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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 26, 1981
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
***Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy City Manager Marvin Townsend
Bob Gulley City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
Herbert L. Hawkins City Secretary Bill G. Read
* Charles W. Kennedy
** Cliff Zarsky
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Reverend William C. Storms of Travis
Baptist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Jack Dumphy.
Acting Assistant City Secretary Dorothy Zahn called the roll of required
Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct
a legally constituted meeting.
Mayor Jones announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
"PAN AMERICAN GOLF ASSOCIATION DAY" - August 21, 1981 and "WOMEN'S
EQUALITY DAY" - August 26, 1981.
Motion by Hawkins that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July
29, 1981 and the Special Council Meeting of August 12, 1981 be approved as
presented; seconded by Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced bid openings on the following engineering projects:
1. Expansion of the 0. N. Stevens Plant. The proposed expansion
inc udes a raw water pump station; raw water receiving unit; mixing,
flocculating and settling basin; filter; 10 million water storage tank;
high service pump station; revisions to the chemical building and
existing primary mixing basins and other related work including
piping, electrical, mechanical, paving, grading and fencing. The
expansion will result in an additional 48 million gallon per day
treatment capacity with an overload of 72 million gallons per day.
This expansion will generally double the existing capacity of the
plant.
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August 26, 1981
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Mr. James K. Lontos, Assistant City Manager, opened bids on this project
from the following firms: Belco Construction, Temple, Texas; Brinderson
Corporation, Irvine, California; Centex Construction Company, Dallas, Texas;
Clearwater Constructors, Austin Texas; Collins Company, Montgomery, Alabama;
LEM Construction, Stafford, Texas; Permian Construction, Katy, Texas;
Sanders/Midwest/Goolsby, Temple, Texas; Texas Olson Construction Company,
Dallas, Texas; and W. T. Young Construction Company, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mr. Lontos verified that all bidders had submitted the required bid bond
with their bids but Permian Construction and Texas Olson Construction
Company did not acknowledge receipt of addenda. He also pointed out that
Clearwater Constructors and Texas Olson Construction Company did not bid on
the alternate pumps.
2. Roof repairs at the Airport. The work includes replacement of the
damaged coping around the electrical transformer, replacement of some
roof vents, and repair of expansion joints. All roofs are to be
resaturated with a roof preservative and gravel. A portion of the
work is hurricane related with $15,418 available from the roof
insurance settlement. Remaining roof areas are beginning to show
deterioration and need resurfacing.
Assistant City Manager Lontos opened bids from the following comanies on
this project: B & N Roofing & Construction Company, J & M Roofing,
Construction Engineers, Alice Roofing & Sheet Metal Works,
Bruton -Gomez -Easley, Inc., and City Sheet Metal Shop. Mr. Lontos stated that
all of the bidders with the exception of City Sheet Metal Shop had provided the
required bid bond with their bid and the Council determined that it was proper
for the City Sheet Metal Shop bid to be read even though it would be
considered an improper bid.
Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to all of the companies that had bid
these two projects and stated that both bids will be tabled for 48 hours,
pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and referred to the staff for
tabulation and recommendation.
* Council Member Kennedy arrived at the meeting during the foregoing
bid opening.
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Mayor Jones called for confirmation of actions taken during the Workshop
Meeting of August 26, 1981 as follows:
1. That the report and general thrust of the Committee to review
subdivider participation in offsite utilities and drainage be accepted,
including the reimbursement plan and the moratorium, and the staff
be instructed to bring forth an ordinance effecting such
recommendations.
Motion by Turner that the foregoing actions be confirmed, seconded by
Hawkins, and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley,
Hawkins, and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Zarsky, absent at the time the vote was
taken.
2. Called for a resolution in support of the Corps of Engineers' choice of
the Nueces Bay site for disposal of dredge material from the
deepening of the Port to 45 feet.
Motion by Gulley that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by
Turner, and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley,
Hawkins, and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Zarsky, absent at the time the vote was
taken.
Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. City Manager
Townsend presented the following items with related comments and explanations
and recommended that:
1. Bids be received September 15, 1981 for replacement of approximately
95 ceiling tiles and 50 linear feet of grid at the International Airport.
The tiles were damaged due to water entering the fourth and fifth
floors after the roof of the Tower was damaged during Hurricane
Allen.
2. A contract for a 320' 16" road bore on South Padre Island Drive at
Prescott be awarded to Road Crossing Contractors Company of Corpus
Christi on the basis of low bid of $14,400. The project will allow
the extension of a gas trunk main in the future. The boring must be
made at this time because of construction work on the Padre Island
Drive expressway at this location. Eventually, the gas line to be
extended will serve the area between Greenwood and Kostoryz beyond
Ayers.
3. Twelve months supply agreement I for approximately 200 boxes (20 per
box) of flexible plastic gaskets and 10 gallons of primer for
Wastewater Services be awarded! to Texas Industries, Inc. on the
basis of low bid of $7,115. Two bids were received. Prices have
increased approximately 27% since August, 1979.
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4. Plans and specifications be approved providing for the construction of
the east one-half of St. Francis Street in Highland Oaks Subdivision,
and bids be received September 9, 1981. This approximately 700 foot
long residential street abuts a City park in the subdivision. The
subdivision is located south of Glenoak Drive between Waldron Road
and Flour Bluff Drive. The other half of the street is being
constructed by the developer.
City Manager Townsend explained that this property is owned by Council
Member Cliff Zarsky and the City is not allowed to enter into a contract with
him, therefore, this is a different method of handling the streets around the
park.
