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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 15, 1983
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
Herbert Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Charles Kennedy, Jr.
Cliff Zarsky
ABSENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Acting City Manager James K. Lontos
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner called the meeting to order in the Council
Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Richard Milby of Arlington
Heights Nazarene Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States was led by Council Member Bob Gulley.
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.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of June 8, 1983 be approved as presented; seconded
by Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the issuance of a proclamation declaring
June 18, 1983 as "BLACK HERITAGE DAY" and asked that Council Member
Hawkins read the proclamation. She then recognized Reverend Elliott Grant,
School Board Member who was present in the audience, and invited him to
speak regarding this very special event for the Black Community.
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Reverend Grant stated that the Black Community has set the entire week
in celebration of the opportunity to reflect back to their many years in slavery
and in rejoice of the outcome.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the bid opening on the following
engineering projects:
1. The Clemmer-Dillon-Nemec Street Improvements Project. This 1982
Voluntary Paving Project provides for the reconstruction of Clemmer
Street from Ayers to Naples Street, Dillon Lane from Port Avenue to
S. H. 286 and Nemec Street from Ayers Street to Hamlett Drive.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened bids on this project from
the following firms: APCCO; C & C Industrial Builders; C -K Paving;
Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; King Construction Company; and Maverick
Construction.
2. St. Andrews Park Site Development Project. Improvements include
two tennis courts, a multi-purpose play court, amphitheater/shelter
area, gazebo, shuffleboard court, bike and jogging trail and
landscaping. This project was approved in the 1982 bond election
and has matching grant funds from the Texas Local Parks, Recreation
and Open Space Fund.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened bids on this project from
the following companies: B & B Builders; B. E. Beecroft, Inc.; Stanley R.
Brown, Contractor; Goldston Corporation; Landscape Design & Construction
Company; Park & Smyers; and Stefek Construction Company.
Mr. Lontos verified that all bidders had submitted the required bid
security bond.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked that Assistant City Manager Tom Utter
comment on the significance of St. Andrews Park.
Mr. Utter provided the Council with background information on the history
of St. Andrews Park and stated that this park is a 30.5 acre park located in
the south part of the City in the Country Club Estates Unit 167 Subdivision; an
association was formed by the residents in the neighborhood and through their
efforts and contributions have installed playground equipment, planted several
palm trees, and maintained the park; he stated that the association has put
together a grant proposal which this Council approved and are now federally
funded; and that this is a perfect example of how neighborhoods can accomplish
a lot with just working together.
Mr. Terry Dopson, Director of Park and Recreation, added that the Park
and Recreation Department would be happy to work with anybody in the
community for the purpose of enhancing their parks in their neighborhood.
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Council Member Dumphy expressed his opinion by stating that the
Community as a whole was not being provided with this type of information and
felt this should be part of the media's responsibility.
Mr. Dopson agreed with Mr. Dumphy and added that they would welcome
the support of the media in notifying the citizens so that more people would
involve themselves in these projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner 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.
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Mayor Pro Tern Turner called for Consideration of the Motions from the
Consent Agenda on items 1 through 13.
1. Bids be received July 5, 1983 for twelve months supply agreement for
brass and galvanized service fittings consisting of 15,395 brass and 1550
galvanized fittings to be used by the Gas and Water Divisions.
2. Bids be received July 5, 1983 for a twelve months supply agreement for
approximately 40,000 lbs. coal tar enamel, 110 gals. primer and 30 rolls
pipeline felt to be used by the Gas Division.
3. Bids be received July 5, 1983 for a twelve months supply agreement for an
estimated 1700 feet of chain, 469 hooks and cold shuts, 930 pounds of
manila rope, 12,000 feet of wire rope and guy wire and 247 wire rope clips
for Warehouse Inventory.
4. Bids be received July 5, 1983 for twelve months supply agreement for
approximately 47,193 feet of sewer pipe and 6676 related fittings to be
used by Wastewater Services.
5. Plans and specifications be approved for the Leopard -Baldwin Area Street
Improvements project and bids be received on July 13, 1983. This
Voluntary Paving project provides for the reconstruction of Garfield Drive,
Van Cura Drive, Quaile Drive, Eloise Drive and Reeves Drive and the
construction of a 4 foot wide sidewalk on Lantana Street in the west
portion of the City.
6. The bid date for the Spohn Hospital Area Street Improvements, Phase II
project be changed from June 22, 1983 to June 29, 1983, in order to allow
adequate time for advertising this project in compliance with federal
regulations. Bidders will be notified of the change by addendum.
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7. The bid date for the Greenwood Park Site Grading project be changed from
June 22, 1983 to June 29, 1983, in order to allow adequate time for
advertising this project in compliance with federal regulations. Bidders
will be notified of the change by addendum.
