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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/26/1989MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1989 2:00 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem David Berlanga, Sr. Council Members: Leo Guerrero Tom Hunt Edward A. Martin * Joe McComb * Clif Moss Mary Rhodes Frank Schwing * 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 Council Member Leo Guerrero 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 Regular Council Meeting of September 19, 1989 and there being no additions or corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following Board and Committee appointees: Bill Harrison, Mike Stewart - CC Regional Transportation Authority; James Lewis, Joseph Alexander - Kennedy Causeway Advisory Committee; Jack Ratkovic - Park & Recreation Advisory Committee; Alicia Ruiz, Jose Barroso - Senior Community Services Advisory Committee; David Krams - Water Shore Advisory Committee. Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the following appointments were made by the Council: (M89-0281) CCHIC/Loan Review Committee Park & Recreation Advisory Committee Vincente Ortiz Janette Hallmark MICROFILMED nutes 4gular Council Meeting aeptember 26, 1989 Page 2 Kennedy Causeway Advisory Committee Senior Companion Program Advisory Comm. Vic Menard Tomasa Martinez Alicia Ruiz * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 7 and a Council Member requested that Item 7 be withheld for discussion. There were no comments from the audience on the other items. A motion to approve Items 1 thru 6 was made by Council Member Moss; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Martin, McComb and Schwing absent. * Council Member Schwing arrived at 2:10 p.m. 1. M89-0282 Motion approving the award for trickling filter arms in accordance with Bid Invitation No. 8I-0295-89, for the Broadway Filter Plant to R. S. Black, Civil Engineers, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the total amount of $32,852 based on low bid. Funds were encumbered from the 1988-89 Capital Outlay. 2. M89-0283 Motion approving the award for two progressive cavity pumps in accordance with Bid Invitation No. 8I-0325-89, for the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plan to Newman Engineered Equipment, Dallas, Texas for the total amount of $15,500 based on low bid. Funds were encumbered from the 1988-89 Capital Outlay. 3. M89-0284 Motion approving a supply agreement for wiping rags in accordance with Bid Invitation No. 8I-0304-89 with South Texas Goodwill, Corpus Christi, Texas, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $13,125. The term of the agreement shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These wiping rags will be used by various departments throughout the City. 4. M89-0285 Motion approving a accordance with Bid Ortho birth control supply agreement with Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. in Invitation No. 8I-0258-89 based on single source for products for the amount of $25,903.32. The term of the inutes -egular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 3 contract shall 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 products will be used by Family Planning Division of the City Health Department. 5. M89-0286 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an agreement with the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra to provide concerts at the Bayfront Auditorium, Harbor Lights, junior high schools and for thirty concerts at Latchkey and recreation center sites for a total of $12,000. 6. M89-0287 Motion accepting the minor storm sewer improvements at various locations throughout the City, and authorizing final payment of $15,584.65 to Larson Plumbing and Utility Company. * * * * * * * * * * * * * In response to questions pertaining to self-insurance raised by Council Member Moss relative to Item No. 7 on the annual insurance renewal, City Manager Garza stated that the area of property is one of pure risk and there are very few claims filed for property loses. Mr. Garza indicated that he has given considerable thought to the area of property and he prefers to be insured and not self-insured because of the element of uncertainty. Council Member Moss suggested that the City might consider being self-insured in this regard. Council Member Hunt concurred with Mr. Moss and requested that the Council be provided with statistics in this regard including how other governmental agencies are insured. Mr. John Younger, a resident of Corpus Christi Beach, stated that most of the major companies are self-insured; it is cheaper in the long run; and he does not see why the City of Corpus Christi cannot be self-insured. A motion was made by Council Member Rhodes to approve Item No. 7. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga and passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt and Moss voting, "No"; Martin and McComb absent. 7. M89-0288 Motion authorizing the City Manager to renew the City's blanket buildings, contents, electronic data processing equipment, flood insurance, excess flood coverage, boiler & machinery and Employee Dishonesty Blanket Bond nutes ctgular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 4 coverage thru W. L. Dinn & Company for the estimated annual premium of $166,163.07. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 8 thru 11, and City Manager Garza announced that Item No. 8 will be withheld until after the zoning is determined on Item No. 13. Relative to Item No. 9 on the Bluff Balustrade Restoration, Council Member Guerrero inquired about how much more this contract is than the one that the Council did not approve, and City Manager Garza responded by stating this contract with Bracco Construction is $200,000 more than the one with Ewing Construction Co. Mr. Garza briefly reviewed the history of this project and explained that when the Council did not award the contract to Ewing Construction, staff fit this particular contract to the budget for this project. Pertaining to Item No. 10 on the Bluff Balustrade Restoration, Council Member Moss inquired when Govind and Associates and John R. Wright, Architect, performed their work, and City Manager Garza responded by stating this project was started over a year ago. There were no comments from the audience on Items 9 and 10. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga to approve Items 9 and 10; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Martin and McComb absent. 9. M89-0290 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $532,400 to Bracco Construction Company, Inc. for restoration of the Bluff Balustrade. 10. M89-0291 Motion approving Amendment No. 2 to the consultant services agreement with Govind and Associates and John R. Wright, Architect, for Restoration of the Bluff Balustrade to provide additional compensation of $18,000 for services performed beyond the scope of the original agreement. * * * * * * * * * * * Relative to Item No. 11 regarding the 10 -year lease of 22 acres of Corpus Christi Beach Park to J -Sand Services, Ltd., Council Member Rhodes stated that she was reluctant about this proposal last week; she had time to think about it; and she does not believe it is a good idea. She requested background information on how the City acquired the property, and Malcolm Matthews, Development Services Center Director, provided a brief history of the property in question, stating that during the bond program in the early 1970's, the City nutes egular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 5 sold funds to buy park land on Corpus Christ Beach; there was additional federal funding; and the City spent $1.1 million of park bond funds and revenue sharing funds to purchase that property. Council Member Rhodes expressed the opinion that she does not think it is ethically right to lease the property to someone to develop it, and City Manager Garza stated that it is legal for the City to do that. Council Member Hunt expressed the opinion that the City is saturated with parks and that an RV park would bring activity to Corpus Christi Beach and the downtown area. Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga expressed concern landscaping if there ever is a hurricane, and developer will have to make those improvements contract on this point. about the restoration of Mr. Matthews stated that and that staff will check the the the Mr. Berlanga inquired about the space between the landscaping and the water's edge, and Mr. Matthews replied there is a fifty -foot difference between the shoreline and the start of the RV facility. Council Member stating that in consideration, such improvements, etc., of improvement would Moss inquired about the fee, and Mr. Matthews responded by regard to the fee, various matters were taken into as the value of the property, the adjoining land, the and staff felt it was a reasonable rate and that this type generate a lot of sales tax. Mayor Turner inquired about the landscaping and capital improvements that the developer is installing, and Mr. Matthews replied that they will cost about $1 million. City Manager Garza stated that the developer has agreed to develop the nature trail. Mayor Turner noted that it is a ten-year lease and it provides the City with capital improvements and aesthetic improvements which are needed. She then described the amenities which will be included in the project. * Council Member McComb arrived at the meeting at 2:40 p.m. The following individuals expressed opposition to the proposed facility: 1. Mr. Smoke Smith, President of Las Brisas Council; 2. Mr. Vic Menard, 1510 Dove Street; 3. Ms. Pauline Clarke, 3902 Mueller Street, representative of the League of Women Voters, stated that they support the restoration of the beach. She stated that they are opposed to the City leasing the land because the City needs to develop a master plan which would include a first-class recreational area; 4. Mr. Don Jordan, Beach Place Condominiums, expressed opposition because of aesthetics, economic, moral and timing reasons; 5. Ms. Dorothy McClellan, 414A Buccaneer, presented a letter expressing opposition from the Environmental Coalition of Corpus Christi; 6. Mr. Donald Greene, 484 Palmetto; 7. Mr. Ralph Gray, a resident on North Beach; 7. Ms. Pat Suter, 1002 Chamberlain; 8. Ms. nutes _gular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 