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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/12/1983MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1983 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: ** Mayor Luther Jones * Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Herbert Hawkins, Jr. Frank Mendez Mary Pat Slavik ABSENT: Deputy City Manager Ernest Briones City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Council Member Charles W. Kennedy, Jr. Council Member Joe McComb Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by Mrs. Blanche de los Santos in the absence of the invited minister, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Frank Mendez. 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 Mary Pat Slavik that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 28, 1983 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member David Berlanga; and passed unanimously. The following proclamations were issued during the week: "ALPHA DELTA KAPPA WEEK" - October 10-16, 1983; "INTERNATIONAL TOASTMISTRESS MONTH" - October, 1983; "PROFESSIONAL POLYGRAPH WEEK" - 2nd week of October, 1983. * * * * * * * * * * * iSPP 191984 MICROFILMED nutes egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 2 Mayor Jones then presented a Certificate of Commendation on behalf of the Council and the City of Corpus Christi to Mr. Nazario Lopez and reviewed the brave actions of Mr. Lopez who intervened in an attack by a vicious dog against his neighbor, Mrs. Gracie Gonzalez. Mayor Jones then explained to the Council and members of the audience that he will depart the meeting in about 30 minutes to go to Zurich, Switzerland in an effort to interest investors to locate branches of their businesses in the City of Corpus Christi. He emphasized the fact that the trip would not be at City expense. A motion was made by Council Member Herbert Hawkins that Council Members Charles Kennedy and Joe McComb, both of whom are out of the City, be excused for just cause; seconded by Council Member Slavik; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for Consideration of the Consent Motions on the following items: 1. Bids be received November 1, 1983 for 572 tons of clay used for softball infield maintenance by the Park Division. Estimated expenditure $7,000. 2. Bids be received November 1, 1983 for twelve months supply agreement for linen and towel service for the Fire Stations, Airport and Libraries. Estimated expenditure $8,000. 3. Bids be received November 1, 1983 for a video training system for the Police Department. This item is included in the Revenue Sharing Fund, 1983-84. Estimated expenditure $6,000. 4. Bids be received on November 8, 1983 for outfitting equipment and tools necessary to operate the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Building currently under construction at the City Service Center. Estimated cost for this equipment is $52,000. 5. Bids be received November 15, 1983 for 3,500' of 1 3/4" and 1,500' of 5" fire hose for the Fire Department. Estimated expenditure $22,000. 6. Plans for N.A.S. Drive Landscaping be approved and bids be received on November 9, 1983. This project is included in the 8th Year Community Development Block Grant Program and provides for planting and irrigation improvements at several large islands on N.A.S. Drive and a the entrance to the Naval Air Station. Mayor Jones suggested that some type of ceremony be planned to commemorate the N.A.S. Drive landscaping project. nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 3 A motion was made by Council Member Slavik that some type of ceremony be conducted following completion of this project, seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously. 7. Plans and specifications for the Access Road Overlay project at the Airport be approved and bids be received on November 9, 1983. This project provides for repairing and overlaying the access roads at the Airport from U.S. Highway 44 to the loop around the main parking lot. Funds for this project are included in the 9th Year Community Development Block Grant Program, Supplemental Appropriation. 8. Podeco Exploration be granted a permit to drill a well from an irregular location recommended by the Bay Drilling Committee. The State Tact 29/30 Well No. 1 would be directionally drilled to a depth of 10,500 ft. from a location five miles seaward of Corpus Christi Beach and 10 ft. north of the Ship Channel right-of-way. The regular location for the well is within a Corps of Engineers Spoil Disposal area and cannot be used. No other exceptions to the Bay Drilling Article of the City Code are requested. 9. Purchase of 89 Chinese Tallow, 89 Cottonwood and 39 Live Oak Trees be approved on low bid from Curries, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, for $13,644.50. Prices have decreased 19% on Chinese Tallow, 12.5% on Cottonwood and 4% on Live Oak Trees since February, 1983. Five bid invitations were issued and four bids were received. Council Member Slavik noted that 89 tallow trees are to be purchased and referred to the problems in connection with the tallow trees at this time. Mr. Utter explained that the City makes a practice of purchasing what they refer to as sacrificial trees -- they grow faster than any kind. He explained the procedure by which oak trees are planted with Chinese tallow trees on the periphery of them to provide a wind break. He explained that the trees to be purchased are guaranteed for one year and some of them are replacement trees. Council Member Mendez referred to the fact that the Council had approved the purchase of even more trees than these. He stated that he would like to have trees planted in the Violet Road Park and Pool area before next summer. * Mayor Pro Tem Turner arrived at the meeting at 2:35 p.m. Mayor Jones referred to Council Member Mendez' request and asked that a memo be provided the Council as to whether or not these trees can be planted in that area. Council Member Berlanga questioned the high cost of the trees, and Deputy City Manager Briones stated that it is a lesser cost than trees purchased last year. nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 4 Mr. Briones pointed out that the trees to be purchased have 3" diameter trunks; four bids were received for the trees; they were competitive bids; and the Staff recommends purchase of the lowest bid on the trees. Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to item 3 and stated that she concurred with the purchase of this equipment for training of police officers. She inquired if this item meets the needs of that department, and Mr. Briones assured her that Chief Bill Banner concurs. Mayor Pro Tem Turner then stated that she would like to see the training department's original request for the budget. Mayor Pro Tem Turner then referred to item 6 and inquired about the groups which had requested this during the public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program. She inquired if those groups had been consulted. Mr. Utter explained that both organizations, which were the Flour Bluff Business Association and the Flour Bluff Civic League, had worked with the Parks Department on these final plans. Assistant City Manager Lontos displayed a transparency and pointed out the areas where the landscaping will be located. Mr. Utter stated that representatives of both the Flour Bluff Civil League and the Flour Bluff Business Association reviewed the plans but they will be called again for consultation. There were no comments from the audience on the foregoing items. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the consent motions 1 through 9 be approved, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for Consideration of the Consent Ordinances and Ordinances from Previous Meetings. ** Mayor Jones departed the meeting at 2:50 p.m., and Mayor Pro Tem Turner presided for the rest of the meeting. Council Member Hawkins referred to Ordinance No. 12 which calls for the assignment of the lease agreement between the City and Nueces Landing Company for the purpose of establishing a floating restaurant to Hasslocher Enterprises, Inc. and approving a collateral assignment of lease to Interfirst Bank of San Antonio. He pointed out that when these leases were assigned the Council usually makes an attempt to have local people involved in them, yet this is being assigned to an out-of-town company. 'nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 5 Mr. Utter explained that some of the local representatives were present to answer any questions but he would try to address this. He stated that Mr. Hasslocher, who is the owner of the Magic Time Machine Restaurants, needs to have the lease assigned to Interfirst Bank so that financing can be obtained for the restaurant. He assured the Council that the projects remains the same as in the original plan and local people are still involved in the project, mentioning in particular Mr. Jim Brozo who will be in charge of the restaurant. Mr. Utter further explained that the original lease was modified about six months ago and a longer term was added but they plan to have the barge restaurant in operation by July of 1984. He assured the Council also that the restaurant will be ari outstanding addition to the City. Mr. Cecil Burney, Attorney for Nueces Landing Company, stated that Mr. Hasslocher plans to have the restaurant in operation by January of 1984. Council Member Guerrero referred to items 18 and 19 pertaining to street improvements to Baldwin Boulevard from Agnes Street to Leopard Street and inquired if the Staff would be ready to address the sidewalk issue during the public hearing scheduled for November 9th. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that notices have to go out to all property owners on these streets two weeks in advance and these notices will not only give the time and date of the public hearing but will describe the project, contain items pertaining to the assessments and the amount of the assessments, including sidewalks. Council Member Slavik referred to item 15 which approves an appropriation of $557,514 for condemnation award, appraisal services and commissioners' fees in connection with the acquisition of a parcel of land for the main library site. She inquired as to why the appropriaton is so much greater than the City's appraisal of the land, which was $497,116. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that when the City goes into condemnation court, the appraised value is offered; the City's offer was rejected; they met before the Special Commissioner's Court; and this was the price that was established for the land. He stated that the City's only recourse would be to appeal the decision of the Commissioner's Court. City Attorney Aycock explained that this would probably require a year before it could even be heard in Court and then, either side would have the right to appeal which could require an even longer period of time; therefore, the Staff recommends acceptance of this award. Council Member Mendez referred to item 17 in regard to change orders for the Oso Plant project. He stated that the residents of that area are very concerned about the odor and inquired if any of these change orders will improve that odor. 'nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 6 Mr. Lontos explained that the removal of scum may improve the odor somewhat. He stated that he did not know of any other plant that is odor free but they are expecting a report from the engineers as to how to reduce the odor. He explained the reason for these change orders. Council Member Hawkins expressed the opinion that the ones responsible for the plans should be responsible for any change orders that are necessary. Mr. Lontos stated that most of these are not design problems and most of the problems have to do with the clarifier walls. He stated that payment will not be made to the engineers until the design is acceptable. Council Member Hawkins reiterated that the engineers should be penalized in some way. Mr. Lontos pointed out that the delay in payment to the engineers is in effect a penalty, and Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked for a report on this. Council Member Berlanga referred to another matter and inquired as to when the McArdle project will be completed. Assistant City Manager Lontos stated that he did not know because of the serious problems that have been encountered. Mayor Pro Teni Turner called on members of the audience to address ordinances 10 through 27. Mr. John Stensland, 337 Primrose Drive, referred to item 12 in regard to Nueces Landing Company and asked about the consequences if the Council refused to approve this item. He questioned the procedure since bids were received on this project and also questioned the practice of continuing to assign leases, particularly to out-of-town people. Mr. Burney stated that nothing would happen except that the Nueces Landing Company would have to go elsewhere for the money. He stated that Mr. Jim Brozo was the originator of the project; he is still very much involved in the project; they need $2 million for the restaurant and they approached Mr. Hasslocher