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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 14, 1984
2:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Welder Brown
Leo Guerrero
*Dr. Charles W. Kennedy, Jr.
**Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Mary Pat Slavik
City Manager Edward A. Martin
Asst. City Attorney John Bell
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Dave Evans of Seventh -day
Adventist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Welder Brown.
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner introduced a guest in the audience who was in Corpus
Christi on spring break. She provided background information on Joel Barrera
and stated that he was a valedictorian of West Oso High School and that he had
received a scholarship to Princeton University.
Mr. Barrera made a few remarks in regard to his experiences at Princeton
University, noting that he enjoyed it because of its proximity to Washington,
D.C.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the minutes of the Regular
Council Meetings of February 29 and March 7, 1984 and the Special Council
Meeting of February 29, 1984 be approved as presented; seconded by Council
Member Slavik; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones then administered oaths to the following new appointments to
Boards and Commissions: Mr. Charles West, Marina Board and Ms. Margaret Wead,
Landmark Commission.
Mayor Jones stated that he would like to make anannouncement and informed
the Council that he had been in contact with Mr. S. E. Kelly of Central Power
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and Light Company, who had informed him that Governor Mark White wiz] speak on
energy control at the Hilton Inn in the Tarpon Poem at 5:30 p.m., Thursday,
March 15, 1984.
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Mayor Jones called fur the scheduled bid opening on the foliowino
engineering project:
Additional acoustical insul
Mr. Janes K. Lontos,
from the following firms:
Services, Inc. He verifi-
submitted with both bids.
ation for the Exhibit Hall of the Ccrvention Cer_ter.
Assistant City Manager, opened bids on this project
b „ Insulation and Acoustics, Inc. and Tri -Pro
ed that the required bid security bond had been
Mayor Jones stated that she bids would be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to
the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff fcr tabulation
and recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if an acoustical engineer had been consulted
in record to the specificatic,rs.
Assistant City Manager Bill Iiennings stated that Benner Associates prepared
the original design and Mr. Edgar Earrera, the architectural consultant with the
Engineering Department, did consult with Bonner Associates.
Mr. F'ar.rera explained the problems that existed, including an echo; he
assured the Council that the specifications call for the same acoustical
qualities that were included in the original design. He stated that 3/4's of
the noise will be eliminated by the improvement and the reverberations will be
reduced to 2 seconds.
After a short discussion, Mr. Hennings stated that the improvements will
make the Exhibit Hall suitable for meetings, but it will not be of concert
quality.
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Mayor Jones called for Actions of the Council from the Workshop Session on
the following items:
Authorizing the payment of legal fees as negotiated settlement in the case
Alonzo vs. Jones.
A motion was made by Council Member Brown that the foregoing item be
approved, seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously.
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K. ACTION OF THE COUNCIL FROM THE WORKSHOP SESSION
1. The offer of the Beautify Corpus Christi Association be accepted to
work with the staff on development of a preliminary landscape
ordinance.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing item be
confirmed, seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously.
2. Mr. Jack Bell and Mr. Carlos Valdez be appointed to the Private
Industry Council to replace Mr. Edward Sample and Council Member
Welder Brown, respectively.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that the foregoing
appointments be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Slavik
voting "aye"; Kennedy absent at the time the vote was taken; Brown voting no.
Council Member Brown explained that he voted no because he was disappointed
that the new appointments were both not blacks since they both replaced members
who were blacks.
3. Defining the liaison role of the members of the City Council in
relation to the Corpus Christi 90 task forces as follows:
Individual Council Members will serve as ex -officio, non-voting
representatives to the respective task forces;
b. Council Members will not directly participate in discussions of the
task forces nor serve in any official capacity on the task forces;
c. Attendance of Council Members at task force meetings is not required;
d. Council Members will serve as a link between the City Council and the
task forces and report to the City Council, as necessary, the progress
of the task forces, and
e. Council Members will not sit with the Task Force Members, but will sit
with the visitors at the meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing item be
confirmed, seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the consent motions.
Mayor Jones noted the presence in the audience of several students and
explained that the Council has received a great deal of information from the
staff on the consent motions and it will be possible for them to be approved
with one vote.
1. Proposals be received April 6, 1984 for a hand held electronic meter
reading system for the Public Utilities Department.
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Mayo: Jones asked for further explanation as to the, -:umber that r:.11 he
purchased, how the niters willwork and if there were mere sophitti:at_ed
equipment that would allow reading the meters from a moving vehicle.
City Manager Martjn stated that this can be done now, la.t the problem is it
intern ores with garage door openers, etc. He stated that it would rest about
$20 rri1 lion to replace all the meters fax that type: cf reading. He stated that
this is the system reconrrnended, which will allow a device that will plug into
the meter and automatically take the reading of the meter.
*Council Member Charles Kennedy arrived at the meeting at 2:29 p.m.
City Manager !1artin continued by stating that the staff plans to purchase
26 of the devices. Fe explained the procens but stated that the eeteer reader
still has tc ee so the meter.
Discus=__cn followedcn various styles of meters.
Ccu:_cil Member S]z.vik inquired about the accuracy al the devices, and Mr.
Martin explained that it would definitely be more accurate. He also stated that
the devices will eventually pay for themselves and it will represent a
modernization of they meter reading process. He explained that this machine will
eliminate the necessity for rioter readers to carry J .large number of cards and
other equipment.
[Rayer Jones inquired if CP&L had considered using this type of device, and
Mr. Jim Peters, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, stated that Central
Power & Light is considering the purchase- if such devices and informed the
Council that the City cf Dallas has already changed to this system.
