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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/10/1983MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1983 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones ** Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: Jack K. Dumphy Bob Gulley Herbert Hawkins Dr. Charles W. Kennedy * Cliff Zarsky City Manager Edward A. 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 the Reverend Jess White of Glad Tidings Assembly of God 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. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 20, 1983 be approved as presented, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones then administered the oath to the following new appointees to City Boards and Commissions: Mr. Alvin McVea, Landmark Commission, and Mrs. Mildred K. Thodos, Planning Commission. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced bid openings on the following items: Three-year oil and gas lease for 173.025 mineral acres at Lake Corpus Christi along the shoreline of the State Park and the Girl Scout Camp. MEGROBLMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 2 City Manager Martin explained that the bids had been opened on this lease prior to the Council Meeting and copies of the results have been provided the Council. Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings informed the Council that this one bid is a good bid, particularly since the bidder, John R. Thompson, has the adjoining land under lease. Broadmoor Park No. 3 Storm Sewer Improvements. This 8th Year Community Development Block Grant Project provides for the installation of an underground storm sewer and curb inlets along Robin Drive, Whittier Drive and Whiting Drive. Mr. Gerald Smith, Chief Engineer, opened bids on this project from the following companies: APPCO; Backhoe Lease Service, Inc.; Claude Chapman Construction Company; J. J. Fox Construction Company; Goldston Corporation; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; Maverick Construction Company; Delta Utilities; and J & B Contractors. He verified that the required bid security bond had been submitted with each bid and that all of the contractors had acknowledged receipt of Addendum #1. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the companies that had submitted bids and stated that the bids will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the Staff for tabulation and recommendation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for Action of the Council from the Workshop Session on a resolution urging Central Power and Light Company to apply for dual certification for the area now served exclusively by Nueces Electric Co -Op. * Council Member Cliff Zarsky arrived at the meeting at 2:21 p.m. ** Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner arrived at the meeting at 2:22 p.m. City Manager Martin explained that Central Power and Light Company will have to apply to the Public Utilities Commission for the dual certification if they desire. He stated that they have been contacted and this has been discussed with them. Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that the City should have dual certification all over the City if this resolution is passed. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the approved, seconded by Council Member Kennedy. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the the following passed: resolution be resolution and Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 17771: URGING CENTRAL POWER AND LICHT COMPANY TO APPLY TO THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION FOR DUAL CERTIFICATION TO SERVE AREAS NOW SERVED EXCLUSIVELY BY NUECES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Zarsky, "nay"; Dumphy, absent. Mayor Pro Tem Turner requested more information from Deputy City Manager Ernest Briones in regard to the dual certification for the City and the areas in which it exists. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for Consideration of the Motions from the Consent Agenda on items 1 through 8. 1. Bids be received August 23, 1983 for an annual supply agreement with an option to extend the contract for an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee for plastic pipe, related fittings, solvent and cement for the Park and Water Divisions. 2. Twelve months supply agreement for approximately 375 tons of liquid aluminum sulphate to be used in water treatment be approved to the low bidder, Stauffer Chemical Company, Houston, Texas, for the estimated total of $52,125.00. Two bids were received. Price comparison shows a decrease of 15% over the last year's contract. 3. A twelve months supply agreement for automatic transmission repair service be approved on the basis of low bid to Interstate Transmission, Corpus Christi, for an estimated $22,055.00. Twenty-two bid invitations were issued and five bids were received. 4. Twelve months supply agreement for Brass and Galvanized Service Fittings to be used by the Gas and Water Divisions be approved based on low bid meeting specifications. Mars Utility, San Antonio: 3/4" - 2" Brass Service Fittings Coastal Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas: 3/4" & 1" Brass Curb & Angle Meter Stops $ 39,912.50 $ 51,643.00 Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 4 Rohan Company, San Antonio: 1" Brass Curb & Angle Meter Stops $ 5,504.75 Chilton & Associates, Plano, Texas: 1" - 2" Galv. Service Fittings Grand Total - $ 11,186.70 $108,246.95 Twelve bid invitations were issued and eight bids were received. Prices have decreased less than 1% since the previous contract of July, 1982. 5. The low bid of $30,507.00 from Redfish Bay Shipyard, Inc., Aransas Pass, Texas, for repair of the Bay Patrol Boat, and $1,200.00 in related repair items be accepted for a total repair cost of $31,707. The City's share of $19,024.20 will be paid from Marina Reserve funds with the remainder of $12,682.20 to be paid by the Oil Spill Association. The oil Spill Association has previously agreed to pay 40% of the cost not to exceed $15,000.00, with the City paying 60°% of the cost and holding title to the boat. 6. Exxon Company, U.S.A., be granted a permit to drill a directional well from an existing landfill in the Laguna Madre. The surface location of the C-17 well will be 1 ,800 ft. seaward of Flour Bluff and 1 ,200 ft. in a southerly direction from the John F. Kennedy Causeway. The well will have a botton,hole location near the Humble Channel bridge at a depth of 12,000 ft. No exceptions to the Bay Drilling Ordinance are requested. 