HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/01/1987PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Clif Moss
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero *
Frank Mendez
Bill Pruet
Mary Rhodes
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1987
9:00 a.m.
City Manager Craig McDowell
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Council Member Pruet, who also led the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
A motion was made by Council Member Pruet that the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of August 25, 1987 be approved as presented; seconded by Council
Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
Mayor Turner referred to the "The Heart of Corpus Christi Inc." and
requested that at next week's Council Meeting each Council Member make one
recommendation for appointment to "The Heart of Corpus Christi" Board of
Directors. She stated that the person they are recommending needs to represent
their district, someone who is willing to work and is interested in seeing the
downtown rejuvenated.
Mayor Turner also noted the establishment of a Sunset Committee which will
critique the various Boards and Commissions, noting that Council Member Rhodes
will serve as chairman of the committee along with Mayor Pro Tem Moss and
Council Member Slavik, and that the committee will present a report to the
Council in about three months.
Engineering Services Director, Victor Medina, presented the Council with a
brief report on the Highway Commission meeting which met in Austin, Monday,
August 31st. He stated that it was a very successful meeting and that
representatives from Corpus Christi went to Austin in support of the program
which will provide approximately $100 million to be spent on arterial street
improvements per year for a five-year project.
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In answer to a question from Council Member Pruet who inquired if the City
can do the engineering prior to the availability of the money, Mr. Medina
replied that some of the projects may be implemented by the City if the plans
are already complete, but on some the state wants to design the street sections
in accordance with their specifications, and then possibly maintain the streets.
Mr. Medina stated that there will be a meeting on Thursday, September 3rd,
to discuss the priority of streets recommended to the Commission for approval;
the City is anticipating approximately $2.5 to $3 million per year; and the
money will be available in the Spring of 1988. Mr. Medina noted that the
Council will be presented a briefing on the meeting and a list of high priority
streets which are to be considered.
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Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee Appointments. The
following appointments were made by the Council:
Human Relations Commission Intergovernmental Commission on Drug &
Alcohol Abuse
Rev. Jimmy Miller
Raymond Perez
Michelle Villarreal
Celina Cavazos
Landmark Commission
Mark Scott
Govind B. Nadkarni
Paula Gaut
Lawrence Balderas
Abel Alonzo
Ambulance Advisory Council
Virginia Brown
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Motions, Items 1 thru 7,
noting that Items 1 and 5 are withheld for further discussion.
1. M87-0304
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing receipt of bids on
September 29, 1987, for sidewalk improvements along Everhart Road,
Wooldridge Road, and Patton Street.
2. M87-0305
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing receipt of bids on
September 29, 1987, for rehabilitation of the Runway 13-31 high intensity
lighting system.
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3. M87-0306
Approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $20,273.50 to the contract
with King Construction Company, Inc. for the Flour Bluff Fishing Pier,
which provides for an additional parking lot, a group shelter and sidewalk
improvements.
4. M87-0307
Approving an engineering services contract with Jones and Neuse, Inc. to
provide technical services associated with removing gasoline contamination
from the groundwater near Bratton Road and Kram Street, and authorizing
$18,450 from remaining contingency funds previously appropriated for the
Nottarb Place Sanitary Sewer Improvements to cover the cost of the
contract.
5. M87-0308
Awarding a contract in the amount of $49,850 to Tennessee Pipeline
Construction Company to construct a water system surge relief facility at
the Caldwell Street Pumping Station.
6. M87-0309
Accepting the L -Head Floating Dock Facility, and authorizing final payment
of $18,765.80 to Meeco Marinas, Inc.
7. M87-0310
Scheduling a public hearing on September 15, 1987, on the closure and
abandonment of a portion of Shely Street between Fig Street and Pineda Park
Subdivision in H.E. Butt Park.
No one from the audience spoke on the above items.
A motion was made by Council Member Strong to approve Items 2, 3, 4, 6 and
7; seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously; Guerrero absent at
the time the vote was taken.
Council Member Mendez referred to Item No. 1 pertaining to the sidewalk
improvements - Everhart Road, Wooldridge Road and Patton Street and inquired as
to the decision on the new sidewalks, and Mr. Medina replied that all of the
streets were requested by the Corpus Christi Independent School District; they
are new sidewalks; and that top priority is given to pedestrian children.
Mr. Mendez referred to a request he had made concerning street improvements
in Calallen on Violet Road, and Mr. Medina replied that Staff will look into the
matter and a report provided Mr. Mendez.
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Council Member Strong inquired about street improvements in the Glenoak
neighborhood, and Mr. Medina stated that the City does not have the right-of-way
on Glenoak. Mrs. Strong requested a list of the properties involved, and Mr.
Medina replied that the Staff has been instructed to work on this as quickly as
possible, and that Mrs. Strong will also be provided a report.
City Manager McDowell stated that the City will probably have to go to
condemnation on those parcels in the Glenoak area.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss referred to Item No. 5 concerning the water system surge
relief facility and noted that the estimate was $27,000; the consultant
reevaluated it at $40,000; the lowest bids were 25 percent more which
percentage -wise is quite a bit; and suggested that perhaps the project should be
readvertised.
City Manager McDowell stated that the difference is $9,000 which is not
unusual.
Mr. Medina stated there was not a lot of interest in this project and that
a lot of calls were made before the bids were taken, and now the bids have been
exposed.
