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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 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.
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy, Jr.
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Mary Pat Slavik
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 Council Member Mary Pat Slavik 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 Leo Guerrero that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of December 1, 1983 be approved as presented; seconded
by Council Member Slavik; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones announced the following presentation:
Regional Administrator, Bureau of the Census, on the Neighborhood
Statistics Program for Corpus Christi.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter informed the Council that Mr. Willie
Pulido of the Planning Department has worked very hard on establishing
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Neighborhood Statistics Program for Corpus Christi. He referred to several
packets of information, described them and presented them to the Council. He
explained that working with the Administrator of the Bureau of the Census had
saved the City a great deal of Staff time and the information prepared will be
of invaluable assistance to the City on any number of projects.
Mr. John Reeder, Regional Administrator of the Bureau of the Census,
introduced Mr. Al Mirabal of his Staff and agreed that Mr. Pulido was the one
who really designed the neighborhoods of this City. As background information,
Mr. Reeder informed the Council that in the Spring of 1982, the Census Bureau
offered every municipality an opportunity to participate in this program
including rural areas with towns of 10,000 or more and all cities of 25,000
population or more. He explained that in their opinion, neighborhoods should
not contain less than 1,000 people but in Corpus Christi, some of the
neighborhoods do contain somewhat less than this. He stated that the cost to
the City of Corpus Christi was minimal because the Planning Staff designed the
neighborhoods. He stated that the cost to the Census Bureau for this service
was approximately $1 million and 1,200 entities participated in the effort.
Mr. Reeder continued by stating that in Corpus Christi, 154 neighborhoods
were identified and they requested this appearance in order to announce that the
data is available so that the public will be aware of it. He referred to the
printed material and stated that the data shows the ethnic breakdown of the
neighborhood and other vital information which was prepared from the figures and
questionnaires from the 1980 census. He explained that a narrative report
highlights and compares the data from 1970 to 1980. He informed the Council
that these narratives were prepared in Washington and the local Staff in the
Planning Department will provide local information. He stated that they felt
that this information will be used by many entities for various purposes.
Mr. Utter stated that the Staff is very pleased to have this information
and it will help all City Departments in many ways.
Mayor Jones then presented Mr. Reeder a key to the City and expressed
appreciation to him for appearing before the Council to provide this
information.
Mayor Jones called for bid opening on the following engineering project:
San Juan and San Carlos Area Water System Improvements project. This 9th
Year Community Development Block Grant project provides for replacement of
existing 2" water lines with 6" lines and the installation of 8" and 12"
feeder lines improving water pressure and fire protection in the area.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened bids on this project from the
following firms: R. S. Black Contracting Company; Claude Chapman Construction
Company; Delta Utilities; Goldston Corporation; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; J. D.
Construction and Refinery Maintenance; Perry Construction Company; Stefek
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Construction Company; Trujillo Plumbing and Supply Company; and Lincoln -Moore
Construction Company.
Mr. Lontos verified that all of the bids contained the appropriate bid
security bonds.
* Council Member Herbert Hawkins, Jr. arrived at the meeting at 2:20 p.m.
during the foregoing bid openings.
Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to all of the companies that had
submitted bids and stated that they 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 Board and Committee Appointments. He then briefly
reviewed the appointments discussed during the morning Workshop Meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the following
appointments be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed
unanimously:
a. La Retama Library Board: Term:
Mr. Harold Priesmeyer (Reappointment) 11-05-85
Mrs. Dierdre Norton (Reappointment) 11-05-85
Mrs. Mary Helen Dunnam 11-05-85
Ms. Roxy Byrd 11-05-85
Mrs. Joe R. De Leon Advisory Member
Mrs. Patty Mueller Advisory Member
b. Municipal Arts Commission: Appt. by the Mayor & confirmed by the
Council
Mrs. Janice Clarke 9-1-84
Mr. Lawrence Snyder 9-1-84
c. Human Relations Commission: Appt. by the Mayor with approval of the
Council
Rev. Jimmy Miller 6-14-84
d. Transportation Advisory Board:
Elbert Ocanas 4-30-85
e. Citizens Advisory Health Board:
Mrs. Blanca Rosa Garcia (City)
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f. Landmark Commission:
g.
Herb Hernandez 11-20-85
Oscar Flores 11-20-85
Ruben Gonzales 11-20-85
Linda Dorsey (Reappointment) CHAIRMAN 11-20-85
Dr. Cleo Garcia 11-20-85
Alvin McVea 11-20-85
Carolyn A. Tinker 11-20-85
Dr. Richard Marcum 11-20-84
Park & Recreation Board:
Jeff Woodman 8-23-85
h. Sr. Community Service Advisory Committee:
Mrs. Elizabeth Gunther 12-26-83
Mr. Reynaldo Rincon 12-26-84
i. Marina Board:
Frank Alegria
j. Sister City Committee:
2-28-84
Gabriel Rivas 5/84
Alma Meinrath 5/84
Juan Jose Gussoni 5/84
Ray Silvas 5/85
Beverly Merchant 5/85
Elvira Truan 5/85
Dr. Rosy Bonilla 5/84
June McKinley (CHAIRMAN)
Mayor Jones called for Action of the Council from the Workshop Session on
the following:
1. Any board member who misses more than three meetings in a term year be
referred to the City Council to determine whether they should continue
to serve.
