HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/18/1981MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 18, 1981
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy Acting City Manager Ernest Briones
Bob Gulley City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock .
*Herbert L. Hawkins City Secretary Bill G. Read 1
**Dr. 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 Pastor Dave Evans of the Seventh -day
Adventist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner.
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.
Mayor Jones announced the issuance of the following Proclamations: ,Labor's
Centennial Week - November 15-21, 1981 and Foster Grandparent Day -
November 20, 1981.
A motion was made by Council Member Cliff Zarsky that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of November 11, 1981, be approved as presented;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the bid opening on the following engineering
project:
1. Second phase of the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the
fifth and last in a series of contracts to rehabilitate and expand the
Oso System. The contract included construction of new units and the
modification of existing units. Improvements include renovation of
two lift stations, installation or renovation of a bar screen/grit
removal unit, 2 mixing tanks, 3 reaeration tanks, 4 clarifiers, 2
chlorine compact chambers, a post thickener supernatant chamber,
sludge dewatering system, sludge handling system, irrigation pump
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station, chlorine facility, non -potable water system, -2 boiler houses
and miscellaneous yard piping, paving, grading, fencing and
electrical items. A contoured earthen levee will be built around the
plant for flood protection during hurricanes and high tides. Com-
pletion of this stage will enable the plant to treat 16.4 million gallons
per day.
Mr. James K. Lontos, P.E., Assistant City Manager, opened bids from the
following firms: Belco Construction Company, Temple, Texas; Chisholm Trail
Construction, f'ort Worth, Texas; F & E Erection Company, San Antonio,
Texas; LEM Construction Company, Stafford, Texas; Permian Construction
Company, Katy, Texas; Sanders -Midwest, Kansas City, Missouri; and Westech
Corporation, Topeka, Kansas.
Mr. Lontos verified that the necessary bid security bond had been sub-
mitted with each bid.
Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the bidders who had submitted bids
and stated that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the require-
ments of the City Charter, and referred to the Staff for tabulation and
recommendation.
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Mayor Jones recognized Mrs. Sarah Norris and Mrs. Mary Anne Rhodes,
Co -Chairmen for Bayfest '81, sponsored by the junior League and the Municipal
Arts Commission. Mrs. Norris presented to the City of Corpus Christi a check
in the amount of $5,875.22 on behalf of Bayfest '81 Committee.
Mayor jones expressed appreciation to the Co -Chairmen for their work in
staging 13ayfest '81 which benefited the entire City. *Council Member Herbert
Hawkins departed the meeting at 2:10 P.M.
Mayor Jones presented 30 -year pins to the following City employees:
Employee: Department: Position:
Oscar C1iapa Public Utilities Customer Service Adjuster
Moises Covarrubias Stationery Duplicating Machine
Opr. Alfredo De Leon Water Water System Mechanic
Mr. Gene Holder, Police Commander in the Police Department was also
eligible to receive a 30 -year pin, but was unable to attend the meeting.
Mayor Jones called for appointments to boards and commissions. He then
reviewed the appointments discussed during the morning Workshop Meeting.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem 'turner, seconded by Council
Member Zarsky and passed unanimously that the following appointments be
confirmed:
La Retama Library Board Term To Expire
. Mrs. Joseph P. Miller, Jr. (Reappointment)
Mrs. J. R. De Leon (Reappointment)
Mr. Lawrence Carpenter
Mr. Harold L. Priesmeyer
November 5, 1983
November 5, 1983
November 5, 1983
November 5, 1983
Citizens Advisory Health and Welfare Board
William D. Taylor, DDS (City) l(Reappointment)- November 11, 1984
Landmark Commission
Dr. Richard T. Marcum (Historian) (Reappointment) November 20, 1983
Ms. Jessica Bell (Reappointment) November 20, 1983
Ms. Laura Rodriquez (Historian) (Reappointment) November 20, 1983
Mrs. Margaret Weed November 20, 1983
Mr. Ed Brandesky November 20, 1983
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Mayor Jones called for confirmation of actions taken during the Workshop
Meeting of November 11, 1981, as follows:
1. Discussion on November 25, 1981 on appointment of a Committee to
prepare a Code of Ethics for Members of the City Council and
members of City Boards and Commssions.
November 25, 1981 - Action on the Central Business District Asso-
ciation and Downtown Retail Merchants' Association request in
regard to parking.
3. November 25,4981 - Discussion on the changes at the Airport
Terminal Building.
4. December 9, 1981 - Action on the revocable easement request by
Valero Energy Company.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing actions be
confirmed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously.`
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Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports. Acting City Manager
Ernest Briones presented the following items with related comments and expla-
nations and recommended that:
1. The bid opening date for the Marina and Kiwanis Recreation Center
Improvements be changed from December 2, 1981 to December 9, 1981.
Prospective bidders will be notified of the date change by addendum.
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2. Revised plans and specifications for the repair of certain roof areas
at the Corpus Christi International Airport be approved and bids be
received December 15, 1981. The project was originally bid to
include resurfacing essentially all of the roof areas at the Airport;
however, it was found that a reduced scope of work would suffice.
All expansion joints will be repaired and the roof at Gatehouse 1 and
2 and a portion of Gatehouse 3 and 4 will be resurfaced. A portion
of the roof at the baggage 'claim area and the Control Tower roof will
also be resurfaced.
3. International Aerial Mapping Company of San Antonio be engaged to
provide aerial planimetric sheets for the Dahlia Terrace, Baldwin
Park, Pineda Park and Broadmoor Park areas of the City. The
95 -year old water system in these areas will be rehabilitated. The
planimetric sheets will be printed on a scale of 1" = 40 feet and will
eliminate field survey work. The 7th Year Community Development
Block Grant provides funds for this service which will cost $13,200
and an appropriation of this amount is needed.
4. The following actions be taken regarding the Allison Wastewater
Treatment Plant:
a. The Facility Plan be adopted. It provides for expansion of plant
capacity from 5 to 15 million gallons per day.
b. An application be submitted to the Environmental Protection
Agency through the Texas Department of Water Resources for
the Step 2 (design, portion of the plant. Bonds approved at
the 1977 bond election are available for the 25% local portion of
the project.
