to bid and mailing addresses have been corrected for firms who said they did r.ot receive the previous bid invitation. d. Bids be received at 11:00 am.. January 33, 1981 for painting and repairing water storage tanks at Messina Street and Sam Rankin and on Morgan Avenue at the Fire Station and washwater tank at the O. N. Stevens Water Plant. e. Bids be received at 11-00 earl.. Tuesday, January 13, 1983 for laboratory data processing equipment for the Health Department. The equipment will reduce time spent by laboratory staff In performing complex mathematical computations and allow deletion of one Laboratory Assistant I. f. Bids be received at II:00 a.m.. Tuesday, January 20, 1981 for a twelve month contract for auctioneering service for the sale of abandoned and unclaimed property collected by the Police Department, and surplus City property such as automobiles, trucks and equipment. The bidders will state a percentage of the gross to be paid for the service. q. Bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday. January 21. 1980 for 1,000 gallons of 91% cythion Insecticide (premium malathion) for mosquito control. h. Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation (TETCO) be retained for $3,815 to provide quality control testing services for Bayfront Plaza Site Development Phase 1. The testing work will consist of lime stabilized subgrade control, caliche base testing and gradation, testing of concrete cylinders and hat-reix pavement testing. No additional appropriation is needed. I. A 20 -foot utility easement in Block 9, Water Beach Addition be closed subject to replotting, the developer paying all cost necessary to relocate a 4 -inch City gas line, an 8 -Inch sanitary sewer line and CP&L conduit existing in the easement. The easement was retained by Ordinance Nos. 15438 and 15473 when the alley was dosed. The easement closure request is being made to clear utilities for future hotel construction. Thn block involved is bounded by Twigg, Water and Mann Streets and Shoreline Dnve. City Manager Townsend identified the land involved as the potential site with the Hershey Corporation for hotel construction. ltinntes itegular Council Meeting December 24, 1980 Page 3 Tax Roil Adiusi�rents for 8-!-E9 through 10-31-80 be approved for the fallowing: C Ay Water District 1980 Les Prior --r off- r,— Tax Levies 8-1-80 i2r.6s1 �Levies SLS e � Recommended changes s` Tax Levies 10-31-60 (31,783) (13.729) (49) 521.830.049 $1,999,568 520,950 The net decrease of $31.783 b the 1980 City Levy consists of a net decrease of 520.700 in real property and a net decrease of $11,083 in personal property. Real property adjustments include decreases of assessments for 104 Homestead Exemptions proven valid, $2,616 for 11 the Board of sed on nawr ng I sformation and 37,52I due to action by property included decreases of properties. Adjustments 67dassessm assessments based on wrong information. 54.214 for 59 assessments due to clerical error and an Increase of $2,990 for 39 properties supplemented to the Roll. k. Contract be approved with the Nieces County Appraisal District to enable Mr. George H. Moff, Chief Appraiser far the Dlatrlct, and Ms. Diana Cknzales, Senior Clerk. to remain on the City'a payroll and retirement system with 100% of the cost thereof being paid by the District- Similar contracts will be recommended later as other City employees are hired by the District. City Manager Townsend explained that the staff feels that it will be reasonable to present contractual arrangements on different employees as they are employed by the Tax Appraisal Board, noting that these employees will continue to • "ecaive payment fro@ the City and will benefit from the City's retirement system. Council Member Dial inquired about the possibility of a conflict of interest situation developing, and City Manager Townsend rep/fed that there would not be Seca`se this practice That been ..:otinuing in the Tax Office since the School Di,trict employees were absorbed into the City Tax Office with no problems encountered. He reminded the Council that the Tax Appraisal District is now in effe, t. Council Member Turner rb_e the observation that there is a budgeted figure in :;.e City's budget for the Tax Appraisal District expense and questioned why the City should continue to pay these salaries. *Council Member Cliff Zarsky arrived at the meeting at 8:53 a,m. City Manager Townsend counted that the next year will be critical for the City in that there is a need to have an accurate appraisal of the City fn 1982. :.a Minutes Regular Council Meeting 24, 1997 4 He stated that the Ta. Appraisal District 3oard will determine the cost of their operation, send the City g statement. and evidently, the City has no recourse except in the appoints:ents race to the ?ppra'.al 3f_trict Board. 