2. Plans and specifications for Hillcrest Park be appyroved and bids be
received en April 11, 1184. This 9th year Supplemental. Community
Development Plock Grant project provides for the construction of a comfort
station, a 25 space parking lot and fencing.
3. Plans and specifications for Ben Garza Park Softball Field Improvements be
approved and bids be received an April 11, 1984. This 9th year Community
Development Block Grant project provides for replacing the lighting system
in the park to so it can he used for softball competition.
City Manager martin explained that these are park improvement projects that
will be funded from CD funds.
4. Plans and specifications for improvement and expansion of the Allison
Wastewater Treatment Plant be approved and bids be received April 25, 1984.
The project includes the modification of the existing plant to improve
effluent quality and the expansion of the plant from its present design
capacity of 2,000,000 gallons per day to 5,000,000 gallons per day.
Construction of the project will be funded by bonds voted in the 1982 bond
election to be supplemented by an EPA grant in the amount. of $4,357,679
received and accepted by the City February 22, 1984 representing 75% of
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total cost. The plant serves the northwest portion of the City from near
Southern Minerals Road to Woodriver beyond the Five Points area.
Council Member Mendez expressed the opinion that the predicted expansion of
the northwest area will be taken care of by these improvements to the Allison
Wastewater Treatment Pl.cr.t.
Council Member Slavik inquired about the time these plans were formulated.
She stated that she has heard some criticism of this engineering firm, which is
the same firm that prepared the plans for the oso Water Reclamation Plant.
Mr. Lontos explained that the plans were started a number of years ago; and
the final plans were prepared last year; they have been approved for several
months; hut the staff has been waiting for approval b} the Texas Department of
Water Resources.
Council Member Guerrero referred to Council Member Slavik's remarks .:bout
the engineering firm and stated that there is nothing wrong with the engineering
work at either the c:sc or the Allison plants. He stated that the problems were
created by the contractor, net the engineer. He reminded the Council that there
had been a long presentation in regard to this.
Council. Member Siavik contended that there are some questions about the
engineering at the eso and she has performed some investigations of her own on
this.
Council Member Berlanga referred to the waste from the Sam Kane meat
processing plant and inquired if that had been improved.
Assistant City Manager Lontos assured the Council that there have been some
improvements made to the quality of the B.O.D. from the plant. He also informed
the Council that the Same Kane Company has taken steps to reduce their effluent
from their plant. He assured the Council that the staff monitors their plant
frequently by taking samples from manholes and testing them. He continued by
stating that. the Sam Kane plant is attempting to reactivate some lakes in their
area for pretreatment of their discharge before it goes to the City's wastewater
plant.
Mayor Jones inquired if after this job is completed, the City will be in
compliance with EPA standards, and Mr. Lontos stated that he felt that after the
improvements are completed, the City probably would be. He stated that
hopefully these improvements will be completed in two years.
5. Proposals be received April 27, 1984 for an automated fuel dispensing
system for the Transit System and Maintenance Services Department.
City Manager Martin assured the Council that this is a true productivity
system and the staff expects within the first year to save the cost of the
system and return the money to the fund.
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Nr. M. P. "Red" Isaacks explained that it was possible to have a two card
system to identity the vehicle and the driver, but the City plass the one curd
systen, to identify the unit.
6. A public_ hearing be held c1. March 28, 1984 on changing the names et the
streets listed below which are located within the Padre Isles. Development.:
Existing:
Location: Proposed:
a. Brigantine Dr. Point Tesoro Unit 1 Catamarr.:, Drive
Adjacent to Plucks 37, 38 & 39
b. Gury;]e Street baratnri a Pay Unit 3 Ketch Street
adjacent to Blocks, 709 & 714
c. is'. Pinta Cni.it Point Te.,oro Unit 4 Key 1,argo Court
adjacent to Plock 41`
d. Lor,, It Court.. Island Fairwty I'states Pi.dder Court
adiaccnt to Pluck 32
e. Socorro Drive Padre Islar:d Section E Funning Liolt Drive
adjacent to Blocks 2 & 3
Tortuyos Avenue Padre ;surd al, adjacent Sand Dollar Avenue
to Flocks 27, 20, 30 & 36;
Padre Island k2, adjacent
to Blocks 4], 4< & 43
q. Tortu-t: Avenue
Padre Island #I Crowsnest Avenue
adjacent to }lockss 20, 21 & 22
The existing names cf these streets are duplicates of other streets in the
Padre isles development and the Padre Isles Property Owners' Asacciation
:ccuested the street name changes to eliminate the confusion that exists.
All City Departments and the U.S. Postmaster concur with the street name
changes. All of the property owners er, these streets have not indicated
their concurrence because most of them reside outside the City and rave not
developed their property. They will be notified of the public hearing
date.
A public hearing be held at the regular City Cuuncil meeting on April 4,
1984, on the closing of Hestina Street between Sam Rankin and Staples
Streets and ch the closing of Alameda Street between Leopard and Lipan
Streets. These are the streets within the area being acquired for the new
City Hall.
8. The St. Andrews Park Site Development project be accepted and the
contractor, B & 0 Builders, be authorized payment of $37,930.95. A sum of
$2,725.39 will be retained by the City pending completion of grass seeding
work in approximately one month, after which time payment will be made to
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the contractor. This 1982 Park Bond Fund project was supplemented by a
matching grant from the Texas Park and Wildlife Department and provided for
the construction of two tennis courts, a multipurpose court, an
amphitheater/shelter area, a gazebo, a shuffleboard court, a bike and
jogging trail, and landscaping in the 30.5 -acre St. Andrews Park. The
total contract price was $272,538.64.