5. The Assessment Ordinance be amended to provide for 100% assessment
of the cost of a retaining wall against the abutting property when a
retaining wall is necessary for lateral support of the property. The
Assessment Ordinance has no provision for assessing costs of
retaining walls.
51. The following actions be taken on the Courthouse Area Street
Improvements Project:
a. The public hearing on paving assessments held on August 19,
1981 be closed and the assessment roll containing 35 items
($94,034.43) be adopted. Item No. 33 was reduced by $249.29
in accordance with Mr. Bill Holly's recommendation. All
assessments for retaining wall costs were omitted from the roll
except for 78 linear feet of wall included in Item No. 14 along
South Tancahua and Comanche Street. Item No. 8, the YWCA
tract, is being assessed as a school -related, non-profit property
with the sidewalk along that property assessed at the residential
rate.
b. The street improvement contract be awarded to Isles
Construction Company, the low bidder, for $254,795.50 and
$272,000 be appropriated for the contract award and related
expenses.
City Manager Townsend referred to the public hearing on paving
assessments and in particular to the Tamez property. He explained that this
property was zoned for apartments and Mr. Barnes approached Mr. Tamez who
agreed to join in the application to change the zoning to "B-1". He explained
that for this reason, the staff does not propose any change in the assessment
rate.
Council Member Dumphy agreed that since the zoning was not the result of
any City action, no change in the assessment rate should be made.
** Council Member Cliff Zarsky arrived at the meeting at 2:40 p.m.
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6. A contract be awarded to Sechrist-Hall Company for repair of
Hurricane Allen damages to the Memorial Coliseum for $181,671.
Damaged areas include the Coliseum, the Ticket Office, Restroom
Building and the enclosed passageways between the Coliseum and
Exposition Hall. The existing roof will be removed and replaced and
all damaged copper flashing at the edge of the building and at the
roof vents will be replaced. Additional insulation will be included in
the contract to provide a total R value of at least 8. An
appropriation of $190,000 is recommended for the contract award and
related expenses.
7. Southwest-Rathgeber, Inc. be authorized to demolish the foundation
at the Southgate School site on 19th Street adjacent to Ben Garza
Park. The site will be converted to a football/soccer field as part of a
current Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Grant for
improvements to Ben Garza Park. All foundations, piers and slabs on
the 2.7 acre site will be removed and buried in designated sites. A
24 -inch dirt cover over the concrete will be provided, at a total cost
of $4,980.
Council Member Gulley indicated that he had some concern about this item.
City Manager Townsend explained the plans for the field work and stated
that it will be a park.
Council Member Gulley agreed that if this is going to be a park he would
have no problem with it.
Council Member Kennedy referred to item 6 and inquired as to the source
of the funds for this project.
City Manager Townsend explained that the money for this will come from
Revenue Sharing and the General Fund Reserve and it will be necessary to
delay the purchase of other items for the Coliseum. He explained that this
project will include insulation which they feel is absolutely necessary. He
further stated that Exposition Hall is in very bad condition and even though it
is not very expensive to rent, it is not being used very much. He explained
that primarily it is used for private dances.
Council Member Kennedy inquired about the difference in cost of renting
Exposition Hall and facilities in the Convention Center and City Manager
Townsend stated that he will have figures on this later in the meeting.
8. A contract for repair of the O. N. Stevens Filtration Plant Levees be
awarded to DeBer, Inc. of Corpus Christi for $79,080. The work
consists of repairing the levees surrounding the detention ponds at
the Nueces River below the O. N. Stevens Plant. Approximately
6,000 cubic yards of select fill material will be put in place and
compacted to replace the material eroded from the levees during
Hurricane Allen. An approprition of $85,000 is necessary to cover
the contract award and related expenses.
Council Member Kennedy requested a report on the status of Hurricane
Allen damage.
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August 26, 1981
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City Manager Townsend stated that the staff will have a report on all of
Hurricane Allen damage soon. He informed the Council that there is still a
great deal of unrepaired damage to the Bayfront including the fishing pier and
that he will have Assistant City Manager Lantos provide a report on this.
9. A change order in the amount of $3,726.10 to the contract with A.
Ortiz Paving Company for paving repairs to the Marina be approved.
The change order provides $669.90 for an additional 3" electrical
conduit to serve the additional boat slips under construction on the
L -Head, $2,357.60 for additional caliche to fill voids discovered on the
L -Head when the base was reworked, and $698.60 for additional
paving. When the paving contract was awarded, it was anticipated
that 71 additional slips would be constructed on the L -Head.
However, the contract with Goldston Corporation provides for 103
slips resulting in the need for additional conduit.
* 10. The submission of an application to the Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration, for the purchase of Parcel 14-D for
$400,000 (approximately 158 acres) at the Corpus Christi International
Airport be approved. The land will be used to protect the clear zone
for Runway 31 as well as for noise abatement. The Federal
Government advised the regional F.A.A. offices to urge local airports
to submit federal assistance land acquisition requests immediately due
to the reduction by President Reagan in funds available nationally
from $700 million to $460 million. As a result of the directive, this
application had to be submitted prior to today's meeting. If
approved, the Federal Government will pay $360,000 and the City will
pay $40,000. The parcel is located south of Bear Lane and east of
F.M. 763.
