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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 28, 1982
' 2:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
* Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
ABSENT:
Council Member Jack K. Dumphy
Council Member Bob Gulley
City Manager Edward Martin
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Dr. Vernon Elmore of First Baptist Church,
following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was
led by Council Member Charles Kennedy.
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 noted the issuance of the following proclamations: "DAYS OF
REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST" - April 18 - 25, 1982; "PRIVATE
PROPERTY WEEK -'April 18 - 25, 1982; "CLEAN AIR WEEK" - May 2 - 8, 1982 and
"ARTHRITIS MONTH" - May, 1982.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of April 21, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Council
Member zarsky and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones administered the oath of office to the following newly
appointed members of the Board of Adjustment: Mr. Claudio Herrera and Mr. W. B.
Andrew.
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Mayor Jones called for confirmation of actions taken during the Workshop
Meeting of April 28, 1982, as follows: Confirming the appointment of Melvyn
Klein as Chairman of the Municipal Industrial Commission.
A motion was made by' Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing appointment be
confirmed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously.
City Manager Edward Martin called the Council's attention to the substitute
wording for the ordinance on the agenda amending the City Code as to comply with
the City Charter in regard to the meetings of the City Council. Mr. Martin
explained that the necessity to do so became apparent when the Council changed
the place of the Council Meeting to the Bayfront Plaza Auditorium on May 19 for
the CP&L hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner to bring forth the amended
ordinance caption, seconded by Council Member Kennedy.
Council Member Zarsky questioned the wording as set forth in the supplement
to the agenda, noting in particular that the place of meeting and called
meetings may be designated by the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Manager or
by a majority of the members thereof.
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock explained that this is similar to the
language currently in the Code which allows for those mentioned to call
meetings.
Mr. Martin pointed out that the only change is deleting the specification
of Wednesday. afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
City Secretary Read further explained that the City Code and the City
Charter allow meetings to be called by the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem, the City
Manager or by a majority of the members in order to comply with the Open Meeting
Law and allow time for 72 -hour notice of meetings. He pointed out that in some
cases, the City Manager or the Mayor might be the only ones available to call a
meeting.
City Manager Martin pointed out that if the Council did not agree to a
meeting set in this manner, they could just not attend and a quorum would not be
present for a particular called meeting.
The motion to approve passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Kennedy
and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dunphy and Gulley, absent from the meeting; Hawkins,
absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Noting the presence in the audience of Mr. Ed Harte, Mayor Jones suggested
that the Council consider item J-6 at this time.
6. An 18 -foot high bronze sailfish sculpture to be donated to the people
of Corpus Christi by the Corpus Christi Caller Times Publishing
'Company be accepted. The Municipal Arts Commission, the Landmark
Commission, and the Park and Recreation Board recommend acceptance of
this art work. It is also recommended that the Council approve
locating the sculpture in the circular median at the intersection of
Schatzel Street and Shoreline Boulevard. In addition, the Landmark
Commission be asked to recommend another site for the historical
marker commemorating the construction of the seawall which is
presently located on that site. (See staff memo) #9
Mayor Jones then called on Mr. Harte for any remarks that he would care to
make.
Mr. Harte stated that he was present to represent the Corpus Christi
Caller -Times and explained that they were considering a way to commemorate their
100th Anniversary and decided to commission a local sculptor, Mr. Kent Ullberg
to create a 14 -foot high sailfish to be placed on a 7 -foot masonry base to be
located at the circular median at the intersection of Schatzel Street and
Shoreline Boulevard. Mr. Harte noted that this would be the Corpus Christi
Caller -Times gift to the citizens of this City.
Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the Caller -Times for donating this
work of art and stated that he hoped that it would generate interest so that
other private firms might consider donating art to the City.
Mr. Harte stated that they hoped to have the statue in place by January 23,
1983.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky to accept this gift from the
Corpus Christi Caller -Times, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy and
Gulley, absent; Hawkins, absent at the time the vote was taken.
