HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/04/1986PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Joe McComb
Bill Pruet
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
Absent
Frank Mendez
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 4, 1986
2:00 P.M.
Acting City Manager Ernest Briones
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
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Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Council Member Slavik, following which the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member
Berlanga.
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.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that Council Member Mendez be
excused from the meeting; seconded by Council Member Strong; and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Jones advised those present in the audience that the Council had
discussed regulating rock and roll concert performances during the Workshop
Meeting; the decision was made to instruct the staff to recommend an ordinance;
therefore, action would not be taken at the Regular Meeting regarding rock and
roll concerts.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of February 25, 1986 be approved; seconded by Council
Member Pruet; and passed unanimously.
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Ms. Alicia Gallegos, Co -Chairman of the Forward to the Future Committee,
informed the Council that the purpose of the Committee is to support the Capital
Improvement Program proposed by the City and to advise the community of the
contents of the bond program. She stated that it is important that the public
understands the contents of the program that was put together through
representation on the Corpus Christi '90 Committees, meetings of the Planning
Commission, and meetings of the City Council. She informed the Council that the
Forward to the Future Committee will be working with neighborhood and community
organizations in order to educate the public.
Mayor Jones thanked Ms. Gallegos and stated that the Council appreciates
the Committee's efforts and help.
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Design Development of the Water Garden Project in the Bayfront Arts and
Science Park.
Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings stated that the design has been
completed for this project; and it is at this point that the construction plans
will be implemented. He stated that one of the major issues has been the
financing of the project; the money for the project will be appropriated from
the Convention Center Bond Fund; it is proposed to cost $2,147,000; the City
will pay 50% and the Foundation for Sciences and Arts will pay 50%; the City's
portion will come from the hotel -motel tax; and each year an allocation will be
made to reimburse the bond fund. Mr. Hennings elaborated on the financing of
the project.
Mr. Edwin Singer, Vice President, Foundation for Sciences and Arts, Inc.,
stated that in June, 1984, the Foundation entered into an agreement to approve
the construction of this project; the agreement was conditional upon
satisfaction with the design; the cost of the project was to be no more than $2
million; and the Foundation had completed the arrangements to raise the
necessary funds for their portion of the project. He stated that the City
agreed to donate 1/7 of the hotel -motel tax for this purpose, but there is a
cost overrun on the project and they are asking the City to fund one-half of
that overrun. He asked the Council for their support.
Mr. Soren Peterson displayed a rendering of the project to the Council,
explained the mechanics of the waterfalls, and he explained the parking lot, its
entrances and exits.
Council Member Slavik questioned the maintenance of the project which will
cost approximately $112,000 per year.
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Mr. Hennings stated that $112,000 per year would become a City budgeted
item in fiscal year 1987-88, and would include utilities, maintenance on the
pumps, and other necessary maintenance.
Mayor Jones explained that the maintenance for the project was discussed
when the project was first proposed and noted that the project was designed to
minimize operating costs.
In response to a question from Council Member Berlanga, Mr. Hennings stated
that the maintenance cost does include the parking garage, which will contain
150 parking spaces.
Discussion followed regarding the layout of the parking garage.
Mr. Peterson explained to the Council that there would be area lighting and
the fountains and waterfalls would be lighted.
Mayor Jones noted that this project could not be done without the donations
of the citizens.
Mr. Melvyn Klein, Vice President, Foundation for Sciences and Arts, Inc.,
stated that he is very supportive of the project and stated that the entire
Bayfront Plaza will be a tourist center.
A motion was made by Council Member McComb that the ordinance appropriating
the funds be considered at this time; seconded by Council Member Berlanga; and
passed unanimously.
There were no comments from the audience; City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their vote as follows:
19. ORDINANCE NO. 19221
APPROPRIATING $2,147,000 OUT OF COMMUNITY -CONVENTION FACILITY BOND FUND FOR
PURPOSES RELATED TO THE WATER GARDEN AND PARKING FACILITY PROJECT IN THE
BAYFRONT ARTS AND SCIENCE PARK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
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Mayor Jones administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Dick Brooks, newly
appointed member to the Business Development Commission.
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Bid Opening - Sanitary Sewer Interceptor 34-A Expansion Project: Provides
for the installation of 4,500 linear feet of 24 -inch diameter force main in
Up River Road from Sharpsburg to Callicoate Road to increase the capacity
of the existing Up River Road lift station.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened bids from the following
companies: Claude Chapman Construction Co., Inc., Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.,
Larson Plumbing & Utility Company, and McKinney Company.