8. A public hearing be held on June 29, 1983 on the application of the
Business Development Department to change the street name of Farinon
Way to Junior Beck Drive. This street is located in Industrial Technology
Park, Unit 1, approximately 323 feet west of the intersection of South
Padre Island Drive and Bear Lane. The abutting property owners, all
City Departments and the U. S. Postmaster concur with the change.
9. Approving the timetable for consideration of the Cabaniss Area
Development Plan and calling a public hearing for consideration of the Plan
and rezoning on July 13, 1983.
10. Twelve months supply agreement be approved for approximately forty tons
of urea and thirty tons of milorganite golf course fertilizer based on only
bid and low bid. Only one bid was received for item 1 because it must be
applied by special hi -floatation equipment. Item 2 is based on low bid.
Item 1. Estimated forty tons Urea.
Chemical and Turf Specialty Co., Dallas, Texas:
Sub -total
Item 2. Estimated thirty tons Milorganite.
Goldthwaites of Texas, Inc., San Antonio, Texas:
$14,400.00
Sub -total $ 6,600.00
Grand Total - - - - $21,000.00
Five bid invitations were issued and two bids were received. Price
comparison reflects no change since last purchase six months ago.
11. Twelve months supply agreement for approximately 31,000 black and
galvanized pipe fittings to be used by the Gas Division be approved based
on low bid:
Esco Supply Company, Corpus Christi, Texas: $18,910.42
Six bid invitations were issued and four bids were received. Prices have
decreased 17% since the previous bid of June, 1982. The decrease is due
to the depressed market and increased competition among manufacturers.
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12. Cne air cooled condensing unit, 38.8 ton capacity, for the Parkdale Branch
Library, be purchased from Malek, Inc., Corpus Christi, for the amount
of $8,889.00, on the basis of low bid. Funds are available from the
1982-83 Revenue Sharing Budget for the purchase. The unit will replace
one 20 -ton unit and one 15 -ton unit which are 21 years old and have high
maintenance costs associated with them.
13. Appropriating $26,057.50 out of the Transit Bond Fund and approving the
purchase of five roof mounted condenser packages from GMC Truck and
Bus Group, Pontiac, Michigan, for the amount of $26,057.50 based on low
bid to replace the condensers on five buses. The condensers are included
in a capital assistance grant from the Urban Mass Transportation
Administration and will be paid for 80% by the Federal government, 13% by
the State and 7% by the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner ascertained that no one in the audience wished to
speak on these items.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the foregoing motions
numbers 1 through 13 be approved; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and
passed unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner then called for Consent Ordinances and Ordinances
from Previous Meetings on items 14 through 23.
City Secretary Read reminded the Council that Ordinance No. 22 regarding
approval of a resolution by Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation
to use bonds for Days Inns of America, Inc., had been withdrawn during the
morning meeting of the Corporation.
No one in the audience spoke in regard to these ordinances.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinances were approved:
14. ORDINANCE NO. 17642:
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT
OF:
1. U.S. Highway 77 Frontage Roads, from 2,000 feet south of F.M. 624
to 2,600 feet north of F.M. 624;
2. F.M. 674, 400 feet westerly from U. S. Highway 77;
3. Up River Road, from U.S. Highway 77 to Hearn Road; and
4. Hearn Rod, from Up River Road to Hearn Road cul-de-sac;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent".
15. ORDINANCE NO. 176143:
APPROVING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF
VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET:
1. U. S. Highway 77 Frontage Roads, from 2,000 feet south of F.M. 624
to 2,600 feet north of F.M. 624;
2. F.M. 624, 400 feet westerly from U.S. Highway 77;
3. Up River Road, from U. S. Highway 77 to Hearn Road; and
4. Hearn Road, from Up River Road to Hearn Road cul-de-sac;
DETERMINING THE PORTION CF SAID COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST
ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY THE CITY;
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY ROLL FOR JULY 20,
1983 AT 3:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 302 S.
SHORELINE; 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"; Jones, "absent".
16. ORDINANCE NO. 176145:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH ANSLINGER,
INC., FOR AIR CONDITIONING MODIFICATIONS TO THE BAYFRONT
PLAZA CONVENTION CENTER; APPROPRIATING $275,000 FOR THIS
CONTRACT; 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"; Jones, "absent".
17. ORDINANCE NO. 17646:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION CF A. CONTRACT WITH R. S. BLACK
FGR THE EAYFRONT BARGE DOCK RAMP AND IMPROVEMENTS;
APPROPRIATING $133,000 FCR THIS CONTRACT; 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"; Jones, "absent".
