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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. Ulk 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. * * * * * * * * * * 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. MICROFILMED minutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 2 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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) 7-31-89 7-31-89 7-31-89 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) g• 12-26-87 9-1-88 9-87 8-6-89 Human Relations Commission: Jody Warden (youth) 6-14-87 Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 3 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. *2. 4:1lkitIAA llddddf1dgl,.9kAhhkbllfdd/AkkiikAkk/AV6/W/t61ldeWldde'/fifi1b t$fitttdkttdfi111dddfdfddillldcJc&Wsj//6GQdddbh//dd011k4A r//kbMk/.///TM4 ifitfifilb44410ktkl140h ikdl hbl khkl AkatAH MAAIV V AIdddadW /adidlddfdd l0i $4tfiMl6l/d88b/,/k Nklrk/Mel ide/aFYM3/ldtidladddi'ddidd/fdf/$it 1095ifitil 414ftfii4l1 *Item withdrawn 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: ..mutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 4 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Motions, items 1 through 6. *1. 4$4tb, JAAIkJISdYYddidglkb,Edbhk//dd/iW6//6M llidelbtddct/$b.kkk//JddddgdlTU1lE itblkktl Al TX4/bbhtkkbtlkAAMMOlddl8'dddddWIQkfikt4Xltbbktkbtbkb/AW/JIVIY//X98$1 SPAIVINWINIWPWAINIIMAAMOVIA44110110AblIflied104644441011i0 TWAibkltkbbitkkl$4tf9WAA64/4641AAidkft/MbA4Alf4A10141At61k6t1 $/ TMkII0dlldddddl/th//bt/l1kd4$t1E//ddddidYI,rJ*/ ddddddhl,bkllabttbflkdll44 A4Aittk4l k/ dlkkAAAfak*JlidltYiklla4dddddl$fIAAM,Akki/Nd/k%Atbkd/lddltrio/ldddddd'lX$4 8X444t111YildVild / AWAAkMAV I t AtIV AtA1 / lldd / l Aill W Ait/ /ddd 104iAl l iSi $$XXt$4t/X644/w4tft/$tbt4$k/TA4X1 TdfA/4tblk4t/OXXX/84/f4A4k4/ft6AIIWOAf4t/0111416d/8d4iktl *Item Withdrawn 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. minutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 5 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 6 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 7 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. minutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 8 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. r,j.nutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 9 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 .__autes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 10 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. ,.minutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 11 * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. ..snutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 12 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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, minutes Regular Council Meeting August 5, 1986 Page 13 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. /td 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 &cf., !`tCt . Armando Chapa City Secretary City of Corpus Christi, Texas