City Attorney George stated that the Council always has the right to reject
any and all bids, but pointed out that in this case the rest of the bids have
been revealed.
Mr. Moss stated that he would like to see if he could get other bidders
interested in proposing a bid and that local contractors are capable of doing
this project.
No one spoke in regard to Items 1 and 5.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez to approve Items 1 and 5;
seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed; Moss voting "No" on both items.
Guerrero and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Resolutions, Ordinances
and Ordinances from previous meetings, noting that Items 12, 18 and 19 are
withdrawn for further discussion.
No one spoke in regard to the above Items.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 19949
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH GOLDSTON ENGINEERING, INC. FOR
THE DESIGN OF MUNICIPAL MARINA IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AREA NORTH OF THE
PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD; AND APPROPRIATING $79,900.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss,
Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and
Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 19950
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH J & B CONTRACTORS, INC. D.B.A.
SOUTH TEXAS UTILITY CONTRACTORS, FOR THE WATERLINE ADJUSTMENTS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF OLD BROWNSVILLE ROAD AND PADRE ISLAND DRIVE AND PADRE
ISLAND DRIVE NEAR CAMRON STREET; APPROPRIATING $400,000.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss,
Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and
Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 19951
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF LOTS 9, 10, 11
and 12, BLOCK 89, BEACH PORTION; AND APPROPRIATING $380,495.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss,
Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and
Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 19952
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 15 -FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY
7, 8A and 26A, BLOCK VIII, OCEAN VIEW ADDITION
BELOW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND DECLARING AN
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing
following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Mendez,
voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Slavik absent at the
13. ORDINANCE NO. 19954
ADJACENT TO LOTS 1 THROUGH
SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS
EMERGENCY.
Ordinance passed by the
Pruet, Rhodes and Strong
time the vote was taken.
CLOSING ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC FOR A BICYCLE RACE SPONSORED BY THE CORPUS
CHRISTI BICYCLE CLUB FROM 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. ON OCTOBER 11, 1987, ALONG
THE EAST LANE OF THE NORTH BOUND PORTION OF OCEAN DRIVE, SHORELINE
BOULEVARD, I.H. 37, HARBOR BRIDGE, AND NUECES BAY CAUSEWAY; REPEALING
RESOLUTION 19893; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong
voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
14. FIRST READING
ANNEXING A 26,593 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 8, SECTION 11, FLOUR
BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, OWNED BY ENCINO-CIMARRON AND
ENCINO-CIMARRON 62, LTD.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye";
Guerrero and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
15. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH AMLOCK, INC. FOR THE PLACEMENT
OF SELF-SERVICE PARCEL LOCKERS AT THE AIRPORT.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye";
Guerrero and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
16. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE FOR FIVE
YEARS IN BOTSFORD PARK FOR USE AS A RECREATIONAL AREA.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye";
Guerrero and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
17. SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 39, PERSONNEL, BY ADDING A
SECTION 39-18, RESIDENCY OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye";
Guerrero and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 19956
AMENDING THE LANDMARK PRESERVATION PLAN BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER VII
ENTITLED, HISTORIC OVERLAY REGULATIONS.
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The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye";
Guerrero and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 19957
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PADRE LITTLE LEAGUE
FOR A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE HOLLY ROAD RESERVOIR FOR A RECREATIONAL AREA.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye";
Guerrero and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
22. ORDINANCE NO. 19958
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A THREE YEAR GRAZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
ARLAN BRUNE AND GARY CLANTON FOR A 3.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED OFF HEARN
ROAD.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong Voting, "Aye";
Guerrero and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Council Member Guerrero arrived at 10:05 a.m.
In reference to Item No. 12 concerning the Aubrey Street Closure, Council
Member Rhodes inquired who this is being sold to and the reason for the sale.
Mr. McDowell replied that this was sold sometime ago to Gray Trust; the
City is in the process of officially closing the street which is not needed.
In reference to Item No. 18 concerning Use Privilege Agreements, Council
Member Rhodes stated that she is going to vote against this item. She referred
to the fact that in the memo that was presented the Council it states that
someone other than the City Council or the Planning Commission would have the
right to make decisions on giving away access encroachments of public land and
stated that she did not think the Council should give up this decision making;
it is public land; it should go thru the process; and that the decision should
not be made in the Engineering Department.
City Manager McDowell stated that the Staff felt this cleaned up some
administrative problems, and he had no feeling one way or the other on the
matter.
Council Member Strong noted that the way this is set up, the Council still
has the control of this; the public's rights are guaranteed; and she felt the
protection is there.
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Mr. McDowell pointed out that most of these deal
canopies or brick veneer, and that the Staff's feeling
these things were minor and they are trying to bring it
portion of the charter. He also noted that if there was
that could be taken out.
with building facades,
was that the nature of
into conformance with a
a concern with fences,
Council Member Pruet stated that he hoped the Council had more important
things to do and that the Staff should be able to handle this.
Council Member Mendez referred to the canopy and fence situation and the
fees that are charged. He stated that there should be a distinction between the
two items.
Mr. McDowell stated that Staff could adopt a proposed fee schedule and
provide it to the Council for their concurrence. He also noted that if one of
these is granted and there is a concern, that the Council can be notified.
Mr. Medina stated that the fee is relative to the matter, and that the
Staff is trying to cover the cost of the paper work that has to be completed.
