HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/06/1989PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Clif Moss
Hall.
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Tom Hunt
Joe McComb
Mary Rhodes
Absent
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 6, 1989
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Juan Garza
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Edward A. Martin
Frank Schwing
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City
The invocation was delivered by Council Member David Berlanga following
which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by
Council Member Tom Hunt.
City Secretary Armando Chapa called the roll and verified that the
necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present
to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Workshop and Regular
Council Meetings of May 30, 1989. She noted an amendment to Page 6 of the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, and there being no additional
corrections or additions, she proclaimed the Minutes approved as amended.
Mayor Turner presented Certificates of Appreciation to Corpus Christi State
University students who had performed work for the City through a "Small
Business Instititute" course at the university under the direction of Dr. John
Carpenter.
Mayor Turner presented a Certificate of Commendation to Ms. Sandra K.
Pfluger, an Executive Secretary in the City's Legal Department, who had been
elected President of the Texas Association of Legal Secretaries.
Mayor Turner recognized Reverend Jerry Vestal, Pastor of the Church of
Acts, who requested the Council to consider necessary action to prohibit the
public display of profanity in the City of Corpus Christi.
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Regular Council Meeting
June 6, 1989
Page 2
A motion was made by Council Member Leo Guerrero to refer this matter to
the City's Legal staff to provide the Council with options as to what ordinances
are available. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hunt and passed
unanimously; Martin and Schwing absent.
Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the
following appointments were made by the Council:
Animal Control Advisory Committee Board of Adjustment
Alicia Benavidez - Reappointed Henry Sapp (Regular Member)
Building Code Board of Appeals Cable Communications Advisory Committee
Luis Gonzalez - Reappointed
Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Tony Abarca - Ratified Appointment
as an Alternate
Jerry L. Vestal
Steve Hindman
CCHIC/Loan Review Committee
Servando Caballero - Reappointed
Rose R. Huegele - Reappointed
Sylvia G. Perez
Water Shore Advisory Committee
Quenten Cook - Reappointed
Pat Suter - Reappointed
John Stensland - Reappointed
Harry Costner - Reappointed
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Oscar Saenz
Henry Flores
Ivan Arceneaux
Robert Davis
Eva Garza -Adams
Alex Davila
Carol Saenz
Elida Garza
Eduardo Hinojosa
Facundo Vasquez
Cecilia V. Martinez - Ex -officio member
Council Member Mary Rhodes informed the Council that her
the Quincentennial Commission is Leo Barrera.
Mayor Turner called
Ordinances and Ordinances
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representative
for
for consideration of Consent Motions, Resolutions,
from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 5.
There were no questions
from the Council or audience on Items 1 thru 4.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
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Regular Council Meeting
June 6, 1989
Page 3
1. M89-0142
Motion to cancel the Regular Council Meeting of July 4, 1989, which is a
national holiday observed by the City.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Hunt, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Martin and Schwing absent.
2. SECOND READING
CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 20 -FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEY BEING IN BLOCK 1,
HILLSIDE ADDITION, AND BLOCK 2, YOUNG ADDITION, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS
BELOW; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye";
Martin and Schwing absent.
3. SECOND READING
CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 -FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEY IN BLOCK 13 OF HOME
PLACE ADDITION, SUBJECT TO RETAINING THE ENTIRE ALLEY AS A PUBLIC UTILITIES
EASEMENT.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye";
Martin and Schwing absent.
4. SECOND READING
OPENING KNICKERBOCKER STREET, A THRU STREET FROM WALDRON ROAD TO CLINE
STREET, IN BLOCKS A AND B, ISLAND BUSINESS CENTER, UNIT 1.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye";
Martin and Schwing absent.
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Relative to Item No. 5 on the CPL Rate Request, Mayor Pro Tem Moss stated
that he has chosen to change his position on this matter. He read from a
prepared statement reflecting against the proposed rate increase and stated that
the issue should be referred to the P.U.C.
Council Members Hunt, Berlanga and Rhodes disagreed with Mayor Pro Tem Moss
and supported the rate increase for CPL recommended by the City's consultants,
Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc.
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Regular Council Meeting
June 6, 1989
Page 4
The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to the rate
increase proposed by CP&L: Mr. Jesse Hix, a former employee on the South Texas
Nuclear Project; Mr. Dave Puckett, 3906 Pyle Drive, a student of Del Mar College;
Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace; Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo; and Mr.
Charles Argwell, 1121 Rickey Street.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
Ordinance was passed on second reading:
5. SECOND READING
APPROVING RATE SCHEDULES TO BE CHARGED BY CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR SCHEDULES, CONDITIONS,
SEVERABILITY, AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Moss
voting, "No"; Martin and Schwing absent.
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City Manager Juan Garza informed the Council that Item No. 6 on the City
Council Resolution for the Corpus Christi Greyhound Park has been withdrawn at
the request of the Corpus Christi Greyhound Racing Associates.
8. WITHDRAWN
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DETJELOPMENT-QF-THE-GORPUB-GHRISTI-GREYHOUND-PARKT
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 7 relative to the surfing
near Bob Hall Pier.
Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings provided background information on the
situation at Bob Hall Pier, elaborating on the current status and the
enforcement issue. He stated that the City and the county are in the process of
working out a streamlined citation procedure, and it is staff's recommendation
to amend the ordinance and increase the distance from Bob Hall Pier within which
surfing, swimming and boating are prohibited from 100 feet to 300 feet.
