HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/25/1981MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
MARCH 25, 1981
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Edward L. Sample
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Jack K. Dumphy
Leopoldo Luna
Betty N. Turner
Cliff Zarsky
ABSENT:
Council Member Jack Best
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Deputy City Manager Ernest Briones
Asst. City Attorney Bob Coffin
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber.
The invocation was given by the Reverend John C. Gilbert of First United
Methodist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Leopoldo Luna.
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 Turner that Dr. Jack Best, who was out of the City, be
excused for just cause; seconded by Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones introduced Mrs. Frieda DeVries, a Council Member from the
Netherlands.
Council Member Turner presented Mrs. DeVries a key to the City and Mrs.
DeVries responded by expressing her pleasure at being in this City and the
United States.
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Mayor Jones announced the bid openings on the following projects:
a. Washington -Coles Street Improvements, Phase 2A. The plans include
Burns, Ramirez, Chipito, Waco, Lobo, Coke, Frank, Carline, Lake
and Parker Streets. The project involves curb, gutter and sidewalk
where adequate right-of-way exists and water line improvements.
This is the second of three phases of improvements for the
Washington -Coles area under the Community Development Block Grant
program.
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Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened bids from the following
companies:
King Construction Company, Heldenfels Brothers, Claude Chapman Construction
Company and Isles Construction Company, all of Corpus Christi, and verified
that all bidders had submitted the proper bid security bond.
b. Improvements to the Terminal Building and related work at the
Airport. Plans include enlargement of the ticket counter customer
area at the front of the building, relocation of the baggage claim
area, addition of restroom facilities along the concourse, a wheel chair
lift for the restaurant, and various related work.
Mr. Lontos then opened bids on this project from the following companies:
Braselton Construction Company and Durden & Fulton, Inc., both of Corpus
Christi. Mr. Lontos verified that both bidders had submitted the appropriate
bid security bond.
Mayor Jones thanked all of the bidders who had submitted bids and stated
that the bids would be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the
City Charter, and referred to the Staff for tabulation and recommendation.
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Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. Deputy City Manager
Ernest Briones presented the following items with related comments and
explanations and recommended that:
a. Bids be received April 14, 1981 for a twelve months supply of black
and galvanized malleable fittings (approximately 32,000 of various
sizes).
b. A twelve months supply of steel pipe, coated and wrapped, for the
Gas Division be awarded as follows:
Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube, Corpus Christi
10,000' of 1.315" pipe
223,650' of 2.375" pipe
21,020' of 4.5" pipe
18,800' of 6.625" pipe
Texas Pipe and Supply Co., Houston
8,550' of 8.625" pipe
1,000' of 10.750" pipe
6,000' of 14" pipe
$ 7,700.00
313,110.00
59,276.40
78,960.00
$459,046.40
$ 54,036.00
8,930.00
84 600.00
$147,566.00
$606,612.40
Bids were received from five firms. Price comparison shows an
increase of 25% since the last purchase in October, 1979.
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c. A three -months supply of copper pipe for the Water Division be
purchased from Esco Supply of Corpus Christi.
21,600' 3/4" pipe $16,215.12
3,600' 1" pipe 3,436.92
300' 11" pipe 495.72
Total $20,147.76
Less Discount 402.96
Net Total $19,744.80
Nine bids were received. Prices have decreased approximately 17%
since the last purchase. The apparent low bid of $355.08 by Corpus
Christi Pipe on the 11" pipe is not recommended because their bid
was on an all or none basis and their bids were not low on the other
two items.
d. Plans for improvements of six intersections on Chaparral, six
intersections on Mesquite and downtown drainage improvements to
Williams, Schatzel, Lawrence and Taylor Streets be approved and bids
be received on April 29, 1981. Drainage to the four streets is part
of the 1977 Bond Program. The intersection improvements are included
in the Community Development Program. The downtown intersections
on Chaparral and Mesquite Streets are Taylor, Starr, Peoples,
Schatzel, Lawrence and Williams. Improvements consist of major
reworking of the intersections, including storm sewers, sidewalks,
pedestrian ramps, planters, planting materials, pedestrian benches,
exposed aggregate, clay tile and related work. The bids will be
received with all Chaparral work as the base bid and the various
phases of the Mesquite Street work as alternates.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained the plans for the improvements to
six intersections in the downtown area stating that the project includes not only
improvements to the intersections but storm sewers at four of the intersections.
He stated further that the project is designed to include ramps for the
handicapped in all eight directions from the intersections, a parking lane along
Chaparral and Mesquite, and includes plans for exposed aggregate sidewalk as
well as the d'hannis tile and some landscaping. He further explained that the
bids can be received on the six intersections with all of the improvements
including the amenities listed, above or Mesquite Street bids can be received on
the improvements without the landscaping, exposed aggregate and planters in
order that the Council can award a bid for a plain intersection or with the
additional improvements as planned on Chaparral Street. He continued his
explanation by stating that there may be some problems associated with the
project, particularly the storm sewers that may be in conflict with some Central
Power and Light Company conduits which are primary feeder installations --
three of which must be kept in operations at all times to serve the downtown
area. He stated that they are working with Central Power and Light personnel
to resolve these problems.
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Council Member Turner noted that this is the first major step in the
revitalization of downtown; it is a Community Development Block Grant Program;
and inquired if there are sufficient funds for this to be done well.
Mr. Lontos replied that in the 1977 bond election, $200,000 was included
for drainage improvements which will be a part of this project.
In reply to Mrs. Turner's question about the time schedule, Assistant City
Manager Lontos' explained that this will be a lengthy project in view of the fact
that it is downtown where there is a great deal of traffic but they hope to start
the project in May, 1981 and they predict that it will take from six to nine
months to complete:
Mayor Jones inquired about the proposed installation of planters and asked
about the maintenance and the cost of it.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that there will be trees and plants
but a hydrant will be installed so that the plants can be watered which will be
handled by Parks and Recreation Department personnel.