Council Member Berlanga stated that they have been dealing with problems of
this nature for some time; they have depended on the Staff to render judgment;
and that the Staff should proceed with the handling of this.
Mr. McDowell pointed out that a lot of these come up when properties are
sold and the title company does a search.
Council Member Strong stated the $100 fee is the same for a fence as it
would be for a canopy or brick veneer; the purpose is to reimburse the City
Staff's time; she thought a blanket fee is a smart way to go; and that the
safeguards are there.
In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik concerning minor
encroachments and perhaps rewording the Ordinance, Mr. McDowell stated that
there might be an appeal if the application was denied.
In answer to a question from the
noted that Staff tried to define the
building facades and canopies, light
cover signs.
Mayor about the word minor, Mr. McDowell
word minor; the intent is to deal with
fixtures, etc.; and that this does not
In answer to a question from Mrs. Slavik about waiting to adopt this until
the decision on the landscape ordinance is made, Assistant City Manager
Elizondo stated he did not see anything wrong with adopting this now; the
landscape ordinance will have something different and does not encourage any
type of improvements in public rights-of-way.
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City Attorney George stated that the City Council has the authority to
grant these kinds of things or not; every time you start delegating back to the
Staff, you have to look at whether that is a reasonable delegation or not; they
reviewed this ordinance and determined the language was sufficient for the Staff
to make that decision; and that the guidelines established in the ordinance
would pass any kind of legal challenge.
Council Member Strong suggested a minor revision to add Item J which would
provide a quarterly list to the City Council of all variances that have been
approved by the Staff.
Mayor Turner suggested that Item D should be revised from sixty days to
ninety days, so that the public and the City will be protected.
A motion was made by Council Member Strong to amend No. 18 prior to the
second reading by revising Item D from sixty days to ninety days, and by adding
Item J which will provide a quarterly list of variances granted by the Staff to
the City Council. The motion was seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Berlanga referred to Item No. 19 concerning the
reorganization of Cable TV franchise ownership and mentioned the number of
complaints he has received in the past about no one answering the phone. He
asked if the other Council Members had received complaints and if the problems
had been resolved.
Mr. Randy Grimes spoke on behalf of the cable company and stated that they
previously had a phone system which did not meet their needs as anticipated; on
July 24th of this year they changed to another system which is now managed by
Southwestern Bell; and that they now have additional trunks to handle more
calls. He continued by stating that if there is a major outage it will be
difficult to get into the phone system. Mr. Grimes explained the new system
which will be installed by the middle of November and which is similar to the
airlines type of service. He stated that they expect a wait of no longer than
five minutes on an extremely busy day to have a call answered.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss and Council Members Rhodes, Guerrero and Strong stated
that there were a lot of problems in the beginning; they have now been cleared
up; and that they have not received any complaints.
Mr. Bill Darby, 626 John Lee, spoke in reference to Item No. 18 and stated
that the Council is giving the Staff a considerable amount of authority to allow
variances and that in the future zoning changes will be requested. He stated
that the Council should have the authority and it should not be turned over to
the Staff.
Mayor Turner explained they will be submitting a list to the Council on a
quarterly basis and that could be revised or repealed.
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Council Member Slavik expressed concern about minor encroachments and
inquired if there is an appeal to the Council, and Mr. George replied in the
affirmative. He pointed out that Mr. Darby is addressing a different issue than
what this ordinance is addressing and is referring to erecting a sign that
requires a zoning change, but that Mr. Darby made a good point.
Mayor Turner
stated that Mr.
suggested additional rewording.
Darby raised
some
interesting
concerns
and
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moss to amend No. 18 by defining
encroachment; seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
12. ORDINANCE NO. 19953
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE PORTION OF AUBREY STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD AND WATER STREET, SUBJECT TO RETAINAGE OF A
10 -FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A 10 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes.
Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
18. SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION TO ARTICLE I THEREOF, WHICH PROVIDES FOR AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE STANDARD FORM USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENTS,
ADOPTING A STANDARD FORM DOCUMENT, AND ESTABLISHING A FEE THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting,
"Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No."
19. ORDINANCE NO. 19955
CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE FROM
ATHENA CABLEVISION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC. TO TCI CABLEVISION OF TEXAS,
INC.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 23 pertaining to the
regulating of commercial animal establishments to prevent the inhumane treatment
of animals.
No one spoke in regard to this item.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
was passed:
23. FIRST READING
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS AND
PROCEDURES FOR THE REGULATION AND GRANTING OF PERMITS TO CONDUCT THE
BUSINESS OF GROOMING, BREEDING, SHOWING, EXHIBITING, OR BOARDING OF
ANIMALS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
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Mayor Turner inquired if any of the Council Members had liaison reports.
Council Member Guerrero presented a brief overview of a letter the Council
had received from City Manager McDowell in reference to the Aquarium Association
which indicated. that the Council needs more representation on the Aquarium
Association dealings. He stated that he had a meeting with the association and
they feel an effort is being made to sabotage their efforts in the progress, and
that he thought one member of the Council was sufficient representation. He
referred to Donald Taft who is the person appointed from the community who
attends the meeting when Mr. Guerrero does not.
Mr. Guerrero expressed concern that it could be another landmass developing
and stated that we need to proceed with the development and the fund-raising.