5. The amended Facility Plan for the Flour Bluff Wastewater Treatment
Plant be adopted and forwarded to the Texas Department of Water
Resources for review. Revisions to the Facility Pian became
necessary due to significant increases in area population and to
reflect. year 2000 estimates. The original design capacity was forecast
in 1976 for 1995. Population growth in the Flour Bluff area has been
more rapid than anticipated and the appropriate adjustments and
revisions have been made to expand plant capacity in accordance with
population projections. The revised Facility Plan calls for expansion
of the capacity of the Flour Bluff Plant from 1.3 MGD to 3.0 MGD
with a peak flow of 9.0 MGD. A lift station and force main will be
constructed at the corner of Purdue Road and Flour Bluff Drive.
The old Laguna Shores Plant will be renovated and eventually
converted to a lift station to pump wastewater to the enlarged Flour
Bluff Plant.
-6. Bids be received December 7, 1981 for the rental of the property
located at 613 So. Shoreline Boulevard (former Corpus Christi Area
Convention & Tourist Bureau Building) for a three year period with a
minimum rental fee of $700/month and an escalation clause of 10%
increase after each year. The City will reserve the right to reject
any or all bids for any reason including the proposed use stated in
the bid.
7. The following actions be taken on the Lamar School Area Unit II
Street Improvement project:
a. The project be accepted and final payment of $110,740.95 be
made to Isles Construction Company.
b. The final assessment roll be adopted which consists of 266 items
totalling $283,133.27. The total cost of the project is
$986,065.70 and the City's share is $702,932.43. The assessment
roll was adopted and contract awarded on June 18, 1980.
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This project was funded using 1977 Street Bond Funds and funds
from the 4th Year Community Development program. The following
streets were included in this street reconstruction program:
a. Marguerite Street, from South Port Avenue to 19th Street;
b. 20th and Bluntzer Streets, from Mary Street to Agnes Street;
c. 21st Street, from Ruth Street to Agnes Street;
d. Muely Street, from Ruth Street to Mary Street;
e. 25th Street, from Morgan to Mary Street; and
f. 22nd and 23rd Streets, from Buford Street to Mary St.
8. The two comfort stations on Corpus Christi Beach and the comfort
station in Cole Park be accepted with $1,500 being held as retainage
and payment of $34,637.07 be made to Beecroft and Williamson, Inc.
for a total of $262,580. The Cole Park Project is designed to
accommodate a concession facility. The contract was awarded March
18, 1981 and was funded by 1977 Park bonds. The $1,500 is being
retained awaiting completion of a water valve not yet delivered. It is
recommended that the Director of Engineering and Physical
Development be authorized to release the retainage when the fittings
are installed.
9. The Corpus Christi Municipal Marina Pavement Repair project be
accepted and final payment of $18,870.67 be made to A. Ortiz Asphalt
Paving Company. The project consisted of reworking and resurfacing
the parking lots on the Marina T -Heads as well as the L -Head. The
loop road around the T -Heads was also seal coated. This was a
Hurricane Allen repair project which included other minor repairs
such as the replacement of the brick wall at the Pavilion on the
Peoples Street T -Head. It is further recommended that Change Order
#2 in the amount of $3,734.90 be approved and funds in this amount
be appropriated as it was necessary to add an interior course of
brick to 219 feet of the brick wall to strengthen the •wall. Approxi-
mately $40,000 of the total work of $188,706.67 will be reimbursed by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency with the remainder coming
from the Park Bond Fund. The contract was awarded on May 27,
1981.
10. A 35.155 acre tract located at Rodd Field and Yorktown Roads be
leased to Mr. Charles Lile and Mr. G. W. Beardsley for grazing
purposes for a term of three years at an annual rental of $480 subject
to a sixty day cancellation at the option of the City.. This property
had been leased since November, 1962 to Mr. Charles Lile's father,
Mr. Guy Lile, who has passed away.
11. $750 be appropriated out of the Street Bond Fund for appraisal
services by Mr. Thomas F. Dorsey for acquisition of a parcel of land
for the Airline Road - Williams Drive to Holly Road Street
Improvements. Since Federal Funds are involved, an independent
real estate appraiser must be employed to establish value. This
parcel is located at the corner of Airline and Holly Road. Airline
Road is a 1977 Street Bond project and is included in the Urban
Systems Program to be constructed by the State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation.
12. The agreement with Turner, Rome, Boultinghouse & Associates, Inc.
for design of additions to the Corpus Christi Police Department
Building be cancelled at the request of Mr. Turner. No work has
been performed and no funds expended. The agreement was
approved in May, 1978 for $37,050 with $950 established for
laboratory testing and contingency expenses.
Council Member Zarsky referred to the foregoing item in`regard to cancel-
lation of the agreement with Turner, Rome, Boultinghouse & Associates, Inc.
and stated that he did not think that this involved any conflict of interest even
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though Mayor Pro Tem Turner's husband, Mr. Jack Rice Turner, is associated
with this architectural firm and he did not see any reason why the contract
should be withdrawn since the contract was awarded prior to Mrs. Turner's
term on this Council. He suggested that this be discussed further with Mr.
Turner.
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock stated that legally, the Staff does not feel
there would be a conflict of interest; there had been no performance on this
contract; but this was recommended at Mr. Turner's volition.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner explained that this was a very difficult decision for
her husband to make and that at the time she decided to run for the City
Council she obtained a letter from the Legal Dept. to the effect that this
particular contract had already been signed and would not involve a conflict of
interest with her serving on the Council. She stated, however, that in the
spirit of attempting to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest she would
abide by her husband's decision to withdraw this contract.
Council Member Zarsky continued by stating that perhaps in view of the
discussion today, Mr. Turner might wish to have an opportunity to withdraw
his request to have this agreement cancelled.
Mayor Jones stated l.hat he agreed with Mrs. Turner's statements. He
indicated that he felt that this would be appropriate action to avoid even an
appearance of conflict of interest in view of the fact that Mrs. Turner is now
serving on the City Council. He stated that he was of the opinion that Mr.
Turner had made a wise decision.
13. Bids be received December 8, 1981, for twelve months supply
agreement for 2649 house and high pressure field service regulators
for the Gas Division.
14. Twelve months supply agreement for 12,000 cubic yards of backfill or
pipe embedment sand for Water, Wastewater and Gas Divisions be
approved on the basis of low bid to Bay, Inc., Corpus Christi, for
an estimated $27,492.20. Two bids were received.
15. Bids be received December 8, 1981, for one riding type, diesel
engine, power sweeper, for the Convention Center. The unit will be
used to sweep the main ,exhibit hall, plaza area, parking garage and
parking lots.
16. Bids be received December 8, 1981, for 8 replacement velour drapery
legs for the Auditorium/Convention Center.