Mayor Jones urged that proper maintenance be included in next year's
budget.
* e. Plans and specifications for construction of 71 additional slips at the
south end of the L -Head be approved and bids be received April 29,
1981. The plans include an alternate for approximately 30 additional
slips to be included as extensions of the two finger piers. This is a
1977 bond project.
Mr. Lontos explained the plans for the 71 additional slips at the Marina
and informed the Council that the Staff has requested the architect to include
as an alternate 30 additional slips.
Council Member Zarsky inquired about the size of the slips and Mr. Lontos
replied that they would be 15' x 35'.
Council Member Zarsky questioned why all the boat slips should be the
same width since many boats do not require that much space. He suggested
the possibility of having several sizes of slips rather than having all of them
15' wide so that additional slips might be constructed.
Council Member Turner agreed and suggested that the Marina Board
discuss this possibility.
* Mayor Jones then suggested that item "e" be withdrawn from consideration
until the Marina Board has discussed this question.
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f. Plans and specifications for sliplining McArdle sanitary sewer be
approved and bids be received on April 29, 1981. This is the
second and last phase of this sliplining project and includes McArdle
from Nile Drive to near Whitaker and from Holmes to and including a
portion of Carroll Lane. The project has been approved by the
Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Department of Water
Resources and a grant for 75 percent has been received from EPA.
The local portion is available from bonds approved in 1977.
A contract be awarded to Isles Construction Company for $52,192.95
for Greenwood Drive Softball Complex Parking Lot Expansion of the
existing parking lot off Greenwood Drive and $55,000 be
appropriated, including related expenses. Fifty-seven parking spaces
will be added by this 1977 bond project.
h. A contract be awarded to Backhoe Lease Service, Inc. for $198,285
for Starlite Lane/Shady Lane Drainage Improvements and $204,000 be
appropriated including engineering, advertising, and related costs.
Ten bids were received for this 1977 bond election project which will
provide approximately 4,800 feet of storm sewer ranging in size from
15" to 54" diameter in the Starlite Lane/Shady Lane area.
Industrial Technology Park be accepted and final payment of
$60,566.77 be made to Claude Chapman Construction Company for a
total of $582,268.03. The development of this 77.58 -acre industrial
park at Bear Lane and Padre Island Drive was a joint project between
the City and the Corpus Christi Industrial Foundation.
A 0.051 acre parcel for Cabaniss Acres Street Improvements, Dorado
Street to Holly Road, be acquired from Mr. Arnold W. Behmann and
Mr. Charles L. Kosarek for $350 plus $212 closing costs. This parcel
is located at the easterly end of Dorado Street. This is the last
parcel to be acquired for Cabaniss Acres Street Improvements.
k. Assignment of the lease for Rainbow Bait Stand from Mr. James C.
Gillit and Mr. Wiley B. Gillit to Mr. Richard Oshman be approved,
and a five year lease be authorized with Mr. Oshman. The bait stand
is located next to the Kennedy Causeway on state-owned land, leased
by the City from the Texas School Land Board. Mr. Oshman will pay
rent of $200 per month, subject to renegotiation every two years with
the City having the right to increase rent up to 25% at the end of
each two year period. The previous rent of $100 per month has been
in effect since 1971. Mr. Oshman intends to make a minimum of
$5,000 of improvements during the lease period.
1. Assignment of the lease for Black's Baitstand from Mr. and Mrs.
Morris K. Merritt to Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Heltzel be approved.
Black's Baitstand, also known as Pelican Marina, is located on the
Kennedy Causeway on the east side of the Intracoastal Canal. The
lease expired October 24, 1979, and is being continued on a month to
month basis. The Heltzel's would assume all responsibilities on the
lease, including the $90 per month rent. The improvements involved
were heavily damaged by Hurricane Allen. A longer term lease will
be recommended when the tenant provides plans for restoring and
improving the property.
m. The request of the Corpus Christi Symphony to use office space at
the Convention Center be approved. Two of the six small rooms on
the east side of the lobby would be used by the symphony until they
are needed to support other uses at the Convention Center.
n. ARCO Oil and Gas Company be granted a permit to drill a well from a
regular location in Corpus Christi Bay State Tract 430 (Well No. 5)
located one and one half miles west of Mustang Island in Shamrock
Cove, to be drilled as a straight hole to a depth of 11,500 feet. No
exceptions to the Bay Drilling Ordinance are request.
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o. The present contract for limousine service with Airport Transportation
of Cdrpuis Christi, Int., be extended for five years and the transfer
of ownership, from the Welches to Mr. Thomas Tope, Jr. be
approved. The contract provides for payment of all franchise fees
owed by Airport Transportation, Inc. ($3,500 to $4,000). Under the
new contract, the City will continue to receive 5 percent of the gross
on passenger service and 2 percent on baggage delivery.
A 3 -year lease with a 2 -year option be authorized with Midwest
International, Inc., for TV chairs in the Airport Terminal. The City
will 'receive 25 percent of the gross revenue estimated at $850 per
year. Midwest is the only known company interested in supplying
this service.
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The City join in a contract with Industrial Salvage Company to sue
prior owners of a 3.3 -acre tract at Agnes and Flores Streets to obtain
compliance with the platting ordinance and to allow Industrial Salvage
to operate its aluminum recycling facility without final plat approval
pending outcome of the litigation.
r. Industrial District agreements with the following companies be
approved. Letters of intent to become a party to an industrial
district agreement have been received from each company:
(1) Whitey Patten Hot -Shot Service, Inc.
(2) Plant and Field Service of Texas, Inc.