Mayor Jones called for consideration of other actions of the City Council
by motion as follows:
1. Plans and specifications be approved and bids be received May 26, 1982
for the North Corpus Christi Beach Parking Lot project. This project
consists of the construction of a 49 space parking lot at the north
end of Corpus Christi Beach at the location of the recently completed
comfort station. The parking lots would serve both the comfort
station and the park users along this portion of Corpus Christi Beach.
(See staff memo) #6
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2. A deferred sidewalk agreement be approved relative to the development
of the 113 acre business park known as 100 South Padre. The developer,
Sitterle and Companies, requested a sidewalk deferment before the City
Council on March 3, 1982, and proposes on initial construction to
build all streets within the subdivision but would only plat 20% of
the subdivision. The agreement provides for:
a. Initial sidewalk construction on one side of a through street for
85% of the distance from Bear Lane to Old Brownsville Road.
b. All other required sidewalk to be constructed within 27 months of
the subdivision plats being filed for record.
c. All sidewalk within the 113 acre subdivision would be completed
no later than by June 30, 1986.
d. A letter of credit of $85,500 would be provided by the developer
to insure the completion of remaining sidewalks with the
provision that the City would have the right to draw on the
letter of credit to construct sidewalks should the developer fail
to do so.
The subdivision is bounded by Bear Lane, South Padre Island Drive and
Old Brownsville Road. (See staff memo) #7
3. Authority be granted to submit a grant application to the Texas State
Library for La Retama to continue as the Major Resource Center for the
South Texas Library System and to execute the contract related to the
grant. The grant is for $446,471 in State Library System Act funds
for the period September 1, 1982 through August 31, 1983. No local
funds are involved. The grant covers six programs of service:
Media $207,784
System Development 78,739
Reference Back-up 66,899
Collection Development 47,922
Public Relations 30,542
Mail -A -Book 14,585
$446,471
(See staff memo) #8
4. Three modular wood and metal play systems be purchased from Vaughn &
Associates, Dallas, on the basis of low bid meeting specifications of
$12,660. The play systems will be placed in St. Andrews Park, Lamar
Park, and South Bluff Park as part of 'the Neighborhood Park
,cImprovements included in the 1977 Bond Election. The St. Andrews Park
Association will reimburse the City for one-half the cost of the play
system for that park. The apparent low bid of $9,690 by Park
Structures of America of Pompano Beach, FLorida did not meet
specifications concerning the number of play decks and accessories
such as elides, climbing poles and ladders. Bids were received from
five firms.
5. Bids be received May 25, 1982 for a five year lease for bait
concession and other related items, using facilities provided by the
City located on the "L" Head. The bidder will be required to bid on a
percentage of gross sales basis. The bait stand is presently being
reconstructed after being completely destroyed by Hurricane Allen.
7. 1,000 gals. of cythion insecticide (premium malathion) for use by the
Health Department in mosquito control be purchased from American
Cyanamid Co., Wayne, New Jersey, for $15,640 on the basis of low bid.
Bids were received from two firms. Price comparison shows an increase
of 11%.
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8. A change order be issued to the contract with Creveling Dodge to add
one replacement 3/4 -ton window van for Data Processing. The van will
replace a 1978 subcompact in need of major repairs. A van is more
suitable to transporting computer equipment and reports between
terminal sites. Creveling Dodge has agreed to sell the van at the
same low bid price of $8,764.05 submitted recently on the purchase of
a similar van. (See staff memo) #10
9. A twelve months supply agreement for printing paper be awarded to the
following firms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications:
Century Papers, Corpus Christi
13,490 reams of bond and NCR paper
and 10,000 sheets of colored coverstock $36,592.90
Monarch Paper Co., Corpus Christi
800 reams of printing paper
20,000 sheets of white coverstock
$ 2,584.00
4,841.00
Subtotal- $ 7,425.00
Grand Total - $44,017.90
The apparent low bids of $2,240 by Century Paper Company and $3,800 by
Butler Paper Company of Corpus Christi on the white coverstock is not
recommended because the stock cover bid does not meet weight
specifications. Bids were received from three firms. Price
comparison shows an increase of 23% over the previous contract of
April, 1981.
10. The appointment of Fox & Co., Certified Public Accountants, be
approved to perform the audit of the July 31, 1981, Section 15 (FARE)
required by the Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transit
Administration, for a fee not to exceed $1,500. The audit is a
requirement for the receipt of operational and capital improvement
grants.