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18. ORDINANCE NO. 17647:
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT, NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, TC GCLDSTON
CORPORATION TO PROVIDE A PRELIMINARY STUDY GF ESTIMATING
REHABILITATION COSTS CF THE DOWNTOWN PUMP ENGINES AND COSTS
OF REPLACEMENTS: APPROPRIATING $5,000 FOR THIS STUDY; 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"; Jones, "absent".
19. ORDINANCE NO. 17648:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO REIMBURSE BRYAN TUCKER
$14,091.91 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 6VATER DISTRIBUTION GRID
MAIN, PER ORDINANCE NO. 17092; AFPRCPRIATING $14,091.91 FOR THIS
REIMBURSEMENT: 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"; Jones, "absent".
20. ORDINANCE NO. 17649:
AFPRCPRIATING $375,719.08 TO SUPPLEMENT $153,867.77 REMAINING
FROM EXISTING CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO VARIOUS
PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT OF $529,586.85 TO THE
NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED DURING
AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER, 1982,
AND JANUARY, 1983; 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"; Jones, "absent".
21. ORDINANCE NO. 17650:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT 40 FOOT WIDE PORTION OF PUBLIC
RIGHT -CF -WAY, BEING AN EXTENSION CF SARATOGA BOULEVARD EAST
OF RODD FIELD ROAD, SHOWN AND DEDICATED BY PLAT OF FLOUR
BLUFF & ENCINAL FARM & GARDEN TRACTS FROM A PREVIOUSLY
CLOSED SECTICN GF 40 FCCT WIDE RIGHT -CF -WAY AT ITS WEST END,
TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 817 FEET EASTWARD; PROVIDING FOR
REFLATTING; AND CECLARING 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, "absent".
22. (This ordinance previously withdrawn -- see page 5.)
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23. THIRD READINC - ORDINANCE NO. 17651:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 49, STREET AND
SIDEWALKS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES ANC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
TEMPORARY- CLOSURE OF STREETS FOR PUBLIC EVENTS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent".
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Payor Pro Tem Turner called for Action by Motion from the Regular
Agenda on the following items:
24. The acreement between the City and Mr. Fernando Turegano, contract
sculptor of the Seabird Sculpture (approved October 7, 1981 by Ordinance
No. 16587), be considered for amendment to include the following changes,
as recommended by the Municipal Arts Commission.
a. Change the location of the sculpture from the far east on the main
plaza of the Bayfront Plaza to the grassy median between the
Convention Center and the Harbor Playhouse.
* b. Extend the contract period from June 7 to June 30, 1983 to allow the
sculptor adequate time to locate the sculpture at the new site.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the foregoing item be
approved, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed by the following
vote: Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Gulley,
"No"; Jones, "absent".
25. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a Grant Application
for the Supplemental Community Development Block Grant Appropriation
which totals $1,094,000.
26. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit the Grant
Application for the 9th Year Community Development Block Grant Program
and a proposed Three -Year Community Development Block Grant Plan.
The 9th Year Application totals $5,192,793 of which $4,186,000 is the 9th
Year Entitlement, $826,793 is reprogramming into the 9th Year from
previous years' programs, and an estimated $180,000 from program income
from loan repayments.
* This date was later extended to July 12, 1983 -- see page 13
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Assistant City Manager Tom Utter provided the Council with a list of the
9th Year Community Development Clock Grant projects and the Proposed
Program Supplemental Appropriation arc briefly reviewed the changes that had
been previously recommended by the Council during the morning Workshop
meeting, noting that the only changes on the Supplemental Appropriation were
that $80,000 for the Airport be eliminated and $60,000 be allotted for the
Hillcrest Park parking lot expansion and fence; and that the changes on the 9th
Year CDEG funds included the addition of $100,500 be added to the assessment
fund/leans for a total of $372,500, the Gulf Coast Chapter of La Raza Council
for a teenage runaway shelter had been struck from the list, the
Greenwood -Molina Day Care Nursery be provided with $100,000 as opposed to
the $200,000 they had requested, the Coastal Bend Alcoholic Rehabilitation
Center was included at $40,000, the Demolition Program at $29,500 and the Local
Option & Contingencies was increased by $100,00 for a total of $160,000.
Mr. Utter stated that this year's funding did not include CDC funds for
the Community Development Corporation Proaram for a review board and for
providing counseling as well as rehabilitation under Planning and hlanaaement;
that if this program is to be continued to be funded, he would recommend that
very stringent guidelines be placed; and suggested that Parker Park be placed
in the Supplemental Appropriation and drop the Local Option & Contingencies in
the Supplemental Appropriation to $35,000 so that the City could obtain $30,000
in CDC funds to work with.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that Farker Park be made
part of the Supplemental Appropriation and that the Local Option &
Contingencies in the Supplemental Appropriation be reduced to $35,000 to allow
for CDC funds for counseling and rehabilitation; seconded by Council Member
Kennedy and passed unanimously.