9. The Eroadmoor Park No. 3 Storm Sewer Improvement project, which provided
for storm sewer installation in Robin, Whittier and Whiting Drives, be
accepted and (a) the contractor, J. J. Fox Construction Company, be granted
a 5 day time extension against a 28 day time overrun and 23 days he charged
as liquidated damages at $55.00 per day, (b) $877.83 be retained pending
disposition of a wage classification matter, and (c) payment of $5,527.75
be made to the contractor. The total work done on this 8th Year Community
Development Block Grant project was $61,538.45.
10. The Woodlawn/Alameda Estates Street Improvement project be accepted and
final payment of $58,170.15 be authorized to Maverick Construction Company.
It is further recommended that the contractor be granted a 32 day time
extension due to utility delays and adjustments and extra work added by
change order. The total work done on this 1982 Voluntary Paving Bond
project was $452,502.05.
11. Change Order No. 5 to the Animal Shelter Improvements project in the amount
of $3,975 be approved. This change order provides for extensive remodeling
of the existing woodenframe office building, additional grass planting,
fence work and concrete work at an additive cost of $13,400 and also
provides for a credit to the City of $9,425 for modifications to the
foundation slab and dog runs in the kennel building. Funds are available
in the contingency appropriation for this project and a separate
appropriation is not required.
12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a twelve months gas supply
agreement with Southern Gas Pipeline Company for the purchase of 3,000 MCF
per day of natural gas, noninterruptable, at a cost of $3.316/MMBTU for the
first six months and $3.383/MMBTU for the remaining six months, delivery to
begin on April 1, 1984. Request proposals were sent to 21 companies with
seven proposals being received. Estimated annual savings over Valero's
January 1984 cost of gas is $1,029,300. The City will continue to purchase
3,000 MCF of gas from Beata Industrial Gas Corporation at a cost of
$3.40/MMBTU through March 31st.
City Manager Martin explained that the effect of this new supplier of gas
would be for one year at a cost of $3.35/mmbtu and it will provide a savings to
the City of $1,029,300 and he informed the Council that this price includes
delivery cost.
13. Amend, prior to second reading, the ordinance prohibiting the leaving of a
child in a motor vehicle longer than five minutes if the child is younger
than 7 years of age and not attended by an individual who is 14 years of
age or older to provide that the ordinance will become effective 60 days
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after final passage. This will allow the provisions of the ordinance to bo
publicized prior to it becoming effective.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on the
consent motions.
A motion: was made by Council Member Kennedy that the consent motions, Items
1 through 13 be ap roved; seecnded by Mayer Pro Tem Turner; and passed
unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the consent ordinances and
ordinances from prt:vious meetings on items 19 through 24.
Mayor Jones referred to item 14 and 15 which authorized acquisition of
}:arceis of land in connection with the Navy Clear Zones Land Acquis tion Project
and inquired about reversion in the event the land is net needed to protect the
Naval fir Station.
City Manager Martin ee:,ured the Council that there is such a clause in the
contract to the effect that the original owner may acquire the lana if it is no
longer needed at the price laid plus 84.
Assistant City Manager Lentos explained that the price is based on
appraisal and the location of the land determines the price of the land. He
stated that most of the prices paid are at the appraised value and neve of the
prices are more than the appraised value.
Council Member S1avik referrer to item 16, authorizing condemnation
proceedings for the acquisition of a parcel of land located at the turn where
Weber Road joins FM 43 for the Yorktown Boulevard street extension project.
Mr. Lontos. displayed a map and pointed cut Weber koad and explained how
Yorktown will tie in; that the "y" at this location will be eliminated; a
sanitary sewer lift:station will be located there anu possibly the excess land
will he sold.
Mayor Jones inquired if that land would have much value, and Rt. Lontos
stated that it could Lc. developed after that small portion uf Weber Road is
closed. He stated that this would make the triangular shaped property very
useable.
City Manager Martin referred to item 19, which authorizes a 12 months
supply agreement for displacement type cold water meters for Public Itilities.
He stated that many of the meters in the City are over 25 years old and meters
that old often give inaccurate readings, etc. He stated that. about 50% of the
meters in the City are in this category.
Mr. Peters displayed several meters that will be simple to read and stated
that they do not anticipate any problems from the change.
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City Manager Martin assured the Council that a public relations coverage
will be cr mducted to explain to citizens why utilities servicemen are entering
their yards.
Council Member Mendez referred to a related item and inquired if heirs of a
deceased homeowner have to pay unpaid utility bills, and Mr. Martin replied in
the affirmative. He stated that it would he a lien on the house, just like any
other debt. He stated that the staff does work with the people to arrange for
payments, but they must be paid.
City Manager Martin referred to Ordinance 20, which is granting a special
permit fol an employee parking lot on the rear 5612 feet of a lot for Mr.
A. B. Marshall, Jr.'s application.
Council Member Guerrero stated that he would like to make a presentation in
regard to this. Mr. Guerrero informed the Council that he went cut to the
property- that morning to examine the Ayers Street business. He prepared a
drawing on the blackboard and stated that the Council had tentatively approved
the preceding week a special permit to allow parking on the subject property to
serve the business that fronts on Ayers. He stated that he objected to this
:special permit. He explained that when he was at the property, the alley behind
the Ayers Stieet store was completely blocked by vehicles parked there; there
were no cars parked at the rear of the lot that fronts on Archer Street; and he
stated that the double driveway in front of the residence on the subject
property was not wide enough to accommodate twn cars.
Council Member Berlanya pointed out that the alley is not a service alley
and is not used by the City. He stated that he voted in favor of the special
permit for that reason.
Council Member Guerrero continued and stated that he did not think that
this special permit should he approved because it would generate similar
requests from other property owners on Archer Street.
Council Member Berlanoastated that the Council continuously talks about
improving economic development. He pointed cut that Mr. Marshall's business
will suffer if he does not have this area for employee parking and he might
subsequently have to close his business.
