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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mayor Jones called for confirmation of Board and Committee appointments
which were discussed during the morning Workshop Meeting.
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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
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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.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
10. ORDINANCE NO. 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."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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".
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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.
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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
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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.
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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