Dr. Maria Luisa Garza, Executive Director of La Raza, expressed the
opinion that some of the projects listed on the funding should not have priority
over the shelter for runaway children; she stated that the sensitivity of this
community is not with the children; and that she felt it deplorable that the
Council takes no consideration of the Planning Commission's recommendation
since it was a unanimous decision to grant their request. Dr. Garza stated
that this was a ore time request; the request is in the regulations and
guidelines for Community Block Grants; and inquired as to why this request
was not granted.
Council Member Hawkins commented to Dr. Garza that he had voted against
the request because he felt his primary concern is for what is best for the low
income citizens of Corpus Christi; he stated that he supports the project but
feels the City should work with them in obtaining the fund through federal and
state participation and not provide them with the full funding for the shelter
since the shelter is not for children in Corpus Christi but for children that
runaway into Corpus Christi. Council Member Hawkins further stated that he
took exception to Dr. Garza's comments that the Council was being insensitive
to the runaways.
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Dr. Garza then inquired of the Council that if they were to reconsider
another figure would they still be able to apply within this year's CDBG funds.
Mayor Pro Tern Turner informed Dr. Garza that one of the problems the
Council had with this particular program is that the Gulf Coast Council of La
Raza did not have a building, no program, no staff and no track record.
Council Member Kennedy concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Turner's comment
that perhaps if Dr. Garza could have provided the Council with some concrete
proposals they might have been able to work with them.
Mr. Ricardo Gonzales also with the Gulf Coast Council of La Raza urged
that the Council consider their request for funding. He reiterated that this is
a one time funding request for a building which they already have the plans;
that whether it is for a new building or for a refurbished one the cost will be
the same.
Council Member Zarsky commented that he had voted for this request
because he felt that human needs take priority.
Dr. Garza concluded by urging that the Council schedule them with a date
and time and whatever records they need to work together on another figure.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner then thanked Dr. Garza for her presentation.
Mrs. Nancy Summers, Chairman of the Board of Greenwood -Molina Day
Care Center addressed the Council requesting $200,000 from the City which
they feel they deserve and stated that this would be a one-time request. She
stated that the original proposal of $200,00 will be a combination funding to
adequately build and furnish a nursery in Tract 17. Mrs. Summers stated
that she would not turn down the $100,000 which is being recommended by the
Council but would prefer their original request of $200,000.
Council Member Hawkins stated that he felt he had to define human needs
and added that to have a decent place to live is "human needs". He stated
that both the day care center and low income program are both human needs
but that one would have to take priorities.
Mayor Fro Tem Turner stated that she supported the Greenwood -Molina
Day Care Center mainly because she had understood that the present location is
unsafe for the children.
Mrs. Summers stated that they served all of the citizens of Corpus Christi
and were looking for support from the Community because they feel their
program is quality. She again urged that the motion be amended to grant them
the $200,000.
Mr. Jack Gordy, 5802 Everhart, suggested that funds from the Corpus
Christi Beach Park & Park Improvements and from the Bayfront Overlooks be
reduced to allow for more funds to help the citizens of Corpus Christi and for
low income people.
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i..' Member Hawkins concurred with Mr. Gordy's suggestion about
using funds from the Bayfront Overlooks and possibly, from the Planning and
Management funds to be applied to the Greenwood -Molina Day Care Center's
request of $200,00.
Assistant City Manager pointed out that the CDBG program is audited
every two years and in addition, monitored every year and stated that the City
had never had to reimburse any funds because of misuse.
Ms. Linda Gifford, 649 McCall, spoke in support of the Greenwood -Molina
Day Care Center and asked that the Council consider granting the $200,00 as
opposed to the $100,000 recommended. She stated that this was a quality pre
school education, a good investment, and did not know of any other program in
the list where the Council would receive 400%.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the additional $100,000
for the Greenwood -Molina Day Care Center be appropriated as follows: $50,000
from the Bayfront Overlooks and $50,000 from the Corpus Christi Beach Parking
& Park Improvements; seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Kennedy
and Gulley, "no"; Jones, "absent".
State Representative Huao Berlanga commended the Council for their
support of the $200,000 for the Greenwood -Molina Day Care Center.
Ms. Mary Williams, founder of the Northside Business Association, asked
that the Council consider funding for the beautification of the area known as
"the cut".
Mayor Fro Tem Turner pointed out to Ms. Williams that that area has been
considered with more than half a million dollars.
Mr. Denny Penavides, 2421 Cleo, commended the Council for their support
for funding on Census 4 and 5.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that items 25 and 26 be
approved as amended, seconded by Council Member Dunphy and passed
unanimously.
