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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/06/1987MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 6, 1987 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best Hall. Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Joe McComb Frank Mendez Bill Pruet Mary Pat Slavik *Linda Strong City Manager Craig McDowell City Attorney Hal George City Secretary Armando Chapa L Mayor Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City The invocation was given by Council Member Frank Mendez, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best. City Secretary Armando Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary 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 December 30, 1986 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Bill Pruet; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones administered the Oath of Office to the following newly appointed members of Board and Commissions: Tomas Tao, Leon 5. Loeb, Jr., Sister City Committee; James Randy Lynch, Planning Commission; and Barbara Campbell, Civil Service Commission. Mayor Jones then presented a Resolution Anne Rhodes and Sarah Norris, Co -Chairmen Committee. He also presented a commemorative *Council Member Linda Strong arrived at presentation. passed the previous week to Mary of the City's Sesquicentennial plate to Sarah Norris. the meeting during the foregoing MICROFILMED ___nutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 2 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced bid opening on the following engineering project: Extension of a 12 -inch water line along McGloin Road. Bids on this project were opened by Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos from the following companies: Backhoe Lease Service, Inc.; Claude Chapman Construction Company; Emerson & Allen, Inc.; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; A. Ortiz Construction & Paving Company; Perry Construction Company, Inc.; Stefek Construction Company, Inc.; and Tropical Plumbing General Contractor. Mr. Lontos verified that all of the bidders had submitted the required bid security bond or check. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the contractors who had submitted bids and stated that they will be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the staff for tabulation recommendation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Motions on items 1 through 8. 1. M87-0001 Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for thirty-one (31) police sedans and forty-seven (47) standard sedans, sub -compacts, and mini -vans for various City Departments. Estimated expenditure of $749,450 was approved in the 1986-87 capital outlay budget. 2. M87-0002 Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for 1-3/4" and 5" fire hose for the Fire Department. Estimated expenditure is $12,200. Funds are available in the 1986-87 budget. 3. M87-0003 Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids on January 27, 1987 for leasing the City's one-half mineral interest in a 40 -acre tract at the Boy Scout Camp at Lake Corpus Christi. 4. M87-0004 Approving Change Orders No. 4 and No. 5 to the contract with CJB Construction Company for the Corpus Christi International Airport Terminal Building and Concourse Expansion project. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $6,596 provides for changes in the defogger system as requested by the FAA. Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $7,424 provides for modifications to the electrical equipment at the tower clock and to the concrete beams. ..mutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 3 5. M87-0005 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application, and execute all required documents, to the Texas Commission on the Arts for matching funds in the amount of $30,000 for regranting as recommended by the Municipal Arts Commission. All of these matching funds would be regranted to local arts and cultural organizations by utilizing the Municipal Arts Commission to review and recommend programs to the City Council for funding. 6. Withdrawn - See Page 3 Aeebereing--3frdtrst--Rieeer€e--FAeTeey---to---peg-fere- fEicx 4---€}ghtleg #mprevemente-eE-tkxe-4knIms GMise-r-p4§kie-h#brery-€er-e-t(44Areimat-he€-4h}99. The -ixxdc--Involve -a44ie€anal-itgkrt4eg-st -the-e4ree4et3en- deok,--ehe-elf€}4ren=s eree;-Installeelen-e€-alarm-systems -and -emeke-deteetere- 7. M87-0006 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $15,000 with Black and Veatch, Engineers -Architects, for the study of sewage surcharge rates. Funds for this study were included in the 1986-87 Wastewater Operating Budget. 