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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 1989
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Tom Hunt
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Clif Moss
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing
Absent
Mayor Pro Tem Leo Guerrero
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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 Pastor Milton Muehlberger of Abiding Savior
Lutheran Church following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Joe McComb.
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.
Mr. Chapa informed the Council that Mayor Pro Tem Guerrero had called to
advise that he would be out of town on business and unable to attend the Council
Meeting.
Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of October 17, 1989, and Council Member Martin indicated a spelling
correction of a name on Page 5. There being no further additions or
corrections, Mayor Turner proclaimed the Minutes approved as amended.
Mayor Turner administered the Oath of Office to the following newly
appointed Board and Committee appointee: Joe Rosenberg - Municipal Arts
Commission.
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Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the
following appointments were made by the Council: (M89-0314)
Corpus Christi Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Michael Poynter
Joint Airport Zoning Board
Donald L. Bobbitt
Juan Garza or his designee
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions,
ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings.
In answer to a question posed by Mayor Turner on Item No. 5 relative to the
street improvement policy amendment, City Manager Garza responded that this
amendment will become effective on the date that HUD changes its regulations.
There were no questions from the audience on Items 1 thru 6.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
1. M89-0315
Motion approving supply agreements for miscellaneous medical supplies in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0247-89 with the following companies
for the following amounts based on low bid and best bid. The term of these
agreements 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 items will be used by the City Health
Department.
United Medical Supplies General Medical Corporation
Corpus Christi, TX San Antonio, TX
Items 11 1, 7, 12-18, 20 Items li 3, 4, 9, 11, 21, 26, 27,
25, 28, 30, 32 29
Amount: $11,462.60 Amount: $2,194.38
Gulf Coast Health Care
Corpus Christi, TX
Items 11 2, 5, 6, 10, 22-24, 31
Amount: $3,999.13
Grand Total Amount: $17,656.11
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Hunt,
Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
2. M89-0316
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $12,855.50 to Valdez Concrete
and Construction, Inc. for repairs to the Nueces Bay Boat Ramp and
approving an interlocal contract with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Hunt,
Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 20802
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH BAY,
UTILITY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE
APPROPRIATING $630,542.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following
Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing
absent.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 20803
INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
DE DIETRICH PLANT; AND
vote: Turner, Berlanga,
voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF VELA INVESTMENTS
(PARTNERSHIP) BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A PARKING LOT ON LOT
8, BLOCK 14, SEGREST SUBDIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and
Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
5. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 49, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION
49-21, REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS; POLICY ON ASSESSMENTS, BY REPEALING
SUBSECTION C.II, PARAGRAPH 3, WHICH PROVIDES FOR LOW INTEREST LOANS TO
ABSENTEE OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OCCUPIED BY LOW INCOME TENANTS, AND
RENUMBERING SUBSECTION C.II, PARAGRAPH 4, AS SUBSECTION C.II, PARAGRAPH 3.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
6. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT
GRANTING CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE
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RELOCATION OF UTILITY TRANSMISSION LINES ONTO 0. N. STEVENS WATER PLANT
PROPERTY AT UP RIVER ROAD.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 7 and 8.
There were no comments from the Council or audience on Items 7 and 8.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
7. M89-0317
Motion approving the establishment of a residency requirement for persons
over age 60 paying the $3.25 daily greens fee at the City golf courses.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Hunt,
Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
8. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE WITH RAY HUNLEY FOR
A BOAT REPAIR FACILITY ON THE L -HEAD TO ASSIGN THE LEASE TO MARINE AND
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES, INC., RESTRUCTURE THE SCHEDULE FOR RENTAL PAYMENTS,
AND AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL USES.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye";
Martin voting, "No"; Guerrero absent.
Relative to Item No. 9 on amending prior to third reading the lease
agreement with J -Sand Services, Ltd., Council Member Moss asked if the developer
defaulted, would the City be able to keep the $50,000 deposit. City Manager
Garza responded in the affirmative and stated that several amendments were added
to the lease agreement which the Council had requested.
Council Member Martin expressed concern regarding the language in Section
XII, Assessments, stating that taxes should be levied on the leasehold interest,
not on the improvements. Mr. Martin stated that if the leasehold interest is
taxed