(3) Texas Fuel and Asphalt Company, Inc.
s. Selection of Certified Public Accounts for the following audits be
approved. Proposals have been received from the auditors selected
by the City Council in 1980. The Finance Department is not aware of
any reason why these auditors should not be selected to perform the
same audits.
a. Wendt, Perrin, Mote and Barnett for the audit of all City Funds
for the fiscal year ending July 31, 1981 at a fee not to exceed
$33,000. This maximum fee is a $3,000 increase over the 1980
audit fee.
b. Wendt, Perrin, Mote and Barnett for the Compliance Audit of
Revenue Sharing Funds for the two fiscal years ending July 31,
1979 and 1980 at audit fees not to exceed $2,000 for 1979 and
$1,900 for 1980. The Compliance Audit is required by the Office
of Revenue Sharing.
c. Arturo Vasquez & Co. for the Interim Audit of the Community
Development Block Grants for the fiscal year ending December
31, 1980 at a fee not to exceed $6,130. This fee is $930 over
the 1979-80 fee. Arturo Vasquez and Co. performed this audit
for 1978-79 and 1979-80.
t. A hearing be held on April 8, 1981 on a request to amend the Master
Sanitary Sewer Plan to extend sanitary sewers to Rhetta Place.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on
the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Turner that the City Manager's Reports, items "a" through "t",
item "e" having been withdrawn, be approved; seconded by Luna; and passed
unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the hearing on the following matter:
On the request of Mr. Bodine to delete the sidewalk along the northside of
Joyce Street from Ayers to Martin Street in Cabaniss Acres. Notification
letters have been sent to all property owners along Joyce Street.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that this request had come from
Mr. William Bodine to delete the sidewalk at his electrical company at that
location. He stated that the reason for the request was that the company had
head -in parking when there were no curbs and gutters. He provided
background information by explaining that this is a part of the project known
as Cabaniss Acres Street Improvements project; the assessment hearing has
been held; and the project includes curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. He
reminded the Council that at the assessment hearing, the property owners in
the neighborhood indicated their desire to have sidewalks.
Mr. Lontos located Mr. Bodine's property on lot 7 and a portion of lot 8
and explained by the use of a chart the plans for Mr. Bodine's property,
noting that he would lose ten parking spaces as a result of the improvements.
Mr. Lontos expressed the opinion that Mr. Bodine's employees do need the
sidewalk to get to and from work and it is the City's policy that sidewalks be
included in the project, therefore, the Staff recommends that the sidewalks be
part of the project because they feel that they are essential in the
neighborhood. He also commented that a sidewalk does exist across the street
from Mr. Bodine's property.
Mr. Bob Johnston, one of the property owners on this street, expressed
the opinion that there should be a sidewalk along one side of the street only,
noting that his company does not need the sidewalk and he concurs with Mr.
Bodine because he does not believe that the property owners will be hurt by
such deletion. .
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that Mr. Bodine's request was for
the deletion of the sidewalk along the north side of the street because it is
industrial; the Staff feels that, even though it is industrial, the sidewalk
should be built to accommodate the residents across the street and the
employees of Bodine Electric Company; and they feel that children would use
the sidewalks on both sides of the street.
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Mr. Crocker, President of Crocker Moving and Storage Company, agreed
that the sidewalk could be deleted because it does not serve any function since
the other side of their property contains the railroad track. He pointed out
that his property is an attractive nuisance because children frequently play on
his property. He urged that the sidewalk be deleted as requested.
Mr. Vic Vasquez, a property owner in the area, expressed the opinion
that the north side should have sidewalks as well as the south side.
Also speaking in favor of retention of the sidewalks was Mr. William
Buitron, 2215 Joyce Street.
Mr. W. W. Bodine informed the Council that he was not at the assessment
hearing because he did not receive a notice. He pointed out that Mr. Buitron
is demanding that both sides have a sidewalk installed but the residential
owners' cost are paid by a federal grant.
Mr. Lontos denied that this was true because' everyone pays the
assessment cost, but the rate is higher for commercial property, and the
federal funds used in the project do reduce the assessments for all property
owners to some extent.
Mayor Jones noted that if Mr. Bodine's request is granted and the
sidewalk is deleted, the project cost would only be reduced by $15,000.
Mr. Juan Pena, 2018 Carolyn Street, stated that he and his wife had been
instrumental in obtaining the signatures on the voluntary paving petition, and
at the time people signed the petition, they were under the impression that
there would be sidewalks throughout the project. He objected to the deletion of
the sidewalk, noting that the residents are attempting to improve their
neighborhood, and if some of the sidewalks are deleted, this would set a
precedent. He informed the Council that the residents of the neighborhood
plan additional improvements to revitalize this. He concluded his remarks by
expressing the opinion that sidewalks are needed on both sides of Joyce Street.
Council Member Dumphy stated that the Council is confronted with this
every time industries are included in paving projects. He questioned whether
or not allowing children to play on the sidewalks in front of industrial
businesses is safe for them. He pointed out that the traffic is very bad in the
Joyce Street area and he was of the opinion that the sidewalks in front of the
businesses would seldom be used.
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Motion by Zarsky that the sidewalk be deleted on the north side of Joyce
Street because this is a different situation than in most of the street
improvement projects. He stated that the reason he was making this motion was
that he did not think it would be safe for children to play on sidewalks in an
industrial area in front of businesses.
Mayor Pro Tem Sample pointed out that a subdivision is being constructed
on the other end of the street and eventually, it could extend down to Martin
Street and if it does, there will be more people and children and the problem
would be increased if sidewalks are not installed on both sides of the street.
Mayor Jones stated that he will vote to require sidewalks on both sides of
the street.
Council Member Zarsky's motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Luna that the Council deny the request for the deletion of the
sidewalks, seconded by Sample, and passed by the following vote: Jones,
Sample, Luna, and Turner voting, "Aye"; Dumphy and Zarsky voting, "Nay";
Best, "absent".
Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the closing of a portion of
Twigg Street between Water Street and Shoreline Boulevard.