He also stated that when we committed the monies from the City, there were no
strings attached. He continued by stating that the City has had the contract
for approximately 2 to 3 months; they feel that we are not giving them a full
agenda; and if the Council needs something from the association, he needs to
know what it is. Mr. Guerrero requested that a motion be passed expressing
support.
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Council Member Strong expressed the opinion that she felt the two liaisons
are adequate, and that she thought it was important that they have full access
to whatever they need to protect the public's interest in the Aquarium
Association. She stated that in reference to "no strings attached," that is
true up tc a point, but that when we sell the $10 million bonds this year we
have a public interest which has to be protected. She noted that once we invest
the $10 million into the building, we have to be guaranteed that their
fund-raising efforts will be carried out.
Mr. Guerrero noted that final negotiations are in the process for the
contractor, and that the Council was represented as far as a local contractor is
concerned. He stated that he feels good about what is happening.
Council Member Pruet stated he applauded the final paragraph of the letter
from the City Manager; he agreed with Mr. Guerrero as far as the concept of the
Council liaison; and that there will be a point and time when some strings will
have to be attached. He further stated that he thought a vote of support was
perfectly in line and would second the motion supporting the concept of the
Council liaison being the level of representation that the Council wants.
In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik concerning the letter,
Mr. McDowell stated that there have been productive discussions with the
association; we got into an area now that we are going to invest public dollars
is more representation required and they asked that we clarify that; he sent the
letter to the Council to solicit their input; and we can now put that issue to
rest. He continued by stating that we are proceeding along with them on the
same guidelines as with the Watergarden and Science Foundation. He also stated
that the association is finalizing their numbers and indicate they will have the
$4.6 million committed by the end of December; we then can get the contract
finalized; we have all the information we need from them; some loose ends were
just cleaned up; and that it was not an attempt to take over the association.
Discussion followed and Council Member Strong pointed out that it was only
proper that the City Manager sent the letter to the Council because the final
decision is made by them. She then made a motion affirming the status of the
liaisons as being the official representation, and reaffirming the Council's
total support of the aquarium project. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Pruet and passed unanimously.
In reference to the Boat Pass, Council Member Strong stated that until the
official presentation of the Impact Study she did not want to make any comments
on it. She provided an update that there has been some reorganization of the
Reopening of the Packery Channel Association; they are seeking new members; and
that they are taking a prominent part in the permitting process. She stated
that the Port of Corpus Christi has committed to contribute any and all Staff
support necessary for the permit. She stated that once the impact study is
accepted, the Council might take steps toward reopening of that channel and that
working drawings and a true cost estimate will be needed.
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Mrs. Strong referred to the issue of the bridge and stated that it was
important to get a group to petition the Highway Commission to consider placing
the bridge on their ten-year priority list. She noted that we would not need
the bridge if we did not get the boat pass.
City Manager McDowell stated that the Council was presented the final draft
and if there are no changes or corrections the final version will be presented
next week.
Council Member Slavik expressed concern and stated that she thought the
presentation would be made next week and then the Council could ask questions.
City Manager McDowell stated that they will present the final form of the
report at next week's meeting; they will answer questions; and close the
contract. He stated this is merely the economic impact of reopening the channel
and what it would do for the community. He also noted that this report is not
an endorsement, it is strictly economics.
Council Member Pruet referred to the figures they used for an average
expenditure on boats and inquired how they arrived at the $5.00 figure. He also
referred to the numbers of boats registered with Parks & Wildlife and inquired
if there are a significant number of boats registered with agencies other than
Parks and Wildlife.
Mr. McDowell stated that he thought all boats would be licensed, but that
they may not be documented because documented boats are not registered with
Parks and Wildlife.
Council Member Strong ventured a guess that all larger boats are documented
boats, and that, large fishing boats and a large number of sailboats are not
listed with Parks and Wildlife. She stated that she thought the expenditure
figure was inaccurate and wanted to know how they arrived at their figures.
Council Member Rhodes stated that she was not on the Council when the
report was requested and inquired about the purpose, and Mrs. Strong replied
that the Council wanted to know the effect the boat pass would have on the
community.
Council Member Rhodes pointed out that the press was not able to get copies
of the study; once something is released to the Council that was paid for with
public money it should be released to the press; it was not a confidential
report; and that should be the policy in general.
City Manager McDowell stated that we make a distinction between when we
provide the Council with a working document, and when it is presented officially
to the Council on the agenda it is then immediately provided. He noted that
this was not the final report; it was a working document; and that working
documents or drafts have not been provided in the past. Mr. McDowell then
stated that Staff needs some guidance on this matter because it does create
problems.
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Council Member Rhodes stated that their guidance ought to be when something
like this goes out to the Council, the press ought to be given copies; it ought
to be our policy to give instructions to the Staff to provide this information
to the press.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss mentioned the fact regarding documented boats, that is
done primarily for boats that can go off shore and go to foreign ports.
Council Member Strong mentioned that there have been a lot of problems with
the press getting information before the Council has access to it; the Council
should have the information before the press so that they know what is going on
when they are asked questions. She stated that as chairman of this particular
committee, she wanted the report before it was released to the public; she is
uncomfortable with the press having it before the Council has had a chance to
review it; and that the report had not been paid for or accepted.