in order to obtain the money. He explained that this assignment just involves a loan approval for Interfirst Bank. He explained that the Paddlewheel Restaurant is under construction right now and Mr. Brozo will operate the restaurant. Council Member Slavik inquired about the height of the Paddlewheel Restaurant and Mr. Brozo replied that it is three stories tall. Mr. Paul Carrangelo referred to Ordinance 22 approving a special permit for Fiesta Gardens, Inc. and stated that 100% of the residents are in favor of the restrictions. He stated that some of the problems have been addressed by the submisssion of a site plan but suggested that the letter be examined. He stated that they would like to request that the passage of the lutes ..egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 7 ordinance be tabled until everyone has answered the questions and they have been resolved. He stated that they would like to have a written response to the letter which they submitted. Mr. Utter explained that he had talked to Mr. Carrangelo; the residents of the area had formed an ad hoc neighborhood committee; they are not really opposed to the operation of Fiesta Gardens but they submitted a letter just before lunch that day and the Staff has no objections to withdrawing the ordinance at this time. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that item 22 be withdrawn, seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously. There were re further comments on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were passed: 10. ORDINANCE NO. 17874: APPROPRIATING $25,000 OUT OF THE 1983-84 TOURIST AND CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE PERMANENT ART TRUST FUND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 11. FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR THE RENTAL OF 1663 SQUARE FEET ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE TOWER BUILDING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 12. ORDINANCE NO. 17875: APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND NUECES LANDING COMPANY TO HASSLOCHER ENTERPRISES, INC., AND APPROVING A COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE TO INTERFIRST BANK SAN ANTONIO, N.A.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". nutes ..egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Paae 8 13. ORDINANCE NO. 17876: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAIN DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING $1,845; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 14. ORDINANCE NO. 17877: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 42 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $19,531; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 15. ORDINANCE NO. 17878: APPROPRIATING $55,514 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND (PARCEL 1) BY CONDEMNATION FOR THE MAIN LIBRARY SITE LAND ACQUISITION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Hawkins, "abstain"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 16. ORDINANCE NO. 17879: APPROPRIATING $1505 FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES PERFORMED BY THOMAS F. DORSEY IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAI -TAI CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 17. ORDINANCE NO. 17880: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NOS. 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 AND 15 TO THE CONTRACT WITH F & E ERECTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF THE EXPANSION AT THE OSO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; APPROPRIATING $133,087.06; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. lutes ,.egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 9 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 18. ORDINANCE NO. 17872: DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF: BALDWIN BOULEVARD (M.H. 408), FROM AGNES STREET TO LEOPARD STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 19. ORDINANCE NO. 17873: APPROVING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: BALDWIN BOULEVARD (M.H. 408), FROM AGNES STREET TO LEOPARD STREET; DETERMINING THE PORTION OF 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 NOVEMBER 9, 1983 AT 3:00 P.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL AT 302 SOUTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 20. ORDINANCE NO. 17881: APPROVING FINAL COST FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH McCULLOUGH CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR THE SLIPLINING OF McARDLE ROAD, PHASE 2; APPROPRIATING $96,622.29; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". nutes ..egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 10 21. ORDINANCE NO. 17882: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH SOUTH TEXAS CONSTRUCTION CO. WHICH PROVIDES FOR ADDITIONAL PAVING AT THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE BUILDING; APPROPRIATING $18,679; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 22. (Withdrawn -- See page 4) 23. SECOND READING: AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATIONS ON TERMS AND SERVICE ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY, NON-VOTING MEMBERS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 24. SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC., CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC., EASTERN AIR LINES, INC., EMERALD AIR, INCORPORATED, AND SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. FOR TERMINAL RENTALS AND LANDING FEES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 1983 FOR A PERIOD OF TWO AND ONE-HALF YEARS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 25. SECOND READING: IMPOSINC A CROSS RECEIPTS TAX ON THE CONDUCT OF BINGO GAMES WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND NOTIFICATION TO THE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 11 26. SECOND READING: PROHIBITING THE USE OF SEINES OR NETS FOR THE TAKING OF SHRIMP OR FISH IN CERTAIN WATERS OF CORPUS CHRISTI BAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". 27. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17883: PROHIBITING THE USE OF AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM DIALING DEVICES FOR DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tern Turner called for Consideration of the Motions from the Regular Agenda on the following item: 28. The following actions be taken on the Spohn Hospital Area Street Improvements, Phase II project, which provides for street reconstruction in Elizabeth Street from Ocean Drive to South Staples Street: (1) Plans and specifications for this project be approved and bids be received on November, 1983. (2) The City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with Camp Cleaners relative to the timing, financing, and removal of the Elizabeth Street head -in parking areas. (3) Spohn Hospital's request for revocable easements to use a portion of the Elizabeth Street right-of-way for parking be denied. This is an 8th Year Community Development Block Grant project and was originally advertised for bids in June, 1983, but bids were postponed based on concerns of area residents relative to the project. Assistant City Manager Lontos referred to his memorandum and stated that the plans for the street improvement have been redrawn with only the portion from Ocean Drive to Santa Fe to be widened. Mr. Lontos stated that Spohn Hospital has requested revocable easements to incorporate portions of the Elizabeth Street right-of-way into their parking lot, but the Staff believes that in order nutes ,egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 12 to preserve continuity and increase pedestrian safety, the sidewalk should be placed in the normal location next to the property line. He stated that Spohn Hospital has since withdrawn that request. Mr. Lontos then referred to the problem with Camp Cleaners parking and stated that an agreement has been prepared whereby (1) the head -in parking would remain until January 1, 1986; (2) the City would remove the head -in parking anytime after January 1, 1986 and construct gurb, gutter and sidewalks across the Camp Cleaners frontage; and (3) Camp Cleaners would pay the cost of removal of the head -in parking area within 30 days of construction completion and will sign a lien to this effect. He stated that the Staff is of the opinion that the decision to allow recessed parallel parking as an alternate solution should be made now rather than at the end of the two-year period. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she had been informed that the owner of Camp Cleaners wants to establish recessed parallel parking on Elizabeth Street at the end of that two-year period. Mr. Lontos stated that the Staff could concur with this if all of the decisions can be made at this time so that everything will be approved. Council Member Mendez elaborated on the problems that Camp Cleaners has, noting that their head -in parking on Third Street was eliminated and if the parking they have on Elizabeth Street is eliminated, they will experience a problem and a decrease in business. Mr. Lontos pointed out that the street is being widened to 48' and if that occurs, parking will have to be limited because it will present an unsafe situation. Council Member Mendez pointed out that Spohn Hospital plans to install a parking garage across the street from Camp Cleaners and the right-of-way on that side will not be needed. He suggested that that right-of-way be used for Camp Cleaners. Mr. Lontos explained the difficulties in shifting the street. Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for comments from the audience on this item. Mr. Wilson Calhoun, representing Camp Cleaners' owner, Mr. David Jackson, suggested that the Council should consider the following problems: (1) adequately serve Spohn Hospital; (2) respect the integrity of the neighborhood concept; and (3) not approve anything that would put his client out of business. Mr. Calhoun referred to a transparency and pointed out various locations on the street. He questioned the reason for widening the portion of Elizabeth Street in front of his client's property and objected to the plan to widen Elizabeth Street. He referred to the parking situation and stated that the Staff has repeatedly stated that angle parking is unsafe but he then referred to a report of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation which indicates that there is nothing detrimental in having nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 13 head -in parking on a street. He expressed the opinion that it is actually less dangerous than parallel parking. He assurred the Council that Mr. Jackson plans to continue the operation of the cleaning establishment and they would like to have recessed parallel parking after the two-year period. Council Member Berlanga stated that he had investigated this portion of Elizabeth Street as it pertained to traffic and he did not see any need for widening Elizabeth Street in this block in front of the cleaners. Council Member Slavik suggested that the Staff consider deleting the plan to widen the street from Third Street to Santa Fe. Mr. Lontos assurred the Council that they can do anything that they want to do but they had previously asked the Staff to present a report on Elizabeth Street in which they suggested a number of recommendations with a long range projection of future needs. He stated that Santa Fe and Staples Streets provide access to this area and there is a need to widen Elizabeth. Council Member Slavik continued by inquiring about the consequences if the section between Third and Santa Fe Streets is not widened. Mr. Lontos explained that the Master Street Plan calls for widening Elizabeth Street all the way to Staples and the Staff recommends the critical section from Ocean Drive to Santa Fe be widened at this time. Mr. David Jackson, the owner of Camp Cleaners, expressed appreciation to the Council for their concern. He stated that he is not the only one concerned about this because there are three owners who are in the same situation. He pointed out that the block between Ocean Drive and Third Street is the one that provides a real bottleneck to traffic. He stated tht if the street is widened to four lanes, it would just move the bottleneck from that location to another area. He expressed the opinion that four lanes of moving traffic will interfere with pedestrians going to Spohn Hospital. He noted that the Staff plan contemplates the redevelopment of the entire street and this is unfair to the residents who are there now. He also pointed out that parallel parking will not provide enough spaces and his business will suffer. He prefers that the street remain a narrow one. Assistant City Manger Lontos explained the Staff's position by stating that the important thing was that the street should be widened because of the numerous studies of the traffic situation that have been conducted. He stated that the parallel recess parking is not so important but the Staff definitely feels that the widening should occur and that the Traffic Safety Advisory Board had approved this concept. Speaking