11. Mr. Charles J. Daley, Assistant Director of Finance, be approved as a
countersigner of City checks in accordance with Article IV, Section 8
of the City Charter. This action is being recommended because the
current Director of Finance is planning to retire on July 31, 1982 and
lead time is needed to have a new signature plate prepared with Mr.
Daley's name on it until the Director of Finance position can be
filled.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the Council on these items.
Mayor Jones referred to item 2 in regard to the deferred sidewalk agreement
relative to the development of the business park at 100 South Padre and inquired
if Sitterle and Company had agreed to these terms.
Mr. Martin stated that they do not agree but this was the best plan that
could be worked out.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on items in this portion
of the agenda.
Mr. Bryan McDonough, representing Sitterle and Company, developers of 100
South Padre Industrial Park, explained that they have had a very good working
arrangement with the City Council. He stated that they are in agreement with
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the Staff recommendation as presented in item 2 with the exception of the first
paragraph and an additional paragraph that they would like to have placed back
in the agreement. He explained further that they object to the requirement for
the immediate construction of sidewalks side of a through street for 85% of the
distance from Bear Lane to Old Brownsville Road. He stated that they would like
to defer this for twenty-seven months because during the initial development of
the project, they have to develop the physical streets, sewer, etc. and when
they go into vertical construction, it will be at least eight months before any
tenants occupy the buildings. He expressed the opinion that during that period
there is no need to have sidewalks.
Mr. McDonough explained that the paragraph that they would like to have
included in the agreement pertained to the fact that they would be allowed to
appear before the City Council on an appeal for arbitration of any items with
which they did not concur. He explained that the Staff did not feel that this
paragraph was necessary because it is the basic right of all citizens to appear
before the Council.
City Manager Martin reminded the Council that they had very explicitly
stated that those sidewalks that serve the school should be installed and the
Staff is just following the directions of the City Council which were issued
during the previous hearing. He explained also that the Staff feels that the
developer always has the right to appear before the Council at any time;
therefore the paragraph pertaining to arbitration is not really necessary.
Mr. Gerald Smith, P.E., Acting Director of Engineering and Physical
Development, concurred with ,City Manager Martin's remarks and stated that it was
also his understanding that this particular portion of the sidewalk was to be
constructed specifically to serve West Oso High School. He stated that everyone
involved agreed that the date of June 30,.,1986 should be the date to complete
all of the sidewalks.
Mr. Martin pointed out that the Staff is only requesting 12% of the
sidewalks to be constructed at this time which is a significant compromise from
the 100% required by the ordinance.
Council Member Zarsky commented that this is a major deviation from the
ordinance and he agreed that this is a good compromise. He inquired if this
would be a policy issue or just an exception in this particular case.
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Mr. Martin replied that this is for this one subdivision only, but the
Staff will continue discussing the policy in regard to sidewalks in industrial
subdivisions.
Mayor Jones noted that action taken by the Council on this item may
establish a precedent.
There were no further comments from the audience on these items.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that items 1 through 11, with the
exception of Item 6 which was previously approved, be approved; seconded by,
Council Member Kennedy and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner,1
Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
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Mayor Jones called for actions of the City Council by ordinance.
Mayor Jones called for an explanation of the first reading of Ordinance No.
1, a., which prohibits parking at all times on a number of City streets. Mr.
David Seiler, Senior Engineer, explained the reasons for the recommendation to
prohibit parking on several of the streets, and Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of
Traffic and Transit, explained the other situations.
Mayor Jones suggested two other locations which the Traffic and Transit
Department might consider to prohibit parking: (1) Morgan Street just after
you cross Staples Street, and (2) a problem at Six Points on Ayers Street.
Mr. Stewart explained to the Mayor that the Staff had discussed the
prohibition of parking in the Six Points area, but the business owners protested
the "no parking" and the Traffic Safety Advisory Board hesitated to recommend a
complete parking prohibition.
Mr. Seiler concurred and stated that they are studying both of those areas
but they are attempting to first prohibit parking at the high accident rate
streets.
