HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/02/1985Present:
**Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Jack Best
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Bill Pruet
*Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 2, 1985
2:00 P.M.
City Manager Edward A. Martin
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best called the meeting to order in the Council
Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was given by Council Member Joe McComb, following which the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member
Leo Guerrero.
City Secretary Armando Chapa called the roll and verified that the
necessary quorum of the Council and the required Charter Officers were present
to conduct a legal meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Bill Pruet that the minutes of the
Special Council Meeting of June 24 and the Regular Council Meeting of June 25,
1985 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member McComb; and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Best presented retirement plaques to the following employees:
NAME DEPARTMENT POSITION YEARS OF SERVICE
Hubert C. Leyendecker Fire Firefighter 32
Perry L. Schlabach Engineering Engineer's Assistant II 30
Woodrow Gimbel Transit Transit System Supervisor III 19
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Mayor Pro Tem Best announced bid opening on the following oil and gas
lease:
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Bid opening and award of oil and gas lease: A three year primary term oil
and gas lease for the City's mineral interest in a 13.963 acre tract that
adjoins the 0.N. Stevens Water Plant. The lease provides that the City
receive a 20% royalty but does not allow use of the land surface. The
minimum acceptable bid is $837.78. Lease to be awarded by Council motion
immediately after all bids have been opened.
Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings opened the one bid received from
Galicia Corporation, including the bonus bid of $1,000.
Mr. Hennings explained that the procedure would be to award the lease if
the Council concurred.
A motion was made by Council Member Linda Strong that the mineral lease 1149
for a 13.963 acre tract that adjoins the 0.N. Stevens Water Plant be awarded to
Galicia Corporation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed
unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Best then administered the Oath to Ms. Nora Garcia, a recent
appointee to the Planning Commission.
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Mayor Pro Tem Best called for consideration of the Consent Motions on the
following items:
1. Authorizing receipt of bids on July
the City's mineral interest in six
tracts are comprised 'of property
Plant, Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Course,
Drainage Outfall.
23, 1985, for an oil and gas lease for
tracts comprising 137.2117 acres. The
utilized for the Westside Wastewater
Westhaven Park, and the Gabriel Terrace
2. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids on July 17,
1985, for a twelve month supply agreement, with an option to extend for an
additional twelve months subject to the approval of the seller and the City
Manager, or his designee, for approximately 25,000 lbs. of wiping rags to
be used by various departments for cleaning purposes. Estimated
expenditure is $10,500.
3. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids
for one 50,000 lb. GVWR cab and chassis and one 3,000
distributor body and equipment for the Street Division for
shooting crew proposed in the 1985-86 Budget. Due to the
receipt of this equipment, bids need to be accepted to
activities to begin earlier in the fiscal year. Purchase of
will be contingent upon the approval of the 1985-86 Budget.
July 24, 1985,
gallon asphalt
use by the new
time delay for
allow expanded
this equipment
4. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids July 24, 1985,
for playground equipment including wood play systems, covered picnic units,
barbecue grills, basketball goals, baseball backstops, park benches, and
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swings to be used at various parks. Estimated total expenditure is
$65,000.
5. Approving a twelve month supply agreement with an option to extend for an
additional twelve months at the same terms and conditions, subject to the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager, or his designee, for gas
meters and pressure correcting devices to be used by the Gas Division,
based on low bid to the following companies:
A. National Meter Parts
550 meters
(175 & 120 cubic foot)
Total: $24,645.00
B. Rockwell International
21 meters
(415 thru 10,000 cubic foot)
(and 3 pressure correcting devices)
Total: $24,599.50
GRAND TOTAL: 49,244.50
Five bid invitations were issued, three bids were received. Prices have
increased an average of approximately 20% from last contract of May 1983.
6. Accepting the George Evans School Area Street Improvements, Phase I project
and authorizing final payment of $94,633.48 to A. Ortiz Construction &
Paving Inc. The total construction cost of this 8th Year Community
Development Block Grant project is $868,000.93. The project provided for
the reconstruction of the following streets:
North Alameda Street, from Laredo Street to Comanche Street
Mussett and Caldwell Streets, from Brownlee Boulevard to North Staples St.
Lowell, Mexico and Josephine Streets, from Mussett Street to Caldwell St.