on the same matter was Mrs. Catalina Martinez who reiterated that they do not want the street widened. She referred to a meeting held in the neighborhood and stated that it was made very clear that they are still opposed to the widening of Elizabeth Street. She expressed the opinion that even the widening of a portion of the street would be dangerous to the Mutes .regular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 14 residents. She also expressed the opinion that this project may not be eligible for Community Development Block Grant funding because it primarily would benefit residents of the Glasscock Fill and they are definitely not low or moderate income families. She expressed the opinion that the widening is occuring for the benefit of Spohn Hospital and condominiums on Ocean Drive. She pointed out that there has been no request from Spohn Hospital and in fact, one of the administrators stated that the Spohn Hospital does not want Elizabeth Street widened. Mrs. Martinez reiterated that the commercial developers of the Glasscock Fill will be the only ones to benefit from the widening of this street and they certainly do not meet the criteria of CDBG funding. Council Member Slavik informed Mrs. Martinez that the Council has set a public hearing on the Community Development paving assessments to be conducted at the Bayfront Convention Center on October 25 at 7:00 p.m. Council Member Mendez questioned the necessity to widen Elizabeth Street, and Mr. Lontos explained that the City has to design a street for the future and the Staff feels that as a compromise solution, the street from Santa Fe to Ocean Drive should be widened which would be adequate for some time in the future. Council Member Guerrero inquired if the Staff would consent to giving Mr. Jackson of Camp Cleaners recessed parallel parking after two years or after January 1, 1986. Mr. Jackson interjected that parallel parking is not what he wants because the number of spaces will be greatly reduced and his business will be hurt. Council Member Guerrero if he would agree to that though, and Mr. Jackson stated that he had to agree. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if this portion of Elizabeth Street is widened how it would affect the head -in parking. Mr. Lontos explained again that the Staff recommends that the head -in parking be allowed for two years or until January 1, 1986, and if the Council approves, they would grant Mr. Jackson the option to go to recessed parallel parking at that time. Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that the situation be reassesed in January, 1986. Mr. Jackson stated that that kind of agreement would force him to move in two years whether he wants to or not. He suggested consideration be given to eliminating parking on the other side of the street. Mayor Pro Tern Turner reminded Mr. Jackson that the Staff recommends widening the street to Santa Fe and the Council is trying to reach some kind of compromise. She stated that the Staff recommends that the head -in parking be nutes ..egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 15 allowed until January, 1986 at which time they could install off-street parallel parking or as a third option, the Staff could reconsider the requirement to go to recess parallel parking at that time. Council Member Mendez reminded Mr. Jackson that he had considered the possibility of reaching some kind of an agreement with the property owners at the rear of his property to possibly establish off-street parking. He pointed out that perhaps in two years, something could be worked out with that property owner so that parking could be provided at the rear of the building. Council Member Slavik pointed out that since the Staff is willing to reassess the situation in two years, Mr. Jackson may have another option. Mr. Lontos stated that there can be a condition included in the agreement that after the two-year period, the Council could then allow Mr. Jackson to continue the head -in parking. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the agreement with the Camp Cleaners' owner in regard to the parking situation be revised as follows: (1) head -in parking will be allowed to continue until January 1, 1986; (2) in 1986, the City will reevaluate the need for recessed parallel parking in front of Camp Cleaners; and (3) that the other actions included in item 28 be approved with the exception of No. 3 since Spohn Hospital's request for revocable easements has been withdrawn. The motion was seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tern Turner announced the public hearing on the following item: 30. 3:15 p.m. - Assessment hearing on improvements to the following streets for the Surfside to Timon Boulevard Connection project: Coastal Avenue, from North Shoreline Boulevard to Timon Boulevard; Surfside Boulevard, from Bridgeport Avenue to Timon Boulevard; and Timon Boulevard, from Surfside Boulevard at Elm Street to Surfside Boulevard at Coastal Avenue. The roll provides for assessments of $37,882.12 on 9 items. Council Member Berlanga stated that it was his understanding that some residents on Timon Boulevard plan to appear before the Council today to present petitions because of their objections to the one-way traffic planned for Timon Boulevard. nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 16 Assistant City Manager Lontos stated that all of the residents were notified of the hearing. He explained the project by stating that it was started several years age; the traffic plan shows one-way traffic on Timon Boulevard and on Shoreline Boulevard; and based on that plan, the City conducted a public hearing in the area of Corpus Christi Beach with the plans designed for one-way streets in that manner. He stated that the public hearing was conducted on July 9, 1980; all of the plans were presented; and the general consensus of the hearing, which was well attended, was the residents of that area agreed with the plan. He stated that this background information was provided because it ties into the plan for the Shoreline-Timon connection which is under consideration today. He explained that the plans had been prepared for this project in accordance with the consensus of the residents at that time. He assured the Council that the entire plan for traffic on Corpus Christi Beach was discussed at that hearing and other meetings conducted in that area. Mayor Pro Tem Turner agreed, stating that the decision of the Council was based on the fact that there was no opposition from the residents at that public hearing. Council Member Berlanga