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17. Purchase of theatrical lighting equipment for the Convention Center
be awarded as follows based on low bids meeting specifications:
a. Southwestern Theater Equipment Co., Houston:
Item 3 - Lighting Fixtures
Item 9 - Miscellaneous Equipment
b. Media Specialities Inc., San Antonio:
Items 1-2 - Console & Dimmers
Items 4-7 - Lighting Fixtures
Item 8 - - Miscellaneous Equipment
Grand Total
$11,626.00
236.00
11,862.00
$15,867.85
15,581.25
164.00
$1,613.10
$43,475.10
The apparent low bid of Electro Controls, Corpus Christi, of
$14,728.23 on the Console and Dimmers is not interchangeable with
existing City equipment and lighting fixtures as required. Electro
Controls all or none bid of $23,805.54 on Items 3 thru 7 does not
meet candlelight power and field angle requirements. Bids were
received from three firms. An appropriation of $43,475.10 out of the
Convention Center I3ond Fund is needed for the purchase.
18. Cities Service Company be granted a permit to drill a well in Mustang
Island State Park and the use of earthen mud pits be permitted. The
State Park Tract 3 well No. 1 will be located 2706 ft. in a westerly
direction from Park Road 53 and 610 ft. in a northerly direction from
the fish pass. The well will be drilled as a straight hole to a depth
of 10,500 ft. There is an existing gas well in the State Park drilled
after a City permit was granted on February 18, 1981. The Land
Drilling Ordinance prohibits drilling within 175 ft. of a public park
and the use of earthen mud pits. The Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department has granted a permit for the well and the use of earthen
mud pits. No other exceptions to the Land Drilling Ordinance are
requested.
Mayor Jones inquired of the benefit to the City from the well to be drilled
on Mustang Island State Park. '
Mr. Bill Hennings, Asst. City Manager, explained that the City does not
receive anything from the drilling operation; the City does not own the mineral
right; this is a regulatory measure; but the City will receive $500 for the permit
to drill.
19. Bids be received December 8, 1981, for an Electronic Postage Scale
for the South Texas Library System. The scale is included in the
System grant. The grant is funded by State and Federal money. No
local money is involved.
20. Bids be received December 1, 1981, for eight months book lease
service for the South Texas Library System.
21. A contract for books -by -mail service for the South Texas Library
System be awarded to The American Companies, Inc., Topeka,
Kansas, on the basis of only bid received of $7,278.80. Price
comparison shows an increase of 3% over the previous contract. The
service includes the purchase of approximately 2,250 paperback
books, 5,000 paperback book catalogues, 1,000 book order cards,
2,000 mailing labels and 1,000 book bags. The program circulates
books in rural areas to individuals without library service and is paid
for by Federal and State grants.
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22. Twelve-month supply agreement for data processing cards and forms
be awarded as follows:
Data Documents Inc., Houston Texas:
5,080,000 printed cards such as meter reading
and utility bills cards $28,831.00
Globe Ticket Company, Dallas Texas:
100,000 tax cards $ 950.00
Moore Business Forms, Corpus_Christi_,_ Texas:
3,436,000 standard stock forms priced $32,852.00
Gulf Business Forms, Corpus Christi, Texas:
9,000 W-2 and Quarterly Report Forms priced $ 417.00
Grand Total- $63,050.00
The apparent low bid of $893.00 by Moore Business Forms on the tax
cards and the bids of $5,276 by Moore Business Forms, $6,947.44 by
Uarco, Corpus Christi, and $4,719.68 by Gulf I3usiness Forms on the
utility bills are not recommended because they are based on a one
time shipment. Sufficient storage is not available for all of the forms
at one time. The apparent low bid of $32,577.82 by Data Documents
on some of the standard stock forms is not recommended because it
is subject to escalation and is only 1% less than the firm bid of Moore
Business Forms. Price comparison shows an increase of 20% over the
previous twelve month agreement. Bids were received from six firms.
23. A contract for printing 250 City Zoning Map Books be awarded to
Mesloh Reproduction & Supply, Corpus Christi, on the basis of low
bid of $6,125. Prices have increased 2% over the previous order in
November, 1979. These books will be stocked in Stationery Inventory
for City and sold to the general public. Bids were received from two
firms.
24. Twelve-month service agreements for window cleaning and custodial
service be approved as follows, based on low bid. Two bids were
received. Price comparison shows an increase of 10%.
Corpus Christi Janitorial Service:
Custodial Service:
Tax Office $ 218.00/Mo.
Data Processing 239.10/Mo.
Health - Veterinary 98.50/Mo
Land Acquisition 229.00/Mo
Flour Bluff Clinic - Library -
Utility Office 239.50/Mo
Sub Total - $1,024.10/Mo $12,289.20/Yr
Armstrong Building Maintenance:
Window Cleaning:
La Retama Library & Annex $ 60.00/Mo
International Airport 300.00/Mo '
Custodial Service:
Finance Department
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$1,170.00/Mo $14,040/Yr.
$2,194.10/Mo $26,329.20/Yr
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25. A twelve-month supply agreement for linen & towel service be
awarded to South Texas Linen Service, Corpus Christi, on the basis
of low bid of $8,712. A price comparison indicates an increase of 7%
over the previous contract. The service includes approximately 580
sheets, 290 pillowcases and 1,380 dish towels exchanged weekly for
the Fire Department, 16 towel rolls exchanged weekly for the Airport
restrooms and 100 dish towels exchanged biweekly for the libraries to
clean windows. Bids were received from two firms.
26. A joint and mutual disclaimer agreement be approved' with the owners
of Blocks A and B, Bayview Addition,for the purpose of clearing title
to said blocks and City's title to submerged land easterly of the west
line of Shoreline Boulevard. The blocks are located west of Shoreline
Boulevard and north of Buford. The City executed similar
agreements with other property owners in the area as part of the
construction of the seawall. The owner of this property in 1940
refused to sign such an agreement but a successor in title now wishes
to do so to clear any possible title problems.
27. The present tax collection service contracts authorized by Ordinance
15866 with Corpus Christ Independent School District and 15867 with
Del Mar Junior College District be extended for tax collection services
only to August 31, 1982 and that the present appraisal services
terminate on January 1, 1982. The Nueces County Appraisal District
becomes responsible for appraisals January 1.
28. Utility customers classifications for annexed customers be changed
effective November 19, 1981 from outside city limit rates to inside
city limit rates, and that disposal -only sanitation charges be effective
beginning with cycle 1 billings next month. The disposal -only charge
will be billed after these customers have been inside the. City for at
least one month.