Mayor Jones thanked the bidders and stated that the bids would be tabled
for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, for tabulation
and recommendation.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Motions, items 1 thru
6.
1. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for supply
agreements for gasoline and diesel fuel for all appropriate City
departments. The term of the contract will be for twelve months with an
option to extend for an additional twelve months, subject to the approval
of the supplier and the City Manager, or his designee. Estimated total
annual expenditure is $1,625,000. Most of the fuel is funded by
Maintenance Services Inventory to be charged back to individual vehicles.
Additional funding is budgeted by and the fuel delivered to Street, Health,
Park & Recreation, Aviation, and the Fire Department.
2. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for hydraulic
power tools for the Traffic Engineering Division. These tools will be used
on various service trucks where electricity is not available and for
installing sign posts and street names. Total estimated expenditure is
$13,500. These items are included in the 1985-86 Budget.
3. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for a 10 kw
emergency power generator to provide emergency power to Fire Station No. 1.
Estimated expenditure is $10,000. This item is a replacement for a 16 year
old military surplus unit now in operation. Funds are available in the
1985-86 Budget.
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5. Approving supply agreements for medical supplies with the following firms.
The term of the contracts is twelve months with option to extend for an
additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the City Manager, or
his designee. This material is for the Corpus Christi—Nueces County
Department of Health.
A. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. $28,901.28
B. Wyeth Laboratories $10,489.00
6. Approval for the closure of Shoreline Boulevard, north and south bound
lanes between Belden Street and Hughes Street; Belden Street from Shoreline
to Water Street; Water Street from Belden to Power Street; Water Street
from Resaca Street to Hughes Street; Power Street from Water Street to
Shoreline Drive; Resaca Street from Water Street to Shoreline Boulevard,
and Hughes Street from Water Street to Shoreline Boulevard, on Saturday,
March 22nd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for the purpose of executing the
Beatrice Bicycle Classic and permitting a 36 mi. circuit race for the U. S.
National Cycling Team and foreign National Cycling Teams.
Acting City Manager Briones stated that he would like to withdraw item 4
from the Council's consideration.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Greg Rane, Austin, Texas, stated that he is very happy for the oppor—
tunity to conduct the Beatrice Bicycle Classic in Corpus Christi; there will be
teams participating from over 15 countries; and he hopes that this will become
an annual event.
Council Member Strong stated that this is an excellent opportunity for
Corpus Christi and the City is fortunate to have a race of this caliber.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that item 1 thru 3 and 5 thru
6 be approved; seconded by Council Member Strong; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Ordinances, items 1
thru 17.
Council Member Slavik referred to Ordinance 11, sliplining of Nile Drive
under South Padre Island Drive, and stated that the cost seemed expensive.
Mr. Lontos stated that it is a competitive price for sliplining, and less
expensive and less inconvenient than replacing the line. Mr. Lontos then
explained the procedure to be used in sliplining the sewer line.
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There were no comments from the audience on the Consent Ordinances; City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
7. ORDINANCE NO. 19212
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH NAYLOR INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR
SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION OF UP RIVER ROAD FROM McBRIDE LAND TO DONA DRIVE;
APPROPRIATING $56,600; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 19210
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF 16TH AND 17TH
STREETS, 16TH STREET, FROM AYERS STREET TO MORGAN AVENUE, AND 17TH STREET, FROM
AYERS STREET TO ELIZABETH STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 19211
APPROVING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: 16TH AND 17TH STREETS, 16TH STREET, FROM
AYERS STREET TO MORGAN AVENUE, AND 17TH STREET, FROM AYERS STREET TO ELIZABETH
STREET; DETERMINING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING
PROPERTY AND THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY THE CITY; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PRELIMINARY ROLL FOR APRIL 8, 1986, TO BE HELD DURING THE REGULAR 2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 302 SOUTH SHORELINE
BOULEVARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 19213
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH BACKHOE LEASE SERVICE, INC., FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF STORM SEWER RELIEF LINES IN HAYWARD DRIVE FROM SOUTH STAPLES
TO RAY DRIVE AND AT THE INTERSECTION OF FRIAR TUCK AND KING RICHARD DRIVE IN THE
SHERWOOD SUBDIVISION; APPROPRIATING $40,850; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
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11. ORDINANCE NO. 19214
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH JALCO, INC. FOR THE SLIPLINING OF A
SECTION OF CONCRETE SANITARY SEWER TRUNKLINE UNDER SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE IN
COORDINATION WITH THE SPID IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING $261,000; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 19215
APPROPRIATING $245,000 OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND TO THE ALLISON
PLANT EXPANSION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye";
Mendez absent.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 19216
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH BASIC CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR
THE ALLISON PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $46,663.75; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
14. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS DESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH
THE CITY OF MATHIS IS AUTHORIZED TO USE A PART OF THE OLD DAM STRUCTURE WITHIN
THE LEASED AREA FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING A WATER SUPPLY PUMP
STATION, AND MODIFYING THE TERMS OF A 15 -YEAR LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY, THE LOWER
NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT AND MR. ROBERT ROTH DBA SUNRISE BEACH ON A
45 -ACRE TRACT, MORE OR LESS, ADJACENT TO LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second reading as
follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong
voting "aye"; Mendez absent.