pointed out that that hearing was conducted before the damage inflicted by Hurricane Allen. He pointed out that there have been many changes and many new owners since that time, and evidently many property owners are opposed now to that plan. City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock stated that this public hearing is conducted in order to allow the Council to hear testimony about the project and interested citizens to provide comments in regard to the assessment. He stated that it is required by State law and called as his first witness, Mr. Gerald Smith, P.E., City Engineer, to explain the scope of the project. He stated that under the law, the total of the assessment cannot exceed the value of the improvements to the property. Mr. Aycock questioned Mr. Smith and established his qualifications to testiy, noting that a copy of his resume is on file in the City offices. Mr. Smith testified that in 1982, bonds were approved for this project. He displayed plans for this connection stating that they were prepared in the City's Engineering Department. He stated that the Staff has been working for several months to acquire right-of-way for this project and pointed out that this is an area of Timm Bculevard which is on the ground. He noted that the project is behind a restaurant called, "The Spanish Kitchen" and this is a part of the plan for one-way traffic on North Shoreline Boulevard which has recently been completed. He informed the Council that bids for the project were received on August 17, 1983 with only two bidders and the low bidder was Heldenfels Brothers for $234,533.83. He stated that the abutting properties will have access to the one-way lanes and the scope of the work extends from Coastal Street to Kleberg. He explained that this is the first phase of the project and additional work is planned for the future. He explained the plan 'nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 17 by stating that it will take the traffic from the ramp off the Harbor Bridge and move it to the north to prevent stacking of traffic which is occurring at this time Mr. Smith referred to the assessment roll and stated that it was prepared in accordance with the current assessment policy and that the total value of the roll is $37,882.12 with the City's portion to be $196,651.71. He stated that the contractor will have 60 working days to complete the project. Mr. Mendez referred to the map and stated that the matter that Council Member Berlanga referred to concerns the portion planned for the future which involves the present off -ramp. He stated that there has been an objection registered to the plan to move the off -ramp. Mr. Smith referred to the future plans and informed the Council that funds are available from the 8th and 9th Year Community Development Program as well as the bond program for the portion planned for later. Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that the property owner mentioned by Council Member Berlanga has nothing to do with this portion being considered today. City Attorney Aycock called as his next witness Mr. George N. Paraskevas, Realtor. Mr. Aycock questioned him and determined that he is qualified to testify as a real estate appraiser and that a copy of his qualifications is on file with the City. Mr. Paraskevas stated that he has appraised property for many years and that he has examined each and every parcel of land connected with this project. He testified that in his opinion, each and every piece of property will be enhanced at least in the amount of the assessment. There were no comments from the audience. A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * 29. 3:00 p.rn. - Assessment hearing for the construction of concrete sidewalks to serve Fannin Elementary School, Martin Junior High School, and Miller High School in accordance with the School Sidewalk Program, Phase I project. The roll provides for assessments of $3,280.95 on 4 items. Mr. Gerald Smith, P.E., City Engineer, whose qualifications had previously been established in the assessment hearing on improvements to the Surfside to Tilton Boulevard connection project, explained the project and its scope. He explained that this is to serve schools in the City and that the City proposes to construct sidewalks to serve Fannin Elementary School, Martin Jr. nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 18 High School and Miller High School. He informed the Council that the assessments do not apply to any property abutting the street in front of Fannin School or Martin Jr. High School but they do concern the property near Miller High School on Rose and Pierpont Streets. Mr. Smith explained that the plans were prepared by the City's Engineering Department and the low bidder was Garcia Construction Company at a price of $15,700. He stated that there are only two property owners on the roll for a total of $3,280.95 and explained that only 30 working days will be required to complete the project. Mr. George Paraskevas, who is a Texas Licensed Real Estate Broker and Appraiser, testified that he had examined the property and felt that the property will be enhanced at least in the amount of the assessments. No one else spoke in regard to this case. A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the public hearings on three zoning applications. 31. Application No. 883-14T - Messrs. J. R. Ewing and E. H. Moore: to consider a proposed change to the text of the City Zoning Ordinance #6106 to amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory, by amending Section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.54 setting forth a zoning classification of "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Tract 1, "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract 2, "R-1 C" One -family Dwelling District on Tract 3, "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District on Tract 4, and "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on Tract 5 when annexed to the City of Corpus Christi, located at the intersection of Weber Road and County Road 26, Tract 1 being 2.88± acres, Tract 2 being 3.11± acres, Tract 3 being 23.16± acres, Tract 4 being 20.01± acres, and Tract 5 being 1.75± acres, all Tracts out of Lot 4, Section 11, Bohemian Colony Lands. Assistant City Manager Utter explained that this property is outside the City limits and it is for prezoning. He explained that the request is for the following zoning: Tract 1 - "B-1"; Tract 2 - "A-1"; Tract 3 - "A -1C"; Tract 4 - "R -1B"; Tract 5 - "R-2". Mr. Utter stated that there was no response to the