29. Execution of an escrow agreement be approved with Marina del Sol
Corporation whereby Marina del Sol would deposit the sum of Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000) with the City to be held in an
interest-bearing account by the Director of Finance for a term of 120
days. The escrow funds would insure the completion of the private
sewer system by Marina del Sol in accordance with City standards.
The escrow fund represents the estimated cost of installation of an
additional reserve sewer pump to be located in conjunction with an
existing sanitary lift station.
30. Repair work on McArdle Road sanitary sewer cave-in, between Dody
and Edith be authorized to McCullough Contracting Company on a cost
plus basis. Final change order will be submitted to Council approval
when all costs are in.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
Reports, and there was no response.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the City Manager's
Reports, Items 1 through 30, be approved as presented; seconded by Council
Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following item:
1. Of proposed Park Dedication for the 100 South Padre Business/
Industrial Park located on a 113 -acre tract of land bounded by
Old Brownsville Road, South Padre Island Drive and Bear Lane.
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Acting City Manager Briones explained that this is a commercial and
industrial subdivision that does not fall under the rules of the commercial or
industrial portion of the provision for Park Dedication. He stated that the
developers of this property have requested a unique method of complying with
the Park Dedication. He explained that the City staff has worked with the
developer on this and they have reached an agreement. He then displayed a
plan which displayed the green areas throughout the subdivision. He pointed
out that they would be located at the major intersections of the streets in the '
subdivision. He explained that the Staff has some difficulty with this because
it would require payment by the City of one-half of the street improvements
around the park areas. He also noted that the developer would have had to
pay about $60,000 for in lieu of Park Dedication, but he has agreed to develop
the parks and maintain them in perpetuity. Mr. Briones informed the Council
that the Staff would like to have concurrence of the council and, if they
approve of the plans, the necessary documents to effect the Park Dedication
plans will be prepared.
Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that this is a lair agreement for both
parties.
Council Member Gulley inquired as to how the City could be assured that
they would not have to maintain the parks at some time in the future.
Mr. Briones explained that all of the property owners would have to agree
to maintain the parks even if the property is sold to new property owners.
Council Member Zarsky inquired if there would be an owner's association
for this subdivision.
Mr. Johnny Cotton, architect for the developer, stated that there will be
such an association, and when the property is sold, the new owners will have
to continue the tnaintenance of the park areas.
Council Member Zarsky stated that he was of the opinion that a lien should
be attached to the property to assure that the maintenance will continue.
Mr. Cotton explained that if they do not maintain the parks, the land will
be sold, and the money will revert to the City.
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Mr. Briones pointed out that this is an unusual situation, but the Staff
hopes that it will be satisfactory.
Mr. Cotton informed the Council that street maintenance will be included in
the parks and the parks will have public telephones, benches, etc., located in -
them which will benefit the public.
Council Member Dumphy commended the Staff for working this problem out
and particularly complimented the Planning Staff.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the proposed Park
Dedication plan for South Padre Business/industrial Park be approved and the
Staff be requested to proceed with the development of the necessary documents;
seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed by the following vote:
Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Hawkins and
Kennedy absent at the time the vote was taken.
2. Of the offer to donate the Merriman-Bobys House at South Upper
Broadway and Coleman to the City for location in the Bayfront Arts
and Science Park in the same block with the Sidbury, Gugenheim and
Lichtenstein Houses.
Mr. Briones informed the Council that the Staff has discussed this with
Dr. 'Richard Marcum, Chairman of the Landmark Commission, in an effort to
work out some of the problems and although all of the problems have not been
resolved, the Staff hopes to continue to work with the Landmark Commision on
this project. He explained that a decision must be made on accepting this offer
before the end of the year; therefore, the Staff recommends that the house be
accepted. He explained that the City does not wish to have any more liability
for the house other than some minor expenses involved in the move. Mr.
Briones stated that since there are a number of problems to be solved, they
recommend that the house be accepted on a conditional basis until the Landmark
Commission presents all of the plans that have been worked out. He explained
that the decision to be made today' is just to express the willingness of the City
to accept this on a conditional basis subject to the Landmark Commission working
out various documents which will be prepared by next week.
Dr. Marcum addressed the Council and expressed appreciation to them for
their consideration in accepting this donation. He showed slides of the house
in question and briefly explained the history of the Merriman-Bobys House. He
stated that the Landmark Commission has thoroughly researched the history of
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this house and they feel it is worthy of preservation. He informed the Council
that they have received proposals from two organizations, the Coastal Bend
Dance Foundation and from the Coastal Bend Art. Foundation to possibly refur-
bish the house for their use. He explained the Commission will be glad to
receive other proposals for restoration and after all the proposals have been
received, the Commission will recommend the use of the house. He urged that
this house be accepted by the Council so that it can be restored.
*Council Member Hawkins returned to the meeting at 3:10 P.M.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the City accept the
proposal of the donation of the Merriman-Bobys House subject to the resolution
of all of the problems; seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Turner and Kennedy absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Jones announced the pending zoning matter as outlined below:
Mr. Richard Kemp from "B-1" to "B-4" on Lot 1, Block 9, Windsor Park
Unit 1, located on the southeast corner of Sharon Drive and South Alameda
Street. A public hearing was held on this application on May 20, 1981.
The application was denied, but in Lieu thereof, a special permit was
approved for offices and storage. A site plan for the permit has not been
submitted. The six-month time limit on the case expires today. The 20%
rule is in effect. The City Council also indicated when it was considering
the case that once the site plan is submitted copies should be sent to the
surrounding residents and the residents notified when the site plan would
be considered. The Planning Commission recommended denial.
Acting City Manager Briones briefly explained this case and stated that
there were a number of residents in opposition to this change of zoning. He
explained that the Staff had been waiting for a site plan to be presented which
was to have been sent to the residents in the area, but the site plan has not
been presented to the City; therefore, the Staff recommends that this zoning
application be denied.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the application on the
Richard Kemp zoning change be denied; seconded by Council Member Zarsky;
and passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Turner and Kennedy absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Jones announced the hearing on the following appeal:
Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission on the plat of Allen and
Cameron Industrial Park Unit 2 requiring the construction of one-half of
Sedwick Road. The property is located east of Southern Minerals Road between
Leopard Street and Sedwick Road.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger displayed a map of the Industrial Park and
located Sedwick Rd. which is to the south of the area of the subdivision. He
explained that in conjunction with the development of the subdivision there is a
requirement that the developer make certain improvements to adjacent streets
and dedicate additional right-of-way if necessary. He informed the Council that
Sedwick Rd. is a 40 -foot dedicated road; the developer is required to dedicate
an additional 10 feet because the City street plan recommends that this street
be 60 feet wide; and the developer, at the time he constructs improvements to
the lots adjacent to a street, is required to construct one-half of that street.