8. M87-0007 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Tourist Bureau for the operation of the tourist information center at Nueces River Park through July 31, 1987, at a cost of $37,500. Council Member Slavik referred to item 7 and inquired if it would not be possible for the City staff to prepare the study on the sewage surcharge rates, and Assistant City Manager Lontos stated that it involves the separation of various units; a study by the staff would be very time consuming; Black and Veatch are experienced in this type of work and staff feels that it would be cost effective to have the study made by that firm. Mayor Jones noted that the Council had requested that item 6 be withdrawn from the Agenda until a report has been presented to the City Council from the architect explaining why these improvements were not included in the original Plans. There were no further comments from the Council nor from members of the audience. A motion was made by Council Member Linda Strong that the consent motions 1 thru 5 and 7 and 8 be approved; seconded by Council Member Mendez; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for confirmation of Board and Committee appointments which were discussed during the morning Workshop Meeting. ._snutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 4 A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that the following appointments be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed unanimously: a. Bay Drilling Committee: Term: Donald D. Lewis (oil industry) - Reappointed John C. Holmgreen (general public) - Reappointed John Clanton (alt., oil industry) - Reappointed 12/31/89 12/31/89 12/31/89 b. Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas: Joe Galan (city) - Reappointed 01/02/90 c. Electrical Advisory Board: Thomas Haggard (electrical engineer) - Reappointed 12/31/88 Armando Martinez (master electrician) - Reappointed 12/31/88 Larry Major (journeyman electrician) - Reappointed 12/31/88 Ronald Casady (home builder) - Reappointed 12/31/88 Allen Borden (citizen -at -large) - Reappointed 12/31/88 Christine Wisian (citizen -at -large) - Reappointed 12/31/88 d. Senior Community Services Advisory Board: Sandra Green - Reappointed Dorothy Earwood - Reappointed Josephine Dobson - Reappointed Aulus Smith - Reappointed Jack Ratkovic - Reappointed Mina Medina - Reappointed Ruth Bakke - Reappointed Jefferine Lytle * * * * * * * * * * * * * 12/26/88 12/26/88 12/26/88 12/26/88 12/26/88 12/26/88 12/26/88 12/26/88 Mayor Jones called for consideration of Consent Ordinances and Ordinances from previous meetings on items 9 thru 16. There were no comments from the audience on the consent ordinances. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinances were passed: 9. ORDINANCE NO. 19597 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH EDI ARCHITECTURE AND ROOTS/FOSTER ASSOCIATES, INC., A JOINT VENTURE, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE POLICE STATION AND MUNICIPAL COURT FACILITY, AND APPROPRIATING $360,000 FROM THE POLICE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION FUND. ___nutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 5 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. 19598 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GOVIND AND ASSOCIATES AND JOHN R. WRIGHT, ARCHITECT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BROADWAY BALUSTRADE RAILING AND RETAINING WALL, AND APPROPRIATING $70,000 FROM THE PARK BOND FUND. The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." 11. RESOLUTION NO. 19599 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF THE CITY -COUNTY HEALTH CENTER AT 1702 HORNE ROAD TO "W. R. METZGER PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER," IN HONOR OF W. R. METZGER, M.D., M.P.H., WHO SERVED AS HEALTH DIRECTOR FROM 1954 TO 1980. 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. 19600 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 14 -FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEY BETWEEN 14TH STREET AND THE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY IN BLOCK 16, CHAMBERLAIN'S SUBDIVISION. 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. 19601 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE TWO 10 -FOOT LONG BY APPROXIMATELY 60 -FOOT WIDE PORTIONS OF PUBLIC STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF YORKTOWN BOULEVARD WEST OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET. The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." 14. SECOND READING AMENDING SECTION 109.4 OF THE PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 19258 TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION TO PROCEDURES FOR THE CANCELLING OF ACTIVE PERMITS AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The ordinance passed on second reading as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." .._nutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 6 15. SECOND READING AMENDING SECTION 105.4 OF THE MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 19288 TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION TO PROCEDURES FOR THE CANCELLING OF ACTIVE PERMITS AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The ordinance passed on second reading as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." 16. SECOND READING THE DONATION OF JALUFKA HOUSE, CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 1408 N. MESQUITE STREET, TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY PATRICK DAVID, TRUSTEE, BE ACCEPTED, AND A 20 -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF SOUTH TEXAS BE EXECUTED. The ordinance passed on second reading as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following motion which was added as an emergency item to the Regular Agenda: 16a. M87-0008 Consideration of the request from County Judge Robert Barnes regarding input on proposed location of the new County Jail. Mayor Jones read a letter from Nueces County Judge Robert Barnes in which he requested the opinion of the City Council of the proposed location of the County Jail. City Manager Craig McDowell explained that City staff has been meeting with County