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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/27/1989PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem Clif Moss Hall. Council Members; David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Tom Hunt Joe McComb Edward A. Martin Frank Schwing MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 1989 2:00 p.m. City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney Hal George City Secretary Armando Chapa lia-a-1 Absent Mary Rhodes Mayor Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City The invocation was delivered by Council Member Clif Moss following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member David Berlanga. 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 Regular Council Meeting of June 20, 1989 and there being no additions or corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Mayor Turner acknowledged Mr. Armando Avalos, Chairman of the Fourth of July Celebration, who gave highlights of the forthcoming July 4th Celebration. Mayor Turner presented a Proclamation to Mr. Mike Gordon, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, declaring July as National Recreation and Parks Month. Mayor Turner administered the Oath of Office to the following Board and Committee appointee: Steve Hindman - Cable Communications Advisory Committee. Mayor Turner recessed the Regular Council Meeting to convene the JTPA Executive Board Meeting. Ainutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 2 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:20 p.m. and called for Consent Motions, Resolutions, Ordinances and Ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 15 and Council Members requested that Items 3, 4, 5, and 7 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa informed the Council that Council Member Martin had submitted a Conflict of Interest Affidavit on Items 10 and 11 and that Council Member Martin would be abstaining from discussion and voting on these items on their first, second, and third readings. Mayor Pro Tem Moss and Mayor Turner stated that they would abstain on Item 14. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. M89-0166 Motion approving supply agreements for traffic signal and allied hardware In accordance with bid invitation No. B1-0163-89 with the following companies for a total estimated expenditure of $87,297.75 based on low bid and only bid. The terms of these agreements will be for twelve months with option to extend for an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items will be used by Traffic Engineering. Texas Signal Equipment Total $70,610.25 Consolidated Traffic Control Total $2,690.00 ASI Kentron Total $4,610.75 Total $601.50 Traffic Parts Total $8,785.25 Grand Total: $87,297.75 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 2. M89-0167 Motion approving a supply agreement for liquid aluminum sulfate with Bay Chemical and Supply Company based on the low bid of $295,225, subject to price adjustment. The term of the contract will be twelve months with option to extend for an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. This chemical will be used by the Water Division in the treatment of our water supply. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 3 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was take; Rhodes absent. 6. M89-0171 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application and execute a contract with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments for a Title III D Homemaker I Program in Corpus Christi. This would be a grant of federal funds in the amount of $15,687 through September 30, 1989, to expand the Senior Companion Program from 21 to 42 positions. The Senior Companion Advisory Committee recommends approval. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20701 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 16782 WHICH AUTHORIZED AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND T & H DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPER OF CREEKWAY SUBDIVISION, FOR JOINT FUNDING OF THE CREEKWAY BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION; AUTHORIZING A REFUND OF $16,071.43 PLUS INTEREST TO T & H DEVELOPMENT FOR THEIR PORTION OF THE COSTS FOR THE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20702 CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 3, A PORTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1506, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS SUBDIVISION, AND LOT 5-R, BLOCK 1506, J. CARUTHERS SUBDIVISION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 10. FIRST READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING LENS DRIVE FROM CIMARRON BOULEVARD TO OSO PARKWAY ADJACENT TO LOT 36, BLOCK 13, KING'S CROSSING UNIT I, AND LOT 17, BLOCK 24, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS; AND A PORTION OF OSO PARKWAY ADJACENT TO LOTS 3, 4, AND 5, BLOCK 38, KING'S CROSSING UNIT I, AND Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 4 TOT 17, BLOCK 24, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent; Martin abstaining. 11. FIRST READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 5 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOTS 1, 2, AND 5, BLOCK 38, KING'S CROSSING UNIT I, PHASE I, AND LOT 27, BLOCK 24, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS; AND A 7.5 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1, BLOCK 28, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 39, KING'S CROSSING UNIT 1; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent; Martin abstaining. 12. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH JAVELINA COMPANY TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TWO GEL -TYPE CABLES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE AREA OF EDEN LANE IN THE EHLERS GARDEN TRACT FOR A FEE OF $600. The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 13. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE OSO PONY LEAGUE FOR THE USE OF A 15.4 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN SOUTH GUTH PARK FOR YOUTH SPORTS PURPOSES. The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 14. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PIER LEASE WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI YACHT CLUB PROVIDING FOR A REPLACEMENT PIER. The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent; Turner and Moss abstaining. utes ilar Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 5 15. ORDINANCE NO. 20703 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20382 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE THE SELF-INSURANCE UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE TO THE RESERVE APPROPRIATION OF THE SELF-INSURANCE FUND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Relative to Item 3, Mayor Pro Tem Moss questioned the need for 100 additional computers and expressed his concern that compatibility be taken into consideration. Mr. John Bacon, Director of MIS, stated that 25 computers are included under Capital Outlay in the current budget and the remainder can be purchased during the next fiscal year. City Manager Garza clarified that the City is not obligated to purchase a fixed number of computers in order to comply with the contract. He also reassured Mayor Pro Tem Moss that compatibility is taken into consideration when a purchase is made. Relative to Item 4 pertaining to the gas supply contract with Coronado Transmission Company, Victor Medina, Director of Public Utilities, in response to questions asked by various Council Members, stated that the natural gas supply is guaranteed and that the quantity is firm but that the price is not. Mayor Pro Tem Moss inquired about the magnitude of this contract, and Mr. Medina explained that based on past experience and the fact that this contract will represent fifty percent of the total amount of gas purchased, the amount would be approximately $14 million. Relative to Item 5, in response to concerns expressed by Council Members Moss and Hunt, Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, responded that due to EPA guidelines, the bid and award phase of a project, the construction inspection, and the contract administration are not included with the construction phase; consequently, this contract is needed to cover the costs for these services. Relative to Item 7, questions were posed to Mr. Crull and he informed the Council that their approval will satisfy federal funding requirements; thus allowing the Transportation Improvement Program to be presented to the Metropolitan Planning Organization for their review, endorsement, and submittal to the Federal Highway Administration and Urban Mass Transportation Administration. He also reassured Council Member Martin that this proposition covers the City's current goals. Mayor Turner called for comments from the audience. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, questioned the discrepancy on the Bid Sheet which listed 50 computers as compared to the Item 3 support material which Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 6 estimates 100 computers. City Manager Garza responded that the City has 50 complete systems and 50 processors. Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 3, 4, 5, and 7. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 3. M89-0168 Motion approving a supply agreement for personal computers with RCC, Inc. for the estimated amount of $529,700, based on low bid, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0251-89. The term of the contract is for twelve months with option to extend for an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the contractor and the City Manager or his designee. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Guerrero, Punt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 4. 1489-0169 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a twelve-month natural gas supply agreement with Coronado Transmission Company to begin on July 1, 1989, for the purchase of 507 of the City's requirement. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 5. M89-0170 Motion approving a contract for Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $296,465 with Urban Engineering, Inc., for contract administration and full-time resident inspection associated with construction of the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 7. RESOLUTION NO.20700 ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) FOR 1989-1992 CONSISTING OF A THREE-YEAR LISTING OF FEDERAL AND CITY BOND FUND TRANSPORTATION RELATED PROJECTS, TO BE PRESENTED FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE CORPUS CHRISTI METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 7 The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Agenda Items 16 thru 20. In reference to the marina improvements, Mayor Turner expressed preference for the establishment of a regular maintenance program in order to preserve the marina which is a very valuable asset of our community. A presentation was given by Bill Hennings, Gordon, Acting Director of Park and Recreation; Engineering. Their presentation included a site completion of the improvements and a detailed improvements. Assistant City Manager; Mike and Carl Crull, Director of plan of the marina area after explanation of the proposed Mayor Turner expressed concern that the repairs would close down the entire bayfront. City Manager Garza and Bill Hennings reassured her that a written time schedule for the closures would be well publicized and that the persons affected would be contacted prior to the repair work being done. Mayor Turner called attention to the need for repairs to the boat slips on the south side, especially repair of the pilings, which she would like incorporated into this project. City Manager Garza affirmed that he would look for alternative funding for these repairs, and that he would consider the feasibility of using money from the Reinvestment Zone for this purpose. In response to Council Member Berlanga's question, Bill Hennings stated that the boat slips in the North Basin will be for use by commercial boats. There were no comments from the audience on Items 16-20. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 16. M89-0172 Motion awarding a contract in the Construction Company for the Peoples project. amount of $336,000 to W.T. Young Street T -Head North Basin, Phase I The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 8 17. M89-0173 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $455,400 to Garrett Construction Company for the Peoples Street T -Head North Basin, Phase II project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 18. M89-0174 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $850,048 to F&E Erection Company for improvements to the Water Exchange Passes and Barge Dock. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 19. 1489-0175 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $2, Construction Company for Repairs and Renovations to in the downtown marina area. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. 20. M89-0176 562,700 to W.T. Young the T -Heads and L -Head Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero absent at the Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $21,108 to Raymond Dugat Company for the L -Head Piling Removal project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 21, 22, and 23. Relative to Item 23, in response to Council Member Hunt's concerns, Mayor Turner advised him that the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is presently conducting a study and is evaluating their responsibility to the EMS program and possible ways and means of funding this program. Council Member McComb stated that this study would not be completed until October 1, 1989; therefore, it will not be helpful in designing a program for EMS this year but could be used next year. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 9 The Council devoted considerable discussion to the method used for collection of the EMS accounts and the actual amount which is recovered by the collection agency which handles this account. Mayor Turner questioned the fact that the collection agency reported to the District Board and not to the Council. Mr. Kelly Elizondo responded that efforts are now under way to have this changed. Council Member Guerrero expressed his concern that many of the ambulance calls were alcohol related and that the City should establish a process to change the zoning of these problem areas to a category in which bars are prohibited. City Manager Garza, in response to a question asked by Council Member McComb, advised him that even with the rate increase, a 1 -cent tax increase would still be needed because a permanent source of income for funding the EMS program was needed. Mayor Turner called for comments from the audience. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed disagreement with the proposed rate increase and expressed concern about the problems the increase could create. Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 21, 22 and 23. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 21. M89-0177 Motion to amend prior to third reading the ordinance closing and abandoning 10 public alleys to delete Lots 1-4 and 61-64 of Block 1103 and Lots 1-4 and 61-64 of Block 1203, Fitchue Place. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Guerrero, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes absent. 22. ORDINANCE N0.20704 CLOSING AND ABANDONING 10 PUBLIC ALLEYS, INCLUDING PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 903, 1103, AND 1203, AND ALL OF BLOCKS 1003, 1303, 1403, AND 1503 IN FITCHUE PLACE, AND BLOCKS 1, 2, AND 4 OF THE HUGHES ADDITION, SUBJECT TO RETAINING THOSE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 903 and 1003, FITCHUE PLACE AND BLOCKS 1, 2, and 4, HUGHES ADDITION AS UTILITY EASEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 10 The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading, as amended, by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Guerrero, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes absent. 23. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 18, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ARTICLE II, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SECTION 18-20, AMBULANCE RATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN BASE RATES AND FOR AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EMS AMBULANCE RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Martin, Guerrero, and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt and McComb voting, "No"; Rhodes absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner recognized Mr. Ram Chavez, 1642 Sandlewood, Director of the Veterans Band, who presented the Council with a picture of the Veterans Band in Washington as they marched in the Inaugural Parade for President Bush. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner recessed the Council Meeting at 3:55 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner announced the public hearing on the following zoning application: 24. Application No. 589-6, State change of zoning from "B-4" General Business District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on Tract 1, Lot D, Magee Tract Annex, located on the south side of Five Points Road (U.S. south of the intersection of Cornett Drive Bank & Trust: Highway 77), approximately 200' and U.S. Highway 77. For a Mayor Turner stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval of the application. No one spoke in regard to this application. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the hearing be closed; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moss and passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following Ordinance was passed: Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 20705 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF STATE BANK & TRUST BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO TRACT 1, LOT D, MAGEE TRACT ANNEX FROM "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Martin, McComb and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner announced the public hearing on the following zoning application: 25. Application No. 589-7, Peoples Heritage Federal Savings & Loan Association: For a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -Family Dwelling District to "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on a portion of Lot 1, Block 28, and a portion of Lot 1, Block 39, King's Crossing Unit 1, Phase I, located approximately 400' southwest of Oso Parkway and Lens Drive, and 800' west of County Road 13. Mayor Turner stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval of the application. There were no comments from the audience on this zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the hearing be closed; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moss and passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following Ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 20706 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF PEOPLES HERITAGE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 28, AND A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 39, KING'S CROSSING UNIT 1, PHASE I, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin abstaining; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken; Rhodes absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 12 Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza informed the Council that Mrs. Alma Anderson had resigned from the position as Director of the Human Relations Department and informed them that while the vacant position exists, Assistant City Manager Debra Andrews will supervise the department. City Manager Garza reminded the Council that the County Commissioners had invited them to an event in Heritage Park for a barbeque on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Turner then inquired if the membership dues for the US Conference of Mayors had been paid, stating that she had attended the meeting last week in Charleston, South Carolina and was informed that she would not be able to vote on the issues because the membership dues had not been paid. City Secretary Chapa assured the Mayor that he had authorized payment of the dues before the meeting was scheduled. Mayor Turner continued by stating that meeting was very productive and emphasized economic development. Mayor Turner spoke very favorably of the City of Charleston and described the beautification program in that City. Mayor Turner then commented on the very successful Texas Municipal League Meeting which was conducted in our City the preceding weekend. She expressed appreciation to the Senior Assistant to the City Manager, Tomas Duran, who worked with TML to make arrangements for a very successful meeting. Council Member Berlanga stated that he also attended the meeting and that all of the visitors to the City with whom he spoke complimented the City for its beauty but inquired about what was being done about the "ghost town," obviously a reference to the downtown area. Council Member Berlanga then stated that he had received a letter from Representative Hugo Berlanga who was highly complimentary of Assistant City Manager Tom Utter for his lobbying efforts in Austin during the legislative session. Mayor Turner noted that the Fiesta de for the first time this past weekend, was that it would be a very important event it was sponsored by the Hispanic Cham Organization. Corpus Christi, which was conducted also very successful and she felt in future years. She stated that ber of Commerce and the PADRES Council Member Guerrero referred to a zoning ordinance that is in effect which does not allow an application to be accepted unless it meets certain guidelines, specifically that it has 100 feet of frontage. He stated that there was a situation in which a traffic problem had been created; everyone in the neighborhood is unhappy with the situation; the doctor who tried to submit an application was denied the right to do so; and he felt that the ordinance that is prohibiting the Planning Department from accepting certain applications should be amended. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 13 Hrandol Harvey, Director of Planning, stated that there is a section of the zoning ordinance which was adopted by the Council which states that any residential property that does not have 100 feet of frontage cannot apply for higher zoning. He agreed that the way that the ordinance is worded, applicants are prevented from even applying for a special permit which would not necessarily generate the high intensity use of greater zoning. Mr. Harvey stated that the case referred to by Mr. Guerrero is to provide additional parking. He stated that if the Council desires, the Planning Commission could conduct a public hearing and begin the process of amending that portion of the zoning ordinance. City Attorney George explained that the case Mr. Guerrero referred to could not be heard until the zoning ordinance had been amended, but in his opinion, it could be conducted concurrently with consideration by the Planning Commission and subsequently by the City Council to amend the zoning ordinance. Mr. Harvey agreed that amending the ordinance through the proper procedure would take a long time, and Council Member Martin suggested that the Council direct the staff to begin the process to have the Planning Commission examine this text amendment and at the same time, consider this gentleman's application. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the Planning Department accept the application referred to and conduct a hearing on the section of the zoning ordinance to amend it. The motion was seconded by Council Member Martin and passed unanimously. Council Member Guerrero expressed the opinion that in dealing with the Yacht Club, he would like to have information on their policy for membership, the names of their members, what their criteria is for membership and their situation regarding applications at this time. He stated that he felt that there may be discriminatory problems which almost amounts to racism, yet the City continues to deal with the Yacht Club. He stated that he understood that all of the City Managers in the past have had a courtesy membership with the exception of Juan Garza who happens to be Hispanic. He reiterated that he would like to know the racial balance of their membership and their criteria for membership, and if if is not a favorable picture, he felt that he could fill the Council Chamber with concerned citizens during the meeting when the third reading of their ordinance is considered. Council Member Moss stated that he had been informed by Donald Greene that CP&L has requested the opportunity to change the lighting in the downtown and bayfront area to the yellow type of lights and Mr. Greene had objected to that because it took away from the concept of the "Sparkling City by the Sea." Assistant City Manager Jesus Garza stated that they are making some changes in the lighting to the high pressure sodium lighting because they are more effective than the ordinary bright lights. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 14 City Manager Garza stated that most cities are changing to the high pressure sodium lighting. Assistant City Manager Jesus Garza stated that he will be happy to withdraw the work order issued to CP&L until some committees have had an opportunity to consider the change. Mayor Pro Tem Moss then stated that the Council was still waiting for a report on the parking meters in the downtown area and he felt it was inappropriate to retain bags with a Christmas motif over the parking meters. City Manager Garza stated that report had been submitted to him but he is finding it very difficult to remove parking meters and continue to provide the same services to the downtown merchants. Council Member Martin stated that at the Budget Workshop Meeting scheduled for July 8th, he would like to have a list of the various ordinances that will be necessary to increase fees that are recommended by the staff. He suggested that list of ordinances be prepared for the Council for that day. Mr. Martin then inquired as to when the building division permits will be on the agenda, and City Manager Garza stated that they are ready now and he is trying to get a more concise report but plans to have it on the agenda on July 11. Council Member Martin continued by referring to a letter that the Council had received from the Motorola Corporation and asked that the Council be provided a report on that. Council Member Hunt stated that he would like to compliment staff and explained that just before the Council Meeting, he presented a problem to the City Secretary's office; the problem was resolved during the Council Meeting; and he had never had such fast service on a request. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, referred to the CDBG money and expressed the opinion that when people apply for funds from this source, they should be monitored even after the funds are given to them. He suggested that the City should do a better job of monitoring and referred in particular to the Boys Club that has received a great deal of money from this source and obviously have not been monitored. Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, referred to the transfer of funds and stated that he and others have asked many times for answers to their questions but they never receive any response. He pointed out that the City Council authorized the sum of an additional $400,000 to be allocated to the Corpus Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 27, 1989 Page 15 Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau the preceding year. He noted that this was contingent on the City recovering funds from an increase in the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company tax. He stated that this has not been done, yet the $400,000 was allocated to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. He again objected to the fact that they never receive any answers to their questions and questioned the expenditure of $600,000 for salaries of employees of the Visitors Bureau plus their medical and retirement benefits. Council Member Martin expressed the opinion that the City Council and the staff should try to answer the questions that are posed during this period on the agenda. He stated that he was not involved in the contract with the Convention and Visitors Bureau but he does have a copy of it, and there is no mention of the $1.5 milion allocation being contingent upon the recovery of additional taxes from the telephone franchise because the contract just states that that staff is directed to allocate $1.5 million to the Bureau. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, stated that some of the members of the audience do not agree with the compliments of an Assistant City Manager extended by Representative Hugo Berlanga. He then referred to a memorandum from the City Manager in regard to the Convention and Visitors Bureau allocation which definitely states that the Bureau's funding will be contingent upon the tax increase by Southwestern Bell. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m. on June 27, 1989. bm, dz 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 27, 1989, which were approved by the City Council on July 11, 1989. P4 WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the /111 --day of 1989. etty Tur r, Mayor Armando Chapa City Secretary