City Attorney George referred to the Open Records Act and stated that a
distinction should be maintained between a working draft record or a final draft
record. He stated that from what he understood this was sent out as a working
report, and if there were any questions or changes the Council had, they would
be asked this week so that the consultant could respond to them.
Council Member Slavik expressed concern because the report was stamped
"draft internal use only" but yet it is subject to the Open Records Act.
Mr. George noted that was the stamp that the consulting firm put on it; and
when they get the final report from the Council, it will be a final draft.
Council Member Mendez stated that whenever the Council receives a document,
he did not see any problem with the media having access to it. He stated that
once he receives something, he would like a chance to review it before making a
comment and that there should be a distinction.
Council Member Rhodes stated that it is the intent of the Open Records Act
for the press to have access to the information that is released; it is a
policy decision; and we ought to make a clear statement that this is a Council
that has an open policy.
Council Member Strong concurred with Mrs. Rhodes but noted that she has an
exception in this particular issue. She noted that she is the liaison person in
this case and was out of town and did not see the report. She stated that there
is a problem with how it is handled and with an issue that is complicated when
there are questions that need to be answered.
A motion was made by Council Member Rhodes that once the Council is sent
information, whether it is marked draft or not, and if it is not dealing with
information which should be discussed in closed session, then it ought to be
available to the press. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and
passed unanimously.
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Council Member Berlanga referred to the Executive Committee on the downtown
revitalization and inquired if it would dissolve the task force, and the Mayor
answered in the affirmative. Mr. Berlanga noted that after the Executive
Committee is appointed, more action will be taken.
Council Member Mendez spoke in regard to the Economic Development
Corporation and stated they met last week and are in the process of discussing
the opening of a Farmers Market. Mr. Mendez also mentioned the Chamber of
Commerce Economic Outlook Symposium to be held on Tuesday, November 10th and
asked the Council to set aside that morning to attend the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss stated that the Regional Transit Authority will be
meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd.
Mayor Turner made reference to the taxi drivers' shirts and noted that they
were provided by the owners of the Sunrise Mall and that Council Member Guerrero
was responsible.
In reference to the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau,
Council Member Pruet spoke of receptions held here in Corpus Christi, one being
the American Bowling Congress Site Selection; they looked at the Bayfront Plaza
and the coliseum and it could bring about $15 million into the City's economy.
He stated that the convention will be in 1992 and the site selection will be
made in February.
Mr. Pruet also stated that the Texas Society of Association Executives were
here and went on a cruise on the Bay Princess. He noted that they will be
making recommendations as to where their convention will be held.
Mr. Pruet mentioned that our City had representatives that attended an
Exhibition of Association Executives in New York City and that Corpus Christi
was one of four cities cited for their display booths at the exhibition.
The meeting was recessed at 11:30 a.m.
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Mayor Turner reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m. and
recognized Mr. Gary Bushell for a presentation.
Mr. Bushell, Director of the Corpus Christi Area Economic Development
Corporation, made a slide presentation that was presented on the recent far east
trip to Yokosuka, Japan and Keelung, Taiwan, noting that it is the same
presentation made on other development trips. Mr. Bushell noted that included
in their presentation are the locations for the maquiladora plants, an
explanation of the Foreign Trade Zone operation, the asset in this area of
abundant available land, and information in regard to the new Westinghouse Plant
that will be utilized for the construction of air ships.
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Mr. Bushell then showed slides of the visit made by the Mayor, Council
Members, and other dignitaries to the Sister Cities of Keelung and Yokosuka and
also showed points of interest in those cities.
Mr. Bushell continued by explaining that the delegation discovered a great
effort on the part of those cities to move their products off shore. He stated
that the Corpus Christi delegation had presented proposals to urge them to
consider shipping through the Port of Corpus Christi and called to the Council's
attention various copies of publications that he had presented to them including
copies of articles on a number of corporations in Japan and Taiwan. He assured
the Council that the Development Corporation personnel are doing everything
possible to advertise the advantages of this City and the possibility of
maquiladora plants. He informed the Council of the positive response from
several far eastern companies that plan to send representatives to Corpus
Christi in the near future.
Mayor Pro Tem Clif Moss noted that included in the slide presentation was a
picture of the Tucson, Arizona office and inquired if the City of Corpus Christi
should have a similar office. Mr. Bushell replied that the City does have an
office but it is not in the Foreign Trade Building. Mr. Moss then inquired if
the United States has a Patent Treaty with Taiwan, and Mr. Bushell stated that
they do.
Mayor Turner thanked Mr. Bushell for the presentation.
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Mayor Turner announced the public hearing on the following item: Adopting
the London Area Development Plan: An element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, explained that this is the first of
twelve area plans which would be considered by the City Council. He explained
the various hearings that have been conducted in the London area; stated that
the staff had made revisions to the plan as suggested by the residents of the
London area; the plan was developed in accordance with the policy elements
adopted by the City Council; and stated that the major purpose of preparing the
plan is to identify the plans for streets, commercial use, residential use,
parks, etc. He explained that after adoption, the plan will be used by the City
staff in planning streets, obtaining rights -of -ways, etc.
Mr. Wenger located the London area and explained the limits of that area
noting that it is south of Oso Creek. He then located various landmarks in the
area and stated that it is sparsely populated at this time. He explained the
various existing uses in the area which is predominately agricultural in nature.