Mr. Wenger continued by informing the Council that the platting ordinance
contains a clause that states that if part of the roadway is committed to
dedication and if the road has been improved, then the developer is required to
construct the street. He stated that it is the opinion of the Staff that due to
the fact that this road was in the county and dedicated before the City had any
control over the area, that the developer should construct the north part of
that road. He noted also that the owner of the property to the south of this
industrial park would have to improve the other half of the street.
Mr. Briones interjected that this appeal was made to the Planning Com-
mission and they recommended that the appeal be denied and the developer be
required to develop one-half of the street.
Mr. J. W. Gary, Attorney representing Allen and Cameron, stated that
Sedwick Rd. is either a dedicated street or an existing right-of-way. He
stated that he agrees that the developer should have to dedicate 10 feet of
street right-of-way, but they object to the second sentence of the ordinance
which requires that if the part already dedicated or part already committed to
be dedicated has been improved, then the developer is required to improve the
street in the same manner as the part already dedicated. He stated that they
disagreed with the Staff interpretation of this portion of the platting ordinance.
He pointed out
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that this committed portion refers to the master transportation plan and he
stated that he felt that "balance" of the street would be the 10 feet of addi-
tional right-of-way that is to be dedicated. He pointed out that this should not
be in the one-half street improvement requirement because it is not within the
subdivision. He summarized by stating that he did not feel that the subdivider
should have any requirement to improve the street.
Council Member Zarsky inquired how this street would ever be paved
except by a capital improvement program.
Mr. Wenger stated that this same situation exists in the south part of town
and the same requirement has been consistent there. The only other way that
it could be paved is through inclusion in a capital improvement program.
**Council Member Charles W. Kennedy arrived at the meeting at 3:30 P.M.
Mr. Wenger continued his explanation, stating that the Staff has examined
many other streets in the south part of the City and many subdividers have
constructed one-half of a street in the same manner that they recommend in this
case. He noted in particular that Snow Goose Rd. was developed in the same
fashion.
Mr. Gary expressed the opinion that just because a precedent had been
established was not a reason to require one-half of this street construction. He
suggested that a policy be established and placed in the platting ordinance book
so that it would be very clear what was required of developers. He informed
the Council that the cost of the street construction would be from $50,000 to
$75,000.
Council Member Gulley stated that he did not think that anything should
be required of this developer except the 10 feet of additional right-of-way
dedication. He expressed the opinion that one-half of a street is never very
practical. Mr. Gulley pointed out that since this is not in the platting
ordinance he did not feel that the City should require the developer to
construct one-half of the street.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked Mr. Wenger about his interpretation of the
ordinance.
Mr. Wenger stated that there are two different sections of the platting
ordinance involved in this recommendation. He explained the type of situation
that both sections refer to and expressed the opinion that this is their inter-
pretation of the ordinance.
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Acting City Manager Briones stated that the Staff is of the opinion that
this street is committed because it was already there prior to annexation and is
included in the master transportation plans.
Further discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Gulley to grant the appeal of the decision of the
Planning Commission on the plat of Allen and Cameron Industrial Park Unit 2;
seconded by Council Member Zarksy; and passed by the following vote:
Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones
voting, "No."
Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she would like to make a motion to
revise the portion of the platting ordinance for clarification purposes.
Mr. Briones explained that the Planning Commission has already requested
that this portion be revised and the recommended revision will be presented to
the Council for consideration when it is ready.
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Mayor Jones announced public hearings on three zoning applications.
Acting City Manager Briones announced the public hearing on the following
application:
1. Application No. 981-15, Mr. David Cantu, for change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on
Tract 28, Rolling Acres No. 1 located between Leopard Street and Cardinal
Lane.
Recommendation of the Planning Commision: That it be denied, but in lieu
thereof, a special permit be granted for a day care center addressing
access from Leopard Street only, sign size, on-site parking, fence require-
ment., and that no expansion be allowed on the existing building.
Mr. Briones informed the Council that the Staff recommends denial of the
requested "AB" zoning and also denial of a special permit as recommended by
the Planning Commission. He stated that in response to the notices of the
Public Hearing, 2 in favor and 7 in opposition were returned with an
additional 12 in opposition from outside the area of notification. He
informed the Council that the 20% rule is in effect.
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the Zoning and 'Land Use Map,
described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area
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and noted that even though access is on Leopard St., the Staff was of the
opinion that this area should be retained as "R -1B" because it is in an esta-
blished residential area. He noted that the applicant plans to establish a
day-care center on this land.
Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak.
Mr. David Cantu informed the Council that he and his wife plan to open a
day-care center for only 50-60 children; they plan to install a parking area for
approximately nine cars; and they will lease this property from the owner for
this use.
Speaking in opposition to this zoning application was Mr. James R.
Burkhardt, 801 Princess Dr. Mr. Burkhardt presented a petition containing 53
signatures from residents of two streets in the area expressing opposition to
this change of zoning. He stated that this is approximately 85% of the property
owners in the neighborhood. He read the petition as follows:
"We the undersigned, being interested property owners, petition the
City Council to deny the request of Mr. David Cantu for change of zoning
from "R1 -B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office
District on Tract 28, Rolling Acres No. 1. We also request the Council
deny any special permit for Mr. Cantu to operate a business at this loca-
tion because calling it a special permit rather than a zoning change affects
none of the reasons we are opposed to the operation of this proposed
business. Among the reasons we request denial of this application are:
1. That the presence of a place of business located at this
site would alter the residential character of the neighborhood;
2. Would create safety hazards to small children living in
the neighborhood;
3. Would lower the value of all residential property in the
subdivision;
4. Would violate deed restrictions that are applicable to the
property in question."
He explained that the deed restrictions specify that no businesses of any
type can be operated at this particular lot. He also stated that these restric-
tions are automatically renewable every ten years.
Council Member Zarsky pointed out to Mr. Cantu that even if a special
permit were granted, he possibly could not construct what he planned because
of the deed restrictions that exist.
Mr. Cantu stated that he thought that he would work around the deed
restrictions which are already 30 years old.
No one else spoke in regard to this zoning application.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to close the hearing,
seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that Application No. 981-15
be denied, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones departed the Council Chamber at 4:05 P.M. and requested
that Mayor Pro Tem Turner preside in his absence.