City Manager Townsend explained that the FAA bill had not been renewed;
just before Congress ajourned, an appropriation for $460,000,000 was made
rather than $700,000,000 which is usually the figure; and since the Federal
fiscal year is the one that ends October 1st, and since this bill has just been
passed, it apparently applies to the current year. He explained that
applications must be submitted this week. In regard to this recommendation,
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that the staff has been negotiating
with the Kelley family this week to purchase this land. He explained that this
involves 90-10 money and if applications are received this week, $785,000 may
be committed to this City. He explained that some uses for this kind of grant
money requires a 50-50 City participation and, there are a number of projects
planned for the Airport that cannot be funded with this money. He stated that
Mr. Bill Wilder, Airport Manager, feels that this land acquisition is the quickest
way that this money could be used and discussions are being held at this time
as to how the remainder of the money can be used. He stated that he would
like to submit an application on the No. 1 listed on the suggested projects
* Note that this item was deleted and another item substituted - See page 22.
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which is to fill and grade safety area between runways 31 and 35 and No. 2,
the standby generator building and before the final grant is approved, other
items could be added. He stated that FAA has criticized this City for the fact
that there is a swale between the runways and that the Airport has no standby
generator for electrical service and he felt that these were items that could be
included in this grant.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that landscaping for the Airport be
included in the application and City Manager Townsend agreed that this was a
possible project that could be funded by this source.
11. Two lots at the corner of North Alameda and Lipan Streets be
acquired for $27,000 from Mr. Joe Adame for future expansion of
the Water Division storage yard. The purchase of these lots will
give the City ownership of the entire block which includes the
Water Division office and yard, City Warehouse and Building
Maintenance. The Lots are vacant.
City Manager Townsend displayed a map showing the water tanks and the
Water Division Office and explained the relationship of the two lots recommended
for sale noting that they are vacant at this time. He stated that funds for this
acquisition is from the Water Fund Reserve.
12. The Builders Association of Corpus Christi be granted a temporary
permit to erect a tent on Sierra Blanca Boulevard in Breckenrdige
Subdivision from October 8 to October 20, 1981. The Council
previously approved the installation of the tent on July 15, 1981, but
since then, the date for the Parade of Homes has changed. The tent
would display home products in connection with the Parade of Homes
Show and special barricade 'requirements and 'hold harmless'
provisions would be provided when the permit is issued.
13. The public hearing held on June 10, 1981 be closed and the Master
Plan for Storm Drainage for the Area South and West of the City of
Corpus Christi be amended. Additional information was presented on
July 29, 1981 in an effort to resolve all property owners concerns
regarding the relocation of drainage channels and the required bridge
crossing on the St. Clair tract. The hearing was tabled again on
that date. The St. Clair tract developer is agreeable to the bridge
requirements. The owner to the north of the St. Clair tract has
withdrawn his offer of drainage right-of-way dedication and basically
offers no objection to the Master Plan change on the St. Clair tract.
As such the following actions are recommended:
a. The Master Drainage Plan be amended to accept the offer of
drainage right-of-way from the St. Clair and Cap developers as
shown on preliminary plats of these properties filed through the
Planning Commission.
b. The North - South drainage channel known as Channel No. 7
north of St. Clair tract be shifted westerly to line up with the
St. Clair drainage right-of-way. This will eliminate one right
angle turn.
c. The 77 acre tract known as Industrial Technology Park be
amended on the Master Plan to drain northerly to the Bear Lane
channel in lieu of southerly toward Old Brownsville Road.
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14. An amendment be approved to the 1981-82 contract with the Women's
Shelter extending it to November 20, 1986 and increasing the amount
of Community Development Block Grant money for building and
grounds improvements from $10,000 to $18,000. The additional $8,000
will be used for driveway and parking lot resurfacing ($2,110);
repairs to bathroom piping ($964); steps and railing ($200); porch
decking ($500); materials ($1,376); and various minor projects
($2,850).
15. A twelve month agreement be approved with Nueces County for the
operation of the Nueces County's Hilltop Community Center. The City
will pay the County $10,000 annually to operate the facility as a
community center.
16. The following water contracts for outside city limits customers in
previously platted subdivisions be approved:
a. Ms. Sandra Reidda: Lot 3, Block 3, Ports O'Call -
13753 Cayo Gorda
Jr.: Lot 27, Blk 4, Commodore's Cove
- 13737 Tajamar Court
Lot 32, Block 4, Barataria Bay -
15206 Main Royal Drive
Lot 16, Block 5, Barataria Bay -
15222 Caravel Drive
b. Mr. Gordon F. Smith,
c. Ms. Sandra Reidda:
d. Ms. Sandra Reidda:
e. Ms. Sandra Reidda:
f. Ms. Sandra Reidda:
Lot 27, Block 9, Barataria Bay -
13845 Mizzen Street
Lot 16, Block 10, Point Tesoro -
13514 Peseta Court
Nottarb Place is located south of Saratoga Boulevard and west of
Weber Road. The other properties are located on Padre Island.
17. A bait stand lease for Rainbow Bait Stand be approved for 15 years
with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Wait. The bait stand has been
operated by Mr. Wiley B. Gillet and Mr. James C. Gillet, who wish to
sell to Mr. and Mrs. Wait. The bait stand is located on state owned
land on the Kennedy Causeway. Mr. and Mrs. Wait have agreed to
pay rent of $200 per month beginning in 1982. The rent would be
renegotiable every two years, with the City having the right to
increase the rent up to 2596 at the end of each two year period. The
rent is now $100 per month. The 15 year term would be conditioned
on the construction of approximately $40,000 in improvements within 5
years; otherwise the term would be only 5 years. One-third of the
rent is remitted to the School Land Board and one-fourth is placed in
an interest bearing account for planning and constructing public
improvements in the area.