He noted that the location of Cabaniss Field in the area makes it necessary to
prepare a plan for future development in accordance with the limitations of that
airfield. He also reminded the Council that a traffic loop expressway concept
was adopted by the City Council several months ago.
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Mr. Wenger then displayed a map of the proposed land use as recommended by
the Planning Commission, noting that the area contains about 18 square miles,
and pointed out that the map indicates not only the recommended use but the
locations of the various parks.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss inquired about the flexibility of this type of plan once
it has been adopted, and Mr. Wenger explained that this is a generalized land
use plan that is flexible and can be amended as necessary in the future.
Mayor Turner then called for comments or questions from the members of the
audience, and most of the residents or property owners of the area indicated
their support of this plan.
Mr. Julius Zdansky stated that his family has lived in that area for a
number of years and complimented the Planning Department for their foresight and
efforts in preparing this long-range plan for the area.
Mrs. Jo Meadows stated that she has lived on Chapman Ranch Road for thirty
years and inquired if the expressway plan is a definite location.
City Manager McDowell stated that it is in accordance with the plan
previously approved by the City Council, but that the final decision will be
made by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
Mr. Wenger displayed the proposed plan for the expressway which was
presented to the Council several months ago.
Mrs. Meadows then questioned how permanent the proposed plan is if the
expressway location is not definite, and Mayor Turner explained that the plan
was prepared in.accordance with the facts that are available at this time.
Mr. Henry Boswell stated that he understood that the expressway will be
about 100 feet west of a service station owned by his family, and Mr. Wenger
stated that the freeway will take in Chapman Ranch Road as well as the area west
of it and probably the expressway will require the relocation of the service
station.
No one else spoke in regard to this subject.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
Ordinance was passed on its first reading:
FIRST READING
ADOPTING THE LONDON AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN.
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The foregoing Ordinance passed on its first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Mendez, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
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Mayor Turner announced the public hearing on the following zoning
application:
25. Application No. 887-1, Nueces Associates, Ltd.: For a change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District with a "SP" Special Permit to
"B-1" Neighborhood Business District, being a portion of Lots 1, 2, and 3,
Block 8, Cullen Place, Unit 1, located on the east side of Airline Road,
approximately 130' south of Belmeade Drive.
Mr. Wenger stated that the applicant actually just wants to revise the
Special Permit on this property to install a bakery which allows the owner to
have a few tables to serve donuts and coffee.
Mayor Turner inquired if the Special Permit was acceptable to the
applicant, and Mr. Wenger replied in the affirmative.
Council Member Guerrero stated that on one of the responses to the notice
of the public hearing, the writer mentioned the fact that on the original site
plan was a right -turn lane plan that was never implemented, and Mr. Wenger
explained that when this particular project was developed, the right -turn lane
was not installed because the capacity was not great enough to warrant it. He
stated that this was a decision made by the Traffic Engineering Department, but
the developer dedicated the right -turn lane right-of-way to be used at some
future date.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss suggested that a bakery might be a good customer for use
of City gas.
Council Member Rhodes stated that she had received calls from property
owners in the vicinity who objected to this Special Permit because the developer
of the shopping center had indicated that there would be no restaurants located
in the area, but two are already located there. She stated that the citizens are
concerned that the intentions of the developer are not being followed. She
stated that the same property owners had complained about the street sweeping
operations that occur at night and disturb the neighbors.
Mr. Wenger pointed to the adjacent B-1 property and stated that restaurants
are allowed in B-1 zoning, and only this particular area has a Special Permit.
Council Member Strong stated that she examined this area very carefully
over the weekend and stated that there is a restaurant that has a bar sign but
it is located inside the restaurant; the grounds and parking area are very well
maintained; there is a fence between the business property and the adjacent
residential area; and she felt that the Special Permit should be granted.
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Mayor Turner called on the applicant to speak.
Mr. John Tatum, partner in Nueces Associates, Ltd., explained that they
really do not want to change the zoning to B-1 but merely wish to revise the
existing Special Permit to allow for the serving of food in that location. He
stated that he had approached the property owners in the area to explain their
plans and most of the owners indicate that they have no objection to the revised
Special Permit. He explained that a bakery owner had approached them about the
possibility of leasing property for a bakery with a small serving area. He then
referred to a petition circulated by his company which was signed by 27 out of
33 property owners that they were able to contact. He stated that all but one
had indicated that they had no objection to the Special Permit for the intended
purpose.
Mr. Tatum continued in regard to the complaints Mrs. Rhodes had mentioned
and stated that there are definite hours allowed for clean-up including street
sweeping and he believed that this was designated as after 8 a.m. He admitted
that when they initially opened, there was some violation of that time, but in
response to the neighbors' complaints, his company has changed cleaning
companies and understands that they are operating within the specified hours.
Speaking in opposition to the zoning application was Mr. Charles Coad,
President of Cullen Place Unit 1 Neighborhood Association. Mr. Coad expressed
opposition to the company making the request because they have not complied with
the terms of their previous zoning request. He mentioned that they had stated
that they would have 24-hour security but they do not; they stated that they
would have a member of their firm on the premises at all times, and they have
not; he alleged that one of the petitions presented to the Council when they
first obtained their Special Permit had forgeries of the names on it; and there
were ten stipulations on their Special Permit which they stated would also apply
to the entire shopping center, including the statement that there would be no
restaurants in the center, yet there are already two restaurants and the
combination of odors is very unpleasant in the neighborhood. He stated that he
actually has no opposition to the bakery but their problem is that the company
has no accountability and has done everything they wanted to in spite of the
statements made during the public hearings.