Deputy City Manager Briones stated that this street closing was requested
by the Staff and located the street on a map pointing out that it contains more
property than necessary. He explained that with the development of a major
hotel, the Hershey Harbor Hotel, the Staff feels that it might be better to have
this portion of Twigg Street, between Water and Shoreline, closed. He then
displayed a drawing showing how they plan to use the right-of-way obtained
from the closure of this street. He assured the Council that this would be
conditional on the hotel owners providing certain improvements at their
expense.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if this is a request of the hotel developers
or if it was initiated by the Staff, and Deputy City Manager Briones explained
that the request was made simultaneously by both•parties.
Mayor Jones inquired if the developer was paying the City. for this
right-of-way, and Mr. Briones explained that the Staff recommends that the
developers be conditionally granted an easement for pedestrian access. He
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stated that the value has not been established, but it would probably be
nothing because the hotel will plant grass, plants' and possibly install a sign in
front of the hotel. He stated that the ownership will remain with the City.
Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin confirmed this by stating that the
street closure would not entail an abandonment and the City would retain
ownership of the property.
Council Member Turner inquired if the City would have the option to
approve the site plan, and Mr. Briones assured her that they would and a
contract will be signed for the hotel developer to maintain it for sixty years.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on this public hearing.
Mr. Bob Wallace, 350 Grant Street, stated that he is the owner of this
block known as 900 Shoreline and the formal announcement of the hotel
construction will be subject to this street closure. He explained that the
developers plan to build 351 to 495 room and introduced Mr. Needham Smyth,
who will be the architect on the project. He stated that the architects
consulted with the City; the City Staff did not want the main entrance on
Shoreline; and it was determined that the entrance should be on Twigg Street.
He explained their plans for the area by noting that they include a fountain,
three flag poles and other items, which will make an attractive entrance to the
City. He also pointed out that this street closure will provide easy pedestrian
walkway to Shoreline and the bayfront. Mr. Wallace stated that they will start
the project as soon as possible and the formal announcement will be made when
they actually begin work. He stated that they hope to have the hotel open by
the time that Buccaneer Days are held in 1983.
Mr. Needham Smyth explained that this is such a tremendous project that
it requires a little time to get started and the closure of Twigg Street would
provide a beautiful entrance to the hotel and to the City.
Mr. David Coover stated that he is neither for nor against the proposal
but he would like to inquire as to what the long term effects of this closing
would be on the traffic. He stated that he owns, together with Mr. Loeb,
property one block away as well as one lot in the block across the street from
the proposed hotel. He stated that they plan to announce their plans for
improvements and he questioned the closing of Twigg Street because it is
possible that such closing might create a bottleneck in traffic. He requested
that a traffic report be provided.
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Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, displayed a drawing
showing how the three lanes coming off the harbor bridge would still be
opened. He also provided figures of the traffic count of the area. He stated
that the Staff was of the opinion that three lanes could more than adequately
handle the traffic in this area.
Mr. Coover stated that he understands that Guaranty National Bank plans
a drive-in facility in this vicinity on Water Street.
Mr. Stewart stated that he was just recently made aware of this but he
feels that Water Street is wide enough and could handle that additional traffic
also. He admitted, however, that signalization needed to be worked out on
Water Street.
No one else spoke in regard to this matter.
Motion by Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Dumphy, and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Zarsky that Twigg Street between Water Street and Shoreline
Boulevard be closed, seconded by Dumphy, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones announced the following 'tabled zoning matter:
The zoning hearing on the application of Mr. Harold Haynes from "R-2" to
"B-1" on Tracts C and D out of Tract 7, Western Hills, Unit 1, located on
the southside of Leopard on both sides of Western Drive. The hearing
was held on February 25, 1981, and the application tabled to allow the
applicant to submit a development plan for a special permit. The Planning
Commission recommends denial. The 20% rule is in effect.
Deputy City Manager Briones reminded the Council that this was tabled on
February 25, 1981 and at that time, the Commission and Staff recommended
denial of this zoning; the 20% rule is in effect; and it would require six
affirmative votes to grant this zoning by ordinance. He informed the Council
that a site plan has been received which is adequate for a special permit.
Motion by Turner that this matter be removed from the table; seconded by
Sample; and passed unanimously.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger briefly reviewed the zoning application and
explained that it includes property on both sides of Western Drive which is the
entrance to the Western Hills Subdivision. He also showed slides of the area.
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Mayor Jones pointed out that the Planning Commission recommends denial;
the residents oppose the zoning; and if any of the Council Members vote
against it, the application will be denied. He reminded the Council that the
opposition was very strong against this request for zoning.
Motion by Turner that the application be denied.
Council Member Zarsky pointed out that this is going to be for a similar
type of development for business and professional use and small specialty shops
which could be built in "B-1" zoning. He reminded the Council that the
applicant had assured them that there would be no sale of alcoholic beverages
in the project.
Council Member Turner's motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Zarsky that the request for "B-1" zoning be denied, but in lieu
thereof, that a special permit be approved with restrictions to prevent the sale
or consumption of liquor on this property; seconded by Dumhy.
Council Member Luna recalled that the primary complaint was that a traffic
problem would result if this zoning or a special permit is approved.
Council Member Dumphy pointed out that Western Drive would still go right
through the center as it does right now.
Deputy City Manager Briones pointed out that 50% of the property owners
objected to the change of zoning.
Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion to grant a special permit and
the motion passed by the following vote: Sample, Dumphy, Luna and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Jones and Turner voting, "Nay"; Best, "absent".
City Secretary Read noted that the special permit can be approved but the
ordinance will not be passed unless the vote is six in favor.
Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following motions to amend:
a. Amend, prior to third reading, the revised animal control ordinance
to add a 30 -day maximum period for requesting permits for exotic
animals owned and kept in the City at the time of passage of the
ordinance and providing for such animals to be caged.
Deputy City Manager Briones explained that the Council directed that
amendment be developed to provide a grandfather's clause to allow the owners
of exotic animals presently residing in the City to have 30 days in which to
obtain a license and register their animals.