18. The ordinance establishing the Municipal Industrial Commission be
amended to add the county judge as an ex -officio member of the
commission.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to comment on
the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Turner that the City Manager's Reports items 1 through 18, item
10 having been amended to include other airport projects; be approved;
seconded by Kennedy; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner,
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Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Kennedy voting, "Aye" on all of the items;
Zarsky voting "Aye" on all of the items with the exception of item 4 on which
he abstained due to a conflict of interest.
Mayor Jones suggested that Board and Committee appointments be
considered at this time. Nominations and votes were taken for the following
Boards and Commissions and a motion was made by Gulley that the appointments
be confirmed including the Mayor's appointments to the Municipal Arts
Commission; seconded by Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION: TERM TO EXPIRE:
Mr. Joe Valadez (Reappointment) 9/1/82
Mrs. Dorothy Bateman (Reappointment) 9/1/82
Mrs. Betty Best 9/1/83
Mrs. Sue Bonilla 9/1/83
Mrs. Linda Walker 9/1/83
Mrs. Nelwyn Anderson 9/1/83
Mrs. Connie Freeman (Reappointment) 9/1/83
LANDMARK COMMISSION:
Mrs. Ruby Jean Colvin . 11/20/82
PARK BOARD:
Mr. David Longoria 8/23/83
Mr. Harry Bennett 8/23/83
Mr. Rene Gayetan 8/23/83
Ms. Joanne McNeill 8/23/83
Ms. Billie Pickard 8/23/83
Motion by Kennedy to increase the number on the Park Board from ten to
eleven members, seconded by Turner and passed unanimously.
Council then appointed Dr. Bill Colson for a 2 -year term as the additional
member of the Park Board.
The Council considered the appointments to the Solicitations Commission
but noted that an additional vacancy will exist next week. A motion was made
by Turner to table appointments to the Solicitations Commission until September
2; seconded by Kennedy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced public hearings on three zoning applications.
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No.
681-11, Mr. Jack Ryan, for a change in zoning from "R -1B" One Family
Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on 18 acres out of Lots 3
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and 4, Section 30, and Lot 5, Section 31, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts located along the west bank of Cayo del Oso, approximately 450'
north of South Padre Island Drive and east of the extension of Sea Breeze
Drive.
City Manager Townsend informed the Council that both the Planning
Commission and the Planning Staff recommend denial of this application and that
a large number of responses in opposition had been received by the City
Council, and one in favor had been received. He explained that most of the
people who have expressed opposition are not within the 200 -foot area of
notification, therefore, the 20% rule is not in effect.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use
map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the
area, and stated that the applicant plans to develop the property with
condominiums with eight eight -story buildings, each of which will contain 49
units with the ground floor being used for parking.
Mr. Jack Ryan, the applicant, stated that at the time they purchased the
property they did not know the AICUZ plan affected this land. He stated that
they plan to meet with all of the residents in the area to explain their plans in
the hope that they will withdraw their opposition. He stated that they would
like to have the zoning case tabled or recessed until they have had an
opportunity to attempt to work with the residents in the area.
Mr. Gene Urban, Urban Engineering, spoke on behalf of the applicant and
stated that they have revised their site plan and hopefully, the neighbors in
the area will not object to the new plan.
Mayor Jones called on citizens who wished to speak in opposition to this
zoning case.
Mr. Tony Pletcher, Attorney, stated that he lived in the neighborhood and
is acting only as an interested neighbor, not as an attorney. He stated that he
had talked with everyone in the area; they are opposed to converting this into
a general business district; he has received a copy of the new plans; but has
not had an opportunity to circulate the new plans to all of the neighbors to see
if they would withdraw their opposition.
Mr. Ryan inquired if this application could be tabled until September 9,
1981.
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Lieutenant Commander Kelley, representing the Naval Air Station, informed
the Council that about one-half of this area is in the APZ-2. He stated that
the Navy has no objections to the new plan that has just been submitted. He
informed the Council that the TRACOR Study also included this land and that it
is in the flight pattern.
Motion by Turner that the public hearing on this application be recessed
until September 9, 1981; seconded by Hawkins; and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend asked Mr. Pletcher if he was in contact with
everyone in the neighborhood and Mr. Pletcher stated that he will notii'y
everyone in the neighborhood that this case has been recessed until September
9, 1981.
Mr. Ryan stated that he will assist Mr. Pletcher in notifying all of the
neighbors.
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No.
781-4, Mr. Reynaldo R. Barrera, for a change in zoning from "AT"
Apartment -Tourist District to "B-2" Bayfront Business District on Lots 190 and
191, Block 8, Beach Hotel Addition, located on the south side of Stewart Place,
approximately 88' east of Surfside Boulevard.
Mr. Townsend informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and
the Planning Staff recommend denial of the "B-2" zoning but in lieu thereof, a
special permit for a motel complex be approved in accordance with the site plan
submitted. Mr. Townsend stated that in response to the notices of the public
hearing, one in favor and none in opposition had been returned and the owner
is willing to accept the special permit.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one wished to speak in opposition to this
application.
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map,
described the land use in the surrounding area stating that this property is
vacant, showed slides of the area, and noted that the applicant plans to
construct a motel complex with sixteen units.