1. A resolution be approved indicating acceptance of a sculpture of brown pelicans In be donated by annonymous donors and to be located between the Convention Center and the extension of Shoreline Drive, and thanking the .ionors for this magnificent gilt. There were no cements from the audience en the City Manager's Reports. ictian by Sample that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" thru "1", be approved; seconded by Diaz; and passed unanimously. (The following itesr was delayed until the end of the Council Meeting:) re. A closed meeting be held to discuss land acquisition in regard to hotel sites. * * * * * * • * x I, W * * t * * k * * • " • * * * * * * * * ♦ * * w City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to report to the Council on the situation involving confiscated fireworks. He explained that the Fire and Police Departments have confiscated four separate shipments of fireworks that were located inside the City limits, including a trailer belonging to Alamo Fireworks which was brought inside the City or, the south side. Mr. Townsend explained that that company began unloading the firewcrks which posed a danger to residents of that area_ He informed the Council that there was another truck located within the 5,000 foot limitation of the City limits just outside the Calailen area; that truck was confiscated; and a local Judge issued a restraining order until a hearing eau?d be held. He stated that following the ':ieertng, the Judge ally ed the owner to gat the truck out of town. City Manager Townsend explained that the City Attorney's Office did not agree with chat decision, but the truck was taken out of the City. City Manager Townsend continued by informing the Council that fireworks were being stored in a warehouse on Greenwood Drive owned by Mr. Rudy Garza, and the Fire and Police Departments confiscated those fireworks also. He explained that the ordinance clearly indicates that tee City was in their rights to confis- cate the fireworks, but the fine that can be levied is only 5200, and since the fine is so small, it is questionable whether or not the confiscated fireworks should be destroyed. He explained :hat the ratter had been discussed with Alam r representatives; they have histeritany complied with the City's rules an fireworks; therefore. the staff proposes that a document be approved with Alamo that they will cease transporting within the City of Corpus Christi; they wail pay the City $1.350.; they will pay 5500 in fines..and the truck will be transported back to Bexar County. He explained that this would be en agreed judgcent rather than an ordinance and similar settlements will be worked cut for the other companies involved. Mr. Townsend expressed the opinion that it secs to be rather harsh to destroy such a large amount of fireworks. Motion by Diaz that the Council agree to the judr.ent. Mayor Jones inquired as to the kind of damage inflicted through the use of fireworks. and City Manager Townsend replied that the staff does not have figures, but there have been a large number o= building losses as well as manpower involved in extinguishing fires. etc. He stated that there have also been a number of inci- dents in which people have lost their eyesight or suffered other injuries, Mayor Jones indicated that he had no sympathy for merchants who sell items that would calm or damage children. Council Member Turner asked if the City could prohibit other explosive items from being transported through the City, and City Manager Townsend replied that explosives are not prohibited, but fireworks are definitely not allowed within the City limits. Council Member Diazmotion was seconded by Dumphy and passed by the fol- kwing vote: Jones, Best. Diaz. Diaspy, turner and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Sample voting °Nay. * * * * * * • * * * * * * *t*** **** Mayor Jones announced the presentation by Mr. Tony Bonilla in regard to the Aquarium site. He stated that a draft motion has been prepared for the Council to consider. Mr. Tony Bonilla stated that he strongly supports the Aquarium for the City of Corpus Christi and expressed appreciation to the Aquarium Association for their generosity, but that he opposes the plan to locate the facility on the T -Head. He indicated that a project as large as this should be located in a place that is more accessible to the public. Mr. Bonilla gave the following reasons for opposing this