7. Approving a settlement of $10,000 for Southwestern Bell claim for damages to property located at Carancahua Street. A wastewater Division crew cut a major Southwestern Bell cable and conduit while excavating near the corner of Antelope and Carancahua. 8. Setting a public hearing for August 24, 1983 at City Hall Council Chambers at 2:00 P.M. and for August 25, 1983 in an open area south of Edinburg Circle at 8:00 A. M. for the annexation of 46.68 acre area out of Lots 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29, Flour Bluff Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, being platted as Inverness Unit B and a 5.8 acre area out of Lots 21, 22, 28 and 29, Section 5, Flour Bluff Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts which is right-of-way for an adjacent drainage ditch. There were no comments from the audience on these items. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that Motions No. 1 through 8 be approved, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 5 Mayor Jones called for Consideration of Consent Ordinances and Ordinances from Previous Meetings on items 9 through 23. One of the Council Members asked about the ordinance accepting the updating of the 1982 Water Master Plan which was submitted by Black & Veatch Consulting Engineers. City Manager Martin described the reason for updating the various Master Plans. He stated that as conditions change or vary, it is necessary to update the plans. He assured the Council that the City complies with the various Master Plans but they are updated whenever necessary. Discussion followed among the Council Members and several of them asked about the large zoning map that was previously displayed behind the Council Table Council Member Zarsky requested that it be replaced on the wall to assist them at the time they are considering zoning requests, indicating that he found it to be very helpful. Council Member Kennedy suggested that the map be located elsewhere in the Chamber, possibly on the side of the Council Chamber so it could be viewed more easily. Mayer Pro Tem Turner expressed the opinion that there is a need for a real comprehensive plan for various parts of the City. Council Member Zarsky informed Mrs. Turner that a total Master Plan to cover all of these areas would be a very thick book and he felt that the different Master Plans on water, wastewater, transportation, etc. would be much more useful. There were no comments from members of the audience on these ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were passed: 9. ORDINANCE NO. 17767: AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL OF BLACK AND VEATCH CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR PREPARATION OF AN UPDATE TO THE 1982 WATER MASTER PLAN; APPROPRIATING $18,500 FOR THIS UPDATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 6 10. ORDINANCE NO. 17768: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, THROUGH THE STATE HIGHWAY & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY 408 (BALDWIN BOULEVARD, AGNES TO LEOPARD); APPROPRIATING $295,000FOR THIS AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 177681: TERMINATING THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT CONTRACT WITH B.W.T. MOORE, INC. (INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 36) AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 16577 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 16724, DUE TO THE COMPANY'S FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY AND NO LONGER LEASING THE LAND COMPRISING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 36; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 17769: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, AND 5; LOTS 3 THRU 32, BLOCK 4; LOTS 1 THRU 7 AND 32 THRU 38, BLOCK 6; LOTS 1 THRU 94 AND 32A THRU 38A, BLOCK 7; AND LOTS 1-16, BLOCK 8, FLOUR BLUFF HEIGHTS (RECORDED AND UNRECORDED), FROM "RE" RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT AND "RE" RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT WITH "SP" SPECIAL PERMITS TO "RA" RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE DISTRICT AND "RA" RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE DISTRICT WITH "SP" SPECIAL PERMITS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. 13. FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BRYAN TURCKER AND HENRY TUCKER FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 75.355 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 2 AND 3, SECTION 19, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 7 EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, "absent". 14. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND FINANCIAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.80 ACRES OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF PADRE ISLAND AS SHOWN ON THE BLUCHER AND NAISMITH SURVEY, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, "absent". 15. SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNICORN VENTURES AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF VIDEO GAMES AND ESTABLISHING LEASE RENTAL RATES. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. 16. SECOND READING: ANNEXING A 41.83 ACRE TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS WILLOWICK. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. 17. SECOND READING: ANNEXING A 44.59 ACRE TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS SOUTHFORK 2. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Durnphy, absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 8 18. SECOND READING: ANNEXING AN 18 ACRE TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS CANE HARBOR. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. 19. SECOND READING: ANNEXING A 32.93 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY B & G BUILDERS, INC. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. 20. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17770: AMENDING THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING ORDINANCE TO DELETE PROVISIONS FOR LICENSING BY WRITTEN EXAMINATION; TO EXEMPT HOLDERS OF STATE OF TEXAS AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS LICENSES; AND TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL JUNE 30, 1984. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. 21. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17771: APPROVING THE PROJECT PLAN OF THE REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. 22. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17772: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MODIFICATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST CITY BANK OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TRUSTEE, AND CHARLES N. RAYBURN, COVERING COMMERCIAL HANGARS AND FIXED BASE AVIATION LEASE PLOTS AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MODIFYING THE EXISTING ASSIGNMENTS AND LEASE AGREEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR A NEW THIRTY (30) YEAR LEASE UPON COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 2(c) BY CHARLES N. RAYBURN, ALL AS SHOWN IN THE MODIFICATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT u111 Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 9 The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. Mayor Jones then called for consideration of item 23 which was the third reading of the ordinance increasing the hotel -motel occupancy tax from 4% to 7%. City Manager Martin reminded the Council that they had held up the third reading of the hotel -motel tax ordinance; he stated that they had met with hotel owners for over two hours; he explained the budget process for them and reviewed the resolution that was approved and explained the proposed use of the increase of funds. He stated that the hotel owners had emphasized the fact that there is low occupancy in the hotels at this time and expressed the opinion that the increase in taxes will further discourage people from staying at their hotels. He explained to the Council that the consensus arrived at was that they would prefer that there be no increase but they did urge that the third percentage proposed not be approved at this time until the City has an opportunity to see how much money would be generated by an increase of 2%. Mayor Pro Tem Turner, presiding in the absence of the Mayor, called for comments from the audience. Mr. Fritz Holcomb, Manager of Holiday Inn on Padre Island, agreed that the proper increase should be 6% rather than to 7%. He stated that all of the hotel managers are very positive about the improvements in the City of Corpus Christi but they feel that the increase of funds being generated should not be used for parking at the Convention Center. Council Member Gulley stated that if the funds are for the circle and the underground parking, then he would be opposed to the third percentage of increase. City Manager Martin pointed out to the Council that the language used in the policy statement mentioned "development of the plaza area and parking". Council Member Gulley stated that he was of the opinion that that statement was brooad enough to indicate that it is not definitely for the underground parking garage and the circle in front of the Convention Center. Mr. Sam Allen spoke in favor of the hotel -motel tax increase, noting that he is in favor of the entire 3%. He pointed out that this is not a matter of a parking garage, it is a matter of generating funds for the operation and maintenance of the Convention Center. Mr. Royce Tate, 215 Oleander, stated that he is concerned as a hotel owner that any tax increase should be spent for tourists and convention business and the City should do nothing detrimental to the emerging Tourist and Convention Center business. He stated that he felt that this is not a good time to increase the hotel -motel tax and urged that it be delayed until a time when the hotel business and the economy have both improved. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 10 No one else spoke in regard to this ordinance; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote; and the following ordinance was passed: 23. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17773: AMENDING SECTION 17-36 OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FROM FOUR PERCENT TO SEVEN PERCENT (7%); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. City Secretary Read then polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance calling for redemption of the City of Corpus Christi Certificates of Obligation which were used for the purchase of the Police Firing Range and and the following ordinance was passed: 24. ORDINANCE NO. 17774: CALLING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF $470,000 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1981; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones then deviated from the Agenda to introduce Mr. Richard Tallboys from the British Consulate in Houston. Mr. Tallboys thanked the citizens of Corpus Christi for their hospitality and particularly, the courtesies extended to the British Navy a short time ago when the ship visited this City. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that Council Member Jack Dumphy, who was ill, be excused from the meeting; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced public hearings on two zoning applications: 25. Application No. 783-5, Mr. Pedro Valdez, et ux Maria Alicia and Mr. John R. Casarez: for a change of zoning "A-2" Apartment House District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lots 2 and 3, Block 10, South Bluff, located on the east side of Carrizo Street, approximately 50' south of Laredo Street. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 11 Assistant City Manager Tom Utter informed the Council that in response to the eighteen notices of the public hearing that were mailed, two in favor, nine in opposition and one from outside the area of notification in favor were returned. He stated 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 showed slides of the vicinity. No one spoke in regard to this zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Mayor Fro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the requested zoning of "AB" be approved for Application No. 783-5; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and the following was passed: 25. ORDINANCE NO. 17775: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF PEDRO VALDEZ, ET UX MARIA ALICIA AND JOHN R. CASAREZ BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 10, SOUTH BLUFF, FROM "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 26. Application No. 783-6, Alldee Enterprises, Inc.: for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Bayside Acres No. 1, located on the southeast corner of Yorktown Boulevard and Sweet Bay Drive. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter informed the Council that eighteen notices of the public hearing had been mailed and one in favor and one in opposition had been returned. He stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval but the Planning Staff recommends denial because the Staff analysis indicates that the proposed commercial center would be an intrusion into the existing residential area. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 12 Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the vicinity and stated that the applicant plans the establishment of a neighborhood business at this location. Council Member Zarsky departed the Council Table due to the fact that the owns property adjacent to the subject property and he did not want to discuss or vote on this application to avoid a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Wenger informed the Council that the AICUZ Study has no effect on this property at all and the only reason the Staff objects to the change of zoning is because most of the property is "R -1B" with the exception of one tot zoned "B-1" which was the use at the time the property was annexed. Mr. Toufic Nicolas, Attorney representing the applicant, explained that Mr. Doyle Pollard did not develop his property when it was zoned "B-4" and he now wishes to have it rezoned to the lesser zoning of "3-1". He informed the Council that the owner of the property adjacent to the subject tract does not object to the change of zoning to "B-1" and reminded the Council that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. No one else spoke in regard to this zoning case. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously. A motcn was made by Council Member Gulley that the zoning of "B-1" be approved for Application No. 783-6; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance to effect the change of zoning and the following was passed: 26. ORDINANCE NO. 17776: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ALLDEE ENTERPRISES, INC. BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, BAYSIDE ACRES NO. 1, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING OF EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins and Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Zarsky, disqualified himself; Dumphy, absent. Council Member Kennedy stated that he would like td discuss next week the rates charged at the airport, including landing fees. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 13 City Manager Martin assured him that the Staff would have a formal recommendation on this at a later date. Council Member Kennedy commented on the fact that the Park Board Minutes included an announcement that Mr. Terry Dopson, Director of Park and Recreation, was elected President of the National Park and Recreation Association. He stated that he felt that this was a very high honor and Mr. Dopson was to be commended. City Manager Martin agreed that it is a very high honor and he should not have neglected to make the Council aware of this. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mrs. Galvina Bazan, 222 Clemmer Street, stated that she did not see anything on the agenda today in regard to the Clemmer-Dillon, etc. street improvements. She again objected to the assessment for water lines and gutter and pavement because she felt that this should be paid from Community Development Block Grant funds. Mayor Jones informed Mrs. Bazan that the City Council conducts a public hearing process for the allocation of funds from the Community Development Block Grant and noted that there are many, many requests. Mr. Gerald Smith, Chief Engineer, reminded the Council that Clemmer Street was being improved as a result of a Voluntary Paving Petition and would be funded by bonds approved in an election. Mrs. Bazan stated that they had signed a petition for sidewalks, driveways and gutters but not for water and sewer lines. Discussion followed and Mr. Smith informed the Council that the water lines are very old; the Staff wants to improve the area completely; and the cost of this project is only 884 per linear foot for the water lines whereas the actual cost is about $10. Mrs. Bazan again requested that the water lines be paid for from Community Development Block Grant funds, and City Manager Martin informed her that that money could only be used in certain areas of the City. Mr. Utter verified that Clemmer Street is in a qualified area but it is not included in the Community Development Program. Mr. Smith noted that the City also assessed the 884 for the water lines in the Washington -Coles Area which is a CD funded project. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1983 Page 14 Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that if the City has been charecfing other residents for water line installations, then there is a need to be consistent. He pointed out to Mrs. Bazan that the cost of the water line is very little added expense. Council Member Hawkins expressed the opinion that people in Community Development Block Grant areas should not be assessed for anything. Mr. Smith stated that he would prepare a report for the Council and stated that the ordinance will be on the agenda next week. Mrs. Pat Duaine addressed the Council and expressed concern on behalff of the Citizens Coalition about the open bayfront. She expressed dissatisfaction about a public forum that was conducted by a TV station which she felt vitas unfair to the proposal to locate City Hall on the Hill. She stated that statements are being made that $3,000,000 would be the cost added to the project if the City Hall is located on the Hill. Council Member Gulley pointed out to Mrs. Duaine that it is a well-known fact that if the City owns the land on Shoreline, obviously they would not have to purchase land for another site and it is true that the cost to purchase 'land would be $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. He stated that he, personally, felt that the cost would be even more than that and he did not think that those statements were erroneous. Council Member Kennedy agreed because he stated that the building cost would be about the same at either location but the amount of the bonds to be sold would depend upon where the site is. Mrs. Oscar Bocock, 1258 Devon, informed the Council that she had attended the 8th Annual Conference of Crime Prevention in Ft. Worth and explained the various seminars that were held as a part of the conference. She stated that the conference will be held in Corpus Christi in 1985. She related other events that have occurred at the meeting and various police officers who were honored. Council Member Gulley referred to the suggestion that the number 991 be utilized in Corpus Christi for emergency calls. He stated that the Council was told several years ago that it could not be done but he requested that City Manager Martin investigate this possibility, and Mr. Martin agreed. Mr. Clay Moore commended the Council on their actions during the past two years. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Gulley, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 14:40 p.m., August 10, 1983. DZ/rr