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Mr. Ed Williams, 407 Schatzel Street, appeared in favor of this application,
stating that he has no objection to the proposal because he would also like to
have his property zoned the same or zoned "AT". Mr. Williams also suggested
that the "AT" zoning be considered for a revision as far as the number of
square feet required for parking indicating that he felt that it could be reduced
because parking is usually provided underneath the buildings.
There were no further comments on this application.
Motion by Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Dumphy, and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Gulley that Application No. 781-4 be denied but in lieu thereof,
a special permit be approved according to the submitted site plan; seconded by
Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
City Manager Townsend agreed that the staff probably could examine the
requirements for "AT" zoning. He pointed out that the only places this zoning
exists is on Corpus Christi Beach and at Roberts Street and Ocean Drive and
since there is little "AT" zoning, it would not be difficult for the changes to be
made at this time.
Council Member Kennedy asked about the fishing pier on Corpus Christi
Beach and City Manager Townsend explained that the special permit is no
longer in effect; the owners have no right to have the pier there; and the staff
has been attempting to work with them on this because the City does need to
have a clear title to this property. He explained that the owners want the City
to put in parking and other amenities and they want to retain the fishing pier
there. He stated that the staff is almost to the point of demanding that the
owner depart the premises so that the City can go out for bids for a fishing
pier, concession stand, etc. He stated that the property owner only has,
ownership of the piece of property , not the fishing pier.
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City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application No.
781-5, Mr. Edwayne Priesmeyer, for a change in zoning from "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on Lots 8, 9,
10, and 11, Block B, Two Fountains Unit 1, located on the east side of
Greenwood Drive, approximately 500' north of South Padre Island Drive.
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City Manager Townsend stated that the Planning Commission recommends
denial and in lieu thereof, that a special permit be approved according to the
site plan that has been submitted and the Planning staff recommends denial.
He stated that in response to the notices of the public hearing, two in favor
and none in opposition had been returned, but the 20% rule is in effect as a
result of the opposition expressed at the Planning Commission hearing.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use
map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the
area, and stated that the applicant plans to build an air conditioning sales
outlet at this location.
Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak at this time.
Mr. Dave Evans, associate of Joe Adame, Realtors, representing Mr.
Priesmeyer, stated that the property owners who expressed opposition to this
application have been contacted and are no longer opposed to the plan since it
has been changed. Mr. Evans stated that there will be very light traffic and
very little noise. He explained the applicant's plans for the lot, stating that
this will be a wholesale distribution center and there will be very little truck
traffic. He stated that in fact, there will be lighter use than even the H.E.B
store in the area..
Mr. R. E. Batterson, representing the Diocese of Corpus Christi, spoke in
favor of this application, pointing out that this is basically a clean operation
and will not genrate a lot of traffic.
No one else spoke in regard to this application.
Mr. Evans assured the Council that the applicant would accept a special
permit.
Motion by Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Kennedy, and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Turner that the Council concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and deny the zoning of "I-2" on Application No. 781-5, but
in lieu thereof, grant a special permit in accordance with the approved site
plan; seconded by Zarsky; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones called for the ordinances. City Manager Townsend briefly
explained the ordinances on the agenda.
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No one spoke in regard to the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the
Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were approved:
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING A 15 -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MR. AND MRS. THOMAS
W. WAIT DBA RAINBOW BAIT STAND FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
OF A BAIT STAND ON TRACT 12 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS BEING
SITUATED AT THE INTRACOASTAL CROSSING ON THE PADRE ISLAND
CAUSEWAY ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE 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, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16485:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 57, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, ARTICLE III, AIRPORT LIMOUSINE
SERVICE, SECTION 57-152, ZONES AND FARES, AND AMENDING THE
ORDINANCE NO. 13130, WHICH AUTHORIZED FRANCHISE WITH THE AIRPORT
LIMOUSINE SERVICE, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE A NEW SCHEDULE OF
FARES FOR ZONES 1 THROUGH 4; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (First
Reading - 8/12/81, Second Reading - 8/19/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
THIRD READING - 16484:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
MICHAEL F. HELTZEL AND CARROL A. HELTZEL dba CLEM'S MARINA
CONCERNING USE OF TRACT 1 OF THE COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS, BEING
SITUATED AT THE INTRACOASTAL CANAL CROSSING ON THE PADRE ISLAND
CAUSEWAY FOR PURPOSES OF BUILDING AND OPERATING A BAIT STAND
BUSINESS AND RELATED SERVICES TO FURTHER PUBLIC RECREATION, ALL
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT
(First Reading - 8/12/81, Second Reading - 8/19/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16486:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V,
INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES, SO AS TO DELETE
REFERENCES TO PORTIONS OF AGNES STREET (S.H. 44) AND IN LIEU
THEREOF ADDING PROVISIONS FOR A SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MILES PER HOUR
AT ALL TIMES FROM THE MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE TO A POINT 550
FEET WEST OF BALDWIN BOULEVARD; AND TO DELETE THE PRESENT
PROVISIONS UNDER LAREDO STREET AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADDING
PROVISIONS FOR A SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MILES• PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES
FROM THE MIDTOWN EXCHANGE TO ITS JUNCTION WITH AGNES STREET;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION. (First Reading -8/12/81, Second Reading - 8/19/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16487:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V,
INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES, SO AS TO DELETE
THE PRESENT PROVISIONS UNDER SARATOGA BOULEVARD (S.H. 357) AND
IN LIEU THEREOF ADDING PROVISIONS FOR A SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MILES PER
HOUR AT ALL TIMES FROM AYERS STREET (S.H. 286) TO A POINT 300 FEET
WEST OF WEBER ROAD (F.M. 43); TO 45 MILES PER HOUR FROM A POINT 300
FEET WEST OF WEBER ROAD TO A POINT 187 FEET EAST OF STAPLES
STREET (CITY LIMITS LINE); AND BY DELETING THE PRESENT PROVISIONS
UNDER RODD FIELD ROAD (S.H. 357) AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADDING
PROVISIONS FOR A SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MILES PER HOUR FROM HOLLY ROAD
TO S. PADRE ISLAND DRIVE (S.H. 358); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (First Reading -
8/12/81, Second Reading - 8/19/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16488:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, SECTION 53-257, SCHEDULE
VIII,, PARKING METER ZONES ESTABLISHED,BY DELETING FROM SUBSECTION
(a) METER ZONE NO. 1 ITEM (10) WHICH PROVIDES FOR MAXIMUM PARKING
OF TEN HOURS ON MIDDLE BROADWAY FROM ANTELOPE STREET TO
BUFFALO STREET AND TRANSFERRING THE ITEM TO SUBSECTION (b) METER
ZONE NO. 2 WHICH PROVIDES FOR PARKING FROM 30 MINUTES FOR FIVE
CENTS UP TO TWO HOURS FOR TWENTY CENTS OR ONE QUARTER COIN;
AMENDING SUBSECTION (e) OF METER ZONE NO. 5, ITEM (4) TO PROVIDE
FOR MAXIMUM PARKING OF THIRTY MINUTES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
ANTELOPE STREET, THE EAST ONE-HALF OF THE BLOCK FROM NORTH
UPPER BROADWAY TO NORTH CARANCAHUA STREET; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. (First Reading - 8/12/81, Second Reading -
8/19/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16489:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 49, ARTICLE II, SECTION 49-21-C4 TO PROVIDE FOR ASSESSING
RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AT 100
PERCENT OF COST PLUS ENGINEERING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16490:
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING
STREETS:
NUECES COUNTY COURTHOUSE AREA
1. Comanche Street, from North Staples to Carancahua Street,
2. Artesian Street, from Lipan Street to Blucher Street,
3. Carrizo Street, from Lipan Street to Blucher Street, and
4. Lipan Street, from North Staples to Carancahua Street;
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AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREETS
WILL BE SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF
COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AS ASSESSMENT; FIXING A LIEN
AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16491:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ISLES
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURTHOUSE AREA
STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $272,000 OUT OF THE
NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND OF WHICH $254,795.50 IS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $17,204.50 IS FOR ADDITIONAL
ENGINEERING, LEGAL ADVERTISING, INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-77-19, COMANCHE, CARRIZO AND
ARTESIAN STREETS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16492:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHWEST-RATHGEBER, INC. FOR DEMOLITION OF THE SOUTHGATE
SCHOOL FOUNDATION IN CONNECTION WITH EXPANSION OF THE BEN GARZA
PARK, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $4,980
OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
291-77-4.11, BEN GARZA AND T. C. AYERS PARK; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16493:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
SECHRIST-HALL COMPANY FOR REPAIR TO THE ROOF OF THE MEMORIAL
COLISEUM DAMAGED BY HURRICANE ALLEN; AUTHORIZING A FUND
TRANSFER OF $100,000 FROM THE NO. 126 REVENUE SHARING FUND TO THE
GENERAL FUND RESERVE 901-521.99 CODE 499, AND A FUND TRANSFER OF
$190,000 FROM THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND RESERVE 901-521.99 COLISEUM
AND EXPOSITION HALL (255-513.31, CODE 502); APPROPRIATING $190,000
OUT OF THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND RESERVE OF WHICH $181,671 IS FOR
CONTRACT AWARD TO SECHRIST-HALL COMPANY AND $8,329 IS FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, LEGAL ADVERTISING, AND CONTINGENCIES AND
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16494:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DEBER,
INC. OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE O. N. STEVENS
LEVEE; TRANSFERRING $85,000 FROM THE NO. 141 WATER FUND RESERVE,
DEPARTMENT 361, ACTIVITY 541.99, TO THE HURRICANE ALLEN DAMAGE
ACCOUNT, DEPARTMENT 361, ACTIVITY 541.91 (HURRICANE ALLEN DAMAGE)
OF WHICH $79,080 IS FOR THE CONTRACT AWARD AND $5,920 IS FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, LEGAL ADVERTISING AND CONTINGENCY AND
RELATED EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16495:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO
THE CONTRACT WITH A. ORTIZ PAVING COMPANY FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS
TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL MARINA; APPROPRIATING $3,726.10
OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
291-77-13, MARINA T -HEADS AND L -HEAD PAVEMENT REPAIR FOR PAYMENT
TO THE CONTRACTOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16496:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TWO LOTS FOR THE EXPANSION OF
THE WATER DIVISION STORAGE YARD FROM MR. JOE ADAME, TRUSTEE;
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 141 WATER FUND, 141-361-541.45-501,
$27,400 OF WHICH AMOUNT $27,000 IS FOR ACQUISITION AND $400 IS FOR
COSTS RELATED TO CLOSING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16497:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT
TO THE CURRENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE WOMEN'S
SHELTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE FUNDING LEVEL BY $8,000
FOR A TOTAL OF $18,000, ALL OF WHICH IS DERIVED FROM COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS WHICH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED; ALSO INCREASING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY TWO YEARS
FOR A TOTAL OF SEVEN YEARS (NOVEMBER 21, 1979 TO NOVEMBER 20,
1986), A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH AMENDMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; ALSO AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTINUATION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16498:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE OPERATION OF THE NUECES COUNTY'S
HILLTOP COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CORPUS
CHRISTI CITIZENS IN THE HILLTOP AREA AN OPERATING COMMUNITY
CENTER, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; SUCH CENTER
TO BE OPERATED BY THE COUNTY FOR 12 MONTHS AT A COMPENSATION OF
$10,000, PAYMENTS TO BE MADE ON A MONTHLY BASIS OF $834; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
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ORDINANCE NO.