Acting City Manager Briones announced the public hearing on the following
zoning application:
2. Application No. 1081-4, Mr. Herman R. Johnson, for change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District on Lots 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 6, Koolside
Addition located on the west side of Airline Road approximately 575
feet south of Gollihar Road.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission: That it be denied.
- Mr. Briones informed the Council that the Planning Staff recommends
denial of "B-1" zoning, but in lieu thereof approval of "AB" zoning. He
informed the Council that in response to the notices of the Public Hearing, 2 in
favor and 3 in opposition had been returned.
Chief Planner 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 establish a retail strip center at this location.
He explained that the Staff recommends approval of "AB" zoning because there
is considerably more traffic generated by retail uses than by professional office
uses and approval of "B-1" would create more traffic hazards along this street
from the required entrances and exits.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner called on the applicant to speak.
Mr. Herman R. Johnson, who plans to purchase the property, pointed out
to the Council that the residences in this area are not as numerous as indicated
and there is already a "B-1" zone type of use in the area even though it is
operated under a special permit. He read his statement in which he contended
that the property is no longer the type that would be good for "Rl-B" use; the
traffic is not conducive to residential use; and he hopes to upgrade the area
with lovely shops which will produce low volume traffic. He contended that
Airline Rd. is going to be a good business street.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for comments from Mr. Wayne Bishop, a
member of the Planning Commission.
Mr. Bishop stated that he could only reiterate the recommendation of the
City Staff because the Planning Commission was of the opinion that "AB" zoning
is the must intense use that should be allowed on this street.
Speaking in favor of this application was Mrs. Barbara Lampert, agent for
the real estate company selling the property. She stated that she had spent a
great deal of time in analyzing data on this area of Airline Rd.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner interrupted Mrs. Lampert and inquired if this was
new evidence that was not presented to the Planning Commission?
Mrs. Lampert stated that she had not been allowed to speak in favor of
the application at •the Planning Commission meeting, because she had arrived
after the hearing was closed. Mrs. Lampert was allowed to continued. She
showed slides of this portion of Airline Rd. noting that most of the single-
family ,residences in the area have been allowed to deteriorate and are
primarily rental property. She pointed out that there are many properties
with "B -l" use on which the owners have obtained special permits from the
City Council. She informed the Council that the owners of the existing
residences would like to have their properties zoned "B-1" also. Mrs. Lampert
stated that she had contacted a number of professional people who expressed
the opinion that this area would not be appropriate for "AB" zoning because
there is no need for that type of use in the area and she had also discussed
this with a number of small business men who informed her that this would be
an ideal location for "B-1" use. She informed the Council that Mr. Johnson
plans to construct one beautiful small business almost immediately and others
will be constructed at a later date. She expressed the opinion that these shops
will improve the appearane:e of the area and urged that the Council approve
the requested zoning.
Discussion followed among the Council Members.
Mr. Briones pointed out that the Commission that approved the master
Zoning Use Map for Airline Rd. between McArdle and Gollihar recommended that
the most intense use in this portion should be "AB" zoning.
Mrs. Lampert pointed out that there was no opposition from the property
owners in the area to this change of zoning.
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A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the public hearing be
closed, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Dr. Kennedy that the requested zoning of "B-1"
be granted for Application No. 1081-4; seconded by Council Member Dumphy;
and passed by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Kennedy
voting, "Aye"; Hawkins voting, "No"; Jones absent from the Council Chamber
at the time the vote was taken.
Mayor Jones returned to the meeting at 4:36 P.M. and explained that,he
had absented the Council Chamber due to the fact that his son-in-law owned j
the real estate company involved in the sale of the subject property and he did
not want there to be an appearance of a conflict of interest.
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Acting City Manager Briones announced the public hearing on the following
application:
Application No. 1081-5, Mr. John Costanzo, for change of zoning from
"R -1B" Onefamily Dwelling District -65-71-2" Light Industrial District on
Lot 11, Baldwin Moore Farm Lots, located north of the Naval Air Station
Railroad and between Holly Road and an unamed 40' dedicated road which
is south of and intersects West Point Road approximately 700' west of
South Padre Island Drive.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission: That it be approved.
Mr. Briones informed the Council that the Planning Staff recommends
denial and that in response to the notices of the Public Hearing; 3 in favor and
1 in opposition had been returned.
Chief Planner Wenger located the area on the Zone and Land Use Map,
described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area,
stated that the prospective purchaser plans the relocation of a computer
company and the Staff feels that this area could be developed with single-family
dwellings. He pointed out that there is a 40 -foot caliche dedicated road that
deadends at the :railroad tracks, and the transportation plan calls for an
extension of this road. He noted that when the land is platted, a street will
have to be dedicated.
Mr. Briones also pointed out that there is a new housing! development in
the area called La Joya.
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Mr. Harold Shearer, of Shearing Engineering, addressed the Council on
behalf of the applicant and stated that an industrial -type subdivision is
proposed for this tract. He stated that the owner would also agree to improve
the caliche road to the west and pointed that since a railroad tract is located
right behind the area, this is not an ideal location for residential development.
Mr. Shearer expressed the opinion that this should be a low-density area since
it is in the vicinity of the Naval Air Station.
Mayor Jones inquired if residential development would be ruled out
permanently if this zoning application is approved.
Mr. Shearer continued by stating that he did not think that industrial use
on this tract, would be objectionable since there is already industrial use in the
area. He noted that water is available, but no sewer service is available.
Mr. Briones pointed out that if this zoning is granted, and if the
developer replats this property, he will have the same one-half street
requirement as was discussed earlier.
Mayor Jones inquired about the types of vehicles that will go to this type
of business and Mr. Shearer replied that probably trucks will be going into this
property. He stated that his estimate for the cost of the development included
the cost of one-half of the street. He informed the Council that Mr. Costanzo,
the applicant, resides in California and plans to move his business to Corpus
Christi .
Speaking in favor of this application was Mr. J. f'. Kucera, 310 Haro]dson,
who stated that he is in favor of the change of zoning because he owns the
land west of this tract and plans to request "I-2" zoning on his property if
approval is granted on this request. He expressed the opinion that this is just
progress and urged that the Council approve this application.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the requested change
of zoning to "B-1" for Application No. 1081-5 be approved; seconded by Council
Member Hawkins and passed by the following vote: Jones, Dumphy, Gulley,
Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; 'Turner absent at the time the
vote. was taken.
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Mayor Jones called for the ordinances.