City Manager Garza stated that the request for the 300 foot limit is to
give the enforcers (the county) more flexibility, stating that 100 feet is very
difficult to enforce because of its proximity to the pier. He stated that the
county is willing to enforce the ban if the City makes it easier for them.
Discussion followed by various Council Members on the topic of enforcement
and Council Member Berlanga expressed the opinion that the solution would be
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Regular Council Meeting
June 6, 1989
Page 5
better enforcement of the 100 foot zone. He recommended that the City not
expand the no -surfing zone to 300 feet.
Council Member McComb inquired about the accidents in the area, and City
Manager Garza stated that he will provide Mr. McComb with the statistics, but
indicated that he was not aware of any and assured him that was not what
prompted the staff to place this on the agenda.
The following people spoke in opposition to the 300 foot extension: Mr.
Mark Dulaney, a surfer, who stated that enforcement is the issue and that the
100 foot distance is a good number; Mr. Randal Rees, 218 Poenisch, a surfer; Mr.
Frank Floyd, a surfer; Mr. Joe Koonce, 102 Jasper, a surfer; Mr. Al Helm, 313
Naples, who suggested that buoys be installed to designate the 100 foot area;
Mr. John Wright, 437 Stages, who spoke in favor of the 100 foot limit.
Mr. Dusty Rhodes, 3921 Chestnut Street, Chairman of the Fishermen's
Committee, commented on the enforcement issue. He stated that the fishermen are
not trying to penalize the surfers; they just want the ban enforced; and they
want to know who will enforce it.
Council Member Guerrero expressed the opinion that it is not a problem
between the surfers and the fishermen but a problem between the City and the
county. Mr. Guerrero requested the staff to meet with county officials to
figure out a way to enforce the ban.
Mayor Turner volunteered to meet with county officials to devise an
effective enforcement plan for a no -surfing zone.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the
following Ordinance failed to pass:
9. Failed to Pass
AMENDING SECTION 12-31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE
FROM BOB HALL PIER WITHIN WHICH SURFING, SWIMMING, AND BOATING ARE
PROHIBITED FROM 100 FEET TO 300 FEET.
The foregoing Ordinance failed to pass by the following vote: Turner, Moss,
Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb and Rhodes voting, "No"; Martin and
Schwing absent.
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Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza stated that a decision needs to be made in regard to the
petition presented to the City requesting a referendum on the ordinance adopting
the Mustang -Padre Islands Development Plan, and Mayor Turner requested the City
Secretary to place it on next week's agenda.
Mayor Turner requested that Council Member Berlanga give a presentation to
the Council on his recent Toledo, Spain trip.
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Regular Council Meeting
June 6, 1989
Page 6
Mayor Turner indicated that there will be a Charter Revision Commission
Meeting on Wednesday, June 7th in the morning.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss stated that he attended the Federal Express
ribbon -cutting ceremony and representatives affiliated with that company
indicated that the permitting process at City Hall was excellent.
The Council discussed the issue of the discontinuance of their mail
delivery on Monday. Some members expressed concern about receiving mail on
Tuesday with not sufficient time to read it before the Council Meeting, and
Council Member Guerrero requested that his mail packet be delivered on Monday.
Mayor Turner expressed concern about the late mail delivery on Friday and
requested that the mail be delivered before 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Turner requested an update on the CDBG funds that have been approved
in past years for projects not yet completed.
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Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not
scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Danny Noyola inquired about the situation relative to Woody's Bar.
Mr. Philip Rosenstein commented on derogatory remarks made by Council
Member Berlanga at last week's Council Meeting relative to the past Boards of
the Boy's Club.
Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, requested a response to
Taxpayer's Executive Committee relative to House Bill 3160.
Council Member Hunt commented on the
stating that he would like to know how this
that the Council was not properly briefed;
with the Heart of Corpus Christi; and if
contract, and City Manager Garza replied in
a brief review of House Bill 3160.
a letter from the
issue relative to House Bill 3160,
bill developed; he expressed concern
he asked if the City has a contract
they fulfilled their part of the
the affirmative. Mr. Hunt requested
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, stated that House Bill 3160 was a local
Bill introduced by Representative Hugo Berlanga; it was copied from House Bill
1446, which was written for the city of Houston and failed to pass.
Council Member Rhodes expressed concern about the Bills being so long and
complicated that the Council does not have sufficient time to read them with all
the other mail they receive. She suggested that the Council be provided a
one-page summary of the Bills.
Discussion followed on the issue of House Bill 3160 and Assistant City
Manager Utter provided an explanation of the 3111 including the amendments. Mr.
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Regular Council Meeting
June 6, 1989
Page 7
Utter noted that the Bill was passed; the City will receive a copy of it; and it
will be provided to the Council.
Mr. Dave Puckett, 3906 Pyle Drive, spoke again on the Bob Hall Pier issue
and stated that the main problem is that the fishermen do not like the surfers.
He commented on an incident where a friend of his was hurt.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner
declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m. on June 6, 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 June 6,
1989, which were approved by the City Council on June 13, 1989.
WITNESSETH MY RAND AND SEAL, this the //c( ay of
1989.
Betty T rner, Mayor
Armando Chapa
City Secretary