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik that the foregoing item be
approved, seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones then called for consideration of the Consent Motions.
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1. Plans and specifications for the reconstruction of Cole Street from Ocean
Drive to Santa Fe Street be approved, and bids for this 1982 Bond Program
Voluntary Paving project be received on January 11, 1983. (Attachment #2)
2. Twelve months supply agreements for water treating chemicals be approved as
follows, based on low bids:
a. U. S. Gypsum, Dallas, Texas
Bid item 1, Calcium Oxide: 215 Tons @ $70.30
Total: $15,114.50
NET, FOB Destination
Freight subject to price adjustment.
b. McKesson Chemical, Corpus Christi
Bid Item 2, Sodium Silicofluoride: 90 Tons @ $447.60
Total: $40,284.00
Net, FOB Destination
Freight subject to price adjustment.
c. USS Agri -Chemical, Houston, Texas
Bid Item 5, Anhydrous Ammonia: 125 Tons @ $227.80
Lease of Storage Tanks @ $4,200/yr.
Total: $32,675
NET, FOB Destination
d. Van Waters & Rogers, Corpus Christi
Bid Item 6, Copper Sulphate: 8 Tons @ $820.00
Bid Item 7, Activitated Carbon: 20 Tons # $695.00
Total: $20,460.00
NET, FOB Destination
Freight and Material subject to price adjustment
GRAND TOTAL: $108,533.50
Bid were received from 11 firms.
3. A twelve months supply agreement for cast iron foundry items used by the
Public Utility divisions be approved to Alamo Iron Works, Corpus Christi,
for the estimated total of $101,708.95, based on low bid meeting bidding
requirements. The low bidder, Corpus Christi Pipe & Supply, conditioned
their bid of $100,833.40 by requiring minimum orders per release. The
purpose of the supply agreement is to allow the City to purchase only its
needs and to reduce inventory maintained by the City.
4. Twelve months supply agreement for furnishing books to the Corpus Christi
Public Libraries, be approved for the following:
Baker & Taylor
Commerce, GA
Est. Total: $356,500
Brodart, Inc.
Williamsport, PA
Est. Total: $7,500
GRAND TOTAL: $364,000
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This recommendation is the result of requests for proposals asking for
price discount schedules, freight policies and information regarding
services and procedures. Contracts are recommended with the two firms
responding to the request. As the books are purchased, awards will be made
on the basis of the price of the books and the ability to supply them.
Previously, books were ordered by the Library on individual purchase
orders. An annual supply agreement should result in price savings and
savings in administrative costs.
5. An automatic pump priming system for the Savage Lane pumping plant be
purchased from Gulf Systems, Austin, Texas, for the amount of $13,206,
based on low bid. Eight bid invitations were issued and three bids were
received. The system is included in the 1983-84 Budget and will increase
the pumping capacity of the plant.
6. A video system for the Police Department be purchased from Video Systems,
Inc., Corpus Christi, in the amount of $6,179.45, based on best bid.
Although the price for the equipment is approximately $500 higher than the
low bidder, Video Systems offers a better service and maintenance program.
The firm has agreed to set up the equipment, check its working order, train
City employees in its use, service the equipment in or out of warranty and
provide loan equipment at no charge to replace equipment being serviced.
The low bidder has not agreed to do these items. Bids were received from
two firms. The system is included in the 1983-84 Budget.
7. A change order in the amount of $16,868.31 to the contract with
Sanders -Midwest, Inc. for expansion of the 0. N. Stevens Water Plant be
approved. This provides for additional reinforcement of structural members
in the Filter Building and the pump stations. Funds are available from the
contingency appropriation made with the contract award.
8. A five-year agreement be approved with the Padre Island National Seashore
under which the City's Fire Department would respond to fires in the
National Seashore when requested by the Seashore's park rangers. The City
would respond when the Seashore needs back-up service for its limited
fire -fighting equipment in the event of a serious structural fire or a
major grass fire. The Seashore has agreed to pay the City's outside the
city limit fire call charge which is currently $100 per truck hour plus a
$1 per mile traveled.
Council Member Slavik referred to item 8 and inquired if this additional
duty by the City's Fire Department in that area of the City would jeopardize
fire protection for Padre Island and Flour Bluff.
City Manager Martin explained that this would be only for very serious
emergency situations and the City Fire Department would just be on standby. He
stated that it is doubtful that the services of the City's Fire Department would
ever even be used but this is just to provide backup service in case there is a
need.
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Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the Consent Motions.
