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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/24/1989MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 1989 2:00 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem Frank Schwing Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Clif Moss Bill Pruet Mary Rhodes Mary Pat Slavik Linda Strong 2 € / City Manager Juan Garza 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 delivered by Reverend Tom Dowdy of Travis Baptist Church following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Schwing. City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Workshop and Regular Council Meetings of January 17, 1989, and there being no additions or corrections, she proclaimed them approved as written. Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following newly appointed board member: Arvil C. Johnson - C.C. Area Economic Development Corporation; Barbara L. Sheppard - C.C. Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the following appointment was made by the Council: Firemen's Pension Advisory Committee Fred Vela MICROFILMED sinutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 2 Mayor Turner suggested that the City Secretary send a letter to members of the legislature to see who would be interested in serving on the aforementioned committee. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Motions, Resolutions, Ordinances and Ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 and 2. Relative to Item No. 2 on the Intergovernmental Cooperation Feasibility Study, Mr. Joe McComb, Task Force Chairman, encouraged passage of the motion and stated that it would be a great step forward for the City of Corpus Christi to participate in the study. Mayor Pro Tem Schwing stated that he had spoken to Tax Assessor, Ronnie Canales, who indicated to him that he did support the study but was disappointed because he was not informed it was going to be brought before the Council. Mr. Schwing indicated that Mr. Canales should have been notified and should participate in whatever studies are put together because he is the one who will implement them. Mr. Schwing also indicated that Mr. Canales already has some of the information which is to be studied and suggested that the motion be amended whereby the work would not be duplicated. Council Member Rhodes indicated that Mr. Canales has been involved in every step of the process from the very beginning. City Manager Garza indicated that the county had approved a Resolution supporting this project and he did not think it was something which required that type of protocol. Discussion followed and Council Member Guerrero inquired if CCISD had signed off on this project, and City Manager Garza replied in the affirmative. Mr. Guerrero inquired about the Chamber of Commerce's contribution, and Mr. McComb replied it is $15,000, fifty percent of the cost of the study. Mr. Guerrero noted that he had spoken with Mr. Canales and he did have a problem relative to something concerning the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Guerrero suggested that a meeting be set up with Mr. Canales and the Chamber, and Mr. McComb indicated that Mr. Canales will be included in all the meetings, noting that the first meeting of the committee is scheduled for February 7. A motion was made by Council Member Pruet to approve Motions 1 and 2; seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously. 1. M89-0025 Motion approving a second purchase order agreement with Travis Industrial Painters, Inc., providing for fitting and welding the bottom stiffener ring and sidewall plate on the Morgan Avenue Water Storage Tank at a cost of $23,900, as emergency repairs to preserve City property because of linutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 3 u2nforeseen damage to the storage tank, to protect public health and safety of residents, and as necessary to minimize all costs and expense resulting from the delay of the City's performance of its contractual obligations. 2. M89-0026 Motion endorsing a feasibility study on intergovernmental cooperation on tax collections, purchasing, and data processing service. The cost of the study would be shared by the Chamber of Commerce and the taxing entities of Nueces County. Council Member Rhodes indicated that she would like to volunteer to serve on the Task Force. A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga to appoint Council Member Rhodes as a Council representative on the Task Force on Intergovernmental Cooperation. The motion was seconded by Council Member Strong and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 3 thru 7 and Council Member Slavik requested that Item No. 3 be withheld for discussion. There were no comments from the audience on the other items. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 4. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES CIVIC ASSOCIATION TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF THREE ENTRY MARKERS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF OAKBROOK, CORAL GABLES, AND SWANSON STREETS. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 5. SECOND READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 15 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 2, BLOCK 1, MOORE PLAZA SUBDIVISION, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS LISTED BELOW. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." inutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 4 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20575 CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOTS 3, 4, AND 26 IN BLOCK 1 OF DEL MAR SUBDIVISION, SUBJECT TO THE PROPERTY BEING REPLATTED AT APPLICANT's EXPENSE WITHIN 180 DAYS OF THE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDINANCE. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20576 AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 36, PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, SEC. 36-11, CURFEW; ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (a); PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Relative to Item No. 3 on the Industrial District Agreements, Council Member Slavik indicated that she approved of the concept and noted that at last week's Council Meeting, the City Manager had indicated that he would review the contracts in three or four years to see if economic conditions have improved which would allow these industries to pay a little more. She suggested that be written into the contract so that there would be no question. Mrs. Slavik commented about increasing fees if economic conditions should Improve and the industries would be able to pay more. She expressed concern that the City not be required to retain the same fee for seven years. City Manager Garza explained that the City deleted the language which encourages future Councils to extend the contract as is, noting that a future Council cannot be bound to the agreement. Mr. Guerrero stated that the City has a gentlemen's agreement with the industries; the contracts are for seven years; and that the industries usually request an extension about the third or fourth year. Council Member Pruet indicated that the staff and the industrial districts have negotiated an outstanding agreement, noting that the idea is to provide a tangible expression of the City's interest and appreciation in these companies investing and creating jobs in the City. He stated that he hopes that the economic conditions will improve and to penalize the industries for improving the economy would be out of order. Council Member Moss concurred with Mr. Pruet and stated that the City should do everything possible to keep these businesses here. There were no comments from the audience on Item No. 3. .inutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 5 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following Ordinance was passed: 3. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NEW SEVEN YEAR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT CONTRACTS WITH THE INDUSTRIES WITH WHICH THE CITY CURRENTLY HAS CONTRACTS. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 8. Application No. 1288-7, L.F.B. Properties, Inc.: For a change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 1, Block 1, Congress Place Unit 2, located on the northeast corner of Weber Road and Capitol Drive. Mayor Turner indicated that the Planning Commission and Staff recommend denial of this application and in lieu thereof, grant a special permit for a 67 square foot, freestanding sign in accordance with the sign elevation drawings submitted, to be set back 20' from the front property line and with the provision that the sign be screened by appropriate landscaping to effectively block visibility from Capitol Drive. Mayor Turner inquired if the special permit was acceptable to the applicant, and he replied in the affirmative. There were no objections from the audience. A motion was made by Council Member S1 seconded by Council Member Strong and passed time the vote was taken. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council Ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 20577 avik to close the public hearing; unanimously; Schwing absent at the for their votes and the following AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF L.F.B. PROPERTIES, INC. BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A 67 SQUARE FOOT FREESTANDING SIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIGN ELEVATION DRAWINGS SUBMITTED, TO BE SET BACK 20' FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE AND WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE SIGN BE SCREENED BY APPROPRIATE LANDSCAPING TO EFFECTIVELY BLOCK VISIBILITY FROM CAPITAL DRIVE, ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CONGRESS PLACE UNIT 2; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .inutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 6 An emergency was declared and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the possible annexation by election on April 1, 1989 of approximately 2,747 acres comprised of 25 tracts of land located in four general areas including certain tracts in the Northwest, Southside, Rodd Field Village and Padre Island areas as more specifically outlined in the January 3, 1989 Annexation Study. Assistant City Manager Elizondo provided background information on the annexation hearings which were held and stated that the City has gone through the process and believes annexation is appropriate and would give the City more control over its future development. Mr. Elizondo indicated that the City can certify that the services which would be delivered to these areas would be comparable to those available within the City limits and that improvements would be constructed as required by state law. City Manager Garza offered a brief explanation of the City's annexation objections and policies. Mayor Turner indicated that the Council will not make any decisions today relative to the annexation. Mr. Arnold Moreno, Planning Commission Chairman, indicated that after the public hearing on the annexations and after hearing from the public and discussing the issues, the Planning Commission approved the recommendation for annexation of the Northwest, Southside and Padre Island areas. He stated that they do not recommend the Rodd Field Village area be annexed because the capital improvements needed in the service plan are not committed and do not appear to be available upon annexation. Mr. Morena stated that the Rodd Field Village area is distinctly different from the other areas; the existing development in this area requires immediate service; and the Planning Commission felt that the normal process of creating infrastructure -services through individual platting will not result in a timely delivery of services needed. Mr. Moreno continued by stating that the Planning Commission feels that the