Sam Rankin Street, from Mussett Street to Comanche Street
City Manager Martin stated that he would like to include in this group the
following item which was added as an emergency:
6a. Approving Change Order No. 4 to the Central Public Library in the amount of
$16,613. This change order provides for substituting Ludowici roof tile
for U.S. Tile, which was included in the recent change order authorizing
the third floor shell. The library architect and the staff feel that the
superior Ludowici tile should be used because it is stronger, has better
color, is glazed making it non—water absorbent, and is less likely to break
in storms which would result in leaks in the building. Funds are available
in the contingency appropriation for the project.
City Manager Martin assured the Council that the tile referred to in this
item is preferable to that included in the original contract.
Council Member Strong referred to item 4 and inquired if the Council would
be provided with the list of parks designated to receive the playground
equipment, and Mr. Martin read a list of the Parks.
*Council Member Mary Pat Slavik arrived at the meeting at 2:13 p.m.
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Council Member McComb referred to the item 6a and stated that he was glad
that the brick being substituted is of higher quality but questioned why the
brick was not examined prior to the original contract award. He expressed the
opinion that this was the architectb responsibility, and City Manager Martin
agreed.
In a further reference to item 4, Council Member Berlanga inquired why
Vanderbilt Park, which is in Arcadia Village Subdivision, was not included on
the list to obtain playground equipment, and Mr. Martin explained that funds are
limited and only a certain number of parks can be improved.
Council Member Mendez inquired about the planned use of the additional
third floor that was recently approved by the Council for the Central Library.
He mentioned that the Nueces County Law Library is not open on weekends or
evenings and inquired if it would be possible to have a law library at the new
public library for use in the evenings and on Saturday. He suggested that
negotiations be considered with Nueces County to provide space for the law
library.
City Manager Martin explained that the third floor of the library will not
be completed for at least five years, reminding the Council that it will just be
the walls and will not be finished inside. He agreed that at the time the third
floor of the library is completed, discussion could be held with Nueces County
in regard to this possibility.
Mayor Pro Tem Best called for comments from the audience on items 1 through
6a. There were none.
Approval of the motions passed by the following vote: Best, Berlanga,
Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent
at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Pro Tem Best noted that Mr. Harry Plomarity, Chairman of the Sister
City Committee, had arrived at the meeting and called for his presentation.
Mr. Plomarity informed the Council that plans for the student exchange with
Yokosuka, Japan was proceeding on schedule and that on July 22 the four students
from Corpus Christi will depart for Yokosuka and on July 27, the four Japanese
students will arrive here in Corpus Christi. He stated that he had contacted
Sister Cities International and they will recommend Sister Cities in Mexico to
replace the former Sister City, Tampico. He explained some of the problems in
establishing the Sister City relationship with Cartagena, Spain and assured the
Council that he was working on this.
Mr. Plomarity expressed concern at the large number of members on the
Sister City Committee and stated that they are recommending that the number of
members be reduced to 15, and that this be done through attrition. He expressed
appreciation to the City Council for allowing him to serve for the past six
years and if it were possible, he would like to complete the plans for the
Sister City relationship with Cartagena in some capacity, either as an ad hoc
member or an ex -officio member.
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Mayor Pro Tem Best suggested that Mr. Plomarity remain as an active member
of the committee until appointments are made next week, and the Council
indicated their concurrence.
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Mayor Pro Tem Best called for consideration of the consent ordinances on
items 7 through 18.
Council Member Slavik referred to Ordinance 12, which pertains to
condemnation settlement with a property owner for the acquisition of four
parcels for the Navy Clear Zones. She inquired as to why the property was not
condemned sooner, since the offer was made in 1983.
City Manager Martin explained that that was not the offer, that was the
time of the appraisal. He explained that the City is in no rush to obtain this
land; they are acquiring these on an "as needed" basis; negotiations usually
require two years; and as long as there is the possibility of successful
negotiations, there is no reason to condemn property.
Mayor Pro Tem Best inquired if anyone in the audience wished to comment on
the ordinances, and there was no response.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes, and the following
ordinances were passed:
7. ORDINANCE NO. 18899
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18206 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