Mayor Jones and Council Member Slavik also urged that the special permit
not be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to Ordinance 24, which is the second reading
requiring the reporting of historical or archaeological materials discovered at
any excavation site, including private property. She expressed concern about
the method by which this could be enforced.
City Manager Martin explained that all of the City ordinances carry a fine
not to exceed $200.
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Council Member Mendez stated that he would like more information in regard
to this, and Mayor Jones requested that a copy of the proposed ordinance be
provided the Council prior to third reading.
There were no comments from the audience on the consent ordinances; City
Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances
were passed:
14. ORDINANCE NO. 18116
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 1.3 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT;
APPROPRIATING $7,763; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
15. ORDINANCE NO. 18117
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCELS 17, 18, 28, 30, & 33 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $40,067; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
16. ORDINANCE NO. 18118
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO
PARCEL 4 FOR THE YORKTOWN BOULEVARD STREET EXTENSION PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE SAID
PARCEL FROM THE OWNER, MRS. FRANCES SNYDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
17. ORDINANCE NO. 18119
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 7.5 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOTS 1 THROUGH 20,
BLOCK 20, BLOCK 4, BOOTY AND ALLEN ADDITION, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS LISTED
BELOW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
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18. ORDINANCE NO. 18120
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17551 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT ROIL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
Woodlawn Estates
1. Woodlawn and Daly Drives, from Williams Drive to South Padre Island Drive;
Alameda Estates
2. Eldon Drive, from Gaines Street to South Alameda Street; and
3. Delano Drive and Walton Place, from Robert Drive to Eldon Drive.
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
19. ORDINANCE NO. 18121
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL FOR 18,500
WATER METERS; APPROPRIATING $765,883; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
20. FAILED TO PASS
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF MR. A.B. MARSHALL, JR. BY
GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT ON THE REAR 561' ON LOT
22, BLOCK 1, SOUTHSIDE ADDITION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance failed to pass by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, Mendez voting
"aye"; Jones, Guerrero, McComb and Slavik voting "no".
21. ORDINANCE NO. 18122
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ANNIE BLAKE MORGAN HEAD BY
CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO TRACTS 1A, 1B, 2, AND 3 OUT OF LOTS 37,
44, AND 45, ARTEMUS R. ROBERTS SUBDIVISION FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACTS IA AND 1B, "A-2"
APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT ON TRACT 2, AND "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT ON TRACT
3; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
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22. RESOLUTION NO. 18123
RECOMMENDING THAT THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE ADOPT A STATE LAW REQUIRING THE USE OF
CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS IN AUTOMOBILES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Drown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
23. SECOND READING
AMENDING CHARIER 53 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY LPDING A NEW .ECTION
PROHIBITING THE LEAVING OF A C}IILD UNATTENDED IN P MOTOR VEHICLE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The foregoinc ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero,
Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting "aye".
24. SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CODE CF ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF HISTORICAL OR
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MATERIALS DISCOVERED AT ANY EXCAVATION SITE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy,
Mendez and Slavik voting "aye"; Turner and McComb voting "no".
City Secretary Read informed the Council that Ordinance 20 failed to pass
because the Planning Commission had recommended against a change of zoning and
six affirmative votes would have been required to approve the special permit.
Council Member Mendez questioned this ruling and pointed out that the
Planning Commission had recommended against the change of zoning, net the
special permit. He inquired as to why a simple majority of affirmative votes
could not pass the ordinance granting a special permit.
City Manager Martin assured Mr. Mendez that the Planning Commission did not
recommend a special permit, therefore passage of this ordinance requires six
affirmative votes.
Mr. Marshall spoke from the audience and inquired as to why he was not
allowed to speak prior to voting on the ordinance.
Mayor Jones informed him that he had called for comments from the audience
on the ordinances prior to the vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that Mr. Marshall be allowed
to speak, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
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Mr. M,e.shaii objected to the fact that one Council Me:-..lbcfr changed his mind
ir.t.. rhe preceding week because of what Council Member Guerrerc had reported to
him that he had seen that day. Mr. Marshall e;.piained that the parkin:, lot had
not Leen graded because he was waiting until the ordinance had been approved.
He stated -hat the vehicles were larked in the alley only ter.rorarill because of
the fact than he has net. Raved the rartion of the property, cr. which he Ind
;equested the change of :ening. Ho e:.rrsssed the cpinion than it was quite
unfair for Mr. Guerrero to speak in opposition tothis because he obviously
convinced another Council Member to change his mini. He addressed the concerns
of several Counci.: lerbers to the effect that other businesses will recuest the
sant type of dosing. He pointed cut than located near him was a Maverick Market
and the; obviously would not reed parkins ar. the rear. Le =tatcc that he would
Keep the alley c].car as soot: as the parkir,u lot on the icrtion of the property
on Archer Street is cemrleted. He stated that he understooc that if he was
,rar-ted a sprcral permit, it could be revoked if he did not cc'nnin with the
terms of the special pen' -it, a:3 Mr. Yertin confirmed this.
'•.r. Marshal] also stated that there is room in f-._mt of the house on the
Rrc':,er Strec: ireperty to park two cars in the double driveway.
Mayor ..c:e. inquired '.P an;, of lira Geuneil Members wished to change their
vote cr. Ordinance It arra ::one indicated that they did.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration c_` the motions from the lc gular Aoenda
on the fo liuwing items:
25. Selection of street furniture and color of signal and lighting standards
nor Peoples Street/Shoreline Boulevard Pedestrian Crossing and approval of
preliminary design for Bayfront Overlooks.