Council Member Kennedy mentioned another traffic problem at the
intersection of 19th Street and Morgan Street where motorists turn left going to
Memorial Hospital. He explained that the street narrows at this point; there
are no signs far enough back to warn motorists that the left -turn lane is coming
up; and some motorists drive straight through this street without turning left.
He suggested that these be more clearly marked.
Mr. Stewart assured Dr. Kennedy that the warning signs will be repainted.
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Council Member Kennedy also suggested better coordination of signalization
going north on IH 37.
Mr. Stewart stated that he was aware of that problem and the Staff is
attempting to get this corrected.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to the second reading of the resolution
endorsing the concept of a museum of oriental cultures in the Bayfront Science
Park and stated that she wanted to emphasize the fact that there may not be
adequate parking if this museum is located there. She suggested that a master
plan for the Bayfront Science Park be approved before the Council approves any
other buildings to be located there.
City Manager Martin agreed that this is a problem and stated that the only
way the Council can prevent this is by not voting on this resolution. He
reminded the Council that the Japanese Art Museum had originally requested that
their museum be located on top of a parking garage and at the time they appeared
before the Council they just asked that a place be reserved for them somewhere
in the Bayfront Plaza area.
Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the Council should not change their
minds at this time because if the resolution is not approved, this would
adversely affect the fundraising events of the Japanese Art Museum.
Council Member Zarsky stated that it was his understanding that the Council
did not promise that the Japanese Art Museum would be built in Bayfront Science
Park because there are other areas adjacent to the Bayfront Science Park
vicinity which might be considered.
There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances.
** Council Member Cliff Zarsky departed the Council Chamber at 3:20 p.m.
prior to the consideration of the following zoning matter:
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter announced the public hearing on
Application No. 382-14, Gulfway Shopping Center, for a change of zoning from
"FR" Farm -Rural District to "B-4" General Business District on Tract 1, "A-2"
Apartment House District on Tract 2, and "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract
3, all tracts out of Lot 8, Section 12, and lots 1 and 2, Section 19, Flour
Bluff and Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, located at the southeast corner of Holly
and Airline Roads.
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Mr. Utter noted that the Planning Commission recommends denial but in lieu
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thereof that "8-4" General Business District be granted on Tract 1, "A-1" on
Tract 2 and "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on Tract 3 and that the Staff
recommends denial but in lieu thereof that "R-2" be granted on Tract 3 as well
as a portion of Tract 2 to act as a buffer to the "R -1B" zoning to the east,
that "A-1" zoning be granted on the remainder of Tract 2 and that "8-4" be
granted on Tract 1. He informed the Council that 54 notices of the public
hearing had been mailed and five in favor and ten in opposition had been
returned.
Mr. Larry Wenger, Acting Director of the Planning Department, located the
area on the zoning and land use map stating that the area is vacant; described
the land use in the surrounding area; and showed slides of the area. He pointed
out the changes that the Planning Commission recommends in lieu of the requested
zoning and those that the Planning Staff recommends.
Mayor Jones invited the applicant to speak.
Mr. Bill Brown, 4745 Ocean Drive, representing Gulfway Shopping Center,
stated that they have owned this land for about fifteen years. He displayed
before the Council a site plan of the proposed development and stated that they
plan to install a strip type shopping center on Tract 1. He also stated that
they have revised their plat to install "R-2" development on Tract 3 to protect
the residents of the Meadows Subdivision. He also pointed out the location of
land they plan to donate for a park which will adjoin the park in the Meadows
Subdivision. He expressed the opinion that this would provide an adequate
buffer between the "A-2" zoning requested and the "R -1B" zoning in the
subdivision. He also stated that he felt that there would be a major collector
street to connect Airline Road to the Meadows Subdivision in the future, and if
this street is required, the portion of Tract 2 would be of little use with
zoning of "R-2" as recommended by the Planning Staff. Mr. Brown expressed the
opinion that high density apartments are needed in that area in view of the
number of large business firms that are being constructed in the vicinity and
the shortage of apartments that exist in the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if the developer would even consider
accepting the zoning of "R -1B" on Tract 3, and Mr. Brown stated that they had
not even consider that. He assured the Council that they planned to develop
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"R-2" zoning themselves and they would be allowed to construct fourteen units
per acre which they feel would provide a good buffer between the "A-2" zoning
requested and the existing subdivision. He stated that they would also install
two streets on this tract of land.