site: (1) the City's projected population is 500,000; (2} the location on the T -Head Minutes Regular Council heetIng Decmeber 24, Isen Page 6 woule create more traffic and parking problems; mu (3) the feasibility study shows that the vocation there is not very goad because tnere is a need to repair the T -Heads. Mr. Bonilla informed the Council that he is in the process of circulating a petition calling For a referendum on the Aquarius location. He pointed out that the ordinance pertaining to the Aquarium en the T -Head authorizes only an agreement to contract. He expressed the opinion that the State Statutes gives the citizens of Corpus Christi the right to vote on any lease of more than five years. Mr. Bonilla continued his remarks by stating that under the contract entered into. there is a provision that states that prior to erecting an Aquarium, a study must be made to see if the T -Head is structurally sound, and the Association com- missioned the engineering firm of Ogletree and Gunn to prepare the study, which indicates that the T -Head cannot support the Aquarium. He suggested that the Council cancel the agreement to contract and place the matter on a referendum to allow the citizens to decide about the location of the Aquarium. Mr. Bonilla again referred to the petition he is circulating and stated that he has obtained 1.000 signatures. and only one person with whom he has talked supports the location on the T -Head. Also speaking on this subject was Mrs. Lillian Murray, President of the Aquarium Association. She explained that they have worked for three years on this project and the feel that the Peoples Street T -Head would provide the ideal loci:- tSon whereby funds could be generated through admission fees to support u.e operation. Murray stated that the Association hopes to have 55 million available within the next year. She indicated that they realized that the T -Head is not the ideal location but it seems to be the most Practical location and she was not aware of ai alternate site that would attract visitors to the Aquarium. Mrs. Murray pointed out that they have spent S65,01) nn various studies, and if they have to change the location. this money will have been wasted since they will have to begin again to inJeSitiate another site. Mrs. Murray continued by informing the Council that they have investigated aquariums all aver the United States, and they feel that since the proposed Aquarium is educational in nature. the admission price will be rather low. She referred to the report prepared by Ogletree and Gunn and expressed the opinion that they clearly indicate that it will be at least 10 years before the T -Heads have to be completely -.6iriftillTigiFitist:19rinmoLJITAgmAgziggylat aired. She thanked the Council far their support o: this project. Council r Best c. nded the people who have worked so diligently to obtain an ,, -rim for the City but stated that he does rot think it should be located on the T -Head :7d that he is of the opinion Chet the location should be put to a vote of the • -. pia. Murray questioned the wisdom of baying the people vote on every iota- tien r consideration_ She pointed out that if the Council turns down the location on the T -Head, they should include on the referendum an item as to whether or not the public would be willing to subsidize the expense of the operation of the Aquarium. assured the Council that the Association does not have a second choice for a locetion. Council r Diaz stated that if this is placeden e ballot as a referendum. it should be pointed out that the Association has acted very uell and that the lquarium will be donated to the City of Corpus Christi. He indicated that he saw no necessity to go to a referendum on this issue and stated that he will vote for the location on the 7 -Head. Council er Turner indicated her concurrence by pointing out that the T -Head is not structurally sound, and most of the people of this City are saying that they do not want it on the T -Head. She expressed the opinion that the people should be all to speak an this matter through a referendum vote. Mr.Allen Johnsonof the Aquarium Association. noted that the disturbing thing about Kr. Bonilla's presentation is not that he would request that this be on a referendum, but the fact that he did not suggest any type of alternate site. Mr. Johnson urged that the Council reaffirm their vote on the T -Head location. He referred to the Ogletree and Gunn study and stated that the study confirmed the fact that there are 3 holes in the t -Head piers; ft was built to withstand hurri- canes; and he is of the opinion that the T -Head is not going to fall into the bay. He agreed that there is work to be done at the Bayfront and suggested that the City take steps to correct the lir. Johnson also explained to the Council that the Association needs to know the definite location before they can solicit thins for the Aquarius. 