26. Traffic Signal Equipment tor Peoples Street -Shoreline Blvd. project be
purchased from Signal Engineering Company for the total amount cf
$78,475.50, based on low bid. Four bid invitations were issued and two
bids were received. This is a part of the Project Flan of Reinvestment
Zone No. 1, funded by the 7th Year Community Development Block Grant. The
initial low bid of 569,475.50 has been amended to the amount shown above to
provide 'hot -dip' caivanizir:g of the traffic signal support structures at a
cost cf $9,000.
City Manager Martin informed the Council that there has been extensive
discussion on this. He then asked Tom Utter to explain the concept and the
plan.
Assistant City Manager Utter explained the Peoples Street -Shoreline
Boulevard pedestrian crossing. He reviewed the plans that were displayed during
all of the public hearings and presentations that were made on the Master
Hayfront Plan. He stated that the City Council has already approved the basic
design of the Peoples Street pedestrian crossing and the proposed system defines
the pedestrian crossing and people will be encouraged to use it. He stated that
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there is also a bayfrc:t overlook as included in the Bayfront Master Plan and
pointed out. that a grant for 501, of the funding for the bayfront overlook is
available. HE pointed out that it will also include a water fountain, referring
to a scale model that was on display in the Council Chamber. Mr. Utt-.r then
displayed slides showing the different colors and the type of furniture to lo
considered and summarized hl stating that the staff, with the concurrence of
various boards, are recommending "oyster white" for the signal light standards
and the signage. He then commended all of the staff members who have worked on
designing the scale model.
bayor Pro Tem Turner expressed the opinion that this is the beginning of
something very exciting for the Bayfront. She stated that after she had read
all of the minutes of the various meetings, she came to the conclusion that she
felt that everything should be white with blue trim, and pointed cut that the
Sasaki-twalker 'report had recommended using white so th,;t it would be more
distr not ive.
Mr. Utter explained that the staff felt that the oyster white would not
show dirt as much as the stark white and everyone seemed to agree that the
oyster white would be preferable.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner then had a question in regard to the palm trees and
the ability to trim them.
Mr. Utter explained that the overlook palms will not grow very tall but
ether than early in the morning, there will be shade a some point at the
overlook from the palm trees and roof of the kiosk.
Council Member Slavik suggested that the word "litter" be written on the
refuse cans.
Mr. Malcolm Matthews, Park & Recreation Department, stated that concrete
benches wi11 not be used because the staff feels that purpleheart is a hard
wooden material which will be used all along the bayfront on the overlooks. He
stated that the staff feels that it would he more durable than concrete.
Council Member Brown asked about the results if an automobile runs into the
light standards, and Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Transportation, stated that
the street lights will be breakaway type hut the signal lights will not. be.
Council Member Berlanqa urged that more security be available to prevent
littering in this area.
Mr. Utter stated that they hope to have additional motor patrol units to
control littering and vandalism. he also pointed out that it will be a very
visible area with continuous traffic along Shoreline.
A motion was made by Council. Member Ferlanga that the Council concur with
the staff recommendation in the selection of street furniture and the color of
signal and lighting standards for the pedestrian crossing and the overlook. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Kennedy.
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Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience.
Mr. L'onald Greene addressed the Council and complimented the staff on the
model that had been prepared. He stated however, that he agreed with Mayor Pro
Tem Turner's comment in that he felt that the color white should be used instead
of the oyster white. He agreed that the blue would be complimentary to either
shade cf white. He too referred to the Sasaki -Walker Report which recommended
the painting scheme be white with blue base in the entire Bayfront/Shoreline
district. He stated that he had discussed this with Mr. Ed Koege of
Sasaki -Walker whc, stated the oyster white would be the least desirable color and
they still reconmiended the white. Mr. Greene stated that Mr. Koege had also
suggested additional palm trees to provide more shade. He informed the Council
that Sasaki --Walker also recommended concrete furniture instead of the
purpleheart wooden furniture.
Mr. Stewart stated that as far as maintenance goes, they felt that the
oyster white would be preferable and they also considered the possibility that a
brilliant white might have a reflection which would interfere with traffic.
Mr. Utter also explained that the purplehearf benches are relatively vandal
proof and he felt that the concrete benches are rather archaic.
Mr. Mctthews agreed, stating that the recommended Lunches are preferable to
concrete because th:y are much more comfortable.
Council Member Menden, stated that he agreed with the stain on the benches
because he felt that the wooden benches would provide relief from the look of
too much white.
Mr. Morgan Spear spoke at this time and stated that he felt that Mr. Utter
and the staff had performed an excellent job, but he too expressed the opinion
that white would be the best color to use, particularly for maintenance. He
pointed out that it is difficult to match any other shade of white exactly when
painting is required.
Council Member Kennedy inquired if the Council could see a sample of the
actual metal painted oyster white to see if there is very much difference
between that and solid white, and Mr. Utter stated that the staff would obtain a
sample for the Council to examine.
City Manager Martin urged that this be approved as soon as possible. Me
pointed out that if a contract is awarded, the colors will not be installed for
several months and during that time the staff can request from the company
providing the materials to send metal samples with the two types of painting.
Council Member Mendez referred to item 26 in regard to the traffic signal
equipment and questioned the use of CDBG funds in this area. He stated that it
was his understanding that additional funds for this purpose would be generated
back into the bayfront from the reinvestment zone and he felt that this was a
better source of funds than using CDBG funds.
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City Manager M =tit. explained that this project would just b the :t rt of
several simala.r types of overlooks cn Shoreline. he explained that the City
will have abcut S9G,000 fres. the Reinvestment :one and they pian to supplement
the Corp of Engineers fund for retention of sand cn Corpus Christi Beech. He
tsured the Ccn:ncil that they do plan to use mone> trorn the Reinvestment Fund in
the future and there arc some grant funds available.