Mr. Utter mentioned the fact that Traffic and Transit had performed a study
of the traffic patterns on Holly Road and they feel that it will not be
overcrowded by the zoning recommended by the Planning Staff.
Mr. Brown informed the Council that they have discussed the railroad
crossing with Tex-Mex Railroad and they will comply with their requirements for
ingress and egress.
Mrs. Dana Davis, who resides on Lyons Street, pointed out a wooded area
that she owns across the ditch from her home and inquired if this zoning could
be changed also.
Mayor Jones stated that this zoning case is limited to the owners who have
applied for the change of zoning. He informed Mrs. Davis that she'could ask for
a change of zoning by making a request and paying the fee through the Planning
Department.
Mr. Donald Greene, architect on the project, pointed out that because of
the changing lifestyles and economic conditions, they feel that higher density
is necessary. He noted the great need for apartment and multiple family
dwellings which would pass on a savings to the ultimate user of the apartments
or dwellings.
Mr. Greene also expressed the opinion that higher density around the
proposed shopping center would make it possible for the people who live there to
walk to the shopping area. He stated also that he felt that the "R-2" zoning
would provide a good buffer, but if the Staff recommendation is approved and it
is necessary to construct a street all the way through to Airline, it would make
it preferable to have "A-2" tracts with a park included in the area to act as a
buffer.
Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that the current plan that the
architect has prepared and the width of the existing park and the proposed
addition to the park would provide adequate protection for the owners of the
single-family dwellings in the Meadows.
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Speaking in opposition to the request was Mr. Roy Jarbeaux, 2218
Meadowlight. He pointed out that nine letters in opposition to the change of
zoning had been returned and only three in favor, and those who were in favor of
it do not even live in the area. Mr. Jarbeaux expressed concern that traffic
problems would be increased with such high density development.
Mr. Wenger reviewed the number of units allowed under various zoning,
stating that "R -1B" allows seven units per acre; "R-2" allows fourteen units per
acre; and "A-2" allows twenty-one units per acre.
Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that if this land is developed
and a street goes to Airline, the residents of the Meadows Subdivision would
benefit.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if a street definitely will be cut through as
a part of the platting process, and Mr. Wenger replied that the City requires
that stub streets be continued when another subdivision is constructed adjacent
to an existing subdivision.
Mrs. Gloria Zuniga, 2929 Meadowlight, also expressed opposition to the
zoning because she was apprehensive that her privacy would be invaded if
apartment buildings are constructed at the rear of her property. She also
expressed the opinion that Holly Road cannot handle any additional traffic.
No one else spoke in regard to this zoning application.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones stated that he concurred with the following zoning: Tract 1
zoned "8-4"; Tract 2 zoned "A-1"; and Tract 3 zoned "R-2". He stated that he
felt that the park would provide a buffer between the residential development
and the multiple -family development and the street proposed to be cut through to
Airline would eliminate the use of some of the developer's land.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Council deny Application
No. 382-14, but in lieu thereof, that the request be approved as follows: Tract
1, "B-4"; Tract 2, "A-1"; Tract 3, "R-2" as recommended by the Planning
Commission; seconded by Council Member Hawkins.
Mayor Jones suggested that the Council ask the applicant if this zoning
would be acceptable.
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Mr. Brown stated that he would like to offer an alternative in that they
would accept the zoning of "A-2" to the proposed street location, "A-1" zoning
south of the street and "R-2" on Tract 3 with "B-4" on Tract•l. He informed the
Council that they have a developer from Houston who is ready to build apartments
in the "A-2" area.
Mr. Utter pointed out that if all of Tract 2 is zoned "A-1", 386 units
could be constructed which would be an increase of about 130 'units over the
Staff recommendation.
Mr. Wenger stated that he would not recommend the higher density.