4^eting 1980 aim of the T -Head. Hr. Bill Ogletree, representative of the ,ngineering firm ar Ogletree and . coati the statement included in his report that the T -Head needs repair is a well cadi, structure. He assured the Council that there is absolutely no wsy that the T -Head could injure anyone ar create a hazard. lir. Ogletree pcinted out that the T -Heads need to he repaired whether the Aquarium is loce there or not. r Zary asked Hr. Ogletree to cdress the Council an the condi- ell Gunn study the s er hy stated that he did not interpret the Ogletree and . Bonilla did, because he found nothing in the report to ect that the Aquarium should not be built on the T -Head. Ne noted that apparently there Is no alternate e.te and pointed out that a lot of people in this City are against everything. Council er Turner stated that she had read the report thoroughly and she is concerned about the condition of the T -Head, even though the Aquarium is supposed to be self-sustaining and will not place a strain on the T -Head. She noted, however. that its location there will increase traffic and the subsequent load on the T -Head. Mr. Ogletree stated that some heavy equipment will be used during the castruction of the Aquarium. and he would rec nd that reasonable engineering 7r4asurei should be taken during construction. He concluded his remarks by saying that .. an engineering standpoint, he is not concerned about the T -Head. Motion by Hest that the City Council, after considering the above described studies. find that the Aquarium facility Is not clear:y feasitle at this time and exercise the power to terminate the agreement to contract between the City and the Corpus Christi Aquarium Association; the City Council reaffirm its c Ateents to the aquarium project and its willingness to provide public land For a site for such facility if an appropriate site can be determined and the City is able to make such site available; the City Manager be instructed to immediately proceed With the develoi.-nt of a recommendation to employ marine engineers to prepare detailed cast estimates and physical plans for the repair of the T -Heads and L -Head in the Corpus Christi Marina; and that uaon completion of such cost esti- mate study and preparation of such physical plans, it be the Cfty Cucncil's 114-1,414.'"-1111111111fitiN151111PrIgetinhg intention to call an election fnr the curse of authorizing a long-term liaise for rium or. the PeDoles Street T -Head or at sLcn other site a.. ma, Je finally riate. The motion was s^1..anded Dy Council ,..-r determined to be most app Turner. 1 .er Zarsky suggested that, ff it is the opinion cf some engi- neers that the plan for the T -Head is not structurally feasible, they should c forward and present such p . He stated that if Dr. Best's motion fails, he will move to ex . . the time that the contract will be in effect. Mayor Janes indicated his support of Dr. Best's motion because the motion will give the City an opportunity to make detailed studies. Assistant City Attorney Jay Doegey disagreed with Mr. Bonilla's interpre- tation of Article 1181 of the State Statutes since this calls for a lease agree - t of five years. City Manager Townsend pointed out that in terms of leases not yet author- ized. if the lease is terminated. the Council would have the opportunity of pre- senting this to a referendum of the people. He stated that he had no question ttut the inves, t is adequate for the value of the lease, but if the Council desires to put this to a referendum• that was their prerogative. Mr. Townsend also noted that the Council will have the authority to approve the plans and spezifications of the construction of the Aquarium, Council fl'. -r Zarsky asked if there is a procedure whereby the Council could extend this contract for additional structural studies in order to extend the period of One before the Assoctation could proceed with their plans. Mrey replied that it could be viewed from the standpoint that the study is not yet .4-1 ted. City Manager Townsend further explained that the only way to extend the time would be for the Association to withdraw their letter of December 19, 1980 and agree that additional studies are necessary - council Best stated that his concern is that the people of Corpus Christi do not want an aquarium on the T -Head and he