Mr. Tatum admitted that they do not have a local manager on the premises at
all times, but Mr. Robert Graham is in the center three days a week and is
available by local telephone at 851-8225.
No one else spoke in opposition to this zoning application.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Strong and passed unanimously.
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Council Member Guerrero stated that he would like the records to reflect
that he will abstain from voting on this because the bakery in question is T.J.
Cinnamons which is in litigation with Sunrise Mall, of which he is Manager.
City Secretary polled the Council for their votes and the following was
passed:
25. ORDINANCE NO. 19959
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF NUECES ASSOCIATES, LTD.
BY GRANTING A REVISED SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT REWORDING CONDITION 5 OUT OF
THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCE 19087 ON A PORTION OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 8,
CULLEN PLACE UNIT 1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, and Strong voting,
"Aye"; Berlanga and Slavik voting, "No"; Guerrero abstained from voting.
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Mayor Turner called for the discussion of the automobile parking on the
People's Street T -Head.
City Manager McDowell stated that staff presentation and recommendation
would be the same as Mr. Bob Bruner, Marina Superintendent, reported to the
Council on August 18, 1987 at the meeting conducted at the Tuloso-Midway/Rand
Morgan High School.
Council Member Strong expressed the opinion that a further staff
presentation would be in order and the Council indicated their concurrence.
Mr. Bruner displayed a Phase I Plan of the People's Street T -Head which now
contains canopies to make the landmass more people -oriented. He stated that the
traffic flow has become quite a problem; there was some head -in parking, some
parallel parking, and a disorganized parking plan including a tendency by
motorists to double park to purchase shrimp and ask directions. He stated that
the T -Head contains a number of commercial fishing and party boat operations,
and the staff had made the decision to install parallel parking on the north
side of the stem of the T -Head with a limitation of two hours and on the south
side of the stem, they had established parking with 20 -minute limitations. He
explained that the reason for this was to allow people to park for a short time,
purchase shrimp, ask questions, etc. to eliminate the practice of double parking
for this purpose.
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Mr. Bruner continued by stating that there were other operations on the
T -Head including the wholesale fish sales loading operation which has been moved
to the barge dock, which is not entirely satisfactory but has alleviated some of
the problems on the People's Street T -Head. He stated that they will continue
to monitor this and try to work out a better plan. He stated that the patrons
of the party boats will now have to park in the parking lot; the parking space
on the right side of the stem has been limited to 20 minutes which will allow
for better movement of traffic; and assured the members of the audience that the
staff is still working on a right -turn lane possibility and different
signalization to allow for people exiting the T -Head to do so in a more timely
fashion.
Mr. Victor Medina, Director of Engineering, stated that they should have
those plans complete within two months to allow for right -turn lane for those
departing the T -Head.
Speaking in opposition to the current parking plan was Mr. George Polinard,
4701 Andover, who stated that he is a commercial bay shrimper. Mr. Polinard
pointed out that the People's Street T -Head is the smallest of the three
landmasses, yet it has the most commercial enterprises on it. He noted that the
L -Head has two restaurants and a bait shop as well as the Corpus Christi Yacht
Club, various shrimp boats, and a commercial boat haul -out service. He alleged
that there is preferred parking on the L -Head including signs posted outside the
Corpus Christi Yacht Club which indicate that the parking is for members and
guests only. He objected to this preferred treatment when the operators of the
shrimp boats are not allowed to have any preferred parking. He mentioned other
incidents of reserved parking for various officials. He objected to the fact
that there is so much commercial activity on the People's Street T -Head which
has created an excess amount of traffic because of its tourist drawing power.
Mr. Polinard suggested that in order to resolve this problem that one
parking permit sticker be issued to each slip renter in order that they will be
allowed to park in the existing 20 minute area at any time for as long as
required. He explained that the reason he is requesting this is because they
have heavy equipment to carry from their trucks to and from their boats; they
object to the parking lot because of its distance from their boats; the parking
lot is insecure because there is no policing of the area; and if the shrimpers
are allowed to park near their boats, their friends and fellow workers are there
to watch their trucks which often have expensive equipment in them.
Mrs. Denise Polinard continued their presentation and pointed out that the
shrimpers are an asset to the community because tourists like to come to the
T -Head to talk to them, and in their opinion, this is entertainment provided by
the shrimpers, yet no consideration is given to the owners of the shrimp boats.
She urged that the Council give consideration to the issuance of parking
stickers to allow them to park near their boats.
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Mr. Max Franklin expressed the opinion
enforced and stated that the 20 -minute parking
fairly enforced.
Mayor Turner inquired if the ordinance is
when the Council approved it.
that existing laws should be
regulations are not even being
already in effect, and if so,
Mr. Bruner explained that it is in effect; the Code of Ordinance indicates
that the Marina Superintendent may establish appropriate parking areas including
designating parking lots and curb parking on the Marina. He explained that even
though the law has been in effect, following the complaints registered at the
meeting two weeks ago, the Marina personnel discontinued enforcing the law so
strictly. He explained policing consists of a Meter Maid who operates on the
Marina from 8:00 - 5:00 and by Marina personnel in the evening.
