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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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