Mr. R. L. Wimberly, Sr., representative of Corpus Christi Pipe and Supply
Company, Inc., referred to item 3 and voiced his objection to award of bid to
Alamo Iron Works since his company was actually the low bidder. He stated that
his company is a local stocking distributor who has served the City for the past
nine years with utility products for yearly contracts. He explained that they
have always stocked various supply items and he was of the opinion that the
basic assumption to allow the City to purchase only its needs thereby reducing
inventory, is a false approach. He pointed out that the company recommended for
the bid award offers no stock locally and guarantees delivery 28 days after
receipt of an order. He expressed the opinion that there is no way that the
City can successfully maintain their business and keep City crews working with a
company that does not stock merchandise locally. He then presented a letter to
the City Council explaining their position. He quoted from the letter stating
that he felt that the supply agreement should be awarded to Corpus Christi Pipe
& Supply and that the following acts of impropriety should be noted: (1)
Corpus Christi Pipe & Supply Company was refused access to the bids for
approximately two months, noting that the Purchasing Agent declared that he was
preparing a tabulation at the time but, in fact, other bidders did have access
to the bids. (2) He alleged that two bids from the same supplier for the same
products were opened whereas only one should have been opened.
Mayor Jones inquired about the minimum orders for release.
Mr. Wimberly explained that they have always had minimum orders and they
have never rejected an order of even very small numbers.
City Manager Martin pointed out that Corpus Christi Pipe & Supply Company's
bid guaranteed 45 days delivery and the company recommended for award guaranteed
delivery in 28 days and he felt that the other bid is preferable in that
instance.
Council Member Guerrero inquired about the performance of delivery by
Corpus Christi Pipe & Supply Company, and Mr. Wimberly stated that they had
always had stock on hand and their maximum delivery time is 45 days. He
reiterated that they have had this contract for nine years and they felt that
they have performed well as a supplier.
Mayor Jones summarized the situation by stating that the Staff is
recommending Alamo Iron Works because Corpus Christi Pipe & Supply Company
requires that the City submit a minimum order, yet the City wants to order
exactly what is needed. He inquired as to the extent that Corpus Christi Pipe &
Supply Company has qualified their bid in regard to minimum orders.
Mr. Juan Gonzales, Deputy Director of Finance, stated that it involves a
number of different items ranging from very large numbers down to five.
Mr. Wimberly then stated that he would be glad to waive the minimum orders
per release if the bid could be awarded to his company. He stated that they
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submitted their bid with a minimum order stipulation because that requirement
has previously been on bid documents.
Council Member McComb referred to the minimum orders and stated that there
is no reason for the City to purchase more items than are actually needed and he
felt that the Staff is trying to reduce their inventory so that the City does
not have to store the extra material.
Mr. Wimberly pointed out that the City has made a practice of purchasing
items on an emergency basis in the event necessary parts are needed for
waterline breaks, etc., and if the City has to wait until an order is received
from the other company, those work crews will not be able to perform their
duties.
Council Member Guerrero inquired of the City Manager that if Mr. Wimberly
waives the minimum requirement, the staff recommendation would be changed.
City Manager Martin stated that he did not wish to do business with Mr.
Wimberly because previously he was involved in a practice of loaning stock to a
city employee, borrowing equipment from the City and when this was discovered by
the City staff, the practice was stopped. He stated that Mr. Wimberly continued
this practice even though he admitted under oath at a Civil Service hearing that
he knew the employee had been instructed to discontinue the practice. Mr.
Martin pointed out to the Council that basically this practice, and the fact
that it continued after the employee was instructed to cease the practice,
actually destroyed the employee's career with the City.
Mr. Wimberly responded to Mr. Martin's statement by indicating that he has
a letter from an attorney with the City which states that everything Corpus
Christi Pipe & Supply Company engaged in has been resolved. He denied the
charge that he coerced a City employee to do something illegal. He stated that
actually the City employees have always had problems obtaining material very
quickly and he allowed them to borrow tools, etc. when necessary. He requested
that the Council table this item for one or two weeks because of events that
have occurred in the last two weeks. He explained that he was not even allowed
to examine the bids that were received for this contract and he did not feel
that everyone had been treated fairly. He stated that a number of
irregularities had occurred for this bid opening which he pointed out to the
purchasing agent for the City.
Council Member Guerrero informed Mr. Wimberly that the Council trusts the
City Manager to make decisions and in order for him to perform his duty as a
good City Manager, the Council supports him in this.
Council Member Hawkins stated that he saw no reason to prolong this either.
Council Member Mendez referred to Item 3 of Mr. Wimberly's letter in which
he stated that two bids from the same supplier for the same products had been
opened and they should not have been.
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Mr. Juan Gonzales, Deputy Director of Finance, stated that it is not
unusual to receive bids from the same company if they have more than one office.
He stated that all of the bids were opened at the public bid opening and the
company submitting two bids was questioned as to which bid they wanted opened.
City Manager Martin suggested that Mr. Wimberly be requested to deliver to
the City staff exactly what charges he is making because he felt that Mr.
Wimberly should be required to prove his allegations. He informed the Council
that a tape is available of the exact testimony Mr. Wimberly provided at the
Civil Service hearing in connection with the employee who was involved in the
illegal practices. He stated that he would prefer that the Council delay action
on this item for one week so that the charges can be cleared.