Mr. Briones briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda and informed
the Council that there is a need to amend the annexation ordinance prior to its
third reading. The amendment contained an addition to the section providing
for severability as follows:
"Section 2. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause, phrase, word or provision proposition or property description or
portion thereof contained in this ordinance, including but not limited to
the annexation area descriptions, tract or subdivision descriptions, legal
or metes and bounds descriptions, calls of any metes and bounds
descriptions, or portions of Jthe areas to be annexed described herein,
shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction, it shall not effect any other section, paragraph,
subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision proposition or property
description or portion thereof, for it is the definite intent of this City
Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word
or provision, proposition or property description hereof be given full force
and effect for its purpose."
A motion was made by Dr. Kennedy to so amend the ordinance, seconded
by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the Council on the ordinances.
Council Member Kennedy referred to the first reading of the ordinance leasing
land for grazing purposes and questioned the small amount of the fee.
Mr. Briones pointed out that this land is not productive and has little
other use. He stated that he was not aware as to whether or not the rental
had been increased, and Mayor Jones and Council Member Kennedy requested
that they be provided with information in regard to the previous lease rate
prior to the third reading of this ordinance.
No one else spoke in regard to 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 A THREE- YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR GRAZING PURPOSES WITH CHARLES LILE AND G.W.
BEARDSLEY FOR A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 35.555
ACRES, BEING LOTS 9 AND 10, SECTION 21, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL
FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS COMMENCING DECEMBER 1, 1981, 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
nA"
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
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THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16701:
AMENDING SECTION 57-83 OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY CHANGING THE FREQUENCY OF TAXICAB INSPECTIONS
FROM AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE MONTHS TO AT LEAST ONCE EVERY
SIX MONTHS AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. (First Reading - 11/4/81, Second
Reading - 11/11/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NC). 16702:
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
RECEIVING INTO AND ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY, AND FIXING NEW BOUNDARIES FOR THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FULLY DESCRIBING SAID TERRITORY AND SAID
NEW BOUNDARIES, AND DECLARING SAID NEW TERRITORY AN INTEGRAL
PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DECLARING THE SAID NEW
TERRITORY AS ANNEXED TO AND MADE A PART OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS, THE CITY CHARTER OF THE SAID CITY AND THE ORDINANCES,
RESOLUTIONS AND LAWS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND ENTITLED
TO ALL THE SAME RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND BURDENS THEREOF. (First
Reading -11/4/81, Second Reading - 11/11/81).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16703:
AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF BENNETT STREET ON CORPUS CHRISTI
BEACH FROM NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD EASTERLY TO CORPUS
CHRISTI BAY: THE CLOSING TO BE SUBJECT TO 1) DEVELOPMENT PLANS
INCLUDING A HOTEL OR OTHER MAJOR COMMERCIAL USE, BEING SUBMITTED
TO AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITHIN 36 MONTHS AND
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED WITHIN FIVE YEARS; 2) THE ABUTTING OWNERS
PROVIDING FREE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO THE WATER; AND 3) THE NEW
DEVELOPMENT BEING SO DESIGNED AS TO MAINTAIN A 60 FOOT VISUAL
CORRIDOR FROM SHORELINE TO THE BAY AT SOME LOCATION IN THE
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING BOTH SIDES OF BENNETT STREET. IF
THE TIME FRAME OF DEVELOPMENT IS NOT MET, THE PROPOSED CLOSING IS
VOID. (First Reading -11/4/81, Second Reading - 11/11/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16704:
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER OF CHINAWARE,
STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE, AND DISH -HANDLING EQUIPMENT FROM
CHAMPION RESTAURANT SUPPLY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR $55,275.84 AND
PURCHASE OF GLASSWARE FROM SYSCO FOOD SERVICE OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, FOR $5,837.50; APPROPRIATING $61,113.34 FROM THE CONVENTION
CENTER BOND FUND FOR THE AFORESAID PURCHASES, FOR PROJECT NO.
209-76-1.3, CONVENTION CENTER EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 16705:
ANNEXING THE FOLLOWING TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND: LOTS 3 AND LOTS
9 THROUGH 14, SECTION 6, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN
TRACTS, A MAP OF WHICH IS RECORDED VOLUME A, PAGES 41 AND 43, MAP
RECORDS OF 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 the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16706:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN APPRAISAL AGREEMENT
WITH THOMAS F. DORSEY FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR
ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE AIRLINE
ROAD--WILLIAMS DRIVE TO HOLLY ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT
NO. 220-77-11, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $750 OUT OF THE NO. 220
STREET BOND FUND FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16707:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A JOINT AND MUTUAL
DISCLAIMER WITH THE OWNER OF BLOCKS A AND B, BAYVIEW ADDITION,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF QUIETING TITLE TO SAID LAND AND TO CERTAIN
SUBMERGED LANDS OWNED AND CLAIMED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
LYING EASTERLY OF SAID BLOCKS A AND B, BAYVIEW ADDITION, A COPY
OF SUCH DISCLAIMER BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MARKED EXHIBIT "A";
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16708:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15867, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 5, 1980, SO AS TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI JUNIOR
COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR COLLECTION SERVICES THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1982,
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDED 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 passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16709:
AMENDING C)RDINANCE NO. 15866, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 5, 1980, SO AS TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR COLLECTION SERVICES THROUGH
AUGUST 31, 1982, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDED 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 passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 16710:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15595, PASSED AND APPROVED ON JUNE 18, 1980,
BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO ADOPT THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING
PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
(1) Marguerite Street, from South Port Avenue to 19th Street
(2) 20th and Bluntzer Streets, from Mary Street to Agnes Street
(3) 21st Street, from Ruth Street to Agnes Street
(4) Muely Street, from Ruth Street to Mary Street
(5) 25th Street, from Morgan to Mary Street
(6) 22nd and 23rd STreets, from Buford Street to Mary Street
AS HEREIN PROVIDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16711:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED
BY THE INTERNATIONAL AERIAL MAPPING COMPANY OF SAN ANTONIO TO
PROVIDE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF DAHLIA TERRACE, BALDWIN PARK,
PINEDA PARK AND BROADMOOR PARK AREAS OF THE CITY IN PREPARATION
FOR WATERLINE REHABILITATION; APPROPRIATING $13,200 OUT OF THE NO.