(A copy of the final approved program of the Community Development
Block Grant Ninth Year recommendations and the Supplemental Appropriations
Program are attached to the Minutes and considered to be a part hereof.)
27. Amending, prior to third reading, the ordinance authorizing a 20 -year
lease of the Grande -Grossman House to LULAC Council #1 so as to require
LULAC to assume responsibility for all utilities and maintenance of the
house other than water, sewer, and garbage.
Community Development Block Grant
9th Year
1983-1984
Parks, Plavgrcunds & Other Recrea-
tional _ac -i; =s
South Bluff Parking improvements
Equipment for Lawson ?k, Airport Pk,
Prescott ?k, Elgin Pk, Chiquito Pk
Westhaven ?ark
Meadowpark Park
San Diego ?ark
Temple Park
Bayfront Overlooks
C.C. Beach Parking & Park improvements
Broadmoor Park
Ben Garza Softball Field Imprebements
Los Encinos Park
Artesian Park
Other
Street Improvements
Signalization Projects
George Evans School Area Phase II
Engineering: Furman School Area and
Preliminary Study of Agnes Street (Port to
Old Robstown Road) and Waldron Road from
SPID to Purdue
Utility and Drainage Relocation
Water
San
San
Sewer & Gas Facilities
Juan Utility System Improvements
Carlos Utility System Improvements
Rehabilitation of Private Properties
Rehabilitation Program (1)1,006,793
Assessment Fund/Loans
Neighborhood Pa-" 4 4es
Greenwood -Molina Day Care Nursery
Property Accuisition
Elimination of Blight and Slums
Clean Community System, Inc.
Pilot Paint Program - CDBG Area
Public Services
Coastal Bend Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center
Economic Development
Demolition Program
Local Option & Contingencies
Planning & >anasement
Development of a CD Plan
Rehab Administration
General Administration
Community Development Corporation
City/Bond
Assessments
186,000
1,006,793 186,000
(1)Transfer of $826,793 from previously completed projects
plus an estimated $180,000 in program income from loan r
Final
Approved
Program
65,000
17,500
10,500
13,500
19,500
4,500
50,000
350,000
20,000
35,000
25,000
20,000
200,000
806,000
150,000
400,000
210,250
170,000
1,106,793
372,500
200,000
10,000
19,500
80,000
40,000
90,000
29,500
160,000
100,000
451,750
122,000
30,000
5,378,793
from various program years,
epav encs,
50,000
35,000
25,0-
1,094,°°°
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gram
?Hent al
?riation
DBG
00,000
16,000
30,000
50,000
60,000
20,000
130,000
175,000
35,000
45,000
200,000
25,000
10,000
18,000
70,000
50,000
35,000
2y
1,094,o00
oropriation
Interim Assistance
PROPOSED PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Final
Approved
Program
Supplemental
Assessments/ Appropriation
Local Bond CDBG
Clean-up of Public & Private Properties - 100,000
Census Tracts 4 & 5
Environmental Survey 16,000
Parks, Playgrounds, & Recreational Facilities
Parker Park
Landscaping
Hillcrest Park - Parking Lot Expansion & Fence
Collier Pool (Removal of Architectural Barriers for
the Handicapped)
Street Improvements
30,000
50,000
60,000
20,000
International Drive Overlay 130,000
Lexington Center Area 75,000 175,000
Rehabilitation of Private Properties
Rental Rehab Program 35,000
Pilot Paint Program - Census Tracts 4 & 5 45,000
Commercial Loans - 200,000
Loans - Street Assessments 25,000
Property Accuisition 10,000
Demolition 18,000
Neighborhood Facilities
Rehabilitation and Landscaping of Hialco Center 70,000
Water & Sewer Facilities
Lexington Center Drainage 50,000
Local Option & Contingencies 35,000
General Administration 25,000
75,000 1,094,000
TOTAL COST OF PROPOSED PROGRAM - $1,094,000 Supplemental Appropriation
+ 75,000 Assessments
$1,169,000
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Council Member Gulley pointed cut that this was a 20 -year lease and
expressed concern whether or not it would be wise to commence a contract with
that many years.
Assistant City Manager Utter replied that the reason for the 20 -year lease
is because it would be in conformity with the 20 -year amortization schedule of
the rehabilitation loan.
Council Member Zarsky inquired why some of the contracts for the houses
in the Bayfront Science Park area were required to be opened to the public 35
hours and some were not.
Mr. Utter explained that the newer lease such as with the Gugenheim
House had induced that they be required to be opened for 35 hours and that
the others would be standardized as they are renewed.
