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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/13/1982MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1982 2:00 P.M. Present Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members Jack K. Dumphy Bob Gulley *Herbert L. Hawkins Cliff Zarsky Da City Manager Edward Martin City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Absent Council Member Charles Kennedy Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by The Reverend Angus McGregor of The Presbeteriana del Salvador, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Betty 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 noted the issuance of the following procla- mations: "ALPHA DELTA KAPPA WEEK" - October 10-16, 1982; "DAY IN COURT FOR LEGAL SECRETARIES" - October 14, 1982. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the minutes of the Regular and Special Council Meetings of October 6, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones, assisted by Mr. Ed. Garcia of the Personnel Department, presented retirement plaques to the following employees: Mr. Buford P. Ledbetter, Superintendent of the Gas Division for 35 years of service; and Mr. John K. McIver, District Chief in the Fire Department, 34 years of service. *Council Member Herbert Hawkins arrived at 2:17 p.m. MICROFILMEDSEP a 1(184 ,SSP 191984 inutes egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 2 Also eligible to receive a retirement plaque but unable to attend were the following employees: Mr. Raymond H. Duncan, Disposal Supervisor in the Sanitation Department, 17 years of service; and Mr. Tomas C. Garza, Sr. Engineering Aide of the Street Division, 31 years of service. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced the scheduled bid opening on the following Engineering Project: Bali Drive Street Improvements. This is a 1977 Voluntary Paving Project and provides for the reconstruction of Bali Drive from Mediterranean Drive northerly to the main Tropic Isles channel. Mr. James K. Lontos, P.E., Assistant City Manager, opened bids from the following companies: A-1 Plumbing; C & C Indus- trial Builders, Claude Chapman Construction Co.; Hannes Construction Co.; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; Isles Construction Co.; King Construction Co.; M & M Construction Co.; Maverick Construction Co.; Mormac Construction Co.; and A. Ortiz Paving and Construction Co. Mr. Lontos pointed out to the Council that the M & M Construction Co. proposal did not include the legal portion nor was the bid signed; therefore, it could be considered an irregular bid. He verified that all of the bidders had submitted the required bid security bond and disclosure state- ments, with the exception of M & M Construction Co. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to all of the companies that had submitted bids and stated that they would be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for tabulation and recommendation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones stated that the Council would return to one of the subjects listed on the morning Workshop agenda pertaining to the status of proposals for a new City Hall. City Manager Ed Martin provided background information by stating that several months ago, the Council began discussions on the possibility of a public/private partnership for new City Hall facilities; seven proposals were submitted September 1, 1982 with .nutes egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 3 varying types of proposals for a new City Hall; the Council engaged Laventhol-Horwath firm to make an analysis of the proposals, but their assignment is not yet completed. He noted that based on Laventhol-Horwath's preliminary analysis, Mr. Bill Hennings prepared a memorandum in order to make comparisons of the proposals. Mr. Martin continued by pointing out to the Council that if the City decides to do nothing to acquire a new City Hall and continues to lease space, this would be the most expensive position to take due to the fact that the need for office space would grow by approximately 5,000 square feet each two years beginning in 1984; the City would continue to lease space in other buildings; and it is expected that rental rates in the private market would increase 4% annually. Mr. Martin stated he was of the opinion that some action should be taken, and the next step would be to select a private partner after the Council makes the decision as to whether this is a worthwhile proposal. He informed the Council that three possible steps could be taken as follows: 1) Select the best of the proposals and ask those firms to submit detailed responses on their proposal; 2) Select one from the five that the staff and Laventhol-Horwath feels would meet the needs the City; or 3) Ask each company to make a i hour presentation to the Council, following which the Council could make the decision as to which one should be accepted. Mr. Martin stated that his personal recommendation was to hear the presentations and then let the staff make a recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she felt that it would be too costly to do nothing at this time. Mrs. Turner then made a motion to proceed with the plan for the public/private project to expand city office facilities; seconded by Council Member Gulley; and the motion passed unanimously by those present and voting. Mayor Pro Tem Turner then inquired if the City Manager felt it would be more cost efficient to allow the public/private partnership