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Mayor Jones commented that there are a limited number of veterinarians
qualified to make the required inspections and asked Dr. Buttery to address
this question.
Dr. Christopher Buttery, Director of City -County Health and Welfare
Department, explained that the plan requires the owner to obtain a consultation
from a veterinarian that is an expert on the particular type of animal that they
have. He stated that the Health Department has obtained a list of qualified
veterinarians and the pet owners would have to contact those veterinarians for
a special examination of all of the care, maintenance, and containment of the
animals so that there will be no hazard to the neighbors, and as soon as the
Health Department has received written information from that veterinarian to the
effect that a pet owner does indeed have the capabilities, knowledge, etc. and
that the neighbors within 200' have been notified of the existence of the animal,
the owners have insurance to cover any accidents inflicted by these animals,
then a permit could be issued. He pointed out that the individual's personal
veterinarian will not be allowed to certify to the conditions pertaining to the
animals .
Mr. Jim Bushalla spoke in opposition to the inclusion of this grandfather's
clause and informed the Council that a number of people are present who were
not present last week because they were of the opinion that the Council was not
going to allow exotic animals to be kept in the City.
Council Member Turner explained that she has been concerned about this
all week and can find no good reason why these animals should be permitted
within the City limits. She pointed out that this has not been legal for many
years and inquired of Dr. Buttery if he did not feel that if this is approved it
is tantamont to approval of an illegal activity.
Dr. Buttery expressed the opinion that rather than drive the animals into
hiding, it would be better to permit the animals that are already here to be
allowed legally with all of the safeguards included in the ordinance.
Speaking in opposition to the amended ordinance to allow the wild animals
that are already in the City to remain, subject to licensing and approval, were
the following: Mr. Newton Warzecha, 22 Hewitt; Mr. Joe Brown, 20 Hewitt; Mrs.
Norma Lee Stockseth, 3200 Santa Fe, all of whom indicated that they did not
think it was fair to encourage the residents who keep wild animals who have
been doing so illegally.
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Also speaking in opposition to the retention of exotic animals was M. B.
Pigott, Jr., DVM, who stated that he had discussed this with a number of
colleges and other veterinarians and had not found anyone who felt that it was
proper to keep exotic animals within the City limits.
Mrs. Susan Jones, 44 Hewitt, also indicated her opposition to the inclusion
of the grandfather clause in the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Henry Nuss, Attorney representing the owners of an exotic animal,
stated that he had called in several experts to testify in regard to this
including Dr. Charles Dean Brown, Veterinarian, and Mr. Bernie Weller, the
area representative of the Humane Society of the United States.
Dr. Brown stated that he is from Texas A & M University but he is
speaking only on his own behalf, not that of the school. He stated that he will
be glad to answer any questions the Council might have and informed them that
he has dealt with exotic pets including the one owned by Mrs. O'Connor. He
expressed the opinion that there are a very small group of people who should
be allowed to have exotic animals and he does feel that Mrs. O'Connor can
handle hers very well.
Mayor Jones inquired of Dr. Brown if he had had an opportunity to read
the amended ordinance and Dr. Brown stated that he has and has found it to
be the strictest ordinance he has ever seen covering exotic animals.
Council Member Zarsky expressed concern that the cages should be
doubled so that children could not stick their fingers into the cage.
Council Member Dumphy stated that he does not want to approve anything
that would harm anyone but he voted for the grandfather clause only so long as
the City polices this ordinance. He stated again, however, that he does not
believe that the exotic animals should be allowed in the City.
Council Member Turner pointed out that this law prohibiting the keeping of
wild animals has been in effect for a long time; people have ignored the law;
and she asked }fir. Brown if he realized that there are several pet owners in
this City.
Dr. Brown stated that he does not agree that exotic animals should be
allowed and enforcement of the ordinance will be very difficult.
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Alan W. Garrett, DVM, commended the Council on their decision to amend
the ordinance to include the grandfather clause. He stated that he treats
exotic animals and that he has never encountered a vicious one. He expressed
the opinion that dogs are more dangerous than the exotic animals.
Mrs. Sue Bickham stated that she is the owner of a small bobcat and she
was not aware that she was breaking the law when she obtained the pet. She
assured the Council that no one has ever been hurt by her bobcat and pointed
out that there are only a few exotic animals in existence in the City.
Speaking in opposition to the grandfather clause was Mrs. Patsy
Sparkman, 15 Hewitt, who stated that she lives near Mrs. O'Connor who owns
an exotic animal; the house has no fence and is not designed to restrain the
animal; and she understands that Mrs. O'Connor plans to construct only a
wrought iron fence which would allow children to easily put their hands in the
yard to pet the animals.
Mr. Weller, representative of the Humane Society of the United States,
pointed out that if these animals are not allowed to remain in the City, there
will be a problem in disposing of them. He urged that the grandfather clause
be included in the ordinance.
Mr. Jim Bushella spoke again and pointed out that he has never heard a
single case in any kind of law in which all of the experts are in agreement. He
referred to Dr. Brown's presentation in which he stated that a few people are
good owners of exotic animals. He stated that he felt that if the Council
approves the grandfather clause, they will be going contrary to the experts
who have testified.
Mr. Nuss addressed the Council again and pointed out that he would not
be in favor of the grandfather clause if any of the exotic animals had inflicted
any injuries, but this is not the case. He stated that legally, he felt it would
be up to the City to prove that these animals are dangerous; otherwise, the
ordinance on the books today could not be enforced. He expressed the opinion
that Mrs. O'Connor's fence is completely safe and he feels that the amended
ordinance is so strong that it should eliminate any problems.
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Dr. Dayton L. Prouty, DVM, stated that he has very strong feelings about
this matter and as a member of the Animal Control Advisory Board, he has
personally called experts and pointed out that it is the Council's responsibility
to decide whether or not they should find a way for those who have exotic
animals to retain them or if it is their responsibility to protect all of the
citizens of the City.