willingness of the City to accept less than normal design standards is an appropriate recognition of the unique circumstances of this area, but that does not go far enough. He stated that the improvement of public streets including meeting normal lighting standards and the allocation of Trust Fund monies to provide immediate water service and wastewater service are essential. Mr. Moreno stated that a strong financial commitment needs to be made to serve the Rodd Field Village area prior to annexation. Mr. Moreno also indicated that the Planning Commission encourages that the area be zoned "I-2." Iinutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 7 Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning, indicated that a pending crisis has been identified through the public hearings and he commented on the wastewater plant which has a permit that will expire in 1992. He stated that if the City annexes immediately, the City may proceed in a controlled fashion to prepare for wastewater services, and the question as to whether that happens prior to or after annexation is a policy question, noting that the City Council has established several policy statements. Council Member Rhodes referred to the proposed sewer plant and inquired how the City will fund the program, and Assistant City Manager Elizondo stated that there are several alternative to be used, i.e. construction of lift stations and connecting them up to Bear Creek. He stated that the money would come from the wastewater fund, the capital improvement budget or from the trust funds that would be required to participate. He stated that it is not currently budgeted and the City has the responsiblity of putting those improvements in place by the end of a four-year period at a cost of about $80,000. Planner Willie Pulido located the area on the land use map and showed slides of the various areas proposed to be annexed. In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik relative to Area D as to why a certain area was not annexed, Mr. Elizondo indicated that the City will address that issue in the future; it is not part of this package; and not part of the package presented in October of 1987, and Mr. Harvey stated that this annexation does not solve all the problems. Mr. Elizondo stated that a lot of variables were considered when the package was put together and he elaborated on those and indicated that there is no service plan for that area. Council Member Strong pointed out that when it becomes appropriate to annex these areas and there is a service plan and it is economically feasible, the City can do that annexation by ordinance unless it is challenged by the citizens. Mrs. Strong expressed concern relative to Area C and annexing an area into the City and promising to bring them up to code, noting that there are areas which have substandard conditions and not up to code. She noted that there are vast areas in the City which have been annexed and still are not being served. Mr. Harvey responded by stating that the future development of any area depends on a mutual effort of the City as it provides main trunklines and provides capital improvements to serve an area. He stated that in the Rodd Village case, staff feels that because it is an existing development and because it is industrial in use and will remain industrial in use, staff has studied the situation and believes they can accept some lower than normal standards with the intent to minimize cost to the property owners while providing adequate service. Mr. Harvey stated that any capital improvement that is paid for by the City is always in competition with all other capital improvements in the City, and it is staff's thinking that a little investment now to prevent future problems will save the City substantial dollars in the future. finutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 8 Assuming that area were passed by the public inquired how soon the property owner has to plat, is no definite timeframe to plat. He stated that have to be paid which are the same across the C wastewater and $698 an acre for water. for annexation, Mrs. Strong and Mr. Harvey replied there there are acreage fees that ity, i.e., $698 an acre for Council Member Berlanga referred to Area C and stated that annexation is appropriate so that the City can establish a long range program in order to be prepared to handle the wastewater problems when the existing plant phases out. He stated that the staff has done a very thorough study of the area and that he is in favor of annexing all the areas proposed. Mr. Berlanga stated that, in his opinion, the City has an obligation to expand and cannot grow if it does not annex. Mayor Turner called for comments from the audience on Area A. Mr. M. D. McCarty, Fairway Drive, questioned the services anticipated for that area and how soon sewer services would be provided for that area, and Assistant City Manager Elizondo replied that it would be done as required by state law, noting that the City would have to start the improvements within two and one-half years and complete them within four years. Mr. McCarty inquired if the services are not provided within the legal timeframe what recourse the owners would have as far as deannexing, and Mr. Elizondo stated that the services which presently exist are in accordance with state law; the City is not mandated by law to provide a collection line; but are mandated to provide fire, police and street maintenance. Mr. Harvey pointed out that there is a sewer line immediately adjacent to the subdivision; the service is available on the edge of the site; and they can tie in. Mr. McCarty stated that the only thing that they have to gain from the City is a sewer line. He stated that these are expensive homes and he would certainly object to being brought in and not be offered anything which would be an advantage to them. Mayor Turner called for people objecting to Area B, and no one spoke from the audience. Relative to