7, cation was Luce by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the staff recommendation he
approved, with the exception that the color of the signal and lighting standards
wotle Le determined at a later date after samples have been reviewed. The
moiler was seconded by Council Member Frown. The motion passed unanimously.
Council Member Mcraez urged that the staff examine other areas throughout
the City that should be funded with ODBC fund= and that reinvestment funds
should be used for this type of project.
"Council Member See 12LComb departed the meeting followira the foreq_oing
discussion.
27. The rlanhing Commission be requeLt ed to undertake a study of the
implications of regulatory fleodways to the Oso Creek and other drainage
channels, and recommend any amendments to the Platting Ordinance necessary
to reduce the risk of flood damage irr new development in those areas.
City Manager Martin stated that this is related to the next item which is
the first reading of an ordinance adopting a floc.,: damage prevention cods. He
stated thatboth of the items are extremely complicated Lot very important and
informed the Council that the first reading ordinance has Leen reviewed by
various beards and commissions and the staff is recommending that item 27 also
be examined by a hoard.
Assistant City Manager Hennings explained the national flood insurance
procjtam which includes the following items: (1) the federal government sells
flood insurance on properties and (2) the City is required to regulate
development i_n flood plains. He explained that the federal government publishes
a map as to what should be included in the flood plain and new buildings have to
be elevated above the flood plain. }ie displayed a map to the Council showing
lines that represent the old flood zones and the new flood zones. He pointed
out that the new maps also show velocity zoning which indicates wave action and
they are in effect an Corpus Christi Beach along the bayfront, Lncuna Shores,
etc. He explained that insurance rates wilt he much higher in "V" zones or as
much as three or four times that which is in effect at this time.
Mr. Hennings continued by stating that there is also a regulatory flcod
area where no development can take place at all. He stated that they are
suggesting that this be referred to the Planning Commission for study. He
informed the Council that there is ar. appeal process en the new maps and there
is another method of protesting in that if anyone finds a mapping error, he can
submit this to the federal government. Pe stated that the staff had considered
the possibility of going through the appeal process, but the cost would be over
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$100,000 and the outcome would be questionable. He explained that the increased
insurance premiums will go into effect in 90 days. Mr. henni.ngs also stated
that the final publication of the maps will not be completed for several months
and the City will have to use the preliminary maps at this time.
Mr. Hennings then referred to the proposed ordinance as it affects the
Building Code. He explained that any building constructed in the flood zone
would have to be certified by an engineer as to its first floor elevation.
Mayor lro Tem Turner inquired if this included Ocean Drive, and Mr.
Hennings replied that it would include parts of it. Mayor Pro Tem Turner then
suggested that an ad hoc committee be appointed to study this rather than the
Planning Commission.
Mr. Hennings suggested that the City Planning Staff and the City
Engineering staff have some expertise in regard to this and the reason that the
Planning Commission should study it is because the Platting Ordinance will be
the instrument to comply with the new regulations.
There was no discussion from members of the audience on this item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that item 27 be approved,
seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously.
City Manager Martin referred to ordinance 29 which amends the lease for the
barge restaurant to increase the size of the barge from 384 ft. long by 44 ft.
wide to 217.5 ft. long Ly 44 ft. wide. Mr. Martin stated that Mr. Hasslocher
would like to amend the contract to extend the length in order to add the paddle
wheel and to have a generating plant on the boat.
Mr. Jim Hasslocher explained to the Council that they plan to place a
boiler room on the extended length. He stated that they had applied for a small
building to be located on the L -Head, but the permit request was denied. He
expressed the opinion that he felt it would be satisfactory to have the
generating plant on the rear of the boat and this wily allow them to add the
paddle wheel as well, which will actually hide the boiler room.
City Manager Martin explained that the City did not lease the L -Head
itself, but that is still one of the options to locate a building there to
provide a generating plant. He stated that if the additional length is not
approved, there would still be a problem because there would be no paddle wheel.
Mr. Hasslocher pointed out that the City will receive a great deal of
revenue from this operation and informed the Council that he has invested $4
million in the restaurant.
Council Member Kennedy stated that he toured the Lost when he was in
Rockportrecently. he ansured the Council this is going to be a magnificent
structure and will be a major attraction for the citizens of Corpus Christi as
well as visitors to the City.
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There were no comments from the audience on these ordi�arices; City
Secretar_. Read polled the Council for their vote; and the following ordinances
were passed:
28. FIRST READING
ADOPTING A FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CODE; REGULATING DEVELOPMENT TN AREAS
IDENTIFIED AS AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD fel' THE FEDERAL INSURANCE
ADMINISTRATION; REQUIRING DEVELOPMENT PERMITS; ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES;
PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Glerrero,
Kennedy, Mende:: and Slavik voting "aye"; McComb absent.
FIRST READING
AUTHOR3:JNG THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO '.EF LEASE AGREEMENT WIFE EASSLOCHLR
ENi'h4PRISES, INC. FUR MOORAGE CF A BARGE RESTAURANT ON THE L -PFFD TO INCREASE
THE SII -CE ALLOWED FOi. TIRE BARGE RESTAURANT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time ar:d gassed to i is second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Herlanga, Brown, Guerrero,
Kennedy, Mendez and Slavik voting "aye"; McComb absent.
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Mayor Jones then called for consideration of Ordinances 30 and 31 which are
the first reading ordinances authorizing annexation contracts for the Pert of
Corpus Christi.
Assistant City Manager Utter assured the Council that a]1 parties have
approved all of thin various agreements.
City Secretary Read polled the
ordinances were panned:
30. FIRST READING
Council for their votes and the following
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PORT OF CORPUS
CHRISTI AUTHORITY FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 619 ACFES OF LAND ADJACENT
TO TUE. SHIP CHAN 211., NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS.