Speaking in favor of the grandfather clause was Mr. George W. Shaffer,
who stated that he did not feel that exotic animals can be categorized and
pointed out that dogs are more dangerous than the exotic animals.
Mayor Jones stated that he plans to vote for this amendment on the basis
that the City will gain control of the exotic animals even though he does not
approve of their being in the City. He agreed that there is a problem with the
dogs and cats in the City and the real purpose of this revised ordinance is to
control them.
Council Member Zarsky stated that although he is opposed to keeping
exotic animals in the City, he feels that the strict conditions hopefully will
eliminate the danger of the exotic animals.
Motion by Dumphy that the Animal Control Ordinance be amended to allow
exotic animals under conditions listed under the grandfather clause for those
that are already in existence in this City provided they consult one of the
experts listed by Dr. Buttery and obtain a permit; seconded by Luna; and
passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Luna, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Sample and Turner voting, "Nay"; Best, "absent".
Mayor Jones called for consideration of the next motion to amend, prior to
third reading, the ordinance granting a fifteen year franchise to Athena
Cablevision to make certain minor text changes.
Deputy City Manager Briones briefly explained the proposed amendment. '
Speaking on this matter was Mr. Terrell Cass, who stated that he and his
station are still very unhappy that one channel cannot be designated for public
television. He requested that a separate ordinance be considered in regard to
access channels and asked that this be considered later.
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Motion by Turner that the amendment to the Athena Cablevision ordinance
be approved, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones presented for the Council's consideration the motion to amend,
prior to second reading, the ordinance regarding pawnbrokers and secondhand
ealers to make various text changes.
Motion by Sample that the motion to amend be approved, seconded by
Luna, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly
explained the ordinances on the agenda and Mayor Jones called for comments
from the audience.
Mr. John Brooke, Attorney representing Champlin Petroleum Company,
referred to the ordinance listed as "hh", which authorizes the industrial district
agreement with Champlin Petroleum Company. Mr. Brooke voiced Champlin's
objection to the change in the proposed contract relating to an undefined width
access for annexation of interior tracts of an industrial district. He pointed
out that that was not in the contract they signed and gave to the City, and
although Champlin does not have any objection to the City's having some kind
of vehicle for the City to annex, they feel that, as drafted, the amendment to
the contract is unduly burdensome and unfair to Champlin. Mr. Brooke stated
further that Champlin was of the opinion that it is unfair to them because they
are the only ones that will be affected. He urged that the corridor requirement
be eliminated from the contract and pointed out that Champlin would be forced
to donate five acres to allow the City to annex a nine -acre tract and" a
twenty -five -acre tract.
Assistant City Attorney Coffin pointed out that if Champlin is opposed to
that provision, this would affect all of the third reading ordinances on
industrial districts.
Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the annexation corridor clause
should be withdrawn from the contract so that they can be approved on third
reading.
Council .Member Turner recommended that all of the ordinances so affected
be tabled.
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Mr. Steve Craven, Administrative Assistant, stated that these amendments
will affect the twenty-seven agreements since they do contain the annexation
corridors phrasing.
Mr. Mike Kendrick, Attorney representing Southwestern Refining Company,
pointed out to the Council that they are committed to an industrial district
contract; Southwestern has signed the agreement without this revision in it;
they agree to the other amendments but they do not agree with the corridor
concept.
Motion by Turner that the phrase pertaining to annexation corridors be
removed from the contract.
Mr. Kendrick stated that he felt that the ordinance should be tabled for
further consideration and urged that the Council reconsider this.
Mrs. Turner's motion was seconded by Dumphy.
Deputy City Manager Briones pointed out that he felt that the proper
thing to do would be to call for a motion to amend to be considered next week
since this matter has not been posted.
Assistant City Attorney Coffin agreed and stated that the Legal
Department will prepare a new motion to amend to be considered next week.
Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion to delete the annexation
corridors and it passed unanimously.
There were no further comments from the audience on the ordinances; City
Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances
were passed.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
RICHARD OSHMAN FOR OPERATION OF RAINBOW BAIT STAND SITUATED ON
TRACT 12 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING SITUATED ON THE
INTRACOASTAL CANAL CROSSING ON PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY FOR
PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND OPERATING A BAIT STAND BUSINESS, ALL AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT
"A"
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
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FIRST READING:
CANCELLING ORDINANCE NO. 13130, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES NO. 13461
AND 15161, FOR A TERM BEGINNING JUNE 15, 1976 AND ENDING JUNE 14,
1981, EFFECTIVE ON APRIL 30, 1981, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR LIMOUSINE SERVICE WITH AIRPORT
TRANSPORTATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC. FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS
BEGINNING MAY 1, 1981 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1986, WITH A PROVISION
THAT ALL MONIES DUE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OWED BY THE
PREDECESSOR BE PAID IN FULL, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH
CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed- t6 its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH WHITEY PATTEN HOT -SHOT SERVICE, INC. FOR A TERM
OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN
AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 28";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH PLANT AND FIELD SERVICE OF TEXAS, INC. FOR A TERM
OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN
AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 29";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS FUEL AND ASPHALT COMPANY, INC. FOR A TERM
OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN
AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 30";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
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FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH MIDWEST
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR PLACEMENT OF TELEVISION CHAIRS IN THE
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL FOR A TERM OF
THREE YEARS, WITH A TWO-YEAR OPTION, WHEREBY THE CITY WILL
RECEIVE 25 PERCENT OF THE GROSS REVENUES OF THE TELEVISION
CHAIRS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN A COPY OF THE LEASE WHICH IS
MADE A PART OF AND ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
SECOND READING:
AMENDING CHAPTER 37, "PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS", OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AS
AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLARIFYING AND EXPANDING THE
REGULATION OF PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS AND GEM AND
METAL DEALERS; CHANGING THE TITLE TO INCLUDE GEM AND METAL
DEALERS; DEFINING TERMS; REQUIRING RECORDS TO BE KEPT ON
TRANSACTIONS BY PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND AND GEM AND METAL
DEALERS; PROVIDING FOR POLICE INSPECTIONS OF RECORDS AND STOCK
OF SAID PERSONS; PROHIBITING ALTERATIONS AND REMOVAL OF PROPERTY
RECEIVED BY SUCH PERSONS FOR A PERIOD OF FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AND
PROVIDING A HARDSHIP EXCEPTION; PROHIBITING PURCHASES FROM
MINORS AND PERSONS WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION; REQUIRING
REGISTRATION OF ITINERANT DEALERS; PROVIDING FOR A REGISTRATION
FEE; REQUIRING A BOND; LIMITING APPLICABILITY OF THE ARTICLE;
PROVIDING FOR A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200 FOR- VIOLATION; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
(First Reading - 3/11/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH MILTON J. VAVRICEK FOR A TERM OF FOUR AND ONE-HALF YEARS
FOR THE RENTAL OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 3, SECTION 14,
BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, BEING A 68 -ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, OUT
OF THE ELLIOTT SANITARY LANDFILL, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN
THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
(First Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH J. I. HAILEY, INC. AND TERMINAL TRANSPORTATION,
INC. FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981;
DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT NO. 11"; EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND
PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY
DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
AT,TACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First
Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
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SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH MACK SALES, INC./FRELL, INC./ FRENCH-ELLISON FOR A
TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING
AN AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO.