agreed with that. He pointed out that the motion, as prepared, is designed to get this to a referendum of the people and he was of the opinion that four months is not too long to wait for a referendum. ) • • Mayor Fro Tem S eecrft,ed the tpineor the: this is more a political questicn than an engitterirg szrect.re one are pointed out that every site could be presented to the ;Kele in a referenden which would not be practical. Council e eeepey pointed cue that t'e Council needs to solve thir problem. but it mould not te decided er the basis cf the political aspect. He noted that there are maple in this City who rake an effort to stop everything, he did not approve ef the notion its presented oecaese he felt that the entire project will disappear if it is put to vote of the people. He stated that he thought that the Aquarium Association will be stifled. Council Hemb. ",iaz stated the:. he could not support the motion but sug- gestod Inc d that e -lotion be considered to gain a little more time. Turner pointed out that the Council's purpose is to repre- le; this is public land: the Bayfront is valued by eve net and the e of this City obviously do not want the aquarium on the T -Head. She stated that she will support the motion since she fees that the matter should be presented to the voters. Council nr Zarsky stated that the suggestion indicates that every site considered will have tt be voted en by the people and he was of the opinion that every site would be opposed by >me segment. Mayor Janes c rized the discussion by pointing out that if no action Liken by De er 28, the contract signed in July goes Into effect and the Aquerium Association has the legal -ight to start construction on the T -Head. He eeeressed the opinion that this should not happen until the people of the City are all to vote en the issue. and the letter from the Association indicates that they ere satisfied with the engineering study. Council e—er Zarsky reminded the Council that the Sasaki -Walker report indicates that the T -Heads could be enlarged considerably; therefore, the objec- tion that there is not enough space far parking could be corrected with this enlarg t. Mayor Jones then, invited citizens in the audience to address the matter. Hrs. William F. White, Jr., 4789 Dcean Drive, stated that she does not feel that the T -Head is C,e appiupriate location because of the crowded condi- tions et the llayfront, She suggested that tee barge dace be considered as a • • • ble site for the aquarimi because it would te near the other wseurs. Mr. City re expressed the opinion that the people should be allowed to vote on major issues such as this and that there should be a referendum es to Cher or not there should be an aquarium at all. Mr. Philip Gonzales, 1301 Chtery Street, Secretary -Treasurer of the Aquarium Association. info the Council that trey had spent S65,000 on studies worked on the project for 2 and one-half years. He stated that they had con- sidered many other locations and the studies indicated that the Peoples Street T -Head would be the ideal location for the Aquarian. He pointed out that the les necessitated,by the contract had been 4 • eted and the engineering studies indicate that placing the Aquarium on the T -Head will not damage it. He reel the Council that this is a privately funded facility and if the motion passes to bring this to the vote of the people. the project may be killed because the Association will then have no direction. Mr. J. E. O'Brien. 4130 F.a,ano, expressed opposition to the location of the Aquarium an the T -Read. He alleged that the legal points made by Mr. Bonilla were well taken; the Council has been given advice; but the staff advice leaves much to be deaf . He pointed out that there are only 101 days until April 4 Mien an election will be conducted and he felt that the Association could wait far that period of time. Mr. Galen Wesimick stated that he felt that the T -Head does not have ennugh walk through room and he felt that the Council needs more time to study the problem. Counci Zarsky c nted on the fact that according to a survey prepared by the students of Or. Bob Bezdek. the T -Head is the only viable location for the Aquarium. Mrs. Kaye Hoyes noted that the Aquarium Association has perfo d a r rk- able job but after Hurricane Allen created such a hazard, she did not think it would be practical to have the Aquarium located on the T -Head. She also expressed the opinion that the people should be allowed to vote an this. Mrs. Elizabeth Price, 4309 1 Alta. reminded the Council that she was opposed to this location in July and she Is still opposed