HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/01/1986PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Bill Pruet
Linda Strong
Mary Pat Slavik
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 1, 1986
2:00 P.M.
City Manager Craig McDowell
City Attorney Hal George
Assistant City Secretary Dorothy Zahn
Mayor Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City
Hall.
The invocation was given by Mrs. Blanche De Los Santos, following which the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member
Guerrero.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn 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 Mendez that the minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of June 24, 1986 be approved as presented; seconded by Council
Member Pruet; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Sheila Briones,
Transportation Advisory Board, and Mrs. Eloise H. Alexander, Municipal Arts
Commission.
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Mayor Jones called for confirmation of the Board and Committee appointments
discussed during the Workshop Meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik, seconded by Council Member
Pruet and passed unanimously, that the following appointments be approved:
MICROFILMED
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a. Building Code Board of Appeals:
Term
Daniel Pipitone (not connec. bldg. ind.) 5-04-90
b. C.C. Regional Transit Authority:
Pat Sullivan (Reappointed) 6-30-90
Elizabeth Flores (Reappointed) 6-30-90
Francisco Rodriguez (Reappointed) 6-30-88
Joe Adame (Reappointed) 6-30-88
Sam M. Powell, III (Reappointed) 6-30-88
c. Food Service Advisory Council:
Mildred Pinson (Community -at -large) - Reappt. 6-24-89
Priscilla Salinas (Food Industry) 6-24-89
d. Human Relations Commission:
Mike Maldonado (Reappointed) 6-14-89
Leon Loeb, Sr. (Reappointed) 6-14-89
Margaret Knodell (Reappointed) 6-14-89
Michelle Villarreal (youth) (Reappointed) 6-14-87
Debbie Cruz (youth) (Reappointed) 6-14-87
e. Private Industry Council:
Isaac Barrera (Private Sector) - Reappt. 6-30-88
Larry Tucker (Private Sector) - Reappt. 6-30-88
Douglas Williams (Private Sector) -Reappt. 6-30-88
James Sturdivant, Jr. (Private Sector) - Reapt. 6-30-88
Porfirio Silva (Private Sector) - Reappt. 6-30-88
Patricio Alba (Rehabilitation) - Reappt. 6-30-88
Allen Itz (Public Employment Ser.) - Reappt. 6-30-88
Sue Dyke (Community Based Org.) - Reappt. 6-30-88
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Mayor Jones announced the bid opening on the following project:
Gateway Park Subdivision Sanitary Sewers: For the installation of sanitary
sewers in the Gateway Park Subdivision located near the intersection of
Padre Island Drive and Laguna Shores Road. This project will be funded
with 10th Year CDBG funds and Sanitary Sewer Bonds.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened and read bids from the
following companies: Backhoe Lease Service, Inc., Baytown Construction Co.,
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Inc., Claude Chapman Construction Company, Inc., Isles Engineering & Construc-
tion, Inc., Vermillion Construction Company, and Cactus Utility Company.
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Mayor Jones called for confirmation of action from the Workshop Session on
the following item:
M86-0316
Accepting the arena feasibility study with thanks to the Associated General
Contractors, Area Development Committee, Chamber of Commerce, and Conven-
tion and Tourist Bureau and authorizing the City Manager to prepare a
request for proposals for an analysis of traffic and parking needs.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the above listed item be
approved; seconded by Council Member Mendez; and passed unanimously.
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Council Member Berlanga read a proclamation regarding citizenship and urged
the Council to approve this.
Mayor Jones referred to the resolution in memory of former Municipal Court
Judge O.E. Cannon, Jr. and stated that he had served the City for 22 years, and
retired in 1979.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following Consent Motions:
1. M86-0317
Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for
approximately 2,420 water meters, size 3/4" to 16". The term of this
agreement will be twelve months with 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. These meters will be
used by the Water Department for residential and commercial installation.
Estimated annual expenditure is $140,350, and funds are anticipated in the
1986-87 budget.
2. M86-0318
Approving a supply agreement for swimming pool chemicals based on low bid
and best bid to the following companies for an amount of $32,655.68. The
term of this agreement will be twelve months, at the same terms and
conditions, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager,
or his designee. These items are used by the Park and Recreation
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Department for yearly maintenance of swimming pools. Eleven bid invi-
tations were issued, four bids were received. Prices have increased
approximately 11% from last contract of May, 1985. Funds were approved in
the 1985-86 budget.
Dixie Petro - Chemical
Item 1 520 Cylinders of liquified chlorine $17,550.00 (low bid)
Item 2 15 carboys of muratic acid 165.00 (low bid)
Item 3 28,000 lbs. bicarbonate of soda 5,600.00 (best bid)
Item 4 46,200 lbs. caustic soda 2,725.80 (low bid)
Item 6 10 drums of calcium hypochloride 1,000.00 (low bid)
Total: $27,040.80
Van Waters & Roger
Item 5 51,750 lbs. soda ash powder Total: $ 5,614.88
GRAND TOTAL: $32,655.68
3. M86-0319
Amending the contract between the City and the engineering firms of Espey,
Huston & Associates, Inc., and Bechtol, Hoffpauir, and Ehrler, Inc., to
provide for immediate aerial topographies of the Gabe Lozano, Sr. and Oso
Municipal golf courses. This preliminary work needs to be accomplished in
order that the balance of drainage studies and designs can be completed.
Funds are available for this service in the Reserve Appropriation for golf
course improvements.
4. M86-0320
Granting a revocable easement to Spohn Hospital to allow the installation
of an overhead telephone cable across the public right-of-way of Ayers
Street to serve the Kieschnick Guest House presently being built by the
hospital. The cable would have a minimum street clearance of 18 feet.
5. M86-0321
The request to close Lobo Lane between Carline Alley and Sam Rankin Street,
for which a public hearing was held on May 20, 1986, be denied. The
applicant has decided to defer expansion of the adjacent funeral home which
was the basis for the closure request.
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6. M86-0322
Awarding a contract in the amount of $142,000 to Peacock General Con-
tractors for the repair and repainting of the Gollihar Road Water Storage
Tank. The work will include minor repairs, sandblasting and painting both
the interior and exterior of the tank; modifications to the balcony and
ladder system to meet current OSHA requirements; replacement of the plat-
form railing; and installation of a vandal -proof cage around the lower
ladder. Funds for this work are available in the Water Division Operating
Budget.
7. M86-0323
Awarding a contract in the amount of $215,000 to Coleman -Roth Construction,
Inc. for the construction of a Tourist Information Center in Nueces River
Park. The building will contain public restrooms, office space, and an
area where exhibits can be displayed to illustrate local events and/or
places of interest. The work will also include the construction of a seven
space parking lot. Funds of $235,000 are available in the General Fund
Reserve, and these funds are proposed to be reimbursed by revenues received
from the sale of the Transit System to the Regional Transit Authority.
8. M86-0324
Accepting the Ocean Drive Sidewalk/Bikeway project and authorizing final
payment of $11,466.35 to A. Ortiz Construction and Paving, Inc. Approxi-
mately 2,300 linear feet of 7 -foot wide sidewalk was constructed along
Ocean Drive from the Holiday Inn entrance at Buford Street to the north end
of Cole Park. The project also included the planting of 31 new palm trees,
the installation of a small irrigation system, and the construction of a
timber railing. The total cost of the work performed, which is being
funded by Park and Street Bond Funds, is $94,949.45.
Council Member Mendez referred to item 3, aerial topographies of golf
courses, and asked why this was needed now.
Mr. Terry Dopson, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that there are
no maps at this time and in order to perform the drainage contract, these are
necessary.
Mr. Lontos explained that the City needs detailed information on the
courses to provide the engineer with drawings. He stated that the area could be
surveyed, but that is considered an extra service and is costly.
In response to a question from Council Member Berlanga, Mr. Lontos stated
that this could be performed by City forces, but it would be more costly and
time consuming.
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Council Member Guerrero referred to item 5, Lobo Lane, and Assistant City
Manager Tom Utter stated that the City had worked out an agreement with Mrs.
Mattie Flowers whereby the City would relocate sidewalks and utility lines in
order to cause activity in the area, but it was with the understanding that Mrs.
Flowers would expand her business, which she is not going to do at this time.
There were no comments from the audience on the Consent Motions; a motion
was made by Council Member Mendez to approve items 1 through 8; seconded by
Council Member Pruet; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Ordinances, items 9
through 17c.
Council Member McComb referred to Ordinance 14, a resolution in support of
the ratification by the United States Government of Annex V regarding prevention
of pollution by garbage from ships. He stated that this is an effort to keep
the beaches clean of debris.
Council Member Slavik encouraged citizens to write their Washington
representatives regarding this, noting that the majority of pollution on the
beach is caused by off—shore oil rigs.
Council Member Strong stated that the Council Committee on Island
Development has recognized the importance of the beaches and there is a need for
a cooperative effort to review and improve cleanup of the island.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Bill Lukens, Manager of the Padre Island National Seashore, commended
the Council for considering this resolution. He stated that anything that can
be done to keep the waters and beaches clean should be done.
Discussion followed regarding beach debris and the harm that is caused by
plastics to sea life, particularly leatherback sea turtles.
There were no further comments from the audience; Assistant City Secretary
Zahn polled the Council for their vote; and the following were approved:
9. ORDINANCE NO. 19367
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19200 PASSED AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 25, 1986, BY
AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREET: OCEAN DRIVE SIDEWALK/BIKEWAY, OCEAN DRIVE
(EAST SIDE), FROM COLE PARK TO THE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE OF THE EMERALD BEACH
HOLIDAY INN AT BUFORD STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
10. ORDINANCE NO. 19368
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO
PARCELS 1 AND 2 FOR THE MASTER PLAN DRAINAGE CHANNEL 31 PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS AND
TO ACQUIRE SAID PARCELS FROM THE OWNERS, E.M. WADE AND THOMAS J. SMITH,
RESPECTIVELY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
11. ORDINANCE NO. 19369
APPROPRIATING $11,000 OUT OF THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND TO FACILITATE
FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR, McKINNEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
12. ORDINANCE NO. 19370
APPROVING THE DEVELOPER'S APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$52,857.32 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 758 LINEAR FEET OF SANITARY
SEWER COLLECTION LINE EXTENSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF LA COSTA
UNIT I SUBDIVISION; APPROPRIATING $40,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
13. ORDINANCE NO. 19371
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 5 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOTS 29 AND 30, BLOCK
10, CRESTMONT UNIT 9, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS LISTED BELOW; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
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14. RESOLUTION NO. 19372
SUPPORTING THE RATIFICATION OF ANNEX V (REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF
POLLUTION BY GARBAGE FROM SHIPS) BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the resolution passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
15. RESOLUTION NO. 19373
AUTHORIZING CRAIG
OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ASSISTANCE UNDER
ACCEPTANCE OF THE
The Charter Rule
Best, Berlanga,
"aye."
A. McDOWELL, CITY MANAGER, AS THE SIGNATORY AGENT OF THE CITY
OR THE SUCCESSOR OF SAID AGENT, TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, AND TO SIGN THE
GRANT ASSISTANCE, WHEN MADE, AND ANY OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS.
was suspended and the resolution passed as follows: Jones,
Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
16. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CORPUS CHRISTI LAND VENTURE FOR THE ANNEXATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 16.3 ACRES OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID
LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY.
The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as
follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and
Strong voting "aye."
17. SECOND READING
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 14, ELECTIONS, ARTICLE I, SECTION 14-1, ORDERING ANNEXATION
ELECTION, PERMITTING THE CITY COUNCIL TO ORDER AN ANNEXATION ELECTION 25 DAYS OR
MORE BEFORE THE ELECTION; 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, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and
Strong voting "aye."
17a. RESOLUTION NO. 19374
PROMOTING THE VALUE OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AMONG IMMIGRANT RESIDENTS.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the resolution passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
17b. RESOLUTION NO. 19375
RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF 0.E. CANNON, JR. FORMER MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE FOR THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR 22 YEARS.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the resolution passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
17c. ORDINANCE NO. 19376
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 4, 1986;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearings on three annexations.
18. Contractual Annexation of a 25.19 acre tract of land out of Lots 25-27,
Section 6, and out of Lots 2-4, Section 7, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, owned by Corpus Christi Land Venture.
Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, displayed the area on a
transparency and stated that this area is located south of Saratoga on the west
side of South Staples Street, and on the north side of the Oso Parkway. He
stated that the tract is prezoned "B-1", "B-4", and "A-2" and is located
adjacent to Kings Crossing Subdivision.
There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council
Member McComb that the hearing be closed; seconded by Council Member Mendez; and
passed as follows: Jones, Best, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye";
Berlanga, Guerrero and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken.
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19. Contractual Annexation of a 47.63 acre tract of land out of Lots 8 and 9,
Section 9, and Lots 30 and 31, Section 21, Lots 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, and 16,
Section 22, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, owned by Hank
Olson Developer, Inc.
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Mr. Wenger displayed the area on a transparency and stated that this area
is located south of Saratoga and Yorktown Boulevard, off Cimarron Boulevard
between Yorktown and Oso Parkway. He stated that this area consists of 47.63
acres containing 311 residential lots; 1.98 miles of street; and prezoning the
area to "R -1C" is in progress.
Council Member McComb stated that this is the area where the street
standards were to be re-evaluated due to soil conditions near the Oso.
Mr. Wenger stated that the subdivision Mr. McComb is referring to is
Crossgate Subdivision, which is not located near the Oso. He stated that he
does not know the status of the re-evaluation of street standards, and Mr. Utter
stated that he would provide the Council with a report.
There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council
Member Mendez that the hearing be closed; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best; and
passed as follows: Jones, Best, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong
voting "aye"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
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20. Contractual Annexation of a 23.56 acre tract of land out of Lots 25 through
27, Section 11, and out of Lots 7 and 8, Section 10, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, owned by Corpus Christi Independent School
District.
Mr. Wenger displayed the area on a transparency and stated that this
involves the new middle school on the Kaffie Tract and is adjacent to Brighton
Village Subdivision.
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 Slavik; and
passed as follows: Jones, Best, McComb, Mendez, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Pruet
abstaining.
Mr. Wenger stated that the first reading of the ordinances authorizing
execution of annexation agreements would be on the agenda July 8.
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21. Application No. 586-6, Mr. T. C. Isensee 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 a 5.65± acre tract in State Survey
404, Abstract 975 generally described as all of that tract described in the
deed from T. H. Isensee and wife to Hugo T. Isensee recorded in Volume 277
at Page 363 of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, located on the
west side of Clarkwood South Road, approximately 125' south of Agnes
Street.
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Mr. Utter stated that in response to the notices mailed, one was returned
in favor; none in opposition were returned; 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.
In response to a question from Council Member Guerrero, Mr. Wenger stated
that "B-4" zoning is a logical extension of the zoning in the area.
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 Strong; and
passed unanimously.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their vote on the
ordinance approving the change of zoning as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19377
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF T.C. ISENSEE, ET AL, BY
CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A PORTION OUT OF STATE SURVEY 404,
ABSTRACT 975, 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, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
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Mayor Jones called for petitions from the audience.
Ms. Jan Henderson, 716 Avondale, stated that property at 4501 Up River Road
is being used as a used car lot. She stated that this use is prohibited in the
deed restrictions; the area is zoned residential; she has reported this numerous
times to the building division; the City issued a warning to stop the business
within 10 days; this has not been done; and she would like something done. Ms.
Henderson provided the Council with photographs of the property in question.
Mr. Hal George, City Attorney, stated that the usual procedure in such
cases is that a zoning inspector would issue a citation and if compliance is not
met, the property owner would be prosecuted in Municipal Court. He stated that,
unfortunately, this is a time consuming process.
Mayor Jones requested that staff investigate this and report to the
Council.
Mrs. Rosalie Hoskins, 718 Avondale, spoke in support of Ms. Henderson, and
referred to the traffic hazard that is caused by the large number of cars
located on the property.
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Mr. Kirby Redlin, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that the property
owner has been notified he is in violation; he moves the cars during the week;
but brings them back on the weekend.
Council Member Berlanga pointed out the need for inspectors on weekends.
Council Member Guerrero informed Ms. Henderson that the City cannot enforce
deed restrictions.
Mr. Frank Petefish, 5917 Shamrock, stated that he is familiar with the
situation and agreed that it creates a traffic hazard.
Mrs. Jim Owens, 710 Avondale, agreed that the problem creates a traffic
hazard and she would like the problem resolved.
Mr. Carroll Vermillion, 4430 Cornelia Circle North, stated that he has
spoken with the property owner, but to no avail. He referred to the fact that
he has reported this to the building division many times and nothing has been
resolved.
Mr. George stated that since witnesses are available to testify, the City
will file against the owner in Municipal Court, and if that does not resolve the
problem, the City will file an injunction.
Mrs. Blanche De Los Santos, 201 Norton, referred to the need in Vanderbilt
Park for more playground equipment.
Mayor Jones asked for a report on Vanderbilt Park.
Mr. Dopson stated that he has been working with the community in regard to
this park and he will arrange another meeting with the neighborhood group.
Mrs. Jean Keys, representing the Coastal Bend Genealogical Society, stated
that she is concerned about the closing of the history room at the library. She
stated that the room is only open for 4} hours on the weekend. She stated that
she knows this is a budgetary matter and urged the Council to approve an
increase of staff at the library.
Mayor Jones stated that this was discussed during the workshop meeting, and
the Council will receive a report from the staff.
In response to a question from Council Member Slavik, Mrs. Keys stated that
her organization is taking a survey to determine the hours of operation that are
preferred at the library in the history room.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that one of the reasons for the cut
back was that the lowest useage of the library is on Friday and Saturday
mornings. He stated that the staff is performing a survey to determine what
days and hours the library should be open. He stated that they do want to make
all sections of the library available as much as possible.
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Mr. Charlie Nichols, 1547 Lea Lane, urged the Council to pursue the
building of an arena. He also stated that the existing City Hall should be used
to display the Spanish Galleon Artifacts and art.
Mayor Jones informed Mr. Nichols that the Council accepted the arena
feasibility study earlier in the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Best stated that he would like to hold a Budget Workshop
Meeting with the new City Manager. It was decided that the meeting would be
held Monday, July 7, 1986, at 5:00 p.m.
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The Council then convened in closed session at 3:26 p.m., under Article
6252-17, V.A.C.S., to discuss litigation.
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The Council reconvened the Regular Meeting at 3:49 p.m. There being no
further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Pruet,
seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously, the Regular Council
Meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m., July 1, 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 July 1,
1986, which were approved by the City Council on July 8, 1986. Q ,y�I
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 16 day of , / rb Q .
Armando Chapa City Secretary
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Luthe./.ones, MAYOR