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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/03/1985Present Mayor Pro Tem Jack Best Council Members David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Joe McComb Frank Mendez Bill Pruet Mary Pat Slavik Linda Strong Absent Mayor Luther Jones Minutes City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 2:00 p.m. City Manager Edward A. Martin City Attorney Bruce Aycock City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Pro Tem Jack Best called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by Reverend Herb Henry of Bethel Assembly of God Church, 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 a quorum of the Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting. Council Member Mary Pat Slavik requested the following addition on page 11 of the minutes of -the Regular Council Meeting of November 26, 1985: "Council Member Slavik stated that this action would save the City money and inquired how much. Mr. Martin stated that it would save the City budget about $1 million and will bring in approximately $200,000 in street improvements." "Mr. Martin also stated that costs to citizens will however, increase in the form of increased sales tax to the authority." A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the minutes, as amended, be approved; seconded by Council Member Frank Mendez; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Best presented retirement plaques to the following employees: MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 2 Name: Enrique L. Martinez Antonio B. Gonzalez Guadalupe Quintero Ray J. Ahlers Juan F. Cervantes Department: Position: Sanitation Sanitation Sanitation Fire Building Sanitation Foreman Collections Supervisor Equipment Operator I District Fire Chief Bldg. & Grounds Custodian Maintenance * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Years in Position 41 35 32 26 16 Mayor Pro Tem Best asked City Secretary Chapa to read the appointments to Boards and Commissions made during the workshop meeting as follows: 1. 2. Citizens Advisory Health Board: Abby Saenz (Reappointment) Landmark Commission: Linda Dorsey (Reappointment) Herb Hernandez (Reappointment) Carolyn A. Tinker (Reappointment) Gabriel Rivas, III (Reappointment) Olga Gonzales (Reappointment) Ruben Gonzales (Reappointment) Dr. Terrence Barragy (Reappointment) 3. Corpus Christi Public Library Advisory Board: Deirdre Norton (Reappointment) Mary Helen Dunham (Reappointment) Lilies R. Hammerick Anadelia Gonzales 4. Private Industry Council: Term: 11-11-88 11-20-87 11-20-87 11-20-87 11-20-87 11-20-87 11-20-87 11-20-87 11-05-87 11-05-87 11-05-87 11-05-87 Rehabilitation: Patricio Alba 6-30-86 Private Sector James Sturdivant, Jr. Porfirio Silva Robert L. Trask 6-30-86 6-30-86 6-30-87 A motion was made by Council Member Joe McComb that the board appointments be approved; seconded by Council Member Bill Pruet; and passed unanimously. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 3 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Best stated that Consent Motion 12 would be considered later during the meeting and he called for consideration of the Consent Motions, items 1 through 11. 1. Approving the purchase of five compact pick-up trucks from Creveling Motors for a total of $33,037.35 and twenty-nine } ton pick-ups, one compact pick-up with expanded cab, six 3/4 ton pick-ups, and six vans to Bill Gardner GMC for a total of $353,027.29 based on low bids. This is the annual purchase of all pick-ups and vans for the various City departments. The City does have the option to purchase additional vehicles if necessary under these contracts, but the price is subject to change after 60 days. Total expenditure is $386,064.64. 2. Approving the purchase of a regenerative air street sweeper to be used by the Street Division, from Industrial Disposal Supply in the amount of $71,990 based on best bid. This item is included in the 1985-86 Capital Outlay budget. Council Member Slavik inquired as to how many regenerative air street sweepers the City has, and Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos stated that after this purchase, the City will have two regenerative sweepers, for a total of 8 sweepers. 3. Naming Ernest Briones, Deputy City Manager, as Acting City Manager beginning January 6, 1986. 4. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a 3 -year services contract with Mr. Bruce Haddad as Golf Professional at the Gabe Lozano, Sr. Golf Center. Mr. Haddad will manage and supervise the golf course operations including the pro shop, driving range, electric carts, and youth programs. 5. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a 3 -year services contract with Jimmy Aleman, as Tennis Professional at the South Bluff Tennis Center. Mr. Aleman will use the tennis pro shop at the South Bluff Tennis Center for a period of three years in consideration of compensation to the City of ten percent of all income from tennis lessons, and ten percent of gross receipts from pro shop sales up to $25,000 and twelve percent of gross receipts from .pro shop sales after $25,000; and twelve percent of gross receipts from automated and manual concession sales. 6. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a 5 -year services contract with Mr. Latha Bishop for a manual food operation concession at the Oso Golf Course in consideration of 12% of gross sales for the first two years and 15% of gross sales for the last three years. 7. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the receipt of bids on January 6, 1986, for the Corpus Christi Beach Groin Lighting project. This project provides for the installation of ten lights on the recently completed 500 -foot long rock groin at the north end of Corpus Christi Beach. 4inutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 4 8. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the receipt of bids January 7, 1986 for construction of a facultative basin, piping modifications, and fencing at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant. These improvements are designed to bring the plant into State and Federal permit compliance for B.O.D. The estimated cost is $170,000. 9. Authorizing acquisition of a parcel of land (1139) located on Countiss Drive for the Turkey Creek Drainage Improvements project. 10. Accepting the Carrizo Street and South Bluff Park Improvement project and authorizing remaining funds of $2,845.14 to A. Ortiz Construction and Paving Company. This project provided for the reconstruction of Carrizo Street from Agnes Street to South Bluff Park and the construction of a park road along the northern boundary of South Bluff Park. The total cost of this work was $28,451.40, of which $25,113 was funded by the South Bluff Plaza Partnership as per a previously approved agreement. 11. Approving the Staff's recommendation that funds from the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund be reallocated in the following manner: Project: Amount Reallocated to Project: a. Flour Bluff Collection System b. Padre Island Subdivisions I & II c. Nottarb Place d. Broadway Storm Flow Containment e. Horne Road Lift Station f. Oso Improvements g. UpRiver Road Trunk Repairs h. McArdle Phase IIA $ 347,160 85,000 555,000 500,000 300,000 575,000 60,000 130,000 $2,552,160 The total of $2,552,160 is to be reallocated from funds made available by the award of an EPA Grant for the Allison Expansion Project. There were no comments from the audience on Consent Motions 1 through 11; a motion was made by Council Member McComb that items 1 through 11 be approved; seconded by Council Member Guerrero; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Best called for comments from the Council or audience on the Consent Ordinances, items 13 thru 26. Mr. Edward Vasquez, Royal Carriage Company, 901 Carmel Parkway, stated that he would like to address several items that are a part of the horse—drawn carriage ordinance. (Item 26) Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 5 Mr. Vasquez stated that a street use fee of $500 per carriage is excessive; the tourist business is a secondary factor in him wanting to do this -- he wants to do this for the people of Corpus Christi; the first six months to one year of this operation will be a test market; and he pointed out that his primary business is Today's Office Furniture which utilizes three delivery trucks, and he does not pay a street use fee on these three vehicles. He stated that Royal Carriage Company is a business on which he hopes to make a profit, and he was under the impression that the $500 fee was for a one-year period for all carriages, not just one. Mr. Vasquez referred to the requirement that each horse would be examined by a licensed veterinarian every three months. He stated that each visit made by the veterinarian would cost from $100 to $125 and he suggested that the examination be made every six months. Mr. Vasquez stated that the requirement for the horses' hooves " be trimmed and shoes reset each six to eight weeks" should be amended to include the words "or as needed." He stated that the shoes that he will be using cost $40 per pair or $80 per horse. Mr. Vasquez pointed out that he agrees with proper care of the horses in all respects, but financially speaking, he has a problem with the three requirements that he has mentioned. Council Member Guerrero stated that the ordinance should be approved, and possibly the carriage fee could be reduced to $100, change the moratorium on permits to one year, and amend the veterinarian inspection requirement in a manner that meets the approval of Dr. C.M.G. Buttery, Director of Health, perhaps every six months as opposed to every three months. Council Member Linda Strong asked that Tom Stewart, Director of Transportation, explain the street use fee. Mr. Stewart stated that the fee is to off set the cost of administration and that the fee is based on fees in San Antonio. Council Member Strong stated that she does not agree with reducing the standards for inspections of the horses; the requirements may be a burden in the beginning, but standards need to be set now; and while Mr. Vasquez may be conscientious in the care of his horses, the requirements should be established. Council Member McComb stated that he agreed with Mrs. Strong's remarks; he also feels that the $500 street use fee is acceptable; and he is of the opinion that the moratorium should not be extended to one year. In response to a question from Council Member McComb, Dr. Buttery stated that in inclement weather it would not make a difference as to the type of shoes the horses wear, stating that rubbers shoes are effective in reducing heat. Council Member McComb stated that he thought rubber shoes were to also prevent wear on the street, and Mr. Stewart stated that he has no concern about the types of shoes on the horses. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 6 Council Member Slavik inquired if the Animal Advisory Board had reviewed the requirements, and Dr. Buttery stated that he had received comments from two members (veterinarians); they had recommended every three months for examinations; and in San Antonio, the examination is every four months. Council Member Berlanga stated that he believed in setting standards for the horses, but he did agree with reducing the street use fee at this time and possibly increasing the fees at a later date. Council Member Pruet stated that he believed in the standards and inspections for the horses, and inquired if the $500 street use fee was for each horse and carriage, and Mr. Stewart replied in the affirmative. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the street use fee be reduced to $100 per carriage; seconded by Council Member Pruet. City Manager Martin stated that an alternative would be to keep the rate at $500, but have that fee allow three carriages. He stated that a base fee needed to be established. Council Member Guerrero then withdrew his motion, and Council Member Pruet withdrew his second to that motion. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to reduce the street use fee to $300 for two carriages ($150 per carriage) and $200 per carriage for each carriage after two; seconded by Council Member Pruet; and passed by the following vote: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Strong voting "aye"; Slavik voting "no"; Jones absent. City Manager Martin stated that the motion would be considered as an amendment to the ordinance. (Note: This fee is not addressed in the ordinance, but is included in the permit) There were no further comments from the audience on the Consent Ordinances. Council Member Strong stated that she will vote on Ordinance 22, second reading of an ordinance authorizing an agreement with the Art Museum of South Texas, because although she is a member of the Board of Trustees, she is a non-voting member and has no pecuniary interest in this lease. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote and the following were approved: 13. RESOLUTION NO. 19108 RESOLUTION APPROVING A RESOLUTION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS $900,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (W.W. GRAINGER, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 1985, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS AND THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF THE PROJECT TO BE FINANCED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS AND OTHER MATTERS. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 7 The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, Jones absent. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 19109 RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMMERCIAL PROJECT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ISSUE LTD., AND THE BOND RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR The Charter Rule was suspended and the Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet Jones absent. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 19110 passed as follows: Best, and Strong voting "aye"; AND AN AGREEMENT BY CORPUS CHRISTI BONDS FOR BROADWAY PLAZA ASSOCIATES, THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. ordinance passed as follows: Best, , Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT WITH RESPECT TO CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (DURRILL AND WILLIAMS, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 1985 AND APPROVING RESOLUTION BY CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS; ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 16. ORDINANCE 19111 AMENDING ORDINANCE 8172, SECTION 510 OF THE MANAGERIAL GROUP, TO IMPLEMENT COUNCIL APPROVED ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES IN MUNICIPAL COURT BY RETITLING THE CLASSIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK (CO3) TO MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR (N22) AND RECLASSIFYING THE SALARY RANGE FROM $23,500 - $33,500 TO $24,500 - $35,300; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. 17. ORDINANCE NO. 19112 AMENDING CHAPTER 29, MUNICIPAL COURTS, SECTIONS 29-7, 29-9, 29-20, 29-11, 29-13, 29-14, 29-15, 29-17, 29-18, 29-19, 29-26, 29-27, 29-28, 29-29, 29-31, 29-32, 29-39, 29-40, 29-44, AND 29-46, OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE; CHANGING THE TITLE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK TO MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR; MAKING THE ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBLE TO THE PRESIDING JUDGE ON JUDICIAL FUNCTIONS; MAKING RELATED CHANGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 8 18. ORDINANCE NO. 19113 AMENDING SECTION 43-11 TO CHAPTER 43, POLICE, OF THE CITY CODE TO PERMIT THE USE OF THE POLICE FIRING RANGE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. 19. ORDINANCE NO. 19114 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HENRY TUCKER, DEVELOPER, PROVID- ING FOR CITY'S SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 4,000 LINEAR FEET OF YORKTOWN BOULEVARD WEST OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET AND A BRIDGE WEST OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET AND SOUTH OF BUCKINGHAM ESTATES SUBDIVISION; APPROPRIATING $557,660.69; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. 20. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIRST CITY BANK OF CORPUS CHRISTI (FORMERLY CORPUS CHRISTI BANK & TRUST COMPANY), TRUSTEE, AND VAN DUSEN AIRPORT SERVICES, INC., COVERING FUEL STORAGE AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WHICH AREA IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, A COPY OF SAID ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. 21. SECOND READING APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC. TO THE CREATIVE ARTS CENTER, INC., OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO THE LICHTENSTEIN HOUSE, AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING UTILITY SERVICES. The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. 22. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI ART FOUNDATION CONCERNING THE ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS BUILDING. 4inutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 9 The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. 23. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAMP FIRE CORPUS CHRISTI AREA, INC., PERTAINING TO THE GUGENHEIM HOUSE. The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, voting "aye"; Jones absent. 24. SECOND READING COUNCIL OF reading as and Strong AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY COVERING THE EXISTING TRANSIT FACILITY FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. The ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. 25. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY COVERING THE PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW TRANSIT FACILITY AT THE CITY SERVICE CENTER. The ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. 26. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE 19115 AMENDING CHAPTER 57 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE SERVICES IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was read for the third time and passed as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 12. Approving a permit to Mr. Edward A. Vasquez to operate a Horse -Drawn Carriage Service for a three-year period, and placing a moratorium on the issuance of additional horse-drawn carriage permits for a six-month period. lnutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 10 There were no comments from the audience on consent motion 12; a motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that item 12 be approved; seconded by Council Member Mendez; and passed as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Strong voting "aye"; Slavik voting "no"; Jones absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Best called for consideration of the following Regular Motion: 27. Authorizing the execution of a grant and a loan agreement ($10,000 grant and $78,500 loan) with the HIALCO-OIC Housing Assistance, Inc., to assist in the construction of a 40 -unit HUD Section 202 Elderly and Handicapped Apartment Project from the llth Year Community Development Block Grant Program Local Option and Contingencies. City Manager Martin briefly explained the grant/loan agreement, stating that $78,500 is a zero percent loan to HIALCO-OIC, and $10,000 is a grant to meet the minimum capital investment required by HUD. Council Member Mendez referred to repayment, and City Manager Martin stated that when the project closes, HIALCO will repay $78,500. Council Member Slavik questioned the funding source for the $10,000, and City Manager Martin stated that the funding will be made available from the 11th Year CDBG funds. In response to a question from Council Member Berlanga, Mr. Kelly Elizondo stated that HIALCO requested the funds in order to gain control of the site needed. Mayor Pro Tem Best called for comments from the audience; there were none. A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that item 27 be approved; seconded by Council Member Strong; and passed by the following vote: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Best announced the public hearing on three zoning cases. 28. Application No. 1185-4 Ms. Anna C. Isensee et al: For a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on a tract of land being 0.86± acre out of the west 480 acres of State Survey 404, State Abstract 975 generally described as all of that tract described as "First Tract" in the deed from L. A. Winship and wife to Hugo T. Isensee. Sinut e s Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 11 Assistant City Manager Utter stated hearing, 1 was returned in favor; none Planning Commission and Planning Staff's change. that of the 7 notices of the public were returned in opposition; and the recommendation is for approval of the There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the hearing be closed; seconded by Council Member Pruet; and passed unanimously. Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, displayed the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the vicinity. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote as follows: ORDINANCE 19116 AMENDING THE CHANGING THE STATE SURVEY DESCRIBED AS ISENSEE FROM DISTRICT; AND ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ANNA C. ISENSEE, ET AL, BY ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A TRACT OUT OF THE WEST 480 ACRES OF 404, STATE ABSTRACT 975, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS ALL OF THAT TRACT "FIRST TRACT" IN THE DEED FROM L.A. WINSHOP AND WIFE TO HUGO T. "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Jones absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Utter stated that items 29 and 30 would be considered concurrently, as both are related to the driveway design standards ordinance that the Council approved on third reading on November 26, 1985. 29. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 22 - Parking Regulation: Amending Section 22-4 Design Standards to read as follows: Section 22-4. Design Standards 22-4.03 Driveway entrances or exits for all parking facilities shall comply with existing ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, including but not limited to the Manual of Driveway Design and Construction Standards. 30. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 32- Certificate of Occupancy: Amending Article 32: Certificate of Occupancy by amending Section 33-2 to read as follows: inutes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 12 Section 32-2 No premises shall be used and no buildings hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be used, occupied or changed in use, until a Certificate of Occupancy and compliance shall have been issued by the Building Inspection Division, stating that the building, or proposed use of building or premises, complies with the building laws and the provisions of these regulations, and that the driveway facilities comply with the Manual of Driveway Design and Construction Standards. Mr. Utter stated that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval. In response to a question from Council Member Berlanga referring to a certificate of occupancy, Mr. Utter explained that the present ordinance is being enforced on commercial construction, but has not been enforced on single-family dwellings. Mr. Utter elaborated that only the underlined wording, as listed above, has been added; there have been no other revisions. There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed; seconded by Council Member Berlanga; and passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa informed the Council that one ordinance incorporates items 29 and 30 and he then polled the Council for their vote as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 19117 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMDING ARTICLE 22, PARKING REGULATIONS, SECTION 22-4, DESIGN STANDARDS, AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE 32, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, SECTION 32-2; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Jones absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Martin reminded the Council of the meeting to be held jointly with the Planning Commission for the purpose of discussing the Capital Improvement Program. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that a Special Council Meeting be held December 16, 1985 at 7:00 p.m., at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center; seconded by Council Member Slavik; and passed unanimously. City Manager Martin introduced the employees participating in the Manage- ment Development Program, Ms. Sharon Dove, Personnel Department, and Ms. Karen Barrett, Assistant City Attorney, Legal Department. inutes ,regular Council Meeting December 3, 1985 Page 13 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Best called for petitions from the audience. Mr. Stoicho Calibatses, 2202 Saxony, stated that he had received a bill in the amount of $225 from Neighborhood Improvement. He stated that these charges were for mowing three lots he owns in Flour Bluff; in the past when the City had mowed these lots for him, the bill was considerably less. Mr. Martin clarified that the City City mows because the property owner certified mail; if it is not mowed, the charges Mr. Calibatses referred to are costs, which was authorized by ordinance in accordance with State Law. does not mow lots voluntarily -- the will not; the owner is notified by City will mow it. He stated that the for mowing costs and administrative approved by the Council, and which is Further discussion followed, and Mayor Pro Tem Best informed Mr. Calibatses that the City does not want to be in the mowing business and he should not let it happen again. Council Member Mendez stated that people were City's policy of mowing their lots because the City amount for the mowing, and if Mr. Calibatses thinks it mowing, then he should hire someone to mow the lots. taking advantage of the had charged such a small is too large a charge for Council Member Slavik explained that the Council set the penalty so property owners would perform their own maintenance. Mr. Calibatses stated that the charge was unfair. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Mendez; seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed unanimously; the meeting was adjourned at 2:59 p.m. /td I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of December 3, 1985, which were approved by the City Council on December 17, 1985. WITNESSETH NY HAND AND SEAL, this the //7..aday of u y , 1986. 46 ArmandoChapa City Secreta City of Corpus Christi Texas ZYt� Luther Jonk#. MAYOR