Council Member Hawkins withdrew his second to Mayor Pro Tem Turner's motion
and that motion died for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the Council concur with
the alternative plan Mr. Brown proposed and zone Tract 1 "8-4"; the portion of
Tract 2 to the location of the proposed street "A-2"; the portion of Tract 2 to
the south "A-1"; and Tract 3 to be zoned "R-2". This motion was seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins
and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Zarsky, absent from the Council Chamber at the time
the vote was taken; Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
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Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application
No. 382-16, KUNO Radio, Inc., for a change of zoning from "R-18" One -family
Dwelling District and "8-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General
Business District on the north 200' of Lot 6, Lyles Subdivision located on the
south side of Horne Road east of the 100' drainage easement. Mr. Utter stated
that both the Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on this
application.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the zoning on Application
No. 382-16 be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously.
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Mr. Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. C382-17, City of
Corpus Christi, for a change of zoning from "I-2" Light Industrial District to
"R-18" One -family Dwelling District on the south 35' of Lots 27 - 30, Block 6,
Steele Addition, located on the east side of Bluntzer Street approximately 56'
south of Agnes Street.
Mr. Utter informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and the
Planning Staff recommend approval.
Mayor Jones determined that no one in the audience desired to speak on this
zoning application.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the zoning of "R -1B" be
approved for Application No C382-17, as recommended by the Planning Commission;
seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application
No. C382-18, City of Corpus Christi, for a change of zoning from "B-2" Bayfront
Business District to "A-2" Apartment House District on Lots 1 - 7, Block 85,
Mariner's Cay #1, located on the south side of Jackfish Avenue approximately
300' west of Padre Island Drive.
Mr. Utter informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and the
Planning Staff recommend approval and that of the 24 notices of the public
hearing mailed to property owners, two in favor and none in opposition were
returned.
No one spoke in regard to this application.
Council Member Zarsky inquired about the reason for this change of zoning.
Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map and stated that
they are using a portion of the multiple -family area for parking in the setback
area. He also pointed out that across the street is an area zoned for
single-family dwellings; therefore, it seemed reasonable that rather than
approving "B-2" zoning, the zoning of "A-2" would be preferable to be compatible
with the zoning on the adjacent lot. He then showed slides of the area.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously.
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A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the Council approve the
zoning of "A-2" on Application No. C382-18 as recommended by the Planning
. Commission; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following matter:
Contractual annexation of 1.3 acres located 200' north and parallel to Farm
Road 624 immediately west of the Calallen High School Tract. This property
and an adjacent 2.5 acre tract inside the City was recently granted a
special permit for a banking operation.
Assistant City Manager Utter explained that part of this owner's property
is inside the City limits and the owner wants to contractually annex this
portion of the tract.
No one spoke in regard to this public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member HaWkins and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the Council approve this
contractual annexation, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Turner, out
of the Council Chamber at the time the vote was taken; Dumphy and Gulley,
absent.
City Manager Martin referred to the discussion item on the Workshop Agenda
in regard to sidewalk deferment for industrial subdivisions. He pointed out to
the Council that they could make that decision now or the Staff could prepare
alternate ordinances for next week's agenda. He reminded the' Council that they
had requested the Planning Commission to provide a recommendation pertaining to
sidewalks in industrial subdivisions and they had made a recommendation that in
essence states that sidewalks are not needed in all industrial subdivision and
each individual subdivision would be examined to see if there is a reason for
the sidewalks to be installed. He informed the Council that the Staff, however,
feels that the developer should be required to install the sidewalks, and if in
individual situations, there is a reason why the sidewalks are not needed, the
sidewalk requirement could be waived or the developer could appeal this to the
Council.
The Council indicated their concurrence to have the two versions of the
ordinance under consideration next week.
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City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinances,
and the following were approved:
FIRST READING:
AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE II, PARKING PROHIBTED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN
STREETS, BY ADDING AND DELETING VARIOUS STREETS AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH
HEREINAFTER.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dunphy and Gulley, absent.