to it. Mrs. Price also stated that she felt that the aquarium should be a facility of entertainment. Hr. Russ Machia of 325 Oaks. Port Aransas, Inqul if the City plans to Mayor J this project and he asked if the Association will pay for the extended pointed out to Hr. Hachia that tie is not a taxpayer and ques- tioned his interest in this natter. Mr, Jchnson reiterated that this is a privately funded project. and if this notion is passed. the Association will have no alternative. Mayor Jones then called for the vote on Or.Best's motion and it passed by the following vote: Jones. Sample. Best and Turner voting "Aye"; Diaz. P hy and Zarsky voting "Hey.' Catmcil »if er Turner suggested that the staff re • d another location for the Aquariun. City Manager Townsend explained that the staff could return with a recom- e tion for another site but it might ..uire acquisition by condemnation. He noted that Corpus Christi Beach was suggested es a possible site to this group. On another subject. Council er Turner inquired about the unifo . and City Manager Townsend 'Lined that this subject will be on one of the next two agendas. Council r Turner then asked about the revenue bonds for the GO, 7.enter and requested that this be on the agenda for discussion. City Manager Townsend stated that this matter is ready now and the Park ard has endorsed It. Council ,f,tr Turner suggested that a discussion be set with Port Aransas officials in their efforts to annex. City Manager Townsend stated that he would prefer to discuss it with the Council first. and Moor Jones agreed that the discussion should be just among the Council. City Manager Townsend explained that when the annexation law was passed, it stated that if an overlap eas created between • . cities. that overlap must be resolved by contract or in a Oistrict Court. He pointed out that there is no overlap be n the City of Port Aransas and the Cfty of Corpus Christi, because the City of Corpus Christi has exclusive jurisdiction up to the boundary of Port Aransas. He stated that Port Aransas has asked that this City waive another one- half mile of jurisdiction and the City does have that authority to waive juris- diction one-half mile at a time; there is no hearing process involved; the Water 1 1960 District has the rater and serer facilities: anJ there is no such agreement except with the Water District. lir. Townsend pointed out that there is a kind of passive agreement tint '. t Aransas should continue on down the island, but he feels that sore ..::le prefer that the City of Corpus Christi retain their jurisdiction down the Island : . that the Water District should not allow people to connect onto water tines without platting first and the Council should enforce this. Council r Zarsky cted that the City of Corpus Christi exists on both sides of the park and he felt that the property owners feelings should be the controlling factor. Mr. Rick Diegel spoke as a farmer . r of a City Council and expressed the opinion that if the City limits runs out from Port Aransas, they will have the same prab- 1 that other 11 cities have had in that they do not have enough funds to provide services if annex more land. He stated that the City of Port Aransas only hes one inspector, and further annexation would be a burden on the citizeds of Port Aransas. De also Indica ;' that he would hate to have Corpus Christi relinquish their rights. Councils=ger Zarsky info the Council that he had heard the citizens of the area state that they wouid prefer to be in the City of Corpus Christi. Mr. Diegel t in the smaller cities. there ere not very many bus:"ness oriented p- -le to serve on the Council, and this would be a deterrent t? protecting the beaches. Mayor Jones suggested the dace of January 14. 1981 to discuss during riorkshop the annexation by Port Aransas. Council Member Best sugges that a meeting he conducted with the Aquarium Association to a t to help than keep the project in focus. He suggested that possibly could discuss the use of public money for a site. After a short discussion. the date of Monday. January 12, 1981. was selected for this meeting with the Aquarium Association. and City Secretary Read agreed to sat up a luncheon on that date. ******************************ode called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly explai:-.? the ordinances; there were no cnts f xr the audience; City Secretary Read polled the '= ctl for their votes; end the following ordinances were passed: Miactes megular Cpcnc 7 etrq December 24. I90 Page 14 ORDINANCER: FIRST READING. AMENDLNG THE ZOIC ORDINANCE: GI TUE CITY 01 coRPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE ZITDAY CW ALCc.ST. :937. APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME' 9. PAGES 563. ET SEQ OF THE ORDINAN7,E AM] RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME To TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6306, PASSED AND APPPROVED ON THE 291-1-1 DAY OF MARCH, 1961. BY AMENDING ARTICLT. III. PERMITS, PLATS, ANM FILING FEES. SECTION 3-3 FILING FEES, SUBSECTIONS 33-3.01, . , -17171DE FOR PAYMENT ADVANCE OF SLED FOR APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; FOR CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT. PAYMENT OF $200 FOR LESS TF..N ID ACRES, $300 FOR 10 TO 20 ACRES AND $550 FOR MORE THAN 20 ACRES; AND PAYMENT OF $200 FOR FENCE EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR REFUND OF 35$ OF THE APPLICATION FEE IF THE APPLICA.NT WITHDRAWS HIS REQUEST BEFORE IT IS FORWARDED TO -THE CITY COUNCIL; DELETING SUBSECTION 33-3.04 IN /TS ENTIRETY; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The foregoing ordinance was read for the fi?st time and passed to its second reading by the following voter Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". FIRST READING AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4168, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION III, BY DELETING SUBSECTION A-1, FILING FEES, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS; DELETING SUBSECTION C(5) IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN LIEU THEREOF SUBSTITUTING A NEW SUBSECTION, SAID AMENDMENTS TO INCREASE FILING FEES ON PRELIMINARY PLATS; TO PROVIDE FOR RECORDING FEES TO BE DETERMINED AT THE SAME TIME AS THE FINAL PLAT; TO PROVIDE THAT PLAT DOES NOT EXPIRE AFTER SIX MONTHS AS .,.ON C; AS CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY; AND TO INCREASE FILING FEES F07 ONE -LOT PLATS. ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to Its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and "Earsky voting "Aye". S-COND READING: PITADING ORDINANCE NO. 15643, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY ICIL ON JULY 23. 1980, BY AMENDING SECTION I THEREOF TO ESTABLISH LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM PARKING RATES FOR PARKING IN THE MAIN AIRPORT PUBLIC PARKING LOT AT CORPUS CHRISTI IN7ERNATIONAE AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING AN c:FFE-TIVE DATE; PROVIDING: FOR SEVERANCE; AND FROWDING FOR PLBLICATION (First Reading - 12.17/80). The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time end passed to Its third , reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy. Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". SECOND READING? AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONCESSIONS AGREEMENT WITH MR. ROGER JAHNEL, DBA LEISURE FOOD SERVICES, INC. OF DENVER, COLORADO. SAID AGREEMENT TO AUTHORIZE MR. JAHNEL TO OPERATE THE CONCESSIONS AT THE MEMORIAL COLISEUM, PATIO AND EXPOSITION HALL BEGINNING JANUARY 5, 1981, AND ENDING AT 11:59 P.M. ON JANUARY 6, 1986, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONCESSIONS AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARIE) EXHIBIT "A", AND MADE A PART HEREOF (First Reading - 12/17/80). The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones. Sample, Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". 15 4, THIRD READMG - C40'MTIN/V:CE !JO. 1SS.4.; The g vote. Jones. 5 pe. Best. Diaz Dumphy. Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye. ABLISHING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (First Reacting -12/10/$0, id R ' g - 12/17,10)„ ordinance bos read far the third time and passed finally by the THIRD READING - ORIMANCt. rio. 11950. ENDING THE CODE OF ORDINAls.-F, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS. VOLUME II, CHAFFER 55 t'TILITIES, ARTICLE !V, GAS RATES AND - SECTION 55-51 CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMERS AND SCHEDULES , AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 15701, AS AMENDED, 50 AS TO CHANGE T:it SC se LLE OF GAS RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY-. ED GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR GAS CUSTOMERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECT DATE; PRO DING A S NCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION (First Reading - 12/10/80, Second Reading - 12/17/80). The foregoing ordinance wds read for the third time and passed Finally by the fo ".g vote: Jones, Best, Diaz. D ophy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". THIRD G - ORDINANCE NO. 15951: AMENDING G'XIMANCE NO 15579 'OPTING THE 1980-81 BUDGET BY INCR ING THE IMATF.D REVENUE FROM METERED GAS SALES BY 51,205.4 4, FROM s22,290,100 TO $23,495.100 AND TO AMEND THE BUDGET FOR GAS PURCHASES 9Y INCREASING OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY $1,205.rn FROM 517,359, TO S18.564, DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF GAS SOLD BY THE CITY'S SUPPLIER (First Reading - 12/10/80, Second ding - 12/17/80). The foregoing ordinance waa read for the third time and passed finally by the following vole: Jones, Sample. Best. Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting ORDINANCE NO. 15952: ' ING ORDINANCE NO. 25438, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15973, SO AS TO DELETE IN THE CAPTION. THE SECOND INTRODUCTORY ftAt.,- PH AND SECTION 1 THEREOF THE WORDS "SUBJECT TO I-.PLATTIIVG OF THE BLOCK" AND THE WORDS "DEDIC*.-ION OF A 20' NT, INCLUDING VEHICULAR ACCESS THE NORTH ONE- F OF THE LAS NT FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE" AND IN LIEU "ENFAEOE INSERTING THE WORDING "SUBJECT TO REPLATTING OF THE BLOCK AND THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER, AT HIS EXPENSE, REROUTING A 4" CITY GAS LINE, AN 8" SANITARY SEWER LINE, AND A CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY CONDUIT"i AND DECLARING AN ,4 • GENCY. The C ter Rule was susp the following vote: Jones, voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15953: d and the foregoing ordinance was passed by pia. Best, Dia.:, 0 ,phy, Turner and ky MEMORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH THE NUECES-COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT TO ENABLE MR. GEORGE MOFF, CHIEF APPRAISER FOR DISTRICT AND MS. DIANA GONZALES, SENIOR CLERK. TO Ra IN ON THE C 'S PAYROLL AND RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH 100% OF THE COST OF BEING P. BY THE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the foil g vote: Tones, ',pie. Best, Diaz, Dumpily, Turner and ky voting "Aye". llizates Net -prier Carnal Ikefing December 24 ;989 --4a 16 ORDINANCE NO 15954. EXPRESSING THE CIT1 CtikiNCIL'S ACCEPTANCE THE GUT OF A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF PELICANS TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM ANON -nous DONORS AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THIS ARTISTIC EMBELLIMBIENT OF THE BAYFRONT PLAZA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote. .Tones. Semple. Best, Diaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15955: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE RIGHT OF WAY OF HIRSCH STREET FROM THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH WATER STREET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH CHAPARRAL STREET, AND THE RIGHT OF WAX OF HUGHES STREET FROM THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH WATER STREET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AT CHAPARRAL STREET, A MAP 01' WHICH 15 RECORDED IN BOOK A, ?AGES 2 AND 3, MAP RECORDS 01' NUECES COUNTY, TEX.AS, SUBJECT TO RETENTION OF THE mu. 60 -FOOT WIDTH OF SAID HIRSCH AND HUGHES STREETS AS UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Janes, Sample, Best, Dlaz, Dumphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 15956: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALAMO FIREWORKS, INC.. A SUBSTANTTAI. COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. :he Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fallowing vote: Jones, Sample, Best, Diaz, Dunphy, Turner and Zarsky voting "Aye". * . • . 0 * * * * 2 * * * * V . * * * ******* * In regard to the Ad Hoc Counittee to study off-site utilities. tie Council Halters named their appointees. Council Member Jack Best Mr. Jim floury Council Member Cliff Zarsky Mr. Sonny Ewing Council Member Betty Turner Mr. Gene Urban Council Member Jack Dunphy Mr. Tim Clower Council Member David Diaz Mr. Ray Peterson Mayor Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Sample indicate4 they would announce their nominees at a later date. Council Member Zarsky stated that he would be but or the City next week and that if the Council decided to appoint the cannittee to consider the City Manager's reorganization plan. he would like to nominate Mr. Wally Irbil:worth, Sr. Mayor Jones inferred the Cachet I that he would like to appoint Mr. Charles kaler to the vacancy en -the Rumen P.eletions Commir.sion. Motion by Turner that the following ap y used unanieousky! Hunan Relations C... sicn )44Am, v$0eilmat b confirmed, seconded by Tern to Expire 6/14/82 There being no fi r business to c. before the Council, on motion by Best. ed by Irnd passed unanimously. the Regular Council Meeting was adj. t 11:53 a.m., r 24, 1980.