Council Member Mendez addressed his remarks to Mr. Polinard and stated that
he assumed that he was requesting that they be allowed to park as long as they
like near their boats. Mr. Mendez expressed the opinion that the sale of shrimp
and the convenience to the customer would greatly improve their business.
Mr. Polinard spoke again and read a report which indicated that most of the
renters of slips on. the Marina objected to the new parking plan.
Council Member Guerrero inquired if all of the boats selling shrimp
actually are selling catch of the day shrimp and do actually catch their shrimp,
and Mr. Polinard stated that they do not because he catches his own shrimp; he
does not sell it; but most of the people selling shrimp do not actually go out
and catch it.
Council Member Slavik inquired of Mr. Polinard if he is asking for a
parking permit for a particular space and Mrs. Polinard explained that they were
not but just wanted to be near their boat dock. She expressed the opinion that
the customers purchasing shrimp could park in the parking lot and walk to the
boats.
Council Member Slavik expressed concern about the lack of security in the
parking lot on the T -Head, and Council Member Guerrero stated that the security
issue is not the solution because there is no way that someone can watch parked
cars all of the time.
Council Member Guerrero then made a motion that the City Council support
the staff plan for parking on the People's Street T -Head.
Mr. William Sissamis stated that he has been shrimping for about ten years;
he mentioned the cost he pays to the City and objected to the parking limitation
and referred to it as harassment by the City. He also requested that one
parking permit be issued for each slip renter.
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Another gentlemen
parking on the north
suggested the parking
stem.
Mr. Bill Cliburn
owners to park on the
the south side.
from the audience stated that he felt that the parallel
side could be utilized by the shrimp boat owners and
passes be issued for parking on the north side of the
agreed with this recommendation to allow the shrimp boat
north side and leave the 20 minute parking limitation on
Council Member Berlanga expressed appreciation to the shrimpers who provide
a tourist attraction for the City and suggested that some consideration should
be given to them. He agreed that the space across the street would be
preferable for their parking and expressed the opinion that the 20 -minute
limitation on the south side to allow customers to approach the boats should
remain.
Council Member Mendez inquired as to how many spaces were lost when the
City converted from head -in parking on the north side to parallel, and Mr.
Bruner replied twelve.
Mr. Bruner agreed that there is a problem of storage of the shrimpers'
equipment because the gear boxes are rather small. He questioned how the staff
could support issuing stickers for owners, noting that it would be impossible to
enforce this plan. In response to a question from Council Member Mendez, Mr.
Bruner stated that there are 37 shrimp boats, and in his opinion, the parallel
parking on the north side has been very successful.
Council Member Strong pointed out that when the City makes changes, it is
never easy. She pointed out that the City is in a state of change now; there is
a need to consider the people use and people needs on the T -Heads; and she felt
that the changes that staff has made are good ones. She agreed that evidently
the shrimpers need a place to load and unload; they need a place to store their
materials; and they need a safe place to park. She asked that the staff return
to the Council with some suggestions to address those particular concerns,
suggesting that larger gear boxes be considered. She stated going back to the
old way of parking would be inappropriate at this time. She then seconded
Council Member Guerrero motion to support the staff recommendation for parking
with the understanding that the staff will attempt to address the shrimpers
concerns.
Council Member Slavik agreed that the shrimpers presence on the T -Head is
an excellent tourist attraction and then inquired if there are some boats
selling shrimp which they have not actually caught.
Mr. Bruner provided background information on this and stated that this is
another ordinance that is difficult to enforce. He assured the Council that he
is working with the Parks and Wildlife Department on this and they are
attempting to enforce the ordinance as it was passed to allow for the catch of
the day sale only.
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Mayor Turner assured the members of the audience that the City Council does
appreciate the shrimpers but they are just trying to make the T -Head a free,
people -oriented area and the movement of traffic is very important.
She expressed concern about the lack of security in the parking lot and
asked Mr. Bruner to consider installing larger gear boxes at the boat slips.
Mayor Turner then called for the vote on the motion to support the staff
plan and it passed unanimously.
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Mayor Turner informed the Council that a Downtown Revitalization Ad Hoc
Committee had been formed, and they have now completed their task. She stated
that David Berlanga, the Council Member who was liaison to the Committee, had
done an excellent job. She stated that as a result of their studies, Heart of
Corpus Christi, Inc. had been formed and she would like to appoint the following
members to serve as the Executive Committee: Chairman Bill O'Boyle, and Members
Charles DeCou, Phillip Hall, John Garner or designee, Nick Reyna, Jim Kozak,
Elmo Jackson, O.K. Smith, Shula Senterfit, Miguel Pro, and David Berlanga, Sr.
She stated that the Board of Directors will be appointed next week and she would
like for the Council Members to present their recommendation at that time.
Mayor Turner inquired about the results of the proposed plan for early
retirement, and Mr. McDowell stated that two individuals, Mr. Mitchell, Street
Superintendent, and Mr. Douglas Matthews, Director of Public Utilities, have
indicated that they will take advantage of the offer. He stated also that they
have had a number of questions and responses, which were due in by September 1,
but stated that October 31 is the last date that the offer will be in effect.
He expressed the opinion that a few more will accept the offer and informed the
Council that several employees have declined the offer.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner
declared the Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m., September 1, 1987.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the
September 1, 1987, which were approved by the City
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the
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true and correct copy of the
City of Corpus Christi of
Council on September 8, 1987.
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