12"; EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT E. JENKINS AND CJB CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
A TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING
AN AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO.
13"; EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH PADRE TRUCKING, INC./BILLINGS OIL SERVICE,
INC./TRIPLE L OIL COMPANY, INC./PADRE DRILLING COMPANY, INC. FOR A
TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING
AN AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO.
14"; EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH THE COASTAL CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7)
YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 15"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
(First Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
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SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH THE EL PASO PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR A TERM OF SEVEN
(7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 16"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
(First Reading - 3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH THE PRODUCERS GRAIN CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF
SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA
TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 17";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1.
(First Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH THE NUECES PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY FOR A TERM OF
SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA
TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 18";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye", Best absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH ASARCO FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS
CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 19"; EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM
ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES
TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF: ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH
IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT
1. (First Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance wwas read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Best, absent.
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SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH VALERO HYDROCARBONS COMPANY FOR A TERM OF SEVEN
(7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO.20"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF: ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Best, absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI REFINERY, INC. FOR A TERM OF SEVEN
(7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 21"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA SFROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting, "Aye'; Best, absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH SUNOCO TERMINALS INCORPORATED FOR A TERM OF
SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA
TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 22";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Best, absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH SABER REFINING COMPANY FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7)
YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 23"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Best, absent.
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SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH CENTEX CEMENT CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF SEVEN
(7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 24"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting "Aye"; Best, absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH WEATHERBY ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR A TERM OF
SEVEN (7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA
TO BE KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 25";
EXEMPTING SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM
THEREOF: ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Best, absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANANGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH FRANK BAILEY GRAIN COMPANY FOR A TERM OF SEVEN
(7) YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 26"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Best, absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH N. L. BAROID FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7) YEARS
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE KNOWN AS
"CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 27"; EXEMPTING SUCH AREA
FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF
TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF: ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, `A SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81)
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SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS, INC. FOR A TERM OF SEVEN (7)
YEARS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1981; DESIGNATING AN AREA TO BE
KNOWN AS "CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 28"; EXEMPTING
SUCH AREA FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES TO THE CITY DURING THE TERM THEREOF; ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT 1. (First Reading - 3/18/81)
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16133:
GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO ATHENA CABLEVISION OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
INC., TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION
SYSTEM IN THE CITY FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN (15) YEARS:
SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF FRANCHISE:
PROVIDING FOR CITY REGULATION AND USE OF THE COMMUNITY ANTENNA
TELEVISION SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE
FRANCHISE PROVISIONS: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (First
Reading - 3/11/81; Second Reading -3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Best, absent.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16134:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONCESSIONS AGREEMENT
WITH MR. JACK T. CARDEN 6218 BREWTON, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO
OPERATE CONCESSIONS AT THE BAYFRONT PLAZA CONVENTION CENTER
BEGINNING AT 12:01 A.M. ON APRIL 1, 1981, AND TO OPERATE
CONCESSIONS AT THE BAYFRONT PLAZA AUDITORIUM BEGINNING AT 12:01
A.M. ON OCTOBER 12, 1981, THE TERMS OF THIS SAID AGREEMENT SHALL
EXTEND UNTIL 11:59 P.M. ON MARCH 31, 1986; AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH
IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; MARKED EXHIBIT "A". (First
Reading - 3/11/81, Second Reading - 3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the
following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Best, absent.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16135:
REPEALING CHAPTER 6 ANIMALS AND FOWL, CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW
CHAPTER 6 ANIMAL CONTROL, DESIGNATING THE ANIMAL CONTROL
SECTION, ANIMAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR AND ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF ANIMALS AND THEIR KEEPING
WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING REQUIRING DOGS AND CATS TO BE
LICENSED, REQUIRING PERMITS FOR GUARD DOGS, PROVIDING FOR
REVOCATION OF LICENSES AND PERMITS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS
CHAPTER, REQUIRING RABIES VACCINATIONS FOR DOGS AND CATS,
REQUIRING THE HUMANE KEEPING AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, REQUIRING
CERTAIN ANIMALS TO BE KEPT UNDER RESTRAINT AND NOT RUN AT
LARGE, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS FOR VIOLATIONS'
OF THIS CHAPTER, PROVIDING FOR REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS,
PROVIDING FOR REDEMPTION OR ADOPTION FEES AND DEPOSITS,
REQUIRING THE REPORTING OF, IMPOUNDMENT AND QUARANTINE OF
ANIMALS SUSPECTED OF HAVING RABIES, PROHIBITING GUARD DOGS IN
PUBLIC PLACES, PROHIBITING CERTAIN ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS AND THE
KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING WILD ANIMALS
AS PETS, PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK OR FOWL EXCEPT
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF MORE
THAN SIX PETS WHOSE PENS COME WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FEET OF THE
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DWELLING OR BUSINESS OF ANOTHER OW WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET OF
ANY FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT, PROHIBITING THE KEEPING OF MORE
THAN FOURTEEN ANIMALS ON ANY PREMISES IN THE CITY WHOSE PENS ARE
WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET OF THE BUILDING OF ANOTHER OR WITHIN
FIVE HUNDRED FEET OF ANY FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT, SETTING
FORTH CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS TO DISTANCE AND NUMBER REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTAIN LABORATORIES, VETERINARIANS, PET SHOPS AND LAWFULLY
EXISTING PREMISES AND PREMISES IN NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS, REQUIRING
THE REMOVAL OF ANIMAL WASTE, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION. (First Reading - 1/7/81, Second Reading as amended,
-3/18/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote; Jones, Dumphy, Luna, and Zarsky voting, "Aye", Turner and
Sample voting, "Nay"; Best, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16136:
APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF BLACK"S BAIT STAND FROM MR. AND MRS.