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15. SECOND READING
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE PORTION OF 50 -FOOT WIDE 17th STREET FROM THE SOUTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF AGNES STREET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MARGUERITE STREET; AND
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 10 -FOOT WIDE ALLEY IN BLOCK 8, HOME PLACE ADDITION;
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE.
The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as
follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong
voting "aye"; Mendez absent.
16. SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 53, SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, INCREASE OF
STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as
follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong
voting "aye"; Mendez absent.
17. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE 19217
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE
WITH PLEASURE PIER ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF CAPTAIN BOOMERS
RESTAURANT; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The Ordinance was read for the third time and passed as follows: Jones, Best,
Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
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18. Authorizing the staff to develop a master recreation plan for the John F.
Kennedy Memorial Causeway.
Assistant City Manager Hennings explained that the lands surrounding the
Causeway are owned by the State and are leased to the City and subsequently the
City subleases the land to individuals for use as baitstands, public boatramps,
and the City maintains a public restroom on the land.
Mr. Hennings explained that the Highway Department desires to establish new
restrictions on businesses on the Kennedy Causeway which would eliminate many or
all of the existing businesses, and the purpose of the restrictions is to make
room for future expansion of the highway.
Mr. Hennings stated that in an effort to resolve these problems, he and
Terry Dopson, Director of Park and Recreation, have been meeting with the State
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Highway Department, but nothing has been resolved; therefore, the staff would
like to develop a master recreation plan in order to avoid problems of this
nature in the future even though the Highway Department is not in agreement.
In response to a question from Council Member Berlanga, Mr. Hennings
explained that the buildings were built in the 1950's, prior to the construction
of the highway, and after the highway was constructed, the property was conveyed
to the State Highway Department.
Mayor Jones asked for copies of the letter sent by Mr. Hennings to the
Highway Department and a copy of the department's response.
Mayor Jones urged the staff to work with the General Land Office on this
issue, noting that it would be a great loss not to have the recreational
facilities.
In response to a question from Council Member Slavik, Mr. Hennings stated
that the Park Board has not discussed this issue recently, but they will.
There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council
Member Strong to approve item 18; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best; and passed
unanimously.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on three zoning cases.
20. Application No. 286-3, Mr. Elmo V. Jackson et al: For a change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District
on a parcel of land being a portion of Lots 3 and 4, Shell Road Poultry
Acres, located on the south side of Interstate Highway 37, approximately
500; west of Violet Road.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter stated that in response to the 5 notices
of the public hearing, 1 was returned in favor; none were returned in opposi-
tion; and the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval.
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.
There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council
Member Pruet that the hearing be closed; seconded by Council Member Strong;
and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 19218
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ELMO V. JACKSON BY CHANGING
THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A PORTION OUT OF LOTS 3 AND 4, SHELL ROAD POULTRY
ACRES, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
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21. Application No. 286-1, Mr. John M. Trice: For a change of zoning from
"R -1B' One family Dwelling District to "B-3" Business District on Lot 8,
Block J, Flour Bluff Estates, located on the east side of Admiral Drive,
approximately 125' north of South Padre Island Drive.
Mr. Utter stated that in response to the 13 notices of the public hearing,
1 was returned in favor; 2 were returned in opposition; and the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval.
Mr. Wenger displayed the area on the zoning and land use map, described the
land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the vicinity.
There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Mayor Pro
Tem Best that the hearing be closed; seconded by Council Member Guerrero;
and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19219
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF JOHN M. TRICE BY CHANGING THE
ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 8, BLOCK J, FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES FROM "R -1B"
ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-3" BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
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22. Application No. 286-4, Ms. Clara Mate Honeycutt: For a change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office
District on Lots 33 and 34, Block 6, Alameda Park, located on the east side
of Everhart Road, approximately 250' south of Avalon Street.
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Mr. Utter stated that in response to the 30 notices of the public hearing,
3 were returned in favor; none were returned in opposition; and the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff recommend denial, and in lieu thereof, grant a
special permit for professional office uses with a shared driveway between the
two lots.
Mr. Wenger displayed the area on the zoning and land use map, described the
land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the vicinity.
Mr. Utter stated that the staff encouraged the applicant to work out a
shared driveway agreement with the adjacent lot; this has been done; he provided
the Council with copies of the site plan; and stated that the special permit was
agreeable to Mrs. Honeycutt.
There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council
Member Slavik that the hearing be closed; seconded by Council Member Guerrero;
and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19220
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF CLARA MATE HONEYCUTT BY
GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR "AB" USES WITH THE CONDITION THAT ONE
DRIVEWAY BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE PROPERTIES, ON LOTS 33 AND 34, BLOCK 6, ALAMEDA
PARK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez
absent.
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Mayor Jones stated that one of the radio stations was announcing that
watering of yards is still to be done on odd/even numbered days, and he inquired
if the staff had any further recommendations regarding the ordinance that is
still in effect.
Mr. Briones stated that the staff would probably recommend that some type
of water control be done voluntarily; i.e., no fine be imposed for violations,
but that water conservation should always be observed.
Mr. Briones stated that there was a rumor that the bond proposal for the
Police Facility had been reduced and he clarified that the building size had not
been reduced, but rather the cost of construction had been reduced. He empha—
sized the importance of this point and provided the Council with an information
sheet regarding the proposed police station facility.
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Mr. Briones informed the Council that there is an information booth
regarding the election in the lobby of City Hall that will be open from
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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Mayor Jones called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Chuck Brush, Lighthouse Home for Men, spoke in favor of regulating rock
concerts, pointing out that there are laws against drugs, obscenity, and
contributing to the delinquency of a minor that should be enforced; he attended
a recent concert in Memorial Coliseum where drug and alcohol abuse was very
blatant; he understands that the Council cannot legislate morality, but pointed
out that the Coliseum is a public facility.
Mr. Glen Thorn, Associate Pastor of Peoples Baptist Church, referred to
remarks that were made by Council Member McComb during the morning workshop
meeting and stated that there is a difference between the Church not wanting to
be regulated by the State and their efforts in the fight against corruption of
youth. He stated that Brother Roloff helped the youth in the community and the
community should be grateful for that. Mr. Thorn stated that rock music
encourages drug use and urged the Council to ban rock concerts.
Mr. Richard Stewart, Roloff Homes, stated that he had been involved with
drugs and rock music for 20 years; he is now a father of four; he has served his
country; and his and his childrens future depends on the Council's decision to
regulate rock concerts. He stated that he attended a rock concert in the
Coliseum; he saw young children smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol; and
stated that rock music encourages this type of behavior.
Mrs. Grace Tamez, Force of Mind, 800 McBride Lane, stated that Force of
Mind studies spiritual matters; it has the solution for cancer, leukemia, and
other diseases; it has helped drug addicts and homosexuals; and she feels that
the organization has been discriminated against by other organizations and
groups. She stated she wanted the Council to know that this organization does
exist.
Reverend Johnathan King, Grace Baptist Church, Portland, read from the
Bible (Romans 13:3) and stated that the Council has been elected to office to
serve a purpose and they should ban rock and roll concerts. He stated that
morality is already legislated in that there are laws against child abuse,
indecency, murder, etc. He stated that morality is legislated by the last six
of the Ten Commandments, and he urged the Council to regulate rock concerts.
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Mayor Jones stated that there is an additional appointment that needs to be
made on the South Texas Homeport Task Force. He stated that the guidelines were
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adopted and they provide for an expansion of representation. He stated that the
next meeting of the Task Force is April 22.
Discussion followed among the Council regarding the ethnic composition of
the Task Force.
Mr. Briones stated that the item to make the appointment would be listed on
the agenda in two weeks.
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 meeting was adjourned at 3:58 p.m., March 4, 1986.
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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 March 4,
1986, which were approved by the City Council on March 18, 1986.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this thes31\C day of
, 1986.
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Armando Chapa City Secretary
City of Corpus Christi, Texas