Council Member Zarsky expressed concern with the small amount of hours
that is available for the public and questioned the possibility of specifying in
the lease the time that it should be opened to the public.
Mr. Utter expressed the opinion that he felt sure that none of the
organizations would have any problem with the specification of time in the lease.
Council Member Zarsky also expressed the opinion that he felt sure that a
sign should be placed on the door stating the hours of availability to the public
and that this also should be made part of the contract.
Council MMiernber Gulley commented that he felt this particular house is
going to be different from the others because it will be subleasing office space.
Mr. Ruben Gonzales, 5025 Eider, President of LULAC Council #1 , stated
that he had visited all three houses before attending the meeting and had
noticed that the interior of the Lichenstein House has not been restored to the
original design; the Silbury House is only opened three days in the morning;
and the Gugenheim House has only two rooms that are restored to the original
architect design. He stated that he had no problem with the restriction of
hours for the public to tour; that the facility will be opened 40 hours a week
so the majority of the people will be able to come in anytime. Mr. Gonzales
summarized by asking that they get basically the same touring hours the other
houses have.
Council Member Dunphy also expressed his opinion by stating that further
thought needs to be placed on this because tours ought to be set up on all of
the houses.
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A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the a provision be
contained in the lease that the Crandc-Grossman House needs to be open to the
public for a minimum of 20 hours a week and that a sign be placed on the door
indicating the hours it is available to the public; seconded by Council Member
Dumphy and passed unanimously.
Mr. Clifford Cosgrove, 3302 Olsen, spoke in opposition to the use of
property tax money for the renovation of houses when it could be used for
parking instead.
Assistant City Manager Utter explained that the historical district contains
a two block area on either side cf Resaca Street in which there is ample space
for eight homes; six homes are in existence at that location, three of which
have been restored and three have not been renovated; there is room for three
additional homes at the site; anc the entire Multi -Cultural and historical district
will be complete. He stated that there is ample parking and that no property
tax money from the City of Corpus Christi was used, with the exception of the
Multi -Cultural Center. Mr. Utter concluded by stating that all of the other
houses have been restored by private funds and some with combination of
private funds and grant funds.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos deviated from the Agenda to
inform the Council that he would like to extend the contract period on item 24b
from June 30 (as recommended on the agenda item) to July 12, 1983 to allow the
sculptor of the Seabird Sculpture ample time to locate it to the new site.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky to approve this date,
seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Fro Tem Turner called for Actions on the Ordinances from the
Regular Agenda, items 28 through 31.
28. Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application of Mr. John H. Thomason
by granting a special permit for a restaurant, located on the west side of
Airline Road, approximately 512' north of McArdle Road, being Lots 8 and
9, Block 1, Kooiside Addition. The application to which this zoning
applies is for a request for a change of zoning from "AB" Professional
Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. The public
hearing on this case was held on April 27, 1983. The City Council denied
the request for "B-1" and approved a special permit subject to the
submission of an acceptable site plan for a restaurant. The site plan
submitted meets all the requirements and is ready for approval. The
Planning Commission recommended denial.
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Mr. Larry Wenger, Director cf Planning, located the area or: the zoning
and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, reminded
the Council that the public hearing on this case was held on April 27, 1983; the
City Council denied the request for "B-1" and approved a special permit subject
to the submission of an acceptable site plan for a restaurant; and that the site
plan submitted meets all the requirements and is ready for approval.
There were no comments from the audience in regard to this matter.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy to deny the "B-1" zoning
but approve the special council permit according to the site plan submitted;
seconded by Council Member Dunphy and passed unanimously by those present
and voting.
There were no comments frcm the audience on the ordinances.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinances passed:
28. ORDINANCE NO, 17652:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF JOHN H.
THOMASON BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A
RESTAURANT ON LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 1, KOOLSIDE ADDITION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Turner, Dunphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Gulley, absent at the time the vote was taken; Jones,
"absent".
29. FIRST READING:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4168, PLATTING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING A
NEW PARAGRAPH TO SECTION II, DEFINITIONS, AMENDING SECTION 111,
PROCEDURE, AND ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH TO SECTION IV, DESIGN
STANDAR-DS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Turner, Dunphy, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Gulley, absent at the time the vote
was taken, Jones, "absent".
30. FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CORPUS CHRISTI ARTS COUNCIL FOR THE MERRIMAN-BOBYS HOUSE SO
AS TO EXTEND THE LEASE TO 20 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE AND REQUIRING THE CORPUS CHRISTI ARTS COUNCIL TO
ASSUME ALL UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE GF THE HOUSE OTHER THAN
WATER, SEVER, AND GARBAGE.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent".