George Evans School Area, Phase I
1. North Alameda Street, from Laredo Street to Comanche Street,
2. Mussett and Caldwell Streets, from Brownlee Boulevard to North Staples
Street,
3. Lowell, Mexico and Josephine Streets, from Mussett Street to Caldwell
Street, and
4. Sam Rankin Street, from Mussett Street to Comanche Street.
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 18900
DESIGNATING THE VEHICLES OF THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF AID AMBULANCE SERVICE, THE
GAS DIVISION EMERGENCY UNIT, AND THE DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT AS
AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES WHILE RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 18901
APPROPRIATING $95,874.13 FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO VANGUARD INTERESTS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 702 LINEAR FEET OF WATER GRID MAIN AND 659 LINEAR
FEET OF SANITARY SEWER TRUNK LINE IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOTS 1,
2, AND 3, BLOCK 1, RAND MORGAN VILLAGE SUBDIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 18902
APPROPRIATING $3,300 OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND FOR SOILS INVES-
TIGATION TESTING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
11. ORDINANCE 18903
APPROPRIATING $533 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING
FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S 10 PERCENT SHARE OF EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION COSTS FOR
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO FIVE INTERSECTIONS INCLUDED IN THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 18904
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCELS 34, 35, 36, AND 37 IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES (NAS) LAND
ACQUISITION; APPROPRIATING $31,682; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 18905
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 4 IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH STAPLES SANITARY SEWER TRUNK EXTENSION;
APPROPRIATING $9,500; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 18906
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TWO YEAR EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CORPUS CHRISTI JUNIOR COLLEGE
DISTRICT FOR THE COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
15. SECOND READING
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1984 EDITION; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO
UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PERMIT THEREFOR,
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION PERMIT FEES; ESTABLISHING
INSPECTION DUTIES AND AUTHORITY; ADOPTING CERTAIN OTHER REGULATIONS; PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS.
16823, 17196, AND 17638; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE FROM AND AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985.
The ordinance was read for its second time and passed to third reading by the
following vote: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and
Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 18907
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE ' 15 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEY IN BLOCK XI, OCEAN VIEW
ADDITION, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS BELOW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE.
The ordinance was read for its third time and passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 18908
AMENDING CHAPTER 35, OIL AND GAS WELLS, SECTION 35-60, DRILLING BLOCKS, BY
AMENDING THE CONFIGURATION OF DRILLING BLOCK MAP EXHIBIT "A", DRILLING BLOCK
NUMBERS 1488, 1491, 1500, and 1501; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The ordinance was read for its third time and passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
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18. ORDINANCE NO. 18909
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF THE LITTLES-MARTIN HOUSE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A LEASE AGREEMENT OF THE LITTLES-MARTIN HOUSE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR
THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE.
The ordinance was read for its third time and passed by the following vote:
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Jones absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Pro Tem Best called for consideration of action by motion from the
Regular Agenda on the following items:
19. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to advertise a Request for
Proposals for the historic rehabilitation and adaptive re -use as a
restaurant of the old filling station on the northeast corner of North
Chaparral and Fitzgerald Street.
*20. Authorizing the expenditure of up to $10,000 over a one year period to pay
one half of the expenses of a part time Municipal Judge to perform
magistrate services in the County jail; authorizing the recruitment for
this position; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with the County for this program.
21. Renewal of the contract between the City and Nueces County for an employ-
ment and training program under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) of
1982 establishing the terms and conditions for the administration of the
program.
Council Member McComb referred to item 19 and questioned why this
delapidated filling station is being advertised for rehabilitation.
City Manager Martin explained that the staff was of the opinion that this
is an exciting project to provide a restaurant which will be compatible with the
renovated homes in Heritage Park. He explained that there is a need for such a
facility to serve visitors.
Council Member McComb then inquired about the reason for the expenditure of
$10,000 to pay one-half the expenses for a part-time Municipal Judge to perform
magistrate services in the County jail, when evidently the Municipal Court
Judges are only working part time now. He suggested that since they are being
paid a full time salary, but working part time, they should be assigned to the
duties at the County jail.
Council Members Guerrero and Slavik indicated their concurrrence with Mr.
McComb.
City Manager Martin explained that this position needs to be approved since
it is a cooperative one with Nueces County. He stated that the issue of the
Municipal Court Judges working part time can be resolved at a future date.
* Withdrawn by the City Manager - See page 9.
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Council Member McComb reminded the Council that Judge Jack Hunter had
informed them that he allows the Municipal Court Judges off after one-half a
day. He again suggested that rather than giving them time off, that they go to
the courthouse to cover those cases.
City Manager Martin again suggested that this item be passed just as a
joint venture with Nueces County, and Council Member Strong stated that she is
in favor of this because she feels that this judge is needed.
Council Member McComb reiterated that the City has more Municipal Court
Judges employed than they have space to accomodate them.
Council Member Mendez agreed and pointed out that the City has a sub-
committee working on the municipal court to provide a report on this subject.
City Manager Martin referred to the subcommittee and stated that he had
made it very clear to the Council that he would not start that project until the
budget has been completed, and if the Council concurs with the concept, this
item can be rescheduled next week and have Judge Hunter appear before the
Council to discuss it. City Manager Martin then withdrew item 20.