AMENDING THE
SECTION 2-260,
COUNTY JUDGE
EMERGENCY.
16499:
CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
INDUSTRIAL BOARD, MEMBERSHIP - CHAIRMAN, BY ADDING
TO EX -OFFICIO MEMBERSHIP AS NO. 4; AND DECLARING AN
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16500:
AMENDING THE MASTER PLAN AS AMENDED, FOR STORM'. DRAINAGE FOR THE
AREA SOUTH AND WEST OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AS
PREPARED BY BLUCHER AND NAISMITH, INC., BY AMENDING PLATES 9, 10,
12, AND 13 TO CREATE A DRAINAGE OUTFALL INTO THE BEAR LANE DITCH
AT HEINSOHN ROAD PROVIDING FOR SHIFTING CHANNEL NO. 7 WESTERLY
AND DRAINING TOWARD BEAR LANE, PROVIDING FOR DRAINING A 77 ACRE
TRACT OUT OF THE AREA F -N-2 NORTHERLY TO BEAR LANE IN LIEU OF
SOUTHERLY, PROVIDING FOR DELETING THE EAST -WEST CHANNEL BETWEEN
CHANNEL NO. 8 AND CHANNEL NO. 7 NORTH OF BEAR LANE, AS SHOWN ON
EXHIBIT "A",ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND
DECLARING AEMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16501:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16428 WHICH ADOPTED THE 1981-82 BUDGET, BY
REAPPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM THE TOURIST AND CONVENTION FUND
RESERVE, ACTIVITY 531.99 AND TRANSFERRING $30,000 TO ACTIVITY 531.01
FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE TOURIST
AND CONVENTION BUREAU CONTRACT FROM $670,000 TO $700,000; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16502:
ANNEXING A 67.99 -ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, BEING OUT OF LOTS 22,
23, 24, 26, ALL OF 27 AND A PORTION OF 28, SECTION 5, FLOUR BLUFF
AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 970a, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, AS AMENDED, AND CITY
CHARTER, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2(b); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy
voting, "Aye", Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16503:
RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF DR. E. L.
MAR COLLEGE; AND DECLARING AN EM
The Charter Rule was suspended and
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy
voting, "Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
the foregoing ordinance passed by the
, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
HARVIN, FORMER PRESIDENT OF DEL
ERGENCY.
the foregoing ordinance passed by the
, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
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ORDINANCE NO. 16504:
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
REYNALDO R. BARRERA BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A MOTEL COMPLEX ON LOTS 190 AND 191, BLOCK 8,
BEACH HOTEL ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE
SITE PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET
FORTH HEREINAFTER; 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 ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
ORDINANCE NO. 16505:
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
EDWAYNE PREISMEYER BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF AN IAR CONDITIONING SALES OUTLET ON LOTS 8, 9,
10, AND 11, BLOCK B, TWO FOUNTAINS UNIT 1, SIUTATED IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON THE SITE PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; 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 ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting,
Aye"; Kennedy, "absent".
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Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Ramos, 3005 David Street, registered a' complaint against his neighbor
who apparently is operating a wrecker service out of his home in a residential
area and explained that the loud noise, particularly with the CB radio disturbs
his family all night and they are unable to sleep: Mr. Ramos stated that he
had taken the matter to Municipal Court without any positive results. He
stated that the property owner next door to him, who apparently is operating a
business is Mr. Henry Ayala at 3009 David Street.
City Manager Townsend expressed the opinion that this is a violation and
suggested that Mr. Ramos meet with Deputy City Manager Ernest Briones and
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Administrative Assistant Tom Basile to attempt to resolve this matter.
Mr. Walter Sheehan, 469 Paloma Street, stated that he owns and operates a
business in Gregory -Portland which necessitates his driving down Shoreline
every day. , He stated that he had been very disturbed by the number of
transients and vagrants who seem to be sleeping in the parking lots of the
Coliseum and Exposition Hall and camping in the parks, which is public
property. He also stated that they apparently consume alcohol which he felt
should not be allowed on public property.
Mayor Jones informed Mr. Sheehan that this subject has been discussed.
City Manager Townsend agreed that Mr. Sheehan's comments were correct
in that the City has had a profusion of people who are not residents sleeping in
the parks and on public property. He stated, however, that they are not
camping on a regular basis because they come and go and different transients
are there at different times. He informed the Council that the Code of
Ordinances does not really address this problem because the people are not
really drunks but are usually transients who have arrived in the City and have
no place to stay. He assured the Council that the staff is aware of the problem
but it has not been resolved as yet.
Council Member Zarsky commented that one of the problems of this City's
growth is that people come to Corpus Christi possibly looking for jobs for which
they may not be qualified. He expressed the opinion that as long as they are
not harming anyone or posing a danger to anyone, there does not seem to be
any problem with allowing them to sleep in the parks and on public property as
long as it is not a permanent situation.
