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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 vu,d.P.,1----' 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. ********* 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. ********* 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. w CO .r1 O. LAI co Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 2 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. ********* 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. Mi' RE Council Meeting Mares.. 25, 1981 Page 3 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 4 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. M R r Council Meeting Marcn 25, 1981 Page 5 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. g• j• Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 6 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. p - q• 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. Mi Re Council Meeting Marin 25, 1981 Page 7 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 8 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. Mt Re Council Meeting Mat,,.. 25, 1981 Page 9 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 10 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. N s R .r Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 11 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 12 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. h M` : Council Meeting Marcn 25, 1981 Page 13 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 'Page 14 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. 4 1 N s F r Council Meeting 25, 1981 Page' 15 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 16 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. 1 Mayor Jones inviteel• Mr. Cass to submit suggestions for such an ordinance. Mi Re Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 17 Motion by Turner that the amendment to the Athena Cablevision ordinance be approved, seconded by Sample, and passed unanimously. ********* 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 18 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. m T.es ar Council Meeting 25, 1981 Page 19 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 20 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. N s I r Council Meeting Ma..,n 25, 1981 Page 21 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. s. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 22 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. N s h r Council Meeting Mat ,u 25, 1981 Page 23 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 24 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) M' 3 R • Council Meeting Mar -1 25, 1981 Page 25 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 26 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; R, Council Meeting Mal__ 25, 1981 Page 27 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1981 Page 28 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. ********* 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 Lu)1Ser Jon Mayor a+� ,• �.