or build the new City Hall with future bond funds. She then suggested that the list be narrowed to two or three inutes .egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 4 firms that seem to have the proposal that would best meet the City's needs and then initiate negotiations with those three firms. City Manager Martin reiterated that seven proposals were received; five of them meet the City's needs; three of them seem to have more financial backing and more experience; and the question at this time is whether or not the Council should hear presentations from all five or from the three. Mr. Martin also expressed the opinion that negotiations should not begin until the final selection has been made for the one with whom the City will deal. Council Member Zarsky stated that he was of the opinion that the Council should hear presentations from the firms that are more eminently qualified, specifically the five firms that the staff and the consultant feel are qualified. Council Member Hawkins inquired if the Council should not have public input in regard to this, possibly after the presen- tations. He stated that he felt that the public should be allowed to speak on the matter before a recommendation is made to select one firm's proposal, and Mayor Jones agreed. Council Member Zarsky also agreed that the public should be able to speak as to whether or not the City should even build a City Hall by this method. Council Member Gulley stated that he felt the response was very good since seven proposals were submitted; he hoped that the Council would decide to go ahead with the project; and he also would like to see it get started during this term of office. He expressed the opinion that he would prefer to have three presentations rather than seven, but at most, five would be the maximum that should be made since two proposals were clearly not responsive to the City's needs. He inquired about the effect on the budget and the tax rate for the next fiscal year, but noted that they certainly should be aware that consideration should be given to the efficiency of City government if all offices are located in the same building. _nute s .egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 5 City Manager Martin stated that the project should not have any effect on the budget next year because it would probably be at least two years before it became a reality, but the amount of increase in the tax would be approximately 1' to 114. The Council continued to discuss the costs and the various alterna- tives included in Mr. Hennings' memorandum. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the Council hear presentations by the three firms that are recommended by the consultant and the staff; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Hawkins voting "aye"; Zarsky voting "no"; Kennedy "absent." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for actions of the City Council by motion on the following items: 1. A replacement 30 horsepower trenching machine be purchased for the Park Division from Case Power & Equipment Co., on the basis of low bid for $11,885. Six bid invitations were issued and three bids were received. Price comparison shows an increase of 9.5% since the last purchase in August, 1981. A 1976 model trencher will be replaced. Money for the trencher has been encumbered from the 1981-82 Budget. 2. Twelve months supply agreement for 2615 meter boxes and lids, 800 extensions, 1095 valve box lids, 200 manhole rings and covers and 10 inlet frames and grates to be used by Water, Gas, Street and Wastewater Divisions be approved based on low bid meeting specifications to Corpus Christi Pipe & Supply for $104,710.85. Five bid invitations were issued and three bids were received. Prices have increased approximately 18% since the previous contract of September, 1981. The apparent low bid submitted by Alamo Iron Works on some of the items did not meet the size requirements of the specifica- tions. 3. A request to close a portion of a 10 foot wide utility easement along the south lot line of Lot 1, Block 15, Country Club Estates Unit 5 be denied. The applicant proposes to place a carport alongside this property which is in violation of the existing 25 foot building setback line and the Zoning Ordinance and which would encroach approximately 5 feet into the existing 10 foot utility easement. The owner is attempting to replat and to have the Board of Adjustment address the vio- lations, however because of the location of a 4" gas line in the easement and other future unforeseeable needs for the easement, denial of the request is recommended. 4. Accepting the Southern Street Improvements from Ocean Drive to South Alameda Street and authorizing final payment of $31,435.41 to King Construction Company for a total of $276,929.85, and granting a 17 -day extension inutes .egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 6 to supplement the original 70 working days due to extra work and utility delays. 5. Authorizing expenditures not to exceed $5,000 from the Support -of- the -Arts fund for staff and contractual services performed in conjunction with the "Spanish Art Tomorrow" exhibit in the Bayfront Plaza auditorium beginning Friday, October 15, for a period of not less than two weeks and not more than four weeks. 6. Urging the 70th Annual Conference of the Texas Municipal League to adopt a resolution of support for legislation to prohibit the location of nuclear or chemical waste disposal sites within water supply watersheds. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the foregoing items. Mr. Rocky Delano, 6534 Long Meadow, referred to item 3, a request to close a utility easement in Country Club Estates Unit 5. Mr. Delano stated that he had paid a $100 fee for closure request and a $350 fee to Urban Engineering for preparation of a replat of his family's property. He stated that he would also have to appear before the Board of Adjustment before the utility easement can be utilized. Council Member Hawkins inquired of Mr. Delano if he had made arrangements to move the utilities in the easement, and Mr. Delano stated that he was told that this was not necessary. Council Member Hawkins then inquired if Mr. Delano planned to pay the City for the easement. Mayor Jones pointed out that the staff recommends that this be denied. City Manager Martin stated that that is because of the zoning and the gas line that is located in the easement. Assistant City Manager Lontos further explained by displaying a transparency showing the easement in question which is on Saratoga. He pointed out that there is a 25' building line; the applicant plans the construction of a carport in that building line; the plat does not show this; but the new plat indicates that the carport will be constructed in that building line and will extend 5' into the 10' utility easement which is in violation of the zoning ordinance. He suggested that the carport _nutes _.egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 7 be moved closer -to the house, but Mr. Delano stated that an 8' brick wall is located there. Mr. Lontos continued by stating that the easement may be required in the future for major water lines or sewer lines to be located on Saratoga, and that is one of the reasons the staff recommends denial of this easement closure. He stated that the staff has no problem with allowing the carport to built within the building line. He pointed out to the Council that if an easement is abandoned, the City loses all rights to it. He noted that it would be possible to grant a revocable easement for this purpose if the City retains the right to enter it in the future. He stated, however, that title companies have a problem dealing with property that has revocable easements. Council Member Dumphy expressed the opinion that if this is granted, it will establish a precedent and create additional requests. After further discussion, the Council indicated that they concurred with the staff that the request to close the easement should be denied. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that items 1 thru 6 be approved as recommended; seconded by Council Member Gulley; and passed unanimously by those present and voting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of the ordinances. Council Member Hawkins referred to ordinance "B" closing and abandoning a utility easement in Nottarb Place Unit 3 and suggested that the applicant should pay for such closures. Mayor Jones informed Council Member Hawkins that he had consulted with Mr. Lontos and pointed out that the property owner originally dedicated this easement; the City did not pay for it; and it seems reasonable that if the City does not need it that it should revert back to the property owner at no cost. Council Member Zarsky pointed out also that most developers design their own layouts on property; they select the location of the easements; the City agrees to the plan; and since the City _nutes .egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 8 does not have any monetary interest in the easements, it would be wrong to charge for the closings. Reference was made to ordinance "F" closing the hearing on the Spohn Hospital Area Street Improvements, and Council Member Gulley stated that he did not attend the Spohn Hospital Area Street assessment hearings and inquired if the property owners are paying about the same as other projects. Assistant City Manager Lontos replied that percentage wise it is a little more, but the reason the assessments are greater is because most of the property is zoned for commercial, profes- sional office, or apartment use. Council Member Gulley then referred to a letter the Council had received from Mrs. J. B. Clark, who was an elderly lady living on a fixed income who could not possibly pay for her assessments. Discussion followed in regard to whether or not the assessment has to be paid and Mr. Lontos explained that a lien would be in effect against the property if they are not paid. Mr. Lontos noted that Mrs. Clark's property is zoned "AB" and that is the reason the assessment is so much. Mr. Lontos displayed a transparency showing the proposed Lawnview Street closing from Ayers to Booty and stated that the staff recommends this closing for safety reasons. He then pointed out the streets included in the project for improvements. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that there is a need for the street improvements in that area and he felt that it would enhance the entire neighborhood. He complimented the staff for working out the parking problems and indicated that his primary concern was the elderly property owners who do not have the money to pay their assessments. Council Member Gulley asked about improvements to Elizabeth Street, and City Manager Martin stated that that street will be improved at a later date in the next phase of this project. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter stated that that portion was included in the 1982 bond election. In a further reference to this same ordinance, Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if the mutes .egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 9 people affected were notified that this ordinance would be considered at this time. Mr. Lontos explained that a number of them had met with the Engineering Staff and were aware that it was on the agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that one property owner had indicated to her that it was her understanding that they would be notified when the ordinance was to be considered. She then suggested that the ordinance be on three readings. City Manager Martin stated that he would prefer that the ordinance be withdrawn than to have it on three readings. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she felt that some of the small businesses would be very inconvenienced and possibly ruined financially if their head -in parking is eliminated. Mayor Jones commented that although there seemed to be a great deal of opposition to this project, actually only 25% of the people involved attended the public hearing. Mayor Jones then referred to ordinance "G" which pertains to the Calallen Drive street improvements. He noted that con- struction has already started and asked how this was possible. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that this project is a little different from the Spohn Street Improvement Project; it is being constructed by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation; and the construction work under way at this time is not on the actual street improvements that involve the assessments, but are related to the street improvements. Council Member Zarsky pointed out that this is not a voluntary paving project, yet the City is forcing property owners to pay assessments. Mr. Lontos verified this statement. Mr. Zarsky continued by recalling the incident during the public hearing that involved an association of people who are doing charity work, and who do not have a congregation or any means of obtaining funds. He stated that he referred to PAX Christi. _nutes _regular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 10 Council Member Gulley pointed out that he did not recommend a waiver for Mrs. Clark and he did not think Mr. Zarsky should recommend a waiver for PAX Christi. He pointed out that PAX Christi is associated with the Catholic Church, but Mr. Zarsky noted that they are an independent order and they have no method of receiving funds from the Catholic Church. Mayor Jones called for comments ordinances. Mr. David Jackson, 712 Elizabeth Street, representing Camp Cleaners, informed the Council that the letter informing them of the assessment hearing was sent to the previous owner who lives in California and they did not receive it until the day of the hearing and had no representative at the meeting. He stated that they did not have a problem with the amount of the assessments, but they do object to the elimination of the head -in parking. He also expressed the opinion that their curbs are in good shape and noted that at that particular corner, for safety purposes, a traffic light should be installed. He urged that the head -in from the audience on the parking be retained in front of the Camp Cleaners Building. Mayor Jones informed Mr. Jackson that the safety factor is the reason for the recommended elimination of head -in parking and noted that they must consider what is best for the majority of the citizens. Council Member Zarsky suggested that a driveway be allowed to provide at least two parking spaces parallel on the property for this location. Mr. Jackson stated that he plans to lease the property known as Mamacita's Restaurant for professional office use. Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that if this were a new building, there would be a requirement for 27 parking spaces, and Mr. Jackson explained that the office building would be designed in conjunction with another building which does have the required number of parking spaces. Mr. Lontos stated that the staff feels that 3rd and Elizabeth Streets will be major streets; therefore, the comment .nutes .egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 11 about a traffic light by Mr. Jackson is a real possibility with the expected increase in traffic. He stated that the staff still recommends the elimination of head -in parking which would be even more dangerous with the installation of a traffic light and the expected increase in traffic. Mr. Jackson then inquired about the length of time that the streets will be torn up during construction, and Mr. Lontos assured him that access will be provided to the property at all times. There were no further comments on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were passed: FIRST READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 6-10(d) TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM OF LICENSES FOR DOGS AND CATS SHALL BE ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting "aye"; Kennedy "absent." SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WEST CORPUS CHRISTI ROTARY CLUB FOR A FIVE YEAR LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 2.75 ACRES OF LAND IN NUECES VIEW TRACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING A RECREATIONAL AREA FOR BOY SCOUT TROOP ACTIVITIES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOE ROE FOR A TRACT OF LAND AT THE ALLISON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR GRAZING PURPOSES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TEJAS BOWMAN ARCHERY ASSO- CIATION FOR LEASING OF TRACT A AND TRACT B, NUECES VIEW TRACTS, FOR USE AS AN ARCHERY RANGE; AND CANCELLING ALL EXISTING LEASES WITH TEJAS BOWMAN ARCHERY ASSOCIATION. nutes _.egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 12 The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MR. AND MRS. SIDNEY W. MOORE FOR 26.93 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT 12930 HEARN ROAD. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ARTURO BAYARENA FOR A 3.937 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BETWEEN HEARN ROAD AND MAGEE LANE FOR GRAZING PURPOSES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". SECOND READING: AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE, SECTION IV, DESIGN STANDARDS, SUBSECTION F, PARAGRAPH 1(c) EXEMPTING NON-RESIDENTIAL CHURCH USES FROM PARK DEDICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17293: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 10 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT CENTERED ON THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 11, NOTTARB PLACE UNIT 3; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Hawkins "no"; Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17294: APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF FISHERMAN'S FOLLY BAIT STAND ON THE KENNEDY CAUSEWAY TO MIKE GEBHARDT, JIM BRONSON AND RAY TRAINER FROM KENNETH R. PRESCOTT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17295: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 50 FOOT WIDE PORTION OF LAWNVIEW FROM AYERS STREET TO BOOTY STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Hawkins "no"; Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17296: AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH ASPHALT PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE SPOHN HOSPITAL AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS: APPRO- PRIATING $1,420,000 FOR THE CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. nutes _.egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 13 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17297: CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE STREETS: Spohn Hospital Area FOLLOWING 1. from South Staples Street to South Carancahua 2. Streets, from South Staples Street to Furman Street, Street, Hancock and Buford Santa Fe Street. 3. Booty Street, from South Staples Street to Ayers Street, 4. Third Street, from Ayers Street to Morgan Avenue, 5. Fifth Street, from Booty Street to Craig Street, and 6. Sixth and Seventh Streets, from Ayers Street to Hancock Street; 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 by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". ordinance passed Gulley, Hawkins ORDINANCE NO. 17298: CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR CALALLEN DRIVE, FROM U.S. HIGHWAY 77 TO REDBIRD LANE; FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17299: AMENDING ORDINANCE 16969, PASSED AND APPROVED ON MARCH 31, 1982, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO ADOPT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ASSESSMENT LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON SOUTHERN STREET, FROM OCEAN DRIVE TO SOUTH ALAMEDA 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 and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17300: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16156 BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL 41.17 ACRE TRACT TO THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT OF BERRY CONTRACTING COMPANY AND LONE STAR ERECTION COMPANY, INC., ALL AS SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT TO INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17301: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16179 BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL 0.996 ACRE TRACT TO THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT OF QUINTANA PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (FORMERLY NUECES PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY), .nutes _.egular Council Meeting October 13, 1982 Page 14 WHICH PROPERTY IS LEASED FROM THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY, ALL AS SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT TO INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17302: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO THE CITY CHARTER ARTICLE III, SECTION 3, OF CHARLES J. DALEY TO THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE; OF JUAN GARZA TO THE OFFICE OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE; OF THOMAS W. STEWART TO THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION; AND OF VICTOR S. MEDINA TO THE OFFICE OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE GAS SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy "absent". * * * * * * * * * * * * * A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Regular Council Meeting be recessed at 4:42 p.m.; seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 5:17 p.m. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Council convene in closed session to discuss pending litigation; seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously at 5:20 p.m. City Secretary Read announced that the Council was going into closed session under the authority of Article 6252-17 of V.A.C.S. to discuss pending litigation. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 5:34 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Gulley, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m., October 13, 1982.