31. THIRC READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17644:
AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LEAGUE OF UNITED
LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) COUNCIL NO. 1 FOR THE LEASING
OF THE PREMISES OF THE GRANDE-GROSSMAN HCUSE FOR THE
RESTORATION AND USE OF THE PREMISES.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Durnphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent".
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Mayor Pre Tem Turner announced the public hearing on the following
street closure:
32. Closure request of Second Street between. Morgan Avenue and Elizabeth
Street and the 20 foot wide alley in Block II, Ocean View Subdivision
contiguous to Second Street. The request is made by Spohn Hospital
because of their plans to expand ground level parking in the Second
Street area north of Spohn Hospital. The hearing was originally scheduied
for Jure 8 but was changed to June 15 at the request of Spohn Hospital.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos displayed a transparency of the
area to be closed and stated that this request had been before the Council and
tabled due to concerns for fire protection in the alley at the rear of the
Hillhaven Building and because Spohn Hospital did not own all property fronting
the alley in Block II (Hillhaven Building block). Mr. Lentos stated that the
Staff has no objection to the closing of the street, however, they did object to
closing the alley. He summarized by stating that the Staff recommends that the
existing east/west 20 foot wide alley in Block II be closed as a public alley but
retained as unobstructed fire lane; that a minimum 20 foot wide paved fire lane
be retained in the approximate north one-third of Second Street; and that a
cul-de-sac be constructed to City standards at the south end of the fire lane in
Second Street.
Mayor Fro Pro Tem Turner called for comments from the audience.
Mrs. Gwen Westervelt stated that her husband owned property on Ccean
Drive and expressed opposition to the closing of Second Street because she
feared that if the street is closed, the alley directly behind their property
which fronts Ocean Drive will be used for a through street. She stated that
already, this alley was being used by flower trucks delivering to Spohn
Hospital.
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Council Member Kennedy inquired if it would not be appropriate to put up
a sign stating that this is a private alley.
Mr. John Fitzsimmons who owns property on Ccean Drive expressed
concern about the marrow alley directly behind his property and stated that it
was a fire hazard.
Mrs. Gloria Bell stated that at one time, the alley was partially closed but
was later opened at the request of some of the residents along Ccean Drive in
that block.
Mr. Jessie Wesley, representing Munroe and Bass, displayed a sketch of
the property involved and explained that the proposed request is to leave the
existing street and place a cul-de-sac at the south end of the fire lane in
Second Street. re stated that he had met with Chief Ralph Rodgers and they
have the fire protection all worked out.
M.ayor Pro Tem Turner ascertained that the alley that was being discussed
by members of the audience was not the alley that was in question on the
request.
Council Member Zarsky suggested that the alley being discussed be
retained as a private alley to eliminate all traffic and that it be maintained by
the residents.
Sister Kathleen of Spohn Hospital spoke at this time and stated that they
would be happy to work with the residents in that area by either sending
letters to the flower shops and asking them not to use the alley or by any
other means available.
Council Member Hawkins expressed his opinion by stating that he did not
feel that the City should close the alley without having some form of
compensation and that he did not feel the City should continue to give away
public property.
A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously.
A. motion was made by Council Member Zarsky to close second street in
accordance with the Staffs recommendation and retain the utility easements and
a fire lane for both Second Street and the alley; also require the buiidina of
the cul-de-sac for a turnaround; that the question about traffic ori the alley
between Second Street and Ccean Drive be left for resolution at a later date;
and that the Staff come back with a recommendation on the alley in the future;
seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Manager Lentos stated that the ordinance effecting the
street closing would be on the agenda next week.
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33. Contractual annexation of Woodriver knits 1, 2, 3 (Kinney Mill), 5 and 7
contair.ing approximately 152 acres of land between. Hazel Bazemore Park,
East Riverview Drive, F.M. 624 and the Nueces River. The annexation of
the above subdivision units is in accordance with Ordinance No. 14314
which authorized the contractual obligation between the City of Corpus
Christi and Pendaris Corporation. This contract, signed May 10, 1978,
obligated the subdividers to use city water and sanitary wastewater
collection facilities and provided the City not annex the area until May 15,
1983. After the annexation of the above subdivision units, all subsequent
units that are platted will be subject to annexation.
Mayor Fro Tem Turner ascertained that no one in the audience wished to
speak in opposition to the above.
A. raoticn was Trade by Council Member Gulley that the foregoing item be
approved, seconded by Council Member Cumphy and passed unanimously.
33. FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PENDARIS
CORPORATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 152.88 ACRES
OF LAND KNOWN AS WOOD RIVER SUBDIVISION NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITH THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUIOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
The foregoing item was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent".
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Mayor Fro Tern Turner announced the public hearings on four zoning
applications.