Area D, Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, noted that a year ago the City staff furnished a report which contained numbers and the project cost to the City for the proposed annexation was about $4,000. He stated that the cost of the current situation, which consists of 150 acres less, has risen to $93,000. He commented on the competence of the City staff relative to using numbers and stated that the staff should get the true facts out to the public. He stated that area D1 which has an appraised value of 4.4 million is in reality about half of what the appraised value is. Mr. O'Brien referred to Area C and funds to be used out of the wastewater fund. He reminded the Council that they adopted a ten percent increase in wastewater rates. He expressed the opinion .linutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 9 that when this City can provide the basic services to the entire City, that is the time to think about annexing areas into the City. Mr. O'Brien objected to annexing Areas C and D. Mayor Turner called for people in opposition to Area C. Mr. Bob Cooper, 6409 Coral Gables, manager of Safety Steel, whose property is under consideration for annexation, read from a prepared statement which he presented to the Council from Mr. Carlisle Maxwell, President of Safety Steel, which urged the Council to reconsider the inclusion of Safety Steel's property in the annexation plans because it is detrimental, not only to Safety Steel, but especially to the concept of economic development in Corpus Christi. Mr. Harry Wilson, 322 Meldo Park, stated that he owns acreage in Rodd Field Village and it is not realistic to plat at this time when the utilities and loop are not completed. Ms. Bonnie Brooks, 6925 Nela Road, described her property in Rodd Field Village and objected to the annexation. She stated that most of the Rodd Field people are not rich and will not be able to afford the cost of the program. Mr. Bob O'Neil, 317 Haroldson, stated that he owns property in Rodd Field Village and the people out there cannot afford the cost of the program. He stated that it would put a financial burden on the owners. Mr. Phil Jordon, owner of a piece of property in Rodd Field Village, objected to the potential costs. He referred to another incident which happened several years ago when he owned property and was refused a building permit. He stated that he sold the property and within two months the new owners had built two houses on the lots. Mr. Jordon stated that he would like to know why he was refused a building permit, and Mayor Turner requested that staff address that issue with Mr. Jordon. Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, stated that he is in opposition to the annexation of Areas A, B, C, and D. He noted that there are substandard conditions in Flour Bluff. Mr. Rosenstein suggested this be put on a referendum and expressed the opinion that the Council should do what is best for the City. Mr. David Hull, 10701 So. Padre Island Drive, owner of the private wastewater system, commented on the conditions of the current plant and declared his intentions to get out of the wastewater treatment business. He presented material to the Council and commented on the infrastructure in Rodd Field Village. Mr. Hull indicated that the annexation might destroy jobs in the area and would impose an economic condition on the small businessmen which they cannot stand. A motion was made by Council Member Slavik to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 10 Assistant City Manager Elizondo indicated that the Council has January 31st and February 7th to decide what is to be placed on the ballot for Council action on February 14. Mayor Turner indicated that she supports annexation, noting that the City has a responsibility to the owners being annexed to insure that the City can provide the services which are necessary on a timely basis but stated she has some concerns relative to the platting. Council Member Slavik expressed figures and inquired if staff is residences and the projected costs of to be sure that the information given concern regarding the staff's incorrect sure of the valuations, the number of the Rodd Field area. She urged the staff out is correct. Planning Director Harvey indicated that the reason the D1 was underestimated in terms of revenues was a combination of computer and personnel errors, and he explained the process of how the numbers were arrived at. He stated that the addendum which was provided to the Council has the best informative results available. He stated that initially the computations were undervaluated in terms of revenue; they were correct on service costs; and the net effect is that the revenue will increase $16,000 plus beyond the first figures. Council Member Pruet inquired why C1 and C2 were suggested to be annexed, and Mr. Elizondo noted that the City went beyond the objectives and policies of annexation. Mr Elizondo commented about the different situations in those areas and stated that they do not have the means and control of being able to provide some direction for final solution and do not have the capabilities of developing a transportation system within that development to provide service to them. Mr. Elizondo noted that if in 1992 the private wastewater plant is no longer in business, the City needs to be able to help the area and needs time to plan. Mr. Elizondo continued by commenting on the need to construct a loop relative to Yorktown and stated that staff recognizes the issues that are central to Rodd Field Village. Council Member Pruet inquired if that land is not annexed and the private owner gets out of the sewer business if the City is under legal obligation to provide sewers, and Mr. Elizondo indicated that the City is not obligated because it would fall under the Nueces County Health Department system, and City Manager Garza indicated that if the City accepts money from the Environmental Agencies to improve its plants, then they are required on a regional basis to offer sewage treatment. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. linutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 11 City Manager Garza referred to the Padre Island Development Plan and stated that staff has concluded their work and the ordinance is ready to be put on the agenda. Council Member Rhodes noted that Packery Channel is a serious concern, and she has received calls from both sides relative to conflicting evidence. Mrs. Rhodes stated that she does not feel she has a definitive answer and would like the pro and con sides and the Corps of Engineer to come to a meeting and have a debate. The above item received considerable discussion by the Council and Council Member Strong volunteered to put together an outline during a workshop session for discussion on both points of view and the Corps of Engineers so that this can be voted upon. She stated that the boat pass has been delayed for four years and it is time for this Council to take a stand. Council Member Guerrero stated that the Council has to make a decision in fairness to the people involved who have invested money and he agreed that there are questions which need to be answered. City Manager Garza indicated he had a call from some Council Members relative to Oleander Point regarding a concern of the neighborhood about the construction of the beach. He stated that the Council authorized staff to move forward on the beach portion but not the restrooms. Mr. Garza indicated that there is a change in that a pebble beach is recommended rather than a sand beach. He stated that he plans to have a meeting with the people in the area so that they can review the plans. He indicated that it will be in the Assistant City Manager's conference room and he will try to arrange it as early as Friday, or possibly Monday, and will let the Council know about the meeting. Council Member Slavik noted that some people were not included on the Task Force as was promised by Mr. Bruner. She stated that they were not notified and Ms. Toby Shore Oshman was not informed of the meeting. Mrs. Slavik inquired who was responsible for mailing out the notices to the members, and City Manager Garza replied that the staff did not handle that and stated that everyone will be included at his meeting. Council Member Strong referred to a concern in regard to the police sub station at Sunrise Mall, noting that the facility is not being qualified as a jail facility or a holding area. She stated that there is no specific wording in the agreement which prevents the Police from holding someone who has been arrested at the mall while awaiting transfer. She stated that she would like to see specific wording added to the agreement whereby the Sunrise Mall is not a holding station. City Manager Garza informed the Council that he had authorized a $10,000 check for the Veterans Band's trip to the inauguration in Washington, D.C. Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 12 Mr. Garza referred to the RFP for the concession at the T -Head, noting that the City did extend the tentative deadline for the RFP to be submitted to the City to February 6. Mr. Garza indicated that the City has been approached by the staff of the National Seashore for help from the City in dealing with problems they are having. He stated that they are not asking for money but are asking for a lobbying effort on their behalf. Mr. Garza noted that the City was doing repair work at the Oso Treatment Plant and found a lot more sand than was anticipated. He informed the Council that he had authorized a contract with Always Service for $19,400 to remove the sand. Mr. Garza noted that it did exceed $10,000 and that he is required by Charter to advise the Council. Council Member Guerrero referred Commissioners whereby they are requesting within 300 feet of the Bob Hall pier or indicated that the City should face this between the surfers and the fishermen. to a Resolution from the County that the City deannex the water area amend the ordinance. Mr. Guerrero issue, noting that it is a problem Mayor Turner indicated that the Council needs an update of this situation, and City Manager Garza indicated staff will provide that and will advise the Water Shore Advisory Committee. Council Member Pruet requested information on the average valuation practice which the City has in the permitting department and inquired why the City is using an average valuation rather than some type of actual valuation on permit charges. City Manager Garza stated that when the City was using the factual valuation they wound up with the undervalued buildings and went to the standard and went over in some cases. Mr. Garza indicated that he would like to review this matter. He stated that the City's records indicated that they were coming in way under in their permitting process on the estimated value before they made the change to the standard valuation. In answer to a question from Council Member Pruet, Assistant City Manager Elizondo noted that the tax assessor's office receives a copy of the building permits. Council Member Pruet pointed out that Corpus Christi's national seashore was the only national park in the United States that suffered a decrease in attendence last year. In answer to a question from concessionaire at the T -head, City extended the RFP deadline to February suggested, and Assistant City Manager Council Member Moss relative to the Manager Garza noted that the City has 6 to include the amendment Mr. Moss had Hennings noted that the RFP was broader; linutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 13 it combines the old concession agreement plus the Beergarten agreement into one concessionaire for the T -Head. Mr. Hennings stated that the City had interest from substantial investors and may be able to get proposals to perform some construction and improve the facilities without having to cancel it and start over. Council Member Slavik