162 FEDERAL/ STATES GRANT FUND, DEPARTMENT 152, ACTIVITY 807.05,
CODE 502 (7TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT); AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16712:
APPROPRIATING $43,475.10 OUT OF THE 209 COMMUNITY CONVENTION
FACILITY BOND FUND FOR PROJECT 209-76-1.3, CONVENTION CENTER
EQUIPMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING THEATRICAL LIGHTING
EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER'S BANQUET HALL FROM MEDIA
SPECIALTIES OF SAN ANTONIO ($31,613.10) AND SOUTHWESTERN THEATRE
EQUIPMENT COMPANY OF HOUSTON ($11,862.00); AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16713:
ADOPTING THE FACILITY PLAN FOR THE ALLISON WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT AS PREPARED BY URBAN ENGINEERING, AND AUTHORIZING
SUBMISSION OF ALL COMPLETED STEP 1 WORK TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF WATER RESOURCES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY THROUGH THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR
STEP 2 WORK FOR THE PLANT AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 16714:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO
THE CONTRACT WITH A. ORTIZ ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY FOR THE
RESURFACING OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI MARINA T -HEADS AND L -HEAD TO
PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL BRICK TO THE PAVILION WALL ON THE PEOPLES
STREET T -HEAD, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CHANGE ORDER, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; APPROPRIATING $3,734.90 OUT OF THE NO.
291 PARK BOND FUND FOR THE SAID CHANGE ORDER APPLICABLE TO
PROJECT NO. 291-77-13, MARINA T -HEADS AND L -HEAD PAVEMENT REPAIR,
HURRICANE ALLEN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16715:
CANCELLING AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 14312, PASSED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 10, 1978, WHICH AUTHORIZED AN
ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT WITH TURNER, ROME, BOULTINGHOUSE &
ASSOCIATES, INC., ARCHITECTS, FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO THE CORPUS
CHRISTI POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING, AND DECLARING NULL AND VOID
THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS ARISING OUT OF SAID
ORDINANCE AND THE CONTRACT THEREBY APPROVED; REVERTING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $38,000 MADE FROM THE NO. 266 POLICE BUILDING
BOND FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 266-77-1, POLICE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS;
and DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16716:
ADOPTING THE REVISED FACILITY PLAN FOR THE FLOUR BLUFF (LAGUNA
MADRE) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AS PREPARED BY URBAN
ENGINEERING, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF ALL REVISED STEP 1
DOCUMENTS TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN AMENDED STEP 2 GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY THROUGH THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR
THE STEP 2 WORK FOR THE PLANT AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16717:
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH MARINA DEL
SOL CONDOMINIUMS DEVELOPER PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT OF THE SUM
OF $10,000 IN AN INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT FOR A TERM OF 120 DAYS
TO INSURE COMPLETION OF AN EXISTING PRIVATELY OWNED SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM BY THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUXILIARY SEWER PUMP IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDED ENGINEERING STANDARDS, A COPY OF
WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO, AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 16718:
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
JOHN COSTANZO BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING
ON LOT 11, BALDWIN MOORE FARM LOTS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; 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, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16719
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
HERMAN R. JOHNSON BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE
ZONING ON LOTS 14, 15, 16 and 17, BLOCK 6, KOOLSIDE ADDITION
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD
BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; ANI) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye". Jones "Abstaining".
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Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Lewis Lovelace, 1549 Casa Grande, referred to a speech given by
Mayor Jones at the Texas Municipal League meeting about taxes and taxpayers.
He stated that the Taypayer's Association had placed this before their Executive
Committee and that they had some criticism of the statements and figures made
by Mayor Jones in his speech, particularly in regard to the number of members
of the Association. He explained that the Association membership fluctuates
depending upon the actions of the City Council. He expressed the opinion that
the Taxpayer's Association has the right to speak and they feel that this City
is better off because of the existence of the Taxpayer's Association.
,Mrs. Pat Sullivan, Board Member of the League of Women Voters, stated
that they had conducted a survey of the method of election for the City of
Corpus Christi and they are prepared to recommend a different method of
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election for City Council. She stated that their consensus was adopted on
October 12, 1981, and although they find the current election system has
worked well in the past, because of the City's population growth and the
changing economic conditions, they feel that a modified single -member district
election plan would increase the number of minorities on the City Council. She
stated that the League supports a nine -member City Council composed of eight
members and a Mayor; they recommend five single -member districts with three
Council Members and the Mayor elected at large; and that the two-year term of
offices be continued with a limited number of consecutive terms.
Council Member Hawkins stated that he would like to see a copy of the
survey conducted by the League.
Mrs. Sullivan explained that their study consisted of many variables, some
of which are not written.
Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that the best representation
in the community comes from people who are interested in all of the community,
not just particular districts. He stated that under a single -member district
plan, there would be members with special interest for their district only. Mr.
Zarsky also stated that if the City must go to a single -member district plan, he
would suggest three single -member districts with three plus the Mayor running
at large.
Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to Mrs. Sullivan for :the work of the
League and her presentation.
Further discussion followed.
Mrs. Kay Noyes, 930 Coral, spoke in regard to the Aquarium. Mrs. Noyes
expressed appreciation to the people who wish to construct an Aquarium, but
stated that she objected to its location on the Peoples Street T -Head.
Mrs. Mary Morales addressed the Council and stated that she had worked
as a crossing guard employed by the City and she complied with all of the
regulations at that time. She referred to another school crossing guard who is
now employed by the City and questioned why she was allowed to work in this
position since she has an arrest record.
Mr. Briones explained that this is an old case involving an employee who
left the City's employment some time ago and he would review the case.
Mrs. Oscar Bocock, 1258 Devon, addressed the Council in regard to
her work in crime prevention. She explained that she had just returned from
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the 4th Annual Conference of the International Society of Crime Prevention
Practitioners in Pittsburgh, Pa. She explained the various events and
program covered in the conference and expressed the opinion that apathy
exists ir. Corpus Christi. She urged that something be done to help prevent
crime and to establish an active committee of all the citizens of the City to work
toward this aim.
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The Council returned to one of the items listed on the Discussion Page of
the Workshop Agenda, which was the discussion of the establishment of a
Planning Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner noted that this subject has been discussed many
times and since a Charter Amendment to establish such a committee would be
required, she suggested that this item not be listed on the agenda in the
future.
Council Member Zarsky inquired about the zoning application on the newly
annexed area of Padre Island.
Acting City Manager Briones stated that the Staff will have such zoning
applications for all of the annexed areas very soon. He noted that areas
annexed to the City are automatically zoned "R -1B", but existing uses will be
allowed and zoning applications will be forthcoming, initiated by the City Staff,
to change the zoning for uses other than "R -1B".
There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was
made by Council Member Gulley, seconded by Kennedy and passed unanimously,
and the meeting was adjourned at 5:42 PM, November 18, 1981.
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