The foregoine ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero,
Kennedy, Mende. and Slavik voting "aye"; McComb absent.
31. FIRST READING
ANNEXING TWO TRACTS OF LAND COMPRISING 619 ACRES ON MUSTANG ISLAND OWNED BY THE
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AND THE STATE OF TEXAS.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerr.ro,
Kcr:nedy, Mendez and Slavik voting "aye"; McComb absent.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on tour zoning applications.
32. Application No. 284-1, Mr. John C. Polk: For a change of zoning from
"R -7B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on
Lot 1, Block 35, Windsor Park Unit No. 4, located on tale north side of
Janssen Drive, at the intersection ct Everhart Road and Janssen Drive.
Assistant City Manager Utter informed the Council that in response to the
15 notices of the public hearing, two in favor and none in opposition had been
returned. He states that both the Planning Commission and Planning ataff
recommend approval.
Mayor Jones inquired if anyone was present to speak in opposition tc this
zoning application, and there was no response.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the he_:ring be closed,
seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance
otfecting the zoning change and it passed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18124
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF JOHN C. POLK PY CHANGING THE
ZONING MAP IN REFERP:NCE TO LOT 1, BLOCK 35, WINDSOR PARK UNIT NO. 4, 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: :ones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik
voting "aye"; Kennedy absent at the time the vote was taken; and McComb absent.
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33. Application No. 184-4, TRW, Inc.: For a change ct zoning from "8-4"
General Business District and "P-4" General Business District with "SP"
Special Permit to "I-2" Light Industrial District, being all. of Block A and
part of Block B-1, South Staples Center, located north of S. Staples
Street, between Everhart Road and Caddo Street.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that in response to the 48 notices of
the public hearing, two in favor and two in opposition had been returned. He
stated that the Planning Commission recommends denial and in lieu thereof that a
special permit be amended to reflect an outside storage of nitrogen. He stated
that the Planning staff recommends denial.
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Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, located the area on the zoning and
land use map, described the land use in the surrounding a::ea, and showed slides
of the vicinity. He stated that the ,applicant plans to install the tank at the
rear portion of the TRW building.
Council Member Slavik inquired as to why this company has never considered
moving to an irdustriaiarea, noting that she was under the impression that this
was an interim location en Staples Street.
Mr. Frank Younger, Operation Manager
of any interim location for this operatio
made many improvements to the building
employees. He stated that the tank
approximately 8' high.
(1 TRW, stated that he w,„ not aware
n. He explained that his company has
and it is a. convenient for their
will only be 5' in diameter and
Mayor Jones stated that he had examined the site and had notices some drum
at the far end of their building. He inquired if those contained the nitrogen
that they intend to store.
Mr. Younger stated that that is as:,ociated with the new air conditioning to
be installed ir their building. He explained that they use nitrogen for various
equipment in making their transistors and also for cleaning. He explained that
they have an average of three deliveries per week and the purh,ose of the
nitrogen stcraye tank is to eliminate the constant necessity to have the liquid
nitrogen delivered.
Mayor Jones continued and stated that he had done quite a Lit of research
on this and Mr. Bill Ogletree had informed him thatthere is no danger since
nitrogen is not flammable. He stated that he assumed that the only reason the
tank has to Le outside is because of the possibility of leaks.
Mr. Younger assured the Council that there was no danger.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing he closed,
seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council fo their vote on the ordinance
granting a special permit for the outside storage tank and it passed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18125
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF TRW, INC. BY GRANTING A
REVISED SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON A PORTION OF LOT B-1, SOUTH STATERS CENTER TO
ALLOW FOR AN OUTSIDE STORAGE TANK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Berinnge, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik
voting "aye"; Kennedy absent at the time the vote was taken.; and McComb absent.
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34. Application No. 184-0, Citation Builders, Inc.: For a change cf zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District re "8-4" General Business District
on Lot 4, Block 2, Flour Bluff Gardens Unit 2, located on the east side of
waldren Road, approximately 450' south of Don Patricio Road.
Assistant City Msnager Utter informed the Council that in response to 11
notices ca the public heating, twc in favor and none in opposition pea teen
returned and that the Planting Commission recommended denial and in lieu thereof
a special permit. be approved for mini -storage warehouses. He stated that. the
Planning staff reccmrmends denial because the Flour Bluff Flan indicates this
property is best suited fcr residential developmrr:,: and the rezoning of this
tract tc "8-4" would have a negative effec+. or the future of the surrounding
area
tr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the
land use :n the surrounding area, showed slides of the vicinity are stated tnat
this property is completely surroun..'ed by single-family c'r'c1Jinys. lie stated
that the proposed construct i er is not ir, compliance with the Flour fluff
Development P..,i, and the st,_tt is of the opinion that single--„'-.i]y dwellings
should e constructed there.
Mu yor Jones called on the applicant to speak and n: was noted tllcLt 1:e was
not present.
Speaking in opposition tc the request was Mt. vie Menaid, who .Mated that
souse members r.` the Business Associ ati.' n and Civic, League e fr_essed concern
about granting a special permit tor this purpose. He stated that it pan been a
year since adoption of the Flour Bluff Development Plan and most of the people
in Flour Bluff supported that plan. Be stated that they axe concerned about
such chances of zoning and special permits because they are of the opinion that
.approval c.f this would be cetrimentai to the Flour Hlui_ Mfater Plan.
Council tdemrri flavik stated that according to the minutes c -t the Planning
tonuuissr.cn meeting, 1.o one appeared in opposition. She stated that she would be
willing to table this case.