Council Member Mendez agreed that the question should be clarified in
regard to the two bids and the statements made by Mr. Wimberly.
Mayor Jones informed Mr. Wimberly that this item will be on the agenda next
week and if he has additional information, be submitted to the Council.
Council Member Hawkins objected to withdrawing this for one week, and
Council Member Guerrero pointed out that the City Council has a business to run
and it should be run without delays. He expressed the opinion that the bid
should be awarded as the City Manager recommends.
A motion was made by Council Member McComb that action on Item 3 be delayed
for one week until the charges have been clarified in order to provide the City
Manager an opportunity to respond to the allegations. The motion was seconded
by Council Member Mendez and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Wimberly informed the Council that he would like to have a meeting set
up with the City Manager, the purchasing agent, and Mr. Juan Garza.
City Manager Martin stated that he would not meet with Mr. Wimberly but Mr.
Garza and the Purchasing Agent will be glad to meet with him .
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik that consent motions 1 through
8, with the exception of Item 3, be approved; seconded by Council Member
Guerrero; and passed unanimously.
Council Member Kennedy inquired if there are any criminal actions that
should be considered in connection with this matter, and City Manager Martin
stated it is not illegal, but he was of the opinion that the practice of lending
City equipment should be discontinued.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the consent ordinances and
ordinances from previous meetings on Items 9 through 21.
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Council Member Mendez referred to ordinance #14 pertaining to granting
"B-4" zoning to the 1889 Group for a tract of land on Highway 624 and inquired
about the effect that this zoning would have on the residential areas on the
other side of the highway.
Assistant City Manager Utter replied that this one annexation would not
have any effect, but if business is increased on Highway 624, there will be a
need to widen it.
Council Member Slavik referred to Ordinance #20 which is the second reading
of the designation of several streets for one way traffic on Corpus Christi
Beach. She stated that she was still of the opinion that this should not be
done at this time and that she would vote against this ordinance because she
felt that the one way traffic pattern on the south portion of the beach will
harm the merchants in that vicinity.
City Manager stated this is not the plan for the entire beach - this
portion is already under construction and is at the south end. He agreed that
it is possible that the concept plan may be premature but these streets are
already under construction.
Mrs. Slavik continued by stating that the 1966 Beach Plan included the
traffic plan for the north end of the beach but her concern is about the south
end of the park.
Council Member Slavik then referred to Item 17 pertaining to the adoption
of the TMRS Supplemental Disability Benefits for all eligible City employees and
inquired about the source of funds for this purpose.
City Manager Martin explained that this will come from wage adjustments.
He pointed out that money had been budgeted in various departmental activities
and additional funds were set aside in the contingency.
** Mayor Pro Tem Turner arrived at the meeting at 3:15 P.M.
Council Member Mendez referred to a discussion of Item 20 on the Corpus
Christi Beach traffic plan and stated that the Council Members are receiving
inquiries from citizens and noted that they had not approved the one way loop
system yet and part of that loop is already under way. He pointed out that
there is the feeling that the one way traffic was placed in effect even before
the Council approved it.
City Manager Martin explained that this has been approved several times.
He reminded the Council that there was a hearing conducted on Corpus Christi
Beach at the Kiwanis Recreational Center; there were meetings which approved the
north Shoreline Project; and this is a technical requirement that has to be
approved on a three reading basis. He reminded the Council that several City
Councils have approved the one way plan and the only question was how the one
way system was to be designed. He pointed out that this is the final
implementing action before enforcement is in effect.
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Mayor Jones pointed out that the Council approved this about two years ago
as a part of the plans and specifications for the street improvements, and
Assistant City Manager Lontos noted that Shoreline Boulevard was completed in
1982.
Council Member Guerrero also pointed out that the Bayfront Development Plan
had been approved by the Council.
Council Member Slavik inquired about the reason the merchants are
indicating that they are opposed to this and that they did not have an
opportunity to provide input into the plan.
City Manager Martin inquired as to which merchants are complaining about
the south end traffic plan.
An unidentified lady in the audience indicated that she was opposed to it.
Mayor Jones then called for comments from the audience on Ordinances 9
through 21.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, representing the Corpus Christi Taxpayers
Association, stated that they are opposed to Item 20; they do not believe that
an ordinance is needed at this time; and he also made reference to the lack of
parking on the beach.
City Manager Martin pointed out that funds were approved in the last bond
issue for the Surfside/Timon Boulevard connection. He inquired if the wording
actually stated that on the bond issue, and Mr. Lontos stated that he would
check this.
Speaking in opposition to the one way system was Mr. Jack Davis who
referred to the minutes of the meeting conducted in 1980 at the Kiwanis
Recreation Center. He pointed out that former City Manager Marvin Townsend had
explained that North Shoreline Boulevard could be completed without the
connection of Timon and also pointed out that the minutes indicated that
Surfside could be either one way or two way. He stated that they did not want
one way traffic and they would like to request that the plans be changed. He
also expressed appreciation to Council Member Kennedy for abstaining from voting
on this issue since he owns property on the beach.