representatives to work out the details. He stated that Police Chief Bill Banner had just arrived in case the Council had any additional questions. Mr. McDowell stated that staff recommends approval of the proposed expansion of the Waco Street facility for the County Jail. Chief Bill Banner explained procedures when arrests are made, noting that approximately 85% of the prisoners are placed in the County Jail as the result of arrests by City of Corpus Christi police officers. He also noted that Police Department investigation is ongoing and it would be more convenient for them to have ready access to the prisoners at the Waco Street location. Mayor Pro Tem Best referred to the proposal to convert the Levi Strauss building to a jail facility and stated that it was his understanding that the air conditioning would be very expensive in that building. Chief Banner agreed stating that it is very difficult to determine costs when you renovate a large building that does not have partitions. _nutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 7 After further discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the City Council express support of the expansion of the Waco Street facilities, which was the original plan, and that this message be conveyed to the County Commissioners Court by Mayor Jones. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones announced public hearings on the following items: 17. Closure of approximately 472 square feet of unimproved public right-of-way in Morgan Avenue. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that the Southland Corporation, operators of 7-11 Food Stores, located at the north corner of Morgan and Baldwin Boulevard intersection, has requested this closure because of their plans to enlarge the store parking lot, a portion of which would extend into this right-of-way. He stated that the City staff has no objection to the closure subject to the following conditions: (1) the closed right-of-way would need to be retained as a utility easement for the existing sanitary sewer line; (2) the existing 7-11 identification sign would need to be relocated to clear this tract and an existing utility easement; (3) the property would need to be replatted to incorporate any portion of closed right-of-way. There were no comments from the audience on this request. A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Strong and passed unanimously. Mr. Lontos stated that the ordinance effecting the closure would be on the Agenda the following week. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 18. Closure of public alleys in Blocks 1, 2 and 5, Bayview Subdivision Unit 3, and Blocks 7 and 8, Bayview Subdivision Unit 2. Assistant City Manager Lontos reminded the Council that the alley in one of the blocks south of these blocks was considered recently for closure, and it was tabled at that time when it was discovered that one resident uses the alley for access to her property. He explained that streets in the area are being paved; the staff was approached by residents about closing these alleys; and the staff initiated the closing request. He explained that after the public hearing was scheduled, staff checked and discovered that some of the property owners have access to these alleys and they are used. Mr. Lontos then provided a description of the conditions in the blocks as follows: Block 1 - although the entire length of the alley is not passable, it is open on each end and is used by three lots at the south end of the block and one lot at the north end; Block 2 - the entire length of the alley is passable and is visibly used by four lots in the block; Block 5 - The alley is not ..minutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 8 passable except adjacent to two lots at the south end of the block and the property owners use the alley for access to those lots. Block 7 - The alley is not passable except adjacent to three lots at the south end of the block. Block 8 - The alley appears to be used and a driveway exists at the rear of one lot in the block. Mr. Lontos explained also that utilities are located in these alleys, and even if the staff recommendation were to close the alleys, they would be retained for utility easements. Mr. Lontos summarized by stating that in view of the fact that the alleys are used to some extent in all of the blocks and that there are utilities in the alleys, staff now recommends that the alleys remain open. Speaking in favor of closing the alleys was Mr. Fidel Limon, 1108 15th Street, who located his property on the map and explained that he had obtained signatures from a number of residents in Block 2 who wanted the alley closed; new streets had been constructed in the area and two of the residents did not want driveway cuts; and they have continued to use the alley for access to their property. He expressed the opinion that the alley should be closed because the majority of the owners on the block prefer that it be closed. Mr. Lontos pointed out that access exists all the way through the alley in the block in which Mr. Limon resides. Also speaking in favor of the alley closings was Mr. Victor Medina, Jr., 4150 Harry. Mr. Medina stated that the alley behind his house was considered for closing about four weeks ago, but a Ms. Longoria objected to the alley closing because one of her tenants uses the alley for access to their dwelling. He reminded the Council that drug dealings occur in the alley behind his house and he was of the opinion that this probably occurred in these alleys also. Mayor Jones pointed out that the hearing today concerns other alleys rather than the one he is referring to. A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the request to close the alleys in the Bayview Subdivisions be denied. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pruet. Council Member Strong noted that requests for alley closings seem to be generated because of illegal activities that occur in the alleys. She inquired if it would not be possible to have increased police patrol in alleys. She stated that she would like to have a staff report from the Police Department in regard to their policy for controlling illegal activities in alleys. Mr. Pedro Martinez, 22 15th Street at the corner of Hancock and 15th Street, agreed that a lot of illegal activities occur in the alleys. He described an incident that occurred in which an item was stolen from his property. He also stated that it took the police a very long time to respond his telephone call. ..mutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 9 Council Member Berlanga spoke in favor of closing the alleys, stating that they are a nuisance unless they have daily use. He pointed out that trash is thrown into alleys; the City has no responsibility to clean the alleys if the alleys are not paved; and if they remain open, they will continue to be a nuisance. He pointed out that a majority of the people with property abutting these alleys are in favor of closing them. Council Member Mendez stated that he would not be opposed to closing the alley in block 2 but that is the one that has access through the entire length of the alley and four property owners use the alley. the the for Council Member Slavik questioned why the alleys need to remain open since property owners have access from the street, and Mr. Lontos explained that City might be subject to damages if they close the alleys that people use access to their driveways. Council Member Mendez inquired if people are utilizing the alley in order to avoid paying for a driveway cut assessment, and Mr. Lontos stated that this could be the situation. Mayor Jones called for comments from members of the audience who are opposed to closing the alleys. Mrs. Tony Abarca stated that she owns lot 15, block 59, and she has always maintained the alley for four lots in that block. She stated that the only access for her tenants is through the alley and if the alley is closed the tenants of the multi—family dwellings will not have access and will move. Mrs. Ellen Dalrymple, Council for her. He stated far as he knew, they had activities. He pointed out owners have kept the alley alley closing in that block. 1103 So. Brownlee, asked her son to address the that the alley is used for access to her lots and as never had any problems in the alley with illegal that the City does not perform maintenance but the clean. He stated that his mother objected to the Mrs. Christine Gallegos, 1104 15th Street, also stated that they have not experienced any problems with conduct of illegal activities. She pointed out that crime exists everywhere, not just in alleys. She also noted that people are using the alley for access and explained that if they install a driveway to the garage on her property, they would have to move their sewer and water pipes. She stated that she had paid for a driveway cut when the street improvements were made. Council Member Pruet questioned whether this Council has the right to tell the citizens that they can no longer use their property in the manner in which they have for many years. A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones reviewed the motion to deny the request to close the alleys in Bayview Subdivision Unit 3 and Unit 2. The motion to deny the request to close ..mutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 10 the alleys passed as follows: Jones, Best, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Berlanga voting "nay"; Guerrero and McComb absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced public hearings on the following zoning applications: 2. Application No. 1186-6, Estate of R. Gentry Estill et al: For a change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 14, Block 2, Lakeview Acres, located on the west side of Rodd Field Road between Holly Road and Lakeview Drive. Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, informed the Council that in response to the nine notices of the public hearing, one in favor and three in opposition had been returned. He stated that this invokes the 20% rule which requires seven affirmative votes of the City Council to approve the change of zoning ordinance. Mr. Wenger then located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the vicinity. He stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend denial of this request because the existing "A-1" zoning established a buffer between the "B-1" uses and the single-family residences to the northwest. Mayor Jones called on the applicant or his representative to speak. Mr. Bill Whittle, Attorney representing the applicant, explained that they own other property in the area, and outside the area, including the apartments and office buildings. He pointed out that his client creates investments and jobs by his development, and on this particular piece of property, they plan to develop an office/retail type of business, including a pharmacy. He stated he did not feel that a buffer was needed because they will probably locate their parking lot on the portion of the property adjacent to the single-family residences. Council Member Slavik asked about the history of those "B-1" properties that face Rodd Field Road. Mr. Wenger explained that that was set at the time the applicants originally platted that property; all of the property was zoned in this manner at the same time; businesses were set up along Rodd Field Road which is appropriate; but the Council at that time approved apartment zoning for the other property to act as a buffer next to the single-family dwellings. Council Member Guerrero inquired if the long narrow strip could be zoned "B-1," and Mr. Wenger agreed that could be done. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in regard to this zoning application. _autes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 11 Council Member Strong pointed out that further out Rodd Field Road, there is "B-1" zoned property which is next to the residential zone property. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Best that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Berlanga. In response to Council Member Pruet's question in regard to the proposed plans, Mr. Whittle explained that the applicants are interested in developing the property and the people who are discussing the purchase of the property are only interested in "B-1" zoning. Mr. Pruet indicated that he would support approval of the request. Mayor Jones pointed out that the park was established in the neighborhood to protect the residential area, and because of that and the recommendation of the staff and the Planning Commission, he would vote against the request for the change of zoning. Council Member Slavik expressed concern about the park and stated that she felt that the long narrow strip at least should be zoned "B-1" since it is adjacent to two pieces of "B-1" property. She also mentioned to Mr. Wenger that the support material from the Planning Commission meetings, which is usually included in their packets, was not attached at this time. She requested that they be provided the next time zoning cases are presented. She stated that she plans to vote to deny the request. Council Member Mendez expressed the opinion that it was a mistake to allow a portion of that property to be zoned "B-1" and another part to be zoned "A-1." He stated that he also thought it was a mistake on the part of the owners to construct apartments on the portion of the property fronting on Rodd Field Road. City Attorney Hal George stated that it had just been called to his attention that one of the Council Members, Linda Strong, has just become aware that her husband is a property owner of the property directly to the south of the property proposed to be rezoned. He stated that Mrs. Strong has just completed an affidavit to the effect that she does have an interest in the property and that affidavit will be filed in the City Secretary's Office and she will not vote on this zoning application. Council Member McComb asked Mr. Whittle to explain why apartments were constructed on the "B-1" zone property that fronts on Rodd Field Road and Mr. Whittle explained that the apartments were financed through HUD and they required that the apartments be constructed on an arterial street. Council Member McComb expressed concern because the park located in the area will be a waste if there is no residential development around it. He stated that he cannot approve the request to rezone the property. Mr. Whittle stated that the property is presently zoned "A-1"; they could construct more apartments but they do not want to do this; and more than likely that area adjacent to the residential property would probably be used for a parking lot. _ _cutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 12 Mayor Jones called for the vote on the motion to close the hearing and it passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Pruet that the Council grant the request for zoning to "B-1"; the motion was seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Mendez, and Pruet voting "aye"; Guerrero, McComb and Slavik voting "nay"; Strong, abstained. Mr. Wenger stated that six votes of the Council will be required to approve the ordinance. Mr. George stated that he had a question about that statement because he was of the opinion that possibly it would still require seven affirmative votes of the Council even though one Council Member abstained. He stated that he will have a written opinion for the Council prior to the vote on the ordinance. 20. Application No. 1186-8, Howard C. Walker: For a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 2, Block A, Airline No. 3, located on the southeast corner of Airline Road and Lyon Street. Mr. Wenger informed the Council that in response to the 15 notices of the public hearing, 2 in favor and 5 in opposition have been returned, and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend denial, but in lieu thereof that "AB" zoning be granted. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of vicinity. He stated that a professional office is already located on the adjacent piece of property. He noted that there was sufficient opposition to invoke the 20% rule. He explained that the staff had recommended denial of the "B-4" zoning because it is located at the proposed intersection of Cimarron and Airline which will be a dangerous intersection and make it difficult for people to enter this piece of property. Council Member Strong also requested that the information from the Planning Commission hearings be provided to the Council in the future, stating that she agreed with Mrs. Slavik that this information is very important when they are considering zoning applications. Discussion followed in regard to the proposed intersection of Cimarron and Airline. Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Carroll Hennis, 3949 Everhart, stated that he is representing Mr. Walker. He explained that they had originally planned to request the "B-4" zoning because they feel that retail use is the only practical use for this property. He addressed the staff's concerns about access from the intersection of Cimarron and Airline and noted that a similar situation exists on Wooldridge autes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 13 and Staples and explained that the owner uses a side street for access to his property. He expressed the opinion that access should be left up to prospective purchaser. No one else spoke in regard to the zoning application. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Best that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Mendez, and passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and the following passed: ORDINANCE NO. 19602 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, UPON APPLICATION OF MR. HOWARD C. WALKER BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 2, BLOCK A, AIRLINE NO. 3 FROM ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT. The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye". * * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager McDowell introduced Dr. Nina Sisley, the new Director of the Health Department. Dr. Sisley then made appropriate remarks before the Council and briefly described her ideas and plans for improvements. Mr. McDowell then referred to the Falcon Park dedication scheduled for Sunday at Everhart and Oso Parkway. City Manager McDowell then reminded the Council that they would be out of town in Washington, D.C. attending the National League of Cities conference and inquired if they would like to either postpone or cancel the Regular Council Meeting of March 3, 1987. A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the regularly scheduled meeting of March 3, 1987 be rescheduled for Thursday, March 5, 1987; the motion was seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for petitions from the audience on items not listed on the agenda. Mr. Clay Moore expressed concern about the proposal by the Landmark Commission to allow their members to oversee the remodeling, renovation or construction of buildings in certain areas near Heritage Park. He stated that he has an auction building at that location and he is concerned. Mayor Jones stated that the ordinance specifies that any structural changes to the buildings in that two -block area must be approved by the Commission. He .__nutes Regular Council Meeting January 6, 1987 Page 14 suggested to Mr. Moore that he contact the commission members to see what their plans are and that he be present at the next meeting at which time the ordinance will probably be considered. Mr. Moore explained that he preferred not to be restricted in the event that he decides to change his facility. Council Member Strong agreed that this is an unusual situation since this is the first time that the City will have a historical review of the facade of buildings. Mr. Roland Garza, 2504 Hulbirt, stated that he was present a few weeks ago explaining to the Council that he was terminated from his employment at the Gas Division following his filing of a grievance. He stated that at that time it was his understanding that a report was to be presented to the Council explaining what had occurred in connection with his dismissal. He informed the Council that his grievance included charges that theft was occurring by those employed by the Gas Division and he felt that this was the reason he was discharged. He mentioned the fact also that he was on medical leave at the time, therefore, the City contended that he was still on probation. Mayor Jones stated that the Council has not received a report on this subject and inquired if it would be ready this week. City Manager McDowell stated that they are continuing to investigate this matter, and Mayor Jones stated that the Council needs to know the status of it as soon as possible. Council Member Mendez inquired of Mr. McDowell if an employee who is on probation is covered by the grievance procedure, and Mr. McDowell stated that they are still investigating this aspect as well. Mayor Jones again requested the status report on this case, and Mr. McDowell stated the staff has met with Mr. Garza after his last appearance before the Council and a report will be forthcoming. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Strong, seconded by Council Member Pruet, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m., January 6, 1987. 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 January 6, 1986, which were approved by the City Council on January 13, 1987. 1011 WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the Z J day of 7114-01-41 , / fi 7 Armando Chapa, City Secretary City of Corpus Christi, Texas Luther 7s, MAYOR