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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report.
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 24, 1989
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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.
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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.
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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
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Armando Chapa, City Secrary
City of Corpus Christi
etty Tur er, MAYOR
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