Mayor Pro Tem Best called for comments from the audience and there was no
response.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that items 19 and 21 be
approved, seconded by Council Member Strong and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Pro Tem Best called for
Regular Agenda on items 22 and 23.
In a reference to ordinance 22,
Christi '90 Program, Council Member
budget for use of the $31,000 to be
in the affirmative.
**Mayor Luther Jones arrived at
Mayor Jones called for comments
There was no response.
City Secretary Chapa polled
resolutions were passed:
consideration of the ordinances from the
pertaining to the monitoring of the Corpus
Slavik inquired if anyone had prepared a
allocated, and City Manager Martin replied
the meeting at 2:53 p.m.
from the audience on ordinances 22 and 23.
the Council for their votes and the following
22. RESOLUTION NO. 18910
ACCEPTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI '90 FINAL REPORT AND APPROVING A MODIFIED CON-
TINUATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI '90 TO MONITOR AND TO ASSIST WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION
PHASE OF THIS PROGRAM.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong
voting "aye".
23. RESOLUTION NO. 18911
AGREEING TO INCLUDE IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND REFERENDUM ANTICIPATED FOR
1986, AT LEAST $1,300,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE CORPUS
CHRISTI MUSEUM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed by the following vote:
Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong
voting "aye".
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following matter:
24. Assessment Hearing - Timbergate Drive, from the east boundary line of
Crossgate Subdivision to South Staples Street, providing for assessments of
$17,550 for the 2 items on the roll.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the assessment hearing be
recessed for two weeks; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following tabled item:
25. TABLED - Zoning Case No. 685-3, Mr. Robert F. Bernsen, Jr.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter briefly explained the circumstances of the
structure on this property, stating that it was a one -family residential unit;
Mr. Bernsen constructed an addition to the home; and two kitchens were built.
He summarized by stating that he is recommending that a special permit be
approved, with the condition that once there is not a need for the full kitchen
facility under the existing circumstances, that the kitchen facilities be
removed; i.e., refrigerator and range.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that this recommendation be
approved, seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones stated that he would like to make a few comments in regard to
the awarding of Homeport to the City of Corpus Christi. He stated that everyone
was elated over this event and provided a description of his visit with Governor
White.
Council Member Guerrero referred to the zoning case heard the preceding
week for Mr. Xavier Gonzalez (Zoning Application No. 685-1). He stated that Mr.
Gonzalez alleges that he did not receive a notice of the public hearing and that
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was the reason he was not present for his hearing. He suggested that the case
be reconsidered to allow Mr. Gonzalez an opportunity to speak.
After consulting with the Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Jay Doegey, City
Manager Martin explained that a motion to reconsider the action previously taken
must be made by a Council Member who voted to deny the zoning application.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to reconsider the zoning case
of Mr. Xavier Gonzalez, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Best, McComb, and Pruet voting "no." The motion to reconsider passed.
Council Member Mendez reminded the Council Members of their commitment to
participate in Operation Paintbrush on July 13, 1985, and informed them that the
house the Council has been assigned to paint is at 1702 Craig, owned by Mrs.
Ruth Williams. He requested that those who wish to participate in this effort
sign a memorandum so that additional workers can be recruited if necessary.
Council Member Pruet mentioned the exciting announcement that this City
will have Homeport and suggested that more emphasis be placed on the planned 4th
of July celebration and that it be called 4th of July-Homeport and a proclama-
tion be issued to that effect. He informed the Council that the Navy has
expressed a desire to participate in the 4th of July celebration in honor of the
award of Homeport.
Mayor Jones agreed that this would be appropriate and stated that he would
be glad to designate the proclamation 4th of July-Homeport.
Council Member Pruet invited everyone to attend a Homeport party to be held
on the third floor of the Hershey Hotel beginning at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate.
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Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mrs. Maria S. Linan, 5133 Larcade, informed the Council of an extreme
drainage problem that has occurred on her street since the reconstruction
performed by the City. She stated that the drainage is much worse; the water
stands for some time because of the drainage that comes from S. Padre Island
Drive and Sacky Drive; the standing water creates mosquitos and roaches; and she
feels that it is a health hazard. Mrs. Linan stated that she does not wish to
pay her assessment until the drainage has been corrected and she has been
unsuccessful in persuading anyone in the City to do anything about it. City
Manager Martin stated that he would be glad to have someone investigate this
problem.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Council Member McComb, seconded by Council Member Strong and passed unanimously,
the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 3:16 p.m., July 2, 1985.
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