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR
OPERATING LIMOUSINE AND SIGHTSEEING SERVICES.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17004:
APPROPRIATING $1900 FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR LAREDO AND
AGNES STREETS, PORT AVAENUE TO CHAPARRAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 17005:
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STREET:
N. Shoreline Boulevard, from Canal Avenue to Coastal Avenue,
AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREET WILL BE
SPECIFICALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF COSTS OF THE
IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVYING AN 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, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Dunphy and Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17006:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH A. ORTIZ ASPHALT PAVING
COMPANY FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS AND
APPROPRIATING $598,000 FOR THE CONTRACT, ENGINEERING AND RELATED EXPENSES; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Dunphy and Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17007:
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SIGNALIZATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE OCEAN DRIVE/ELIZABETH
DRIVE INTERSECTION AND APPROPRIATING $6,414 THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17008:
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH IMPERIAL MILL AND FIXTURES TO CONSTRUCT
"THE RANCH EXHIBIT" AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM AND APPROPRIATING $7,800
THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by ,the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17009:
AMENDING THE MASTER SANITARY SEWER PLAN FOR THE SOUTHERN AREA OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 17010:
AMENDING SECTION 2-20 OF THE CITY CODE SO AS TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY CHARTAER TO
ALLOW MEETINGS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK AT CITY HALL OR AT SUCH OTHER GOVERNMENTALLY
OWNED PLACE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND AT SUCH OTHER TIME AS DESIGNATED BY
THE MAYOR, THE MAYOR PRO TEM, THE CITY MANAGER OR BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS
THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye";
Dunphy and Gulley, absent.
SECOND READING:
CHANGING THE NAME OF 14TH STREET, BETWEEN SOUTH STAPLES AND AYERS STREETS, TO
BUCKAROO TRAIL.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Jones, "Nay"; Dunphy and Gulley, absent.
SECOND READING:
AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON
CERTAIN STREETS, TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON OCEAN DRIVE (WEST SIDE)
BETWEEN CRAIG STREET AND SOUTH LOUISIANA STREET; AMENDING SECTION 53-253,
SCHEDULE IV, STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON
CERTAIN STREETS BY DELETING REFERENCE TO OCEAN DRIVE (WEST SIDE) BETWEEN CRAIG
STREET AND COLE STREET, EXCEPT BETWEEN AYERS STREET AND ELIZABETH ST.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH RUST PROPERTIES FOR THE LEASING OF CERTAIN
AERIAL AND UNDERGROUND PREMISES.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
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SECOND READING:
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF A MUSEUM OF ORIENTAL CULTURES IN THE
BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK, TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO BE OPERATED ON A
NONPROFIT BASIS; AND EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE A
SITE IN THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK FOR THE MUSEUM OF ORIENTAL CULTURES.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Turner, "abstained"; Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
SECOND READING:
PROVIDING FOR THE CESSION BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO THE CITY OF PORTLAND
OF ALL ANNEXATION RIGHTS AND POLICE POWERS OVER AND IN CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND,
BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE: AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy and Gulley, absent.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17011:
CLOSING THE 1200 THROUGH 1600 BLOCKS OF NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC FROM JULY 19, 1981, 8:00 A.M. THROUGH NOON, JULY 27, 1982, AND GRANTING
THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS TO THE FERIA HISPANICA SPONSOR
FROM JULY 23, 1982, THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1982, AND PERMITTING THE USE OF
STREETS, SIDEWALKS, MEDIANS, SEAWALL AND FOUR MUNICIPAL LOTS FOR THE SAID FERIA
HISPANICA SPONSORED BY THE MEXICAN UNITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF ATTACHAED APPLICATION PERMIT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy and
Gulley, absent.
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17012:
CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE AIRPORT BOARD TO CONSIST OF SEVEN MEMBERS SERVING
THREE-YEAR, STAGGERED TERMS.
The foregoing ordinance was read foar the third time and passed by the following
vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy and
Gulley, absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Turner, seconded by Kennedy and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting
was adjourned at 4:48 p.m., April 28, 1982.
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I, LUTHER JONES, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the
period of March 3, 1982, through March 31, 1982, inclusive,
and having been previously approved by Council action, are
by me hereby approved as itemized.
March 3, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
March 10, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
March 17, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
March 24, 1982 - Regular Council Meeting
March.24, 1982 - Special Council Meeting
March 31, 1982 -.Regular Council Meeting
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MAYOR
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