6 Jaqueline Schroller, Manager of Las Brisas Condominium; 9. Mr. Vito Duran, President of Duran Petroleum; and 10. Ms. Toby Shore Oshman, 217 Ohio. * Council Member Martin arrived at the meeting at 2:45 p.m. The following individuals spoke in support of the proposed facility: 1. Mr. Hal Wassoa; 2. Mr. Bill Pruet, 5222 St. Andrews, stated that this project is a legitimate park type usage and a reinvestment type project; 3. Mr. Berney Seale, 209 Bayside, Chairman of the CC Convention and Visitors Bureau; 4. Mr. Jack Davis, a previous owner of a trailer park; and Mr. Stern Feinberg, Manager of the Sandy Shores Hotel. City Manager Garza indicated that staff has done considerable work on this project; he reviewed the background history of the area; and discussed a previous project that failed. He stated that the developer has been investigated and is financially sound. He stated that this is a step in the right direction; it establishes heavy landscaping in the area; and it will be a first-class facility. City Secretary Chapa informed the Council that Council Member Guerrero has filed a conflict of interest affidavit regarding this item. Mr. Chapa then polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance passed on second reading: 11. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 10 -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ONE OPTION TO RENEW FOR A 5 -YEAR PERIOD TO J -SAND SERVICES, LTD. COVERING APPROXIMATELY 22 ACRES OF CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH PARK. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No"; Guerrero abstaining. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner announced the public hearing on the followin 12. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Text: Amending the Articles 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 20, pertaining to uses. g zoning case: Zoning Ordinance, auto -related land Mayor Turner indicated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval of this zoning case. item. There were no comments from the Council Members or the audience on this nutes 4gu1ar Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 7 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed on first reading: FIRST READING AMENDING ARTICLES 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, AND 20 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner announced the public hearing on the following zoning application: 13. Application No. C889-6, City of Corpus Christi: For a change of zoning from "3-2" Bayfront Business District to "3-6" Primary Business Core District on a portion of Blocks 41, 42, and 43, Brooklyn Addition, all of Blocks 5, 6, 7, 41, 42, 43, G, and H, Corpus Christi Beach Hotel Addition and the water area bounded on the north and south by the extensions of Coastal Avenue and Pearl Street, respectively, and on the east by the present "B-2" zoning boundary, a line generally east of and 1,000' from N. Shoreline Boulevard, located between Coastal Avenue and Pearl Street and east of and adjacent to U. S. Highway 181. Mayor Turner stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the application and the Planning Staff recommends denial of "3-6", and in lieu thereof, consideration of the adoption of a new zoning district for the area. Mr. Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning, stated that this is a complicated application. He provided background information; he discussed the future of the area; and he explained the basic purposes of the "3-2" and "3-6" zoning districts. He stated that the Planning Commission is holding a series of public hearings discussing the North Central Area Development Plan and as part of that plan, staff discussed the possible alternatives to "3-2" and "3-6" zoning with the idea of establishing a new zoning district. Mr. Harvey reviewed the current zoning patterns and discussed an analysis of the zoning application. He stated that the draft North Central Area Development Plan, now in public hearings by the Planning Commission, suggested that the area surrounding the Texas State Aquarium will see new redevelopment vigor and should be planned to accommodate a higher -intensity redevelopment than "3-2" allows, but needs to retain some level of quality through landscaped setbacks to complement pedestrian rights-of-way and a level of parking to meet nutes gular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 8 tourists' needs. He stated that the plan suggested a new district to be called "BD" Corpus Christi Beach District. Planner Alice Terrall located the area on the zoning and land use map and showed slides of the vicinity. Mr. Harvey continued by elaborating on the parking, stating that the "8-2" district now requires a standard level of parking to be provided; the "3-6" district has no parking requirements; and the proposed "BD" district would require fifty percent of what the "3-2" district requires. Mr. Harvey stated that parking or lack of parking is a primary public concern as expressed by several citizens and property owners in the area. Mr. Harvey reviewed the comparisons of "3-2", "BD" and "3-6" controls as they relate to