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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
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Kennedy Causeway Advisory Committee Senior Companion Program Advisory Comm.
Vic Menard Tomasa Martinez
Alicia Ruiz
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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
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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.
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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
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coverage thru W. L. Dinn & Company for the estimated annual premium of
$166,163.07.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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."
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ff
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it is a good change; he
Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not
scheduled on the agenda.
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September 26, 1989
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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.
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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 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