four notices of the public hearing that were mailed and that the Planning Commission recommended approval as follows on the various tracts: Tract 1 - "B-1"; Tract 2 - "A-1"; Tract 3 - "R -1C" Tract 4 - "R-1 B" and they recommend that the "R-2" requested zoning on Tract 5 be denied and that "R-1 B" be granted on this property. He stated also that the Staff recommends the same as the Planning Commission with the exception of Tract 1 on which they recommend denial of "B-1" and that "A-1" be approved and they also recommend "R-2" zoning on Tract 2. nutes ..egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 19 Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, located the area on a zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the vicinity and stated that the developer plans to develop the property with the uses allowed under the requested zoning. He explained that the Staff recommends that the "B-1" request be denied and that "A-1" be approved instead because it is not on an arterial street. Mayor Pro Tem Turner invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Edgar Moore, 3833 Apollo Road, responded to the Staff recommendation. He stated that they removed Tract 5 from the request because they now agree to have it zoned "R -1B" which is the zoning that would be assigned to it when it is annexed. Mr. J. R. Ewing, one of the applicants, displayed a map of the area and Mr. Moore pointed out the relationship with this piece of property to other property that they had developed. He pointed out an area on which they are constructing a community center with a park, a pool and tennis courts to serve the residents in the adjacent subdivision. He informed the Council that the subject tracts are more than one mile from Saratoga and no businesses are located anywhere in the area; therefore, they feel that "B-1" zoning should be allowed somewhere in such a large neighborhood. Mr. Moore stated that they plan to rename this subdivision, "Weber -Glen" and they plan to construct a small neighborhood shopping center on Tract 1 and it will be located 150' from Weber Road. Council Member Guerrero inquired about the number of units they plan for the "A-1" zoned property, and Mr. Moore replied that 56 units would be allowed. Mr. Moore continued by stating that the planned businesses are primarily neighborhood types to serve the subdivisions between Weber and Everhart. Ile pointed out that if the businesses are located on their Tract 1, it would be safer for the children and others in the neighborhood. No cne else spoke in regard to this zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Cuerrero that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the zoning according to their recommendation; seconded by Council Member Berlanga; and passed unanimously by those present and voting. City Secretary Read polled the Counci for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and the following was passed: inutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 20 31. ORDINANCE NO. 17884: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY, BY ADDING TO SECTION 31-5 SUBSECTION, 31-5.54, SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF SAID AREA OF LAND DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5, ALL OUT OF LOT 4, SECTION 11, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". * * * * * * * * * * * 32. Application No. 983-2, Mr. John A. Mourelatos et ux: for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, Highway Village 2, located on the southeast corner of Leopard Street and McCain Drive. Mr. Utter informed the Council that in response to the fifteen notices of the public hearing that were mailed, two in opposition and two in favor were returned. He stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval. Mr. Wenger located the property 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 ballet studio and a residence at this location. Council Member Mendez pointed cut that this is in an area that would conform to the zoning in the vicinity and he feels that the requested zoning is appropriate. No one spoke in regard to this application. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the requested zoning of "AB" for Application Nc. 983-2; seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: nutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 21 32. ORDINANCE NO. 17885: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF JOHN A. MOURELATOS ET UX BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 7, HIGHWAY VILLAGE 2, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". * * * * * * * * * * * * 33. Application No. 983-4, Sun Markets, Inc.: for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 1, Block 1, Noakes Partition, located on the north side of Interstate Highway 37 at Violet Road. Assistant City Manager Utter informed the Council that in response to the nine notices of the public hearing that were mailed, two in favor and none in opposition had been returned, but the City had received a petition with 31 signatures from residents outside the area of notification expressing opposition. He informed the Council that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff both recommend approval. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the area and stated that the property is vacant at this time and Sun Markets, Inc. plans to establish a convenience store at this location. Council Member Guerrero inquired about the source of the petition in opposition, and he was informed that it was from residents on the other side of the freeway. Council Member Slavik referred to the petition which stated that Sun Markets is not needed in the area, and Mr. Wenger explained that there was some opposition from the residents of the Jackson Place Subdivision at the Planning Commission hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Turner invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Richard Kirk, 4926 Elmhurst, representing the applicant, stated that there are very few places to purchase gas or small items in this area. He expressed the opinion that this freeway location is an excellent place on which to locate a convenience store and some of the property owners on their side of the freeway are in favor of the requested zoning. nutes .<egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 22 Council Member Guerrero asked about the possible tax revenue to be generated from a facility such as Sun Market, and Mr. Utter stated that he was not sure but it would probably be more than the tax generated from twenty residents. Mr. Guerrero expressed the opinion that the Council should examine zoning in relation to the neighborhood as a whole. Council Member Mendez stated that the residents of Jackson Place are opposed because of the traffic exiting the freeway. He questioned whether the construction of a Sun Market would contribute adversely to additional traffic in the neighborhood. Also speaking in opposition to the request was Mrs. Doreen Swakon, 11121 Timbergrove. She stated that she objects to a convenience store at this location because it will contribute to the already high traffic volume. She suggested that a preferable use would be for office type businesses on this tract which would not generate such a high amount of traffic. She also stated that office type zoning would provide a good transition. Council Member Slavik inquired about the possibility of granting "B-1" zoning because she did not feel that "B-4" zoning is appropriate. Mr. Wenger explained that a convenience store or service station could be located in "3-1" zoning and the only difference in "B-1" and "B-4" zoning is the size of the signage that is allowed. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Planning Staff and grant the zoning of "B-4" for Application No. 983-4; seconded by Council Member Berlanga; and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance and the following was passed: 33. ORDINANCE NO. 17886: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF SUN MARKETS, INC. BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 1, BLOCK 1, NOAKES PARTITION, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 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, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Slavik voting, "No"; Jones, Kennedy and McComb, "absent". * * * * * * * * * * * inutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 23 Deputy City Manager Friaries referred to an invitation sent to the Council from the Chamber of Commerce for a Workshop to be conducted on November 4, 1983 at Holiday Inn. He explained that the date will be changed to Tuesday, November 22nd at the Convention Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Council Member Cuerrero informed the Council that Sergeant Ruben Cisneros had been appointed to the State Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards - Education and he was of the opinion that the Council should honor Sergeant Cisneros for this accomplishment. Council Member Guerrero then made a motion that a resolution be prepared to honor Sargent Cisneros for this appointment. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hawkins. Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked that this be on the agenda next Wednesday. Council Member Guerrero suggested that Sergeant Cisneros be notified and that Police Chief Bill Banner be asked to attend the meeting when the resolution is presented to Sergeant Cisneros. * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Fro Tem Turner called for petitions or information from the audience en matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mrs. Paula Craft, 4133 Walnut Hill Drive, explained to the Council that a serious injury had occurred that involved her three-year old son who was bitten by a dog owned by her next door neighbor. She stated that other neighbors' children have already been bitten and the dog is allowed to roam around the neighborhood and the neighbors are in the process of preparing a petition in regard to this. Mrs. Craft explained that she had been unable to obtain any cooperation from the system because the ordinance is difficult to enforce. She presented a statement explaining the events that occurred when her son was bitten and there was no proof that this dog had rabies shots, yet he was allowed to remain at his home. She provided copies of the form in which the portion pertaining to the rabies shots was not signed. She stated that there is also no proof that the dog was under observation during the required time period. She stated that she had talked to Chief Prosecutor Elizabeth Wynn who had requested that she not call anymore. Council Member Guerrero asked for further explanation of the accident, and Mrs. Craft stated that the dog was not in his yard but her little boy stuck his finger in the fence and the dog bit the end off of it. Council Member Hawkins expressed the opinion that the City should have stricter penalties for dogs that bite people and that the ordinance should be amended to take care of dog bites, particularly if they occur more than once. He suggested that the Animal Control Advisory Board be asked to examine the ordinance as it pertains to dogs that bite. inutes .egular Council Meeting October 12, 1983 Page 24 Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that it is definitely someone's responsibility to determine if the dog has had his rabid shots, and Deputy City Manager Briones stated that the Staff will check this immediately. He asked Mrs. Craft if she had appeared before the Animal Control Advisory Board and Mrs. Craft responded negatively. Mrs. Craft suggested that if a dog bites an individual either on or off his property just one time, the owner should have to tie the dog and warn the public that the dog bites and to beware of the deg or keep the dog inside a house. Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that the Animal Control Advisory Board be made aware of this incident. Mr. Briones sugcested that Mrs. Craft discuss this with Alicia Perez, Assistant to the City Manager. Council Member Guerrero suggested that copies of the correspondence pertaining to the incident be sent to the owner of the dog. On another matter, Council Member Guerrero explained that when they attended the Texas Municipal League Meeting in Houston, the Council Members ncted that there are pictures of the Council Members in the Airport Terminal. He stated that he had discussed this with City Council Members from Houston who felt that this is a good idea so that the residents will be aware of who their Council Members are. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to instruct the City Secretary to have pictures of the Council Members installed at the Airport and at the Convention Center; seconded by Council Member Mendez. Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that the expense of this might possibly be borne by each individual Council Member. The motion as made by Council Member Guerrero passed. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Mendez, seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m., October 12, 1983. * * * * * * * * * * * DZ/rr