Mrs. McCarthy stated that she owns a store at 3001 Surfside; the entire
street is blocked off due to construction; no one can enter her store; her
assessments were in the amount of $45,000; and stated that she is opposed to one
way traffic. She also informed the Council that she was promised that access
would be available to her store during the Christmas holidays, yet it is not.
Mayor Jones asked Mr. Lontos to investigate this matter.
Council Member Slavik inquired of Mrs. McCarthy about the number of
businesses that are being hurt, and Mrs. McCarthy stated that about twenty
businesses are being hurt by the construction.
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Mayor Jones stated that he would suspect that the businesses were damaged
more when the high bridge was constructed, and Mrs. McCarthy agreed.
City Manager Martin stated that it was his understanding that the Traffic
Safety Advisory Board studied this traffic pattern; letters were sent to forty
property owners; and the response to the letters indicated that eight property
owners were in favor of the plan and two were in opposition. He also reminded
the Council that the Engineering Department had a public hearing on the
assessments at which time there was no opposition.
Mayor Jones pointed out that there is a need to look to the future on the
development of the beach and the City is just attempting to create healthy
growth in this area. He pointed out to Mrs. McCarthy that construction of
street improvements always interferes with businesses, but is it is a temporary
situation. He emphasized the fact that additional hotels and condominiums will
be built after the traffic plan is completed which will provide a better
business climate for the area. He stated that he would vote in favor because it
will be good for Corpus Christi Beach.
Mr. Davis took exception to the Mayor's opinion and stated that he felt
that one way traffic will not help Corpus Christi Beach in any way but instead
will hurt a lot of people and put them out of business. He stated that there is
a need for two way traffic and improved streets. He stated that he still did
not think the plan was approved properly and they hope that the Council will not
approve this.
Council Member Hawkins stated that if one way traffic would be detrimental
to the businesses, possibly the Council should reconsider the one way plan.
Council Member Slavik asked about the allegation that Mr. Stewart did not
notify all of the property owners.
Mr. Stewart explained that all of the property owners on Surfside between
Coastal and Canal were notified.
Mr. Lontos stated that he had a comment to make in defense of North
Shoreline Boulevard. He explained that this street was first designed as a
normal street with the elimination of head -in parking. He stated that at that
time a number of businesses objected to that and the City staff redesigned the
street one way with angle parking that is protected by the designation of one
way only. He reiterated that previous Councils before had approved this
construction with the retention of angle parking and that is the only way that
the property owners could have protected parking.
Council Member McComb pointed out that Shoreline Boulevard does a lot of
business and if the redesign of North Shoreline will save a number of lives, he
felt that it is certainly worth it. He stated that he did not see how one way
traffic designation could harm those businesses and urged that this be approved
on second reading. He expressed the opinion that this item has been discussed
long enough.
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City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the consent
ordinances and the following were approved:
9. ORDINANCE NO. 17975:
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF:
Bowie and Crockett Streets and Larcade Drive
1. Bowie Street, from Sokol Drive approximately 700 feet southerly to
Deadend,
2. Corckett Street, from Sokol Drive approximately 700 feet southerly to
Deadend, and
3. Larcade Drive, from South Padre Island Drive southwesterly 487 linear
feet for the existing improvements in the Ventura Plaza Subdivision;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
10. ORDINANCE NO. 17976:
APPROVING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF VARIOUS COSTS FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET:
Bowie and Crockett Streets and Larcade Drive
1. Bowie Street, from Sokol Drive approximately 700 feet southerly to
Deadend,
2. Crockett Street, from Sokol Drive approximately 700 feet southerly to
Deadend, and
3. Larcade Drive, from South Padre Island Drive southwesterly 487 linear
feet to the existing improvements in the Ventura Plaza Subdivision;
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 JANUARY 25, 1984 AT 3:00 P.M., IN THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 302 SOUTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
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11. ORDINANCE NO. 17977:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH GOLDSTON ENGINEERING, INC. FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES NECESSARY TO PROPERLY DEVELOP DESIGN PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR UPGRADING THE STORM PUMP STATION "A"; APPROPRIATING
$39,900; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
12. ORDINANCE NO. 17978:
CLOSING AN ABANDONING TWO 10 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENTS IN LOTS 63-65,
BLOCK 3, WILLOWOOD UNIT 4 SUBDIVISION; SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS LISTED BELOW;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
13. ORDINANCE NO. 17979:
AUTHORIZING APPRAISAL SERVICES BY SIDNEY H. SMITH III FOR PARCELS 1, 2, AND
3, IN CONNECTION WITH THE YORKTOWN BOULEVARD EXTENSION; APPROPRIATING
$1,890; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
14. ORDINANCE NO. 17980:
AMENDING THE ZONING
TERRITORY, BY ADDING
ZONING CLASSIFICATION
OF TRACT 4, McINTYRE
ABSTRACT NO. 606; AND
ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED
TO SECTION 31-5 SUBSECTION, 31-5.58, SETTING FORTH
OF SAID AREA OF LAND DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1 AND 2 OUT
PARTITION OUT OF THE MARIANO LOPEZ DE HERRERA GRANT,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
15. ORDINANCE NO. 17981:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF TRES DEVELOPMENT BY
GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A CONDOMINIUM WITH A 20 FOOT YARD
SETBACK ALONG WINDWARD DRIVE ON LOT 1A, BLOCK 45, SECTION A, PADRE
ISLAND -CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
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16. ORDINANCE NO. 17982:
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF A LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL
TELEPHONE COMPANY TO AT&T INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
17. ORDINANCE NO. 17983:
PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DISABILITY BENEFITS FUND OF
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT WHICH NOW PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM;
PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS ON ACCOUNT OF SUCH
PARTICIPATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
18. FIRST READING:
APPROVING THE MORTGAGING OF CERTAIN LEASES BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CORPUS
CHRISTI ARTS COUNCIL, INC., PERTAINING TO THE MERRIMAN-BOBYS HOUSE, AND
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LULAC COUNCIL NO. 1 PERTAINING TO THE
GRANDE-GROSSMAN HOUSE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero,
Hawkins, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
19. FIRST READING:
AMENDING CITY CODE, SECTION 57-231 TO INCREASE THE LIABILITY INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTO WRECKER OPERATORS OPERATING UNDER PERMIT FROM THE
CITY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero,
Hawkins, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
20. SECOND READING:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, SECTION 53-250, SCHEDULE I, ONE-WAY
STREETS AND ALLEYS.
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Street or Street Portion Direction of Travel
North Shore Boulevard, between Canal
Street and Coastal Street North
Surfside Boulevard, between Coastal
Street and Canal Street South
Coastal Street, between North Shoreline
Boulevard and Surfside Boulvard West
Canal Street, between Surfside Boulevard
and North Shoreline Boulevard East
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Guerrero, McComb and
Mendez voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, Hawkins and Slavik voting, "Nay"; Kennedy,
"abstained".
21. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17984:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MS. MARGIE
BENNETT FOR CONCESSION PRIVILEGES AT THE CONCESSION BUILDING AT THE
GREENWOOD SOFTBALL COMPLEX.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy,
McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye".
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following motion from the
regular agenda:
22. The recommendation of the Offsite Utilities Extension Committee be
accepted, stating that the lot/acreage fees as required by the recently
adopted water/sanitary sewer policy amendments to the Platting Ordinance be
enforced as adopted and that no reimbursement provisions be instituted for
properties which might, in the future, be included in separate water
districts. The committee was asked to address this as a result of a plat
appeal heard by the Council on November 23, 1983. (Attachment #12)
City Manager Martin brought the Council up to date on this item stating
that they had acted on an appeal by the developer and requested that they go
ahead and pay their fee, and if a refund policy was established, it would be
retroactive and reimbursement would be made. He stated, however, that the
Offsite Utility Committee recommends that no refund policy be established.
Mr. Lantos explained further that if a particular request is in a specific
water district, there is no problem, but if the request is from the
extra -territorial jurisdiction it would be a bad precedent not to charge the
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deposit because others would make the same request; therefore, the staff
recommends against any refunds.
There were no comments from the audience.
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik that the foregoing item be
approved, seconded by Council Member Mendez, and passed unanimously by those
present and voting.
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Mayor Jones called for action by ordinance on the regular agenda on Item 23
which is a resolution in support of a proposed amendment to the Gas Search
Agreement.
City Manager Martin informed the Council that the City of Corpus Christi
has an interest in what Valero and Coastal States Gas Corporation do because
through some litigation, the customers have a voting interest in the companies'
actions. He stated that the City of Corpus Christi's interest is a very low
percentage but according to the ruling of the litigation, Coastal was charged
with finding a new source of gas. He explained that there is a proposal by them
to sell their excess gas to another company and funds are to be placed in the
fund to continue the search for gas supplies. He stated that the staff finds
that this would not be detrimental to the program.
There were no comments from the Council or the audience on this item.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and it passed as
follows:
23. RESOLUTION NO. 17985:
SUPPORTING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE GAS SEARCH AGREEMENT MADE BETWEEN THE
COASTAL CORPORATION, VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION, VALERO TRANSMISSION COMPANY, AND
TEXAS COMMERCE BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE SETTLEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT AND AS
ESCROW AGENT UNDER THE GAS SEARCH AGREEMENT, TO PERMIT COASTAL CORPORATION TO
MARKET ON AN INTERRUPTIBLE BASIS 100% OF SURPLUS GAS DEDICATED TO THE GAS SEARCH
PROGRAM TO REATA GAS CORPORATION FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD AND TO CONCUR IN DEFINING
WELLS ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM AND THE METHOD OF CALCULATING DEBT SERVICE.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hawkins, Kennedy, McComb,
and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Mendez, absent during the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following annexation:
24. ANNEXATION - 50.91 acre tract of land out of Lot 4, Section 11, Bohemian
Colony Lands, being platted as Breckenridge Subdivision Unit 6.