parking, signage, setbacks and uses and discussed the subject of an architectural design review. He reviewed examples of setbacks that have been met in the "3-2" and "3-6" area and displayed illustrations of what is currently proposed under "BD". He reviewed the variable developable percentages of "B-2" and "3-6" zoning and stated that staff proposes in the "BD" zoning the prohibition of sexually -oriented businesses. Mr. Harvey discussed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and stated that staff is recommending denial of "8-6" and that Council direct staff to pursue a "BD" or a modification of "BD." He stated that staff suggests the elimination of the architectural review district as part of the "BD" draft. This application received substantial discussion by the Council and questions which were raised by various Council Members were responded to by Mr. Harvey. Mr. Harvey indicated that the primary issues are parking, setbacks, landscaping and signage. After more discussion pertaining to future traffic, future parking, tabling this item and the renaming of Shoreline Boulevard, Mayor Turner expressed the opinion that the Council should reject "3-6" and work with the owners of the property and develop a "BD" that is appropriate to the needs of the City, as well as allow the people to develop properties. She stated that the Aquarium will be a catalyst for development in the Corpus Christi Beach area. The Mayor and various Council Members concurred that the "3-2" is inappropriate and "3-6" provides no control. Mayor Turner then called for comments from the audience. Mr. Elmo Jackson, 3629 Castle River, commented on the "3-6" zoning. He stated that property owners in the area are very concerned. He commented about places of business which are successful in the downtown area that are zoned "3-6." He stated that there is nothing currently on the beach and "BD" zoning is not the answer. He spoke in support of the "B-6" zoning. nutes dgular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 9 Mr. Gary Trumell, a landowner in the area, stated that the main issue is parking. He spoke in favor of the "3-6" zoning in certain strict areas. Mr. Al Hirden, a developer, spoke in favor of the "B-6" zoning and expressed opposition to "BD" because it is too restrictive. Mr. Bill Ward, a realtor on Corpus Christi Beach, expressed the opinion that there should not be a war between property owners and the Aquarium. He suggested that this issue be tabled. He spoke in support of "B-6" zoning. Mr. Thomas Shockley, President of the Texas State Aquarium Association, 5426 Chevy Chase, speaking on behalf of the Association, stated that they are very concerned if the area is designated "3-6" zoning. He stated that they support development and it is important that a zone is created which allows for orderly development. He stated that "B-6" is too uncontrolled. Ms. Reva Gregg, representing OPUS, expressed opposition to the "3-6" zoning. She stated that they are in favor of a beach development plan and support the "BD" zoning. Mr. David Royal, 2801 North Shoreline, first suggested tabling this item and that staff be instructed to move forward earnestly to try and work something out. He stated that it is his perspective that the staff only speaks to the Aquarium Association. Mr. Royal then read from a prepared statement indicating that property and business owners in the subject neighborhood are in favor of and encourage progress and increased business activity both in their neighborhood and the entire City. He stated that they are in favor of application No. C889-6 and an equal across-the-board rezoning of the subject neighborhood from "3-2" to "3-6". Mr. Royal presented a color -coded illustration of property owners in favor of rezoning the entire neighborhood equally. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Martin to postpone this item until such time that staff can review and present to the Council an ordinance proposing "BD" zoning and allow some types of the successful projects already in existence, looking carefully at the signage, landscaping and parking aspects. He requested that this be done as soon as possible and that the Planning Commission hold a special session to review this item. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero who added an amendment to direct staff to meet with the property owners and developers and reach a direction on a revised "B -D" zoning. The motion passed unanimously. nutes .egular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 10 13. POSTPONED AMENDING---T-RE--ZrON-ING—GRigNANGE--1312014--A-RINTIGAT4ON--GF—THE—G-14*-0E--GORPUS GHRISTI-BV-GHANG4NG-414E-E0N4N6-14144-N4RH4H44KAi-40-4414WPI-ON-44F-Bb0.6KS-4h 42T-AND-43T-BROOKEYN-ABRITIONT-ALL-OF-BbOGNS-gT-6T-4T-41T-42T-43T-GT-ANH-HT GORPUS-GHRISTI-BEAGH-HOTEb-ADDITION-ANH-THE-WATER-AREA-B9UNHEP-ON-THE-NORTH AND-SOUT-14--BrY—THE—MtENS-TeN€--0-F—GOAST-A-Ir-AVEr-16/144-41BAR-Trarr-RESPEGTIVEINT ANB-0N-THB-EA8T-RY-THE-PRESENT-2B-22-ZONiNG-BOUNBARYT-A-LINB-GENERAbLY-EAST OF--ANg--1-1-040-L-4740M--/Iih--SHOREbiNE-447Vgrr-44014-14S-a-BANFRGN4L-BUSINESS BISTRIGT—TO--28-62--PRIMARY--BUSINESS--GORE—DISTRIGTt--AND--BEGLARING--AN EMERGENGVT * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 8 relative to public parking at the Aquarium and expressed the opinion that we need to move forward to support the Aquarium even though it is not the responsibility of the City. City Manager Garza pointed out that the City has invested heavily in the Aquarium, and if Certificates of Obligation are sold, they would be the responsibility of the City. Council Member Rhodes deviated from the discussion to note that it would be a mistake to direct Planning Director Harvey to bring a recommendation to the Council on the zoning for Corpus Christi Beach area without giving him any direction as to what the Council wants. She suggested that a Workshop Meeting be scheduled to discuss this issue. Council Member Martin returned to the topic on the Aquarium improvements and stated that he felt that the parking is the City's responsibility, according to the lease with the Texas State Aquarium. City Manager Garza explained that the City committed $4 million of funding for the project; land was purchased for the Aquarium site; the Aquarium Board was aware that was all of the money the City had; therefore, he does not feel that the City has a legal responsibility for the parking lot. Council Member Martin disagreed but suggested that the City should not be prohibited from charging for parking so that funds could be generated to pay for the Certificates of Obligation. He requested that the Letter of Agreement allow the City to charge for parking. City Manager Garza stated that if that is the Council's desire, the Letter of Agreement can be amended to that effect. Council Member Hunt noted that the City was aware that the $4 million would not be enough to acquire all of the land and construct the parking lot and the public should have been informed of this. City Manager Garza stated that the land acquisition depleted all of the $4 million, but since the City is involved, they really should complete the parking lot. mutes aegular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 11 Council Member Hunt reiterated that the public should have been made aware of this earlier. He pointed out that since the City is handling the finances for the parking lot, they should have some input as to how that parking will be used by the Aquarium and by other property owners. Council Member McComb inquired if the Council could act on this item in view of the fact that they had tabled the related zoning ordinance earlier, and City Manager Garza stated that it was his understanding that the Council did not seem to be in favor of the "B-6" zoning for the area. Mr. Garza also pointed out that if the Council does not move forward on this, the parking lot will not be completed for the opening of the Aquarium. Mr. Thomas V. Shockley, President of the Texas State Aquarium Association, urged approval of this item and stated that the Aquarium Board would be very concerned about the zoning that will be approved for that area; time is of the essence; and he urged that the Council move forward with the recommendation. He assured the Council that the Aquarium Board will abide by the Letter of Agreement and stated that they have a budget that will cover the $71,000 payment that is projected to pay off the Certificates of Obligation. Mr. R. F. Hasker questioned the conflicting statements that have been made and noted that it appears that every time the Aquarium needs money, the City provides it. Mr. Jack Davis, owner of property on Corpus Christi Beach, expressed support of the Aquarium project and urged that the Council approve this item. He stated that he is not in favor of the "B-6" zoning if it would be detrimental to the Aquarium. Mr. David Royal, 2801 N. Shoreline Blvd., complimented the Aquarium associates and stated that he supports the progress that it will bring to the City. He pointed out that the Aquarium Project is approximately 60% public funded; he, therefore, considers it to be a quasi -public project, and because of this and the fact that the Aquarium Board continuously pits itself against the property and business owners in its neighborhood, he is publicly requesting the resignation of the current board of directors of the Texas State Aquarium Association. He then suggested that the City Council should restructure and appoint a new Board of Directors that is more representative of the community that is funding the project. Mr. Royal stated that the restructuring of the Aquarium Board of Directors could be accomplished in a fashion similar to that which the City Council effected for the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Royal continued by requesting that the item under discussion should be approved only if the Letter of Agreement is subject to the following; (1) The appointment of a Task Force by the Mayor and/or the City Council that is equitably representative of the citizens and taxpayers of the City of Corpus Christi, both ethnically and geographically; (2) the Task Force should be required to provide a report to the City Council on the equitable restructuring lutes ,gular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 12 of the makeup of the Board of Directors within 60 days; (3) that the Council then appoint a new Board of Directors; and (4) that no more public funds be invested in the Aquarium by the City until Items (1), (2), and (3) have been accomplished. No one else spoke in regard to this item. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion passed: 8. 1489-0289 Motion approving a Letter of Agreement with the Texas State Aquarium Association providing for the City to issue certificates of obligation in the amount of $1.5 million for construction of public parking, street, curb, gutter, sidewalk and related improvements in support of the Texas State Aquarium; providing for the Texas State Aquarium Association to reimburse the City for 50% of the debt service (total debt service estimated to be $142,000 annually), subject to periodic reviews of use of the parking facilities by persons other than Aquarium visitors; and providing for an exchange of property to allow for orderly future expansion of parking and aquarium facilities. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's Report. City Manager Garza informed the Council that he will present to them a recommendation for an Enterprise Zone for the race track area and he plans to have it on the Agenda of October 10, 1989. Mr. Garza stated that the Operations Analysis Task Force has met three times; they have heard presentations from three consulting firms from Washington, Dallas, and Corpus Christi. He inquired if the Council had any questions, noting that the Requests for Proposals will be advertised in the Caller -Times and will be mailed to a group of consulting firms, with the deadline for submission to be October 31, 1989. A motion was made by Council Member Moss to move forward and send out the Request For Proposals. The motion was seconded by Council Member Frank Schwing and passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. inutes .egular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 13 Mayor Turner suggested setting up a workshop at the end of the Council Meeting on October 3rd and an informal proposal be given by Planning Director Brandol Harvey on the Operations Analysis. Mrs. Turner stated that there is a concern that robberies in the City have increased substantially. She stated that she would like to put the pawnshop ordinance back on the agenda. City Attorney Hal George stated that the Office of the Consumer Credit Commission has issued a rule that has indicated that any ordinance that a City passes after June 1, 1989 is inoperable. Mr. George expressed the opinion that he does not believe that is correct. He stated that he has drafted a letter to the Attorney General and the Council will be receiving material on this matter in their packets. Mayor Turner stated that she would like Chief Olson to provide the Council with a full report on the number of robberies in the City and what is being done. She requested a report on whether the pawnshop ordinance can be brought back before the Council. City Secretary Chapa stated that he has a request from Council Member Guerrero to place Ms. Jeannine Foster on the agenda on October 3 to discuss the pipeline issue. He asked if this was acceptable to the Council. City Manager Garza stated that he has assigned several members of staff to work on this issue and make recommendations to the Council. He stated that there is an attorney who works for the Railroad Commission who presented staff with language which seems to imply that the City has no regulatory authority over pipelines. He stated that staff is attempting to get that clarified but is still continuing to develop alternatives. Mayor Turner called for reports from the Council. Council Member Martin asked if it would be possible to get a zoning map or some kind of visual aid placed in the Council Chambers or the immediate vicinity. Mr. Martin asked if anything should be done Ordinance because of the inclusion of the various Cori to draft a letter for the Council to sign with lax statements the Council have on file apply to those oth• Mr. Martin then commented on the ordinance the which makes 76 percent of all auto -related uses curren Christi non -conforming uses. Mr. Martin stated that supported it; but the zoning needs to be looked at. es ff CS ACo-tze, ,- it is a good change; he Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. nutes agular Council Meeting September 26, 1989 Page 14 Mr. John Tanguma, President of the Corpus Christi Firefighters, commented on a crisis regarding a shortage of manpower on the fire trucks, and City Manager Garza stated that he will check into the matter and provide the Council with a report. Mr. Philip Rosenstein stated that he had a legitimate question during a previous Council Meeting and the Mayor used the gavel while he was speaking. He objected to the unnecessary use of the gavel, stating that it was an attempt to intimidate his first amendment right. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 1989. * * * * * * * * * * * * * I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of September 26, 1989, which were approved by the City Council on October 3, 1989. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 1989. Betty T rner, Mayor day of Armando Chapa City Secretary