Mayor Jones stated tl,t he had notified Mrs. [carie Spear thc.t there was a
Notting case tc which the; rtiyht be opposed. He explained that Mr. Mehard
possibly was here because of that ,eiephone call. He stated that he would
prefer to vote against this today than tc table it.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tent Turner that the heat ny be closed,
seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance and
;;_ failed to pass; therefore, the zoning application was denied.
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35. Application Nc. 184-17, Mr. Claudio, Herrera: For a change of zoning from
"AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Lusiness District.
or, Lots 13 through 19, Block 5, Tracy Subdivision, located en the, southeast
corner of PIUSCOtt Street and Tracy Avenue.
Mr. Utter explained that there was no response either in fancy or
opposition to the 24 notices of the public hearing. He stated that the Planning
Commission ane Planning Staff reccn:,n:end denial but in lieu thereof uhat a
special permitbe granted for a funeral home. He statedthat the applicant has
agrued to the special permit.
No one spoke in opposition to this coning application.
A motion was made try Mayor Pru 'a',•m Turner tI,rc the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Betlanga and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Reau polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance and
it passed an fellows:
ORDINANCE NO. 18126
AMENDING THF ZONING OFDINANCE LYON APPLICATION OF CLAUDIO HERRERA IN GRANTING A
SPECIAL. COUNCIL PITMIT ON LOTS 13 THROUGH 19, BLOCK 5, TRACY SUBDIVISION, FOR A
FUNERAL HOME; AND LECLARING AN FMFRGFNCY.
The Charter Rule was suspenucd and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jcaies., Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Gue:::rero, Mendez and Slavik
voting "aye"; Kennedy absent at the time tL: vote was taken; and McConh absent.
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Mayor Jones. called for the City Manage: ' a; Report and other items.
City Manager Martin reminded the Council of the special workshop meet;.r;.g to
be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 1984 in the Council Chamber to
discuss Community Development Funds.
Mr. Martin also referred to one of the attachments in their notebooks which
was a draft proposal for the Wastewater Plan Study. He stated that he would
like to request that the Council read it to see if it is what they have in mind.
He informed the Council that he had also sent a copy to the Pharaoh Valley
Neighborhood Association and the Coastal Bend Developers Association. He stated
that an item will be on the agenda to go out for proposals.
Mayor :ones inquired if the City Manager felt that it might be suitable for
one member of the Pharaoh Valley Neighborhood Association to sit in as a member
of the selection committee. There was no indication of opposition to this
suggestion.
City Manager Martin referred to the presentation from the Firefighters
Association and informed the Council that this willrequire about one hour next
week.
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City Manager Martin informed the Council that Mr. Tom Basile, Assistant to
the City Manager, has resigned and will leave the employment of the City next
Friday to operate a business that he and his wife have purchased. He commended
Mr. Basile for the fine work that he has done for the City.
Mayor Jones stated that Mr. Basile has done an outstanding job for the City
and he wished him the very best.
Council Member Slavik expressed regret that Mr. Basile was leaving the
City.
Council Member Brown suggested that a plaque be prapared for hr. Pasile
honoring him for his service to the City. The Council indicated their
concurrence.
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Mayor Jones called for petitions er information from the audience ot.
matters not scheduled on. 11a agenda.
Mrs. Paula Martinez, 1795 Caly Drite, addressed the Council in regard to a
zoning case which was denied by all or the Council a tr•a weeks agc. She stated
that she was present to clarify or:< statement. She stated that they only
planned to construct three cr four units at the most and caked why the Council
denied their request for a charge in zoning.
Mayor Jones addressed Mrs. Martinez and stated that he did not thi.n}: it was
fair for her to ask the Council to respond to such a quo-stion. He stated that
they were elected to represent the City or a district and they make their
decision on the basis of their conscience and the facts that a-i:e presented to
them. He mentioned other case:, that have been denied ah1 stated that he had
voted against her zoning request because el the impact it would have en the
single-family dwelling neighborhood. 1!e explained to Mrs. Martinez thai-, when
the Council votes on something, they have to consider what is best =or a
majority of the citizens.
Council Member Mendez also stated that there were other factors involved in
chat it did not comply with the neighborhood, butit was also not in conformity
with the City regulations.
Mayor Jones stated that that hearing had been closed.
Mrs. Martinez then asked if she could request a written letter: from each
Council Member as to why they had voted against her request for zoning, and
Mayer Jones stated that she could not. He suggested however, that the City
Secretary mail a copy of the minutes pertaining to that zoning case to Mrs.
Martinez.
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Mr. Harold Finney, 3442 Aransas Etreet, referred to a letter he had sent to
the Council requesting that the South Bluff tennis courts be named in honor of
Mr. Al Cruz. Ile informed the Council. that the Park anu Recreation Poard
recommended approval of this after Mr. Cruz retires. Fie stated that Mr. Cruz is
almost 80 years old at.a he has no plans to retire. Mr. Finney stated that he
felt that it would be appropriate to honor Mr. Cruz du/int, his lifetime. He
stated that the request was; made by the Corpus Christi Tennis Ac.:ociation.
Mayor Jones suc;gested that the City Mui.ager prepare a report or . Lis before
any actio:, is take::.
Council Member Slavik made a motion that the South Fluff Tennis Centel: be
named the Al Cruz Tennis Center.
City Manager Martin explained there is a serious lrobien, with naming
racilities in that the City does not have an established policy. He state that
he would like to look ii..e this further, determine the situation, and examine
the City's policy.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that this matter he reFerred
no the City Manager for review. 'lice motion was seconded by tiayor Pro Ter Turner
and the motion passed un.:nimously.
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There being no further 1.usiness to come before the Council, on motior by
Council Member Mendez, seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously,
the Regul„r Meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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