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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mayor Turner recessed the Council Meeting at 3:55 p.m.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 27,
1989, which were approved by the City Council on July 11, 1989.
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WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the /111 --day of
1989.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary