HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/05/1986PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Bill Pruet
Mary Pat Slavik
Absent
Linda Strong
Hall.
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 5, 1986
2:00 P.M.
City Manager Craig McDowell
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City
The invocation was given by Mr. Guadalupe Valdez, following which the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem
Best.
City Secretary 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 McComb that the absence of Council
Member Strong be excused; seconded by Council Member Slavik; and passed
unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik that the minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of July 29, 1986 be approved as presented; seconded by Council
Member Pruet; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones stated that a new hospital would be opening at Cimarron and
Saratoga; he feels this is very significant; it is a national company; and they
will invest $13 million in Corpus Christi.
Dr. Gary Snook stated that Rehabilitation Services Hospital conducted a
survey about the feasibility of the project; many local doctors were contacted;
and all doctors seemed very enthusiastic about the project.
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He stated that currently the closest rehabilitation hospital is in either
Houston or Gonzales. This project will cover 9.2 acres; initially it will be 66
beds, but expandable to 105 beds; and it will be single story. He stated that
the project will add 250 jobs at its fullest capacity; construction will take
approximately one year; 40% of the jobs will be support services and 60% will be
skilled. He noted that this is a totally private enterprise project and ground-
breaking is expected October 1.
Mayor Jones stated that the annual payroll is expected to be $5 million and
it will generate taxes of $73,000.
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A motion was made by Council Member Slavik that the following board
appointments be approved:
a. Planning Commission:
Cheyenne Eichelberger (Reappointment)
William H. Locke, Jr. (Reappointment)
Nora M. Garcia (Reappointment)
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b. Cable Communications Commission:
Robert L. Gilmartin (Community -at -large) - Reapt. 7-27-89
Dr. John Etheridge (Religious) - Reapt. 7-27-89
Maurice L. Shaw (Community -at -large) - Reapt. 7-27-89
c. Senior Community Services Advisory Committee:
Sandra L. Green
d. Municipal Arts Commission:
Ricardo Villa
e. Sister City Committee:
Joe Morales
f. Ambulance Advisory Board:
Craig McDowell (City)
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Human Relations Commission:
Jody Warden (youth) 6-14-87
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h. Intergovernmental Commission on Drug & Alcohol Abuse:
Dr. Samuel B. Ganz
Dr. Maria Luisa Garza
Jean B. Newberry
i. Corpus Christi Area Economic Development Corporation:
Victor Gonzalez
Dick Bowers
Berney Seal
The motion was seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
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Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened bids on the following
project:
Corpus Christi International Airport Entrance Signs: This project will be
funded by Certificates of Obligation. The illuminated sign will read
"Corpus Christi International Airport" when entering and "Welcome to Corpus
Christi" when leaving the Airport.
Mr. Lontos opened the only bid received from Zeller Company. He stated
that he would provide the Council with a report as to why only one company
submitted a bid.
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Mayor Jones called for action from the Workshop session on the following
items:
1. Resolution supporting the establishment and endorsement of a
state -funded 4 -year university in Corpus Christi by converting Corpus
Christi State University from an upper -division college to a full
4-year/graduate-level university, and that Del Mar College work with
and act as a partner with Corpus Christi State University until a
4 -year university has been established.
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City Manager McDowell stated that he would like item 2, regarding Heritage
Park guidelines, withdrawn from consideration.
There were no comments from the audience; City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their vote on the resolution and it passed as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 19431
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENDORSEMENT OF A STATE -FUNDED FOUR-YEAR UNI-
VERSITY IN CORPUS CHRISTI BY CONVERTING CORPUS CHRISTI STATE UNIVERSITY FROM AN
UPPER -DIVISION COLLEGE TO A FULL FOUR-YEAR/GRADUATE-LEVEL UNIVERSITY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Motions, items 1
through 6.
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Mr. Lontos stated that Mr. Ramon Ortiz, Peacock General Contractors, would
like to address the Council regarding the forfeiture of his bid security. He
stated that Mr. Ortiz has a bonding capacity, but is unable to obtain a bond for
this project because of the bid spread.
Mr. Ramon Ortiz, 6002 Lost Creek, stated that he is bondable; he cannot
obtain a bond on this project because of the bid spread; he has exhausted every
means available to obtain the bond; and he asked the Council to release the bid
security.
Discussion followed among the Council regarding bonding companies.
Mr. Lontos stated that it is acceptable to the City for a contractor to
post a cash bond, noting that the specifications require that the contractor be
bonded for 100% of the contract amount.
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City Manager McDowell stated that Mr. Ortiz feels he can obtain a cash
bond, if he is allowed one week to do this. He stated that this could be
presented to the Council again in one week.
Mayor Jones and Council Member Pruet expressed the opinion that Mr. Ortiz'
bid security should not be forfeited.
It was the consensus of the Council to withdraw item 1.
2. M86-0351
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the receipt of bids on
September 2, 1986, for the Furman School Area Street Improvements, Phase
IV. Streets proposed for reconstruction under this 12th Year Community
Development Block Grant project are:
Morris, Mary, and Marguerite Streets, from Crosstown Expressway to 10th
Street;
10th Street, from Mary to Laredo Street;
11th Street, from Morris to Mary Street;
12th Street, from Morris to Laredo Street; and
14th Street, from Morris to Marguerite Street.
The project includes pavement reconstruction, curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
underground storm drainage and water lines.
3. M86-0352
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the receipt of bids on
September 2, 1986, for the Don Patricio Area Sanitary Sewer Laterals. This
project provides for the installation of sanitary sewer lateral lines in
Flour Bluff Drive, Lynhurst, Woodcrest, Sentinel, Orange, Crestmont,
Sunnycrest and Pecan Streets in the western portion of the Don Patricio
Subdivision. These lateral lines will tie into the recently completed Don
Patricio Trunk Main along Division Road. The project is proposed to be
funded from the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund.
4. M86-0353
Accepting the Lindale and West Guth Community Center Flooring Improvement
project and authorizing final payment of $2,335 to the Zeller Company. The
project provided for installing resilient flooring more adaptable for
exercise programs at the two centers. The total cost of the work, which is
being funded by Revenue Sharing Funds, is $23,341.
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5. M86-0354
Renewal of the lease agreement with Jose F. Vela, Jr. for space located at
105 North Ash, Bishop, Texas, which is used as a Title III Nutrition
Program meal site and social service center in the Senior Community
Services Program. The lease continues at $210 per month and contains an
option which will allow the City to renew the agreement for an additional
two years if desired. There are no other significant changes to the
existing agreement. Funds for the Program come from Nueces County.
6. M86-0355
Approval of the Tax Roll Levy for the City of Corpus Christi for the Roll
Year 1986 in accordance with Sec. 26.09(e) of the Texas Property Tax Code,
which states that the Assessor will submit the appraisal roll, with amount
of tax entered, to the governing body for approval as the City's tax roll.
Mayor Jones referred to item 6, tax roll levy, and City Attorney George
stated that this is just a mechanical calculation of the taxes and is required
by law.
Council Member Slavik asked for clarification of the funding for the Furman
School Area Street Improvements, Phase IV Project (item 2).
Assistant
$910,000; the
ence, $605,000
be reimbursed
bond election.
City Manager Lontos stated that the total cost of the project is
local share and special items will be $305,795; and the differ-
, will be from Community Development Block Grant funds, which will
when the street bonds are sold, which were approved in the 1986
There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council
Member Guerrero that Consent Motions 2 through 6 be approved; seconded by
Council Member Berlanga; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Ordinances, items 7
through 22.
Council Member McComb referred to Ordinance 8, installation of storm sewer
line along Durant Drive to Wooldridge near the new Blanche Moore School Sub-
division, and inquired if it would be appropriate to install sidewalks at this
time.
Mr. Lontos stated that that is one of the reasons staff is recommending the
line, because when the property is platted, lines will already be installed, and
there will be sidewalks on Durant Drive. He stated that whoever develops the
property will install sidewalks on Durant.
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In response to a question from Council Member Slavik (Ordinance 11
regarding the Elliott Sanitary Landfill Expansion), Assistant City Manager Bill
Hennings stated that the City is acquiring a total of 155.575 acres.
In regard to ordinance 9, paving of the alley in Gray Village Subdivision,
Mayor Jones noted that speed bumps were not installed.
Mr. Lontos stated that City policy requires that 100% of the abutting
property owners who have access to the alley must agree to the installation of
speed bumps, and they must hire their own contractor to perform the work.
Mayor Jones stated that a letter should be sent to
Manager - Channel 3, stating the City's policy regarding
In
Council
paid by
regard to item 12, rental car concession, Mr
that the City will receive $61,000 minimum, which
all other car agencies.
Mr. Bob White, General
speed bumps.
. Lontos informed the
is the same rental fee
Council Member Guerrero requested a breakdown of revenues generated from
leasing tenants at the airport, including aviation and landing fees.
Mayor Jones inquired if any funds remained in the Library Bond Fund (item
14), and Mr. Lontos stated he would provide that figure.
Mayor Jones asked for an explanation of item 18, appropriating $3,819 in
order to issue final payment to Brown and Caldwell -Freese and Nichols.
Mr. Lontos stated that this firm was authorized to perform the Chapman
Ranch Study and the Oso -Westside Wastewater Study; the City will be reimbursed
$10,000 by Shell Management for the Chapman Ranch Study; in the process of
finalizing the report, technical review board meetings were conducted; and the
City requested a meeting in Corpus Christi, which resulted in additional
expenses for the firm to travel from Ft. Worth and Los Angeles.
There were no comments from the audience on the Consent Ordinances; City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes; and the following were
approved:
7. ORDINANCE NO. 19414
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH EXXON PIPELINE COMPANY AND DELHI
GAS PIPELINE CORPORATION FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF PIPELINE ADJUSTMENT COSTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE McNORTON DRAINAGE OUTFALL PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $95,144;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
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8. ORDINANCE NO. 19415
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE CITY'S ESTIMATED SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION COST OF A 24 INCH
REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE FROM WOOLDRIDGE ROAD SOUTHERLY APPROXIMATELY 650 FEET
TO SERVICE THE DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BLANCHE MOORE SCHOOL TRACT;
APPROPRIATING $17,500; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 19416
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19318 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREET: Gray Village
Addition Alley, North of Block 3 for 300 Linear Feet Behind Omaha Appliance
Company and TV Channel III Properties; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 19417
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 24a IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT;
APPROPRIATING $6,156; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 19418
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 1 IN CONNECTION WITH THE ELLIOTT SANITARY LANDFILL EXPANSION PROJECT;
APPROPRIATING $1,367,792.76; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 19419
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17113 WHICH AUTHORIZED FIVE SEPARATE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR
RENTAL CAR CONCESSIONS AT THE AIRPORT, BY DELETING LAGUNA LEASING COMPANY d/b/a
DOLLAR RENT -A -CAR AND ADDING GULF CAR RENTAL d/b/a DOLLAR RENT -A -CAR; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
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13. ORDINANCE NO. 19420
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH E.J. STEFEK COMPANY FOR NECESSARY
PUMPING AND PIPING MODIFICATIONS AT THE BROADWAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO
HANDLE STORM WATER FLOWS AND MEET TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PERMIT REQUIRE-
MENTS; APPROPRIATING $173,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 19421
APPROPRIATING $80,000 FROM THE N0. 269 LIBRARY BOND FUND FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO
FACILITATE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR, HAYLEY CORPORATION AND RICHARD I.
HAYLEY, A JOINT VENTURE, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 269-82-1.1, CENTRAL PUBLIC
LIBRARY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 19422
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS TO DESIGNATE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS THE METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI URBANIZED AREA; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 19423
APPROPRIATING $2,768.00 FROM THE ANIMAL SHELTER BOND FUND TO PURCHASE A COMPUTER
TERMINAL, DIRECTIONAL SIGN, AND WINDOW BLINDS AND FURNITURE FOR THE INITIAL
OUTFITTING OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 19424
APPROPRIATING $7,472,23 FROM THE SANITARY
NO. 250-77-27; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez,
absent.
SEWER BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
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18. ORDINANCE N0. 19425
APPROPRIATING $3,819 FROM THE SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO.
250-82-11.2; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 19426
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19224, APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR ALL MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS FOR 1986, TO CHANGE THE PRESIDING JUDGES AND/OR ALTERNATE JUDGES IN A
NUMBER OF PRECINCTS FOR THE AUGUST 9, 1986 ANNEXATION ELECTION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 19427
DISSOLVING THE CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES AND MOTIONS RELATED THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong
absent.
21. SECOND READING
ESTABLISHING THE OPENING OF A STREET TO BE KNOWN AS TIGER LANE WHICH WILL BEGIN
AT WEBER ROAD ON THE NORTHWEST END, GENERALLY ABUTTING THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE
OF MALIBU HEIGHTS NO. 1 AND CARROLL WOODS NO. 4 SUBDIVISIONS AND THE DRAINAGE
EASEMENT ALONG SAID NORTH PROPERTY LINE, AND WHICH WILL TERMINATE AT FLYNN
PARKWAY ON THE SOUTHEAST END; PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION THROUGH DETERMINATION
OF NECESSITY, APPROPRIATE ADVERTISING, CONTRACT AWARD, AND ASSESSMENTS, ALL BY
SEPARATE ORDINANCE AS REQUIRED; AND PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE, TRAFFIC
REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as
follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik
voting "aye"; Strong absent.
22. SECOND READING
AMENDING CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-253, SCHEDULE IV --STOPPING, STANDING,
OR PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS; AND SECTION
53-252, SCHEDULE III --PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS;
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, and Slavik
voting "aye"; Strong absent.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following:
23. STREET CLOSING: Waco Street between Lipan and Mestina Streets. The
request to close this 60 -foot wide right-of-way has been made by Nueces
County in connection with proposed plans to expand the existing County
Jail.
Mr. Lontos displayed a transparency of Waco Street and a transparency of
the planned expansion of the jail facility. He stated that a portion of the
street would be used for access to the facility for delivering prisoners.
Mr. Lontos stated that Traffic Engineering surveyed the area and
ascertained that the street carries approximately 600 vehicles per day, but he
feels these are individuals looking for a parking space at the Courthouse.
Mr. Lontos stated that Fire Chief Ralph Rogers feels that the street
closure would cause problems in terms of fire protection.
He stated that utilities are located in the street, those being gas, water,
wastewater, CP&L, and Southwestern Bell, and the cost to relocate all utilities
is approximately $37,000.
Mr. Lontos stated that the County plans to make the access drive one-way
exiting on Mestina Street to satisfy the City's concern about traffic and fire
protection; therefore, that objection to closing the street would be eliminated;
he has contacted Mr. Robert Kipp, architect, and he is aware of utility
relocation to facilitate the proposed expansion; and the right-of-way should be
given to the County or Texas Employment Commission (located adjacent to Waco
Street).
Mr. Lontos stated that he recommends physically closing the street in order
to allow for expansion of the jail facility, execute a long-term lease agreement
for use of the right-of-way to and ensure the City maintains the proper
easements. He stated that the street would be closed to thru traffic and
emergency access would be maintained.
In response to a question from Council Member Slavik, Mr. Lontos stated
that the objections by Traffic Engineering and Chief Rogers have been answered
in that one lane will remain open for movement and also for movement of
emergency vehicles. Mr. Lontos pointed out on the transparency the proposed
traffic circulation pattern which would exit on Mestina, and stated that the
lane would be elevated to allow access to the first floor of the jail facility.
In response to a Council Member's
Barnes plans to speak to TEC about the
Mayor Jones stated that TEC does
closure should pose no problem in that
question, Mr. Kipp stated that Judge Bob
proposed closing.
not have access to Waco; therefore, the
respect.
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City Manager McDowell stated that staff recommends
granting a ground lease. He stated that the street, in
driveway, not a street, to be used to bring prisoners to
Council Member McComb stated that as a part of the
was assumed this street would be closed.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience.
closing the street and
essence, will become a
the facility.
jail consolidation, it
Nueces County Commissioner Richard Borchard stated that the jail consoli-
dation has been planned for some time and the street closure is necessary.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed;
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best; and passed unanimously.
Mr. Lontos stated that final details of the agreement will be prepared and
the appropriate document will be before the Council for approval.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearings on zoning cases.
24. Application No. 686-7, Dr. Joseph Oshman et al: For a change of zoning
from "A-1" Apartment House District to "AB" Professional Office District on
Lot 1, Block 1, Wooldridge Creek Center, located on the east side of Patton
Street, extending north from Wooldridge Road to the drainage ditch.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter stated that in response to the 33 notices
mailed, 3 were returned in favor; one in favor was returned from outside the
area of notification; 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 Guerrero that the hearing be closed; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best; and
passed unanimously.
In response to a question from Council Member McComb, Mr. Wenger stated
that right-of-way was dedicated when the property was recently platted.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance
effecting the zoning change as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 19428
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF DR. JOSEPH OSHMAN, ET AL. BY
CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 1, BLOCK 1, WOOLDRIDGE CREEK CENTER,
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FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, and Slavik voting "aye"; Pruet ab-
staining, Strong absent.
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25. Amending the Zoning Ordinance, Article 27, Supplementary Height, Area, and
Bulk Requirements, by adding to Section 27-3, a new Subsection 27-3.06.03.
26. Amending the Platting Ordinance No. 4168 by amending Section IV, Design
Standards, Subsection A, Streets and Subsection E, Lots by adding new
paragraphs to each and amending Section VI, Exceptions, Subsection C,
Platted Lots by rewording paragraph C.1.
Assistant City Manager Utter suggested that Items 25 and 26 be considered
together since they both pertain to limiting the number of driveways on arterial
streets when changes of zoning from residential to commercial are granted. He
explained that approval of the changes would place restrictions on the number of
driveways on streets such as Everhart, Weber and Williams, stating that in those
areas, when changes of zoning are granted, a distance of 100 feet between
driveways would be required.
Mr. Utter summarized by stating that both the Planning Commission and
Planning Staff recommend approval of both changes to the Zoning Ordinance and
the Platting Ordinance.
Council Member Pruet inquired about the legality of such an ordinance, and
Mr. Utter explained that if a property owner wants to change the zoning of his
residential property to commercial use, he will be required to comply with the
ordinances. Mr. Utter informed the Council that a public hearing was conducted
on these amendments, and there were no objections. He pointed out that staff
may recommend modifications in certain cases.
Mayor Jones noted that the driveway regulation only applies if the property
owner is requesting a zoning change.
Council Member Pruet pointed out that there will always be exceptions, and
Council Member Mendez agreed.
There were no comments from the audience; Assistant City Secretary Zahn
polled the Council for their votes on the ordinances effecting the amendments as
follows:
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
August 5, 1986
Page 14
ORDINANCE NO. 19429
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 27, SUPPLEMENTARY HEIGHT AREA AND BULK
REQUIREMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Berlanga absent
at the time the vote was taken, Strong absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 19430
AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE NO. 4168, BY AMENDING SECTION IV, DESIGN STAN-
DARDS, SUBSECTION A, STREETS, AND SUBSECTION E, LOTS, BY ADDING NEW PARAGRAPHS
TO EACH AND AMENDING SECTION VI, EXCEPTIONS, SUBSECTION C, PLATTED LOTS, BY
REWORDING PARAGRAPH C.1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Berlanga absent
at the time the vote was taken, Strong absent.
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Mayor Jones informed the Council that the vote on the Homeport appropria-
tion will take place tomorrow in Washington.
Mayor Jones requested an activity report in one month on the weekend
inspections which recently started.
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Assistant City Manager Utter requested the Council's permission to meet
with lenders to determine if there is enough interest for a single family
mortgage revenue bond program. He stated that it is possible to refinance the
balance of the 1985 issue and structure a $20 million issue for this year with,
in his opinion, an interest rate under 8.7%.
The Council instructed Mr. Utter to meet with the lenders.
Council Member Slavik referred to the old courthouse, and Mr. Utter stated
that there was a Notice of Trustee sale filed for August 5, but that has been
withdrawn.
Mrs. Slavik asked for a staff report on the Old Courthouse, and Mayor Jones
stated that the issue of the old courthouse is one of private interest, and the
City is only involved as far as enforcing ordinances. He stated that at one
time an inducement resolution was issued, but that has expired.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Council Member Slavik, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously,
the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m., August 5, 1986.
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e,_..utes
Regular Council Meeting
August 5, 1986
Page 15
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 August
5, 1986, which were approved by the City Council on August 12, 1986.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the I% -`day of
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Armando Chapa City Secretary
City of Corpus Christi, Texas