Council Member Gulley agreed that the problem has been much worse this
year but he felt that it would decrease in the winter months. Mr. Gulley
concurred with Mr. Sheehan that this should not be allowed.
City Manager Townsend assured the Council that the staff is working on
the problem.
Mr. Sheehan suggested closing the T -Heads and the Bayfront area at night
to prevent this practice.
Council Member Hawkins noted that there possibly could be a safety hazard
in that someone could slip on the seawall and injure themselves with all of the
glass bottles that are around.
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Mayor Jones suggested that the staff present a report on this problem to
the Council.
Council Member Dumphy stated that he had been concerned about this for
some time and suggested that the staff check with other cities along the Coast
to see how they deal with such situations.
Council Member Gulley suggested that a report be presented in three
weeks and City Manager Townsend stated that he had the Police Department and
the Park Board investigating the matter.
Motion by Gulley that this subject be listed as a discussion item in three
weeks; seconded by Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
Mr. Richard Dowling, 14146 Bounty Street on Padre Island, stated that he
had read in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times that the City Manager had
recommended that an annexation election be held on November 3, 1981, which
would include Padre Island. He referred to the article in the newspaper in
which the City Manager alledgedly had stated that the people on Padre Island
do not pay City taxes or other expenses. Mr. Dowling denied these charges
stating that they pay higher utility rates than residents in the City; they
purchase everything they need within the City limits including sales taxes; they
pay a fee for Flour Bluff Volunteer Fire Department Service, and if annexed,
he questioned whether the City would provide the island with Police and Fire
protection, animal control, trash and garbage collection and also questioned
when such services would be provided. He noted that if a bond election is
held in January or February, possibly funds for support of the newly annexed
areas could be included but he felt that Padre Island should not be annexed
until the City is ready to provide all of the services mentioned above.
Council Member Kennedy informed Mr. Dowling that a representative of
Padre Island appeared before the Council during the morning Workshop meeting
and requested such annexation. He stated that this was the president of Padre
Island Development Corporation and the Council assumed he was representing
the people who resided there.
Mr. Dowling indicated that he was not aware of this because they only
have a property owners meeting once a year.
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Mayor Jones explained to Mr. Dowling that there are certain things that
the City has to do when property is annexed and in his opinion, it is timely
that Padre Island become a part of Corpus Christi. He assured Mr. Dowling
that there will be a public hearing held in regard to annexation prior to the
election and pointed out some of the advantages of being a part of the City.
City Manager Townsend explained to Mr. Dowling that City services, with
the exception of the maintenance of the bulkhead, would have to be provided
within 60 days to annexed areas. He also disagreed with the statement made by
Mr. Dowling that they pay a tax for Flour Bluff Volunteer Fire Department
service, stating that that had never been allowed.
Mr. Dowling stated that he has received a bill for taxes for the fire
district and City Manager Townsend reiterateded that the County does not
charge tax for volunteer fire protection, indicating that he would like to see
the actual bill received by Mr. Dowling.
Council Member Zarsky inquired of Mr. Dowling if his insurance premium
was not higher since he lived outside the City limits, but Mr. Dowling explained
that he had checked this and had been told that his insurance rates were set in
error and are too low for the location of his home.
City Manager Townsend referred to an earlier request for information in
regard to the costs for renting Exposition Hall and other facilities and provided
the following information: Exposition Hall rent is $150; a facility in the
Convention Center is $450; and the Coliseum is $330.
City Manager Townsend stated that he would like to withdraw item 10 from
the City Manager's Reports even though it had previously been approved as
amended. He stated that Airport personnel had been in contact with the
Department of Transportation of FAA and they would like to revise their
recommendation for the application to be submitted.
City Manager Townsend then presented for the Council's consideration the
following revision.
He recommended that:
Item No. 10 of the City Manager's Reports be revised so that the
City's application to the Federal Aviation Administration will
include as priority 1, approximately $213,000 for fill and grading
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safety areas between Runways 31 and 35; priority 2,
approximately $110,000 for a standby generator and building;
priority 3, $550,000 for a 300' extension of the commercial apron
to the west; and priority 4, acquisition of land as generally set
forth in agenda item 10. As to priorities 1, 2, and 3, the local
10% will be approximately $87,300 and the Federal Share (90%)
will be $785,700.
Motion by Zarsky to reconsider item 10 of the City Manager's Reports and
approve the foregoing revision; seconded by Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
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Motion by Dumphy that the Council convene in closed session under the
Authority of Article 6252-17C of V.A.C.S. to discuss litigation; seconded by
Turner; and passed unanimously at 5:10 p.m.
Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 5:43 p.m.
Motion by Kennedy that the City Council meet at 8:00 a.m., September 2,
to discuss annexation; seconded by Zarsky; and passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Kennedy, seconded by Gulley, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council
meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m., August 26, 1981.
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c I,cLUTHER JONES, Mayor of the°City of Corpus Christi, Texas
certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of
July 1, 1981,.through July 29, 1981, inclusive, and having been rc
„`previously approved'by_;Council action, are by me hereby approved as
itemized:
7/01/81 - Regular Meeting
7/01/81 - Special Meeting
7/08/81 - Regular Meeting
7/15/81 - Regular Meeting
7/15/81 - Special Meeting
7/22/81 - Regular Meeting
7/22/81 - Special Meeting
7/22/81 - Special Meeting
7/29/81 - Regular Meeting
7/29/81 - Special Meeting