34. Application No. 583-3, Oceanside Homes, Inc., for a change of zoning from
"A-1" Apartment House District to ""A-2" Apartment F'cuse District on Lot
6, Block 2, Bayview Subdivision, located on the west side of 2nd Street,
approximately 100' north of Craig Street.
Assistant City Manager Torn Utter informed the Council that of the
twenty-one notices of the public hearing that were mailed, one in favor and 4
in opposition had been returned. He stated that both the Planning Commission
and Planning Staff recommend approval.
No one spoke in regard to this application.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dunphy that the zoning of "A-2" be
approved for Application Nc. 583-3; seconded by Council Member Gulley and
passed by unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance
and it passed as follows:
34. ORDINANCE NO. 17653:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF OCEANSIDE
HOMES, INC., BY CHANGING THE ZCNING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT
6, BLOCK 2, BAYVIEW SUBDIVISION, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE
DISTRICT TO "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; 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"; Jones, "absent".
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35. Application No. 583-5, Mr. Wilfred D. Whiteside, for a change of zoning
from "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District with "SF" Special Permit to "AB"
Professional Cffice District on Lots 62, 63, and 64, Block 808, Port
Aransas Cliffs Addition, located on the northeast corner of Angel Avenue
and S. Alameda Street.
Mr. Utter informed the Council that of the fourteen notices of the public
hearing that were mailed, rine in favor and none in opposition had been
returned and that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend
approval.
No one spoke in regard to this application.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the zoning of "AB" be
approved for Application No. 583-5; seconded by Council Member Kennedy and
passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes or the ordinance
and it passed as follows:
35. ORDINANCE NO. 17654:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF WILFRED D.
WHITESIDE BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 62,
63, AND 64, BLOCK 808, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION, FROM "R-2"
MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT WITH "SP" SPECIAL PERMIT TO "AB"
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent".
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36. Application No. 583-7, Corpus Christi Theatres, Inc., for a change of
zoning from "R-1 B" One -family Dwelling District, "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District, and "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District with "SP"
Special Permit to "B-4" General Business District, on the north 660' of Lot
14, Section 18, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located
on the south side of S. Padre Island Drive, approximately 200' east of
Daly Drive.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter informed the Council that of the ten
notices of the public hearing that were mailed, one in favor and none in
opposition had beer returned and that both the Planning Commission and
Planning Staff recommend approval.
No one spoke in regard to this application.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the zoning of "B-4" be
approved on Application No. 583-7; seconded by Council Member Gulley and
passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance
and it passed as follows:
36. ORDINANCE NO. 17655:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF CORPUS
CHRISTI THEATRES, INC. BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN
REFERENCE TO A PORTION OUT OF LOT 14, SECTION 18, FLOUR BLUFF
AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, FROM "R -1B" CNE FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT, "6-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND
"R -1B" CNE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT WITH "SF" SPECIAL PERMIT TO
"B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; 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"; Jones, "absent".
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37. Application No. C383-5, City of Corpus Christi, for a change of zoning
from "A-2" Apartment Y,ouse District tonE 27'x. ayfront Business District
on the water area of the Marina within the breakwater south of the Kinney
Street extension and the area between the north and south bound lanes of
South Shoreline Boulevard, approximately 375' south of Kinney Street
south to McCaughan Park.
Mr. Utter informed the Council that ten notices of the public hearing that
were mailed, rcre in favor and two in opposition had been returned and that
both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval.
Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, located the area on the zoning
and lard use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and stated
that this was zoned "A-2" and should be changed to "6-2" to conform to the
existing land use.
No one spoke in regard to this application.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the zoning of "B-2"
be approved for Application No. C383-5; seconded by Council Member Gulley
and passed as follows:
37. ORDINANCE NO. 17656:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI BY CHANGING THE ZONINC MAP IN REFERENCE TO AN
AREA BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND LANES OF SOUTH
SHORELINE BOULEVARD FROM "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO
"5-2" BAYFRONT BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Turner, Dunphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent".
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iviayor Fro Tern Turner called for Petitions or Information from: the
Audience on Matters not Scheduled on the Agenda.
Mr. Jack Gordy, 5802 Everhart, representing the Taxpayers' Association,
stated that the Association had sent a letter to the Council requesting that the
issues of the land mass and the aquarium be placed as a referendum: on the
August election and inquired what consideration had been given this request.
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Assistant City Manager Turn Utter explained that the Council considered
two proposals and selected one for the Staff to negotiate with; to this date, the
Staff has not had a final proposal; that as seen as the Staff comes up with one,
it would be brought before the Council for action. Mr. Utter turther stated
that it terms of the aquarium, a lease has been granted to the Aquarium
Association.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Council Member Durnphy, seconded by Council Member Zarsky, and passed
unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m., June 115,
1983.
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