Mr. Wenger explained that this is a 50.91 acre area submitted as a plat for
Breckenridge Unit 6. He located the area on a map and stated that 216 single
family lots will be provided; one area for business purposes; and there will be
one area for apartments. He stated that this was pre -zoned a short time ago by
the City Council.
Mayor Jones inquired if there is any plan for development of a park as a
part of this subdivision, and Mr. Wenger stated that they do plan to develop a
park in connection with the subdivision.
There were no comments on this proposed annexation.
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 Berlanga to approve this annexation,
seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following street closing
request:
25. Closing and abandonment of a 50' wide by 101' long Tulia Drive from Sands
Drive easterly to the west boundary of the Flour Bluff Independent School
District properties. This 50' wide by 101' long dedicated roadway is
unimproved at this time, and as the closure would not affect traffic
circulation in the area, the staff offers no objection to the closure
request. (Attachment #14)
Mr. Gerald Smith located the street on a transparency noting that it is in
Flour Bluff. He pointed out the new Flour Bluff School District Buildings which
are on the other side of Waldron Road and stated that none of the property on
the Tulia side of Waldron contain any businesses or development. He stated that
the street is not open on the ground and this is a joint application from one
property owner and the Flour Bluff Independent School District; there are no
city utilities in the street; and there is plenty of traffic circulation without
the development of Tulia street. He stated that the staff recommends closing
the street as requested. Mr. Wenger commented that Flour Bluff has a number of
streets that exist on paper but are not evident.
Council Member Slavik referred to Council Member Hawkin's concern about the
City receiving payment for closure of streets. She urged that this policy be
pursued.
No one spoke in regard to this closing request.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that Tulia Drive from Sands Drive
easterly to the west boundary of the Flour Bluff Independent School District
properties be closed; seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez and Slavik
voting "Aye"; Hawkins voting "No"; Kennedy absent at the time the vote was
taken.
Council Member Hawkins again urged that streets not be closed without
compensation to the city.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinance was passed:
25. ORDINANCE NO. 17986:
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 101 FOOT LONG PORTION OF 50 FOOT WIDE TULIA DRIVE IN
WALDRON SUBDIVISION UNIT 2; SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS LISTED BELOW; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Hawkins, "Nay"; Kennedy absent at the time the vote was
taken.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearings on four zoning applications.
26. Application No. 1183-1, Mr. Eligio Mora: for a change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and "B-1" Neighborhood Business
District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Lot 1-C, Block 4, Molina No.
1, located on the west side of Elvira Street, approximately 75' south of
Horne Road.
Assistant City Mananger Tom Utter stated that in response to the 22 notices
of the public hearing, two in favor and three in opposition had been returned
and the planning commission recommends approval but the planning staff
recommends denial of "A-1" and in lieu thereof that "R-2" be granted. Mr.
Wenger explained the reason for the recommendation stating that this property is
located at the northern boundary of a single family residential area and
rezoning of this property to "A-1" would have a detrimental effect on the single
family nature of the area and would set a precedent which could affect the
vacant lots across the street and throughout the area.
Council Member Berlanga inquired about the number of units that would be
allowed if the zoning is approved, and Mr. Wenger stated that three units would
be but access would be from Elvira Street. He stated that the difference in
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"R-2" and "A-1" is only one unit and the staff does not have any very strong
objections to the "A-1" zoning.
Council Member Slavik expressed the opinion that "R-2" would be better so
that a precedent would not be established.
Council Member Berlanga expressed the opinion that this lot is very close
to Horne Road and the offstreet parking will not be a problem. He stated that
he felt that the units constructed would be for low rent housing and he would
recommend that "A-1" zoning be approved.
The applicant, Mr. Elijio Mora, assured the Council that there will be
enough parking space and that it would be low rent apartment units.
No one spoke in opposition to this request.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously.
Assistant City Manager Utter pointed out that the City has had a number of
cases similar to this recently, and traditionally the staff recommends against
business intrusion into a residential area because many problems exist with
vacant lots located next to "B-1" zoning and it is not likely that residences
will be constructed next to a business. He stated the staff may begin to
recommend approval of some the requests.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that the requested zoning of
"A-1" be approved for application #1183-1; seconded by Council Member Guerrero
and passed unanimously by those present and voting.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance and
the following was passed:
26. ORDINANCE NO. 17987:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ELIJIO MORA BY CHANGING THE
ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 1C, BLOCK 4, MOLINA NO. 1, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT AND "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "A-1" APARTMENT
HOUSE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez and voting, "Aye";
Hawkins and Kennedy, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; Slavik
"Abstained".
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27. Application No. 1183-2T, Nueces Development Company: Amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance: Amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory by amending
Section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.59
setting forth zoning classifications of "B-1" Neighborhood Business
District on Tract 1, "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract 2, "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District on Tracts 3 and 5, and "R -1C" One -family
Dwelling District on Tract 4 when annexed to the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, located on the south side of Cedar Pass Drive, west of S. Staples
Street, Tract 1 being 8.620± acres, Tract 2 being 6.861± acres, Tracts 3
and 5 being 90.095± acres, and Tract 4 being 14.922± acres, all Tracts out
of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that this is located outside the City
limits and in response to the 21 notices of the public hearing, four in favor
and none in opposition had been returned.
He stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval but the Planning
Staff recommends denial of Tracts 1 and 2 and in lieu thereof that "R-2" zoning
be approved rather than "A-1" zoning.
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 reason that the staff recommends against the business zoning on Tract 1 is
because such zoning would have a definite effect of the future of this street.
He stated there is already ample "B-4 " zoning further out Staples.
Council Member Slavik agreed with the staff recommendation because of the
potential increase in traffic.
No one spoke in opposition to this request.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Berlanga.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired about the applicant's response to the staff
recommendation of "R-2" zoning for Tracts 1 and 2. She also indicated her
concern that the applicant was not present.
The motion to close the hearing passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member McComb that the Council concur with the
Planning Staff's recommendation that the requested zoning on Tracts 1 and 2 be
denied and in lieu thereof that "R-2" zoning be approved and that the requested
zoning be approved on Tracts 3 through 5. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Slavik and passed unanimously by those present and voting.
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28. Application No. 1183-5, Messrs. D. 0. Moses and D. A. Pedrotti: for a
change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and "T -1C" Mobile
HomeoSubdivision District to "pBp-3" Business7District being the north 100'
btreetssldpproxxmate'ly l332 ' north of kk5. Pacdre gIslanwdeDriveDonald and Weaver
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Mr. Utter informed the Council that in response to the 17 notices of the
public hearing, two in favor and none in opposition had been returned. He
stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner, presiding in the temporary absence of Mayor Jones,
ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in regard to this zoning
application.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance and
it passed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 17988
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF D. O. MOSES AND D. A. PEDROTTI
BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A PORTION OUT OF LOT 51, BLOCK 12,
FLOUR BLUFF PARK, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AND "T -1C" MOBILE
HOME SUBDIVISION DISTRICT TO "B-3" BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero, Hawkins and Kennedy, "absent at the time the vote was taken".
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29. Application No. 1183-7, Mr. David M. Saks, Trustee: for a change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District
on Lot 1, Block 9, Lexington Center Addition and a portion of Lot 3,
Section 4, Bohemian Colony Lands, located on the west side of Ayers Street,
approximately 1,000' south of S. Padre Island Drive.
Mr. Utter noted that in response to the 20 notices of the public hearing, 2
in favor, and none in opposition, had been returned, and that both the planning
commission and planning staff recommend approval.
Mayor Jones determined that no one in the audience wished to speak in
opposition to this zoning application.
A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unamimously.
City Secretary Read polled the council for their votes and the following
ordinance passed:
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29. ORDINANCE NO. 17989:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION
CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT
ADDITION AND A PORTION OUT OF LOT 3, SECTION
"R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4"
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
OF DAVID M. SAKS, TRUSTEE, BY
1, BLOCK 9, LEXINGTON CENTER
4, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, FROM
GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Hawkins, McComb, Mendez and Slavik
voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Kennedy, "absent at the time the vote was taken".
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Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mrs. Irma Gonzalez, 125 Clemmer Street, informed the Council that she had
had a great deal of difficulty with her gas and water bills. She stated that in
discussing this with the public utilities personnel, Mr. Oscar Chapa had
suggested that she have her lines checked. She stated that this street is being
improved and her statement from utilities has been steadily increasing to a very
large amount on her last bill.
Mrs. Gonzalez continued by stating that she had also talked with a Mr.
Lopez of the Public Utilities Department who had informed her that her bill
showed an extraordinary increase. She asked that something be done to alleviate
this problem.
Mayor Jones requested that the City Manager have someone investigate this
statement.
Mrs. Gonzalez continued by stating that Mr. Chapa of the Utilities
Department had suggested that she make installment payments, that she saw no
need to do this because she felt the bills were in error. She stated that she
had received a delinquent notice indicating that she would be without service
soon.
City Manager Martin assured her that her utilities would not be
disconnected until this has been checked.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the council convene in
closed session under the authority granted under 6252-17 of VACS on personnel
matters; seconded by Council Member Mendez; and passed unanimously at 4:56 p.m.
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Mayor Jones reconvened the regular council meeting at 6:14 p.m. and
announced that the Council has been meeting to discuss the City Secretary's
office; they planned to employ an outside consultant to evaluate that office;
and after the evaluation, the Council will meet again for the report. He
explained that this is not an unusual procedure because they also discussed the
CityManager's office and the office of the Municipal Court Judge prior to this
evauation. He stated that they will keep the public informed on the results of
the study.
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Council Member Guerrero stated that he felt that it is important that a
description of the duties and the role of the City Secretary be defined and that
goals for the City Secretary's office be established. He stated that these are
questions that should be answered by the evaluation.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Council Member Berlanga, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed
unanimously, the regular council meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m., December
14, 1983.