MORRIS D. MERRITT TO MIEK A HELTZEL AND CARROL A. HELTZEL, SAID
BAIT STAND BEING SITUATED ON THE INTRACOASTAL CANAL CROSSING ON
PADRE ISLAND CAUSEWAY, CONCERNING TRACT 1 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC
LANDS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT,
A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye"; Best, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16137:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
BACKHOE LEASE SERVICE, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE STARLITE
LANE/SHADY LANE STORM SEWER EXTENSION; APPROPRIATING $206,000 OUT
OF THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND OF WHICH $198,285 IS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $7,715 IS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING,
LABORATORY TESTING, INCIDENTAL AND CONTINGENCY EXPENSES
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO, 295-77-7, STARLITE LANE AND SHADY LANE
EXTENSION: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye"; Best, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16138:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ISLES
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GREENWOOD
SOFTBALL COMPLEX PARKING LOT EXPANSION; APPROPRIATING $55,000 OUT
OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND OF WHICH $52,192.95 IS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $2,807.05 IS FOR LABORATORY TESTING,
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, CONTINGENCIES AND RELATED EXPENSES
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-77-4.1, GREENWOOD SOFTBALL COMPLEX
PARKING LOT EXPANSION: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy,- Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting,
"Aye", Best absent.
ORDINANDE NO. 16139:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 1 IN CONNECTION WITH THE CABANISS
ACRES STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DORADO STREET TO HOLLY ROAD;
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APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE 161 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND, PROJECT
NO. 161-4744-501, ACTIVITY 47444, CODE 501, THE SUM OF $562, OF WHICH
$350 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $212 IS FOR INCIDENTAL COSTS RELATED TO
CLOSING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye", Best, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 16140:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
INDUSTRIAL SALVAGE COMPANY TOSUE PRIOR OWNERS OF A 3.3 -ACRE
TRACT AT AGNES AND FLORES STREETS TO OBTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PLATTING ORDINANCE AND TO ALLOW INDUSTRIAL SALVAGE TO OPERATE
ITS ALUMINUM RECYCLING FACILITY WITHOUT FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
PENDING OUTCOME OF THE LITIGATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN
THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Jones, Sample, Dumphy, Luna, Turner and Zarsky voting
"Aye"; Best, absent.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE FAILED TO PASS:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN
VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF
HAROLD HAYNES BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING
ON TRACTS C AND D OUT OF TRACT NO. 7, WESTERN HILLS, UNIT 1,
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT TO SPECIAL PERMIT; KEEPING IN
EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS
AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing failed to pass by the
following vote: Sample, Dumphy, Luna, and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones and
Turner, "Nay", Best, absent.
Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Robert Aguilar, Representative of Nueces County Community Action
Agency, expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support in
assisting them to obtain classrooms for the Head Start Program.
Mrs. Sarah Roth, 430 Mediterranean, stated that they are involved in the
seafood industry and they are fighting the proposed State Legislation in regard
to the prohibition for commercial fishermen on red fish, etc. She pointed out
that fish is very important to this area and that there is a need to have plenty
of fish to serve in restaurants to tourists. She informed the Council that the
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Flour Bluff Business Association has expressed support of the fishing industry
in opposing the two bills being considered by the Legislature at this time.
Mr. Paul Earls, 4433 Dolphin Street, thanked the Council for doing
something about the temporary Marina office. He stated that there is still a 25%
slip rental fee increase under consideration and he urged that this not be
passed.
Mr. J. Howard Stark, of Dallas, Texas, thanked the Council for the
invitation to the Convention Center opening and expressed regret that he and
Mrs. Stark were unable to attend.
Mr. Howald Wasson thanked the Council for their efforts on his fishing bill
and complimented the Council for the good job they are performing.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Turner, seconded by Zarsky and passed unanimously, the Regular Council
Meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m., March 25, 1981.
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I, LUTHER JONES MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CERTIFY
THAT THE FOREGOING MINUTES, SAME BEING FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 4,
1981 THROUGH FEBRUARY, 25, 1981, INCLUSIVE, AND HAVING BEEN PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED BY COUNCIL ACTION, ARE BY ME HEREBY APPROVED AS ITEMIZED:
February 4, 1981 - Special Council Meeting
February 4, 1981 - Regular Council Meeting
February 11, 1981 - Regular;Council Meeting
February 18, 1981 - Regular Council Meeting
February 25, 1981 - Special Council Meeting
February 25, 1981 - Regular Council Meeting
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