requested an update status report on the CPL building, and City Manager Garza stated that the City has $6.2 million in the budget to complete the CPL building. Mr. Garza stated that he had directed staff to bring that project in under budget. Council Member Slavik stated that there has been some confusion that the Council appointed themselves as directors of the City's financial corporations. She inquired why they don't appoints others with expertise in place of themselves as directors of the corporations, and City Manager Garza indicated he will check into the situation. Council Member Slavik expressed concern that the water department funds were used to purchase public land. She read Article 4 Section 3 of the Charter and stated that she did not think the purchase was legal, and City Manager Garza indicated that the Charter does not prohibit any transfer for services rendered and all the City did is pay for services rendered and that he thought that the monies that were spent from the utility funds ought to be for purposes that benefit those utilities. Mrs. Slavik requested a legal opinion in writing. Council Member Slavik requested that the Council be provided an update in writing on the purchase of the Oso Greenbelt land which was purchased by the City on December 31, 1988; how much was paid; who the City purchased the land from; and who the City's appraiser was on that purchase. Council Member Moss inquired about building, and Assistant City Manager Jesus specifically; the City intends to solicit and it will be bid out separately from the he will get a report to the Council. the asbestos removal from the CPL Garza indicated that he does not know bids for the removal of the asbestos; remodeling. Mr. Garza indicated that Council Member Moss inquired if the firm of Roots and Foster have indicated that they will expedite their schedule, and City Manager Garza replied that they have not and he feels their schedule is appropriate. Council Member David Berlanga provided the Council with a status report on the Veterans Band's recent trip to Washington for the Inauguration of the President. City Manager Garza informed the Council that Ken Cross from the Attorney General's office called and Mr. Mattox has approved his trip to Corpus Christi. Mr. Garza indicated that he will advise the Council of the details. I linutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 14 In answer to Council Member Slavik's previous question regarding the officers of the corporations, Assistant City Manager Utter noted that those corporations can have anyone within certain parameters that the Council wants to sit on them. He stated that they have to be a resident, eighteen years of age, and the reason that they were set up that way is that the Council at that time wanted to keep control of those functions and keep the issuing function of those corporations. Mr. Utter indicated that the Council can appoint other people as directors. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Harold Hoppenrath, 328 Clifford, noted that he has paid taxes for seventeen years and he takes exception to the remark made by one of the Council Members about taxpayers coming to the Council Meeting and raising Hell. He stated that the taxpayers have a right to come to Council Meetings and hear what the Council is contemplating. Mr. Richard Herschbach, 4650 Hakel Street, requested the Council to investigate any actions by the City staff that are not in compliance with the Charter. He referred to the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund and an issue of four years ago where contributions to the fund were inaccurate. Mayor Turner noted that a Firemen's Pension Advisory Committee was formed and encouraged Mr. Herschbach to let the committee review his information Mr. Anson Nash, 1241 Sandpiper, expressed appreciation to the Council for the passage of the Ordinance relative to the prohibition of alcoholic in parks and for the waiver which was added to the ordinance. Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, referred to the opening of Packery Channel and inquired who is going to pay for the opening. He encouraged the Council to read the Flour Bluff Sun and proceeded to read an excerpt from the paper. Mr. Robert Reyna, 1821 Roslyn, commented on the issuee of mental and/or emotional disabilities. Mr. Pedro Martinez, Jr., 3124 Huisache, requeste worker in NID who has been harassing him since 1975, that is a personnel matter; she expressed concern; and be a better way to handle this. people who have d a hearing regarding a and Mayor Turner stated indicated that there may Assistant City Manager Elizondo offered an explanation of the situation and stated that the City did everything in accordance with the law relative to this particular case. Mr. Elizondo indicated that there may be another issue involved. Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1989 Page 15 City Manager Garza and Mr. Elizondo indicated they will discuss this with Mr. Martinez. Mayor Turner asked Mr. Martinez to follow this procedure and if it is not resolved, come back to the Council. Mr. Abel Chapa, 902 Brock, a representative of the American Legion, invited to Council to an Interfaith celebration memorial service at St. Pius Church on February 5 at 2:00 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * At 5:34 p.m. the Council went into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S., Sec. 2(e) for attorney's advice with respect to pending or contemplated litigation and/or settlement offers in litigation in an accident case. The Council came out of closed session and Mayor Turner declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. on January 24, 1989. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 24, 1989 which were approved by the City Council on January 31, 1989. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the a% 6 day of 19 t7 iamQ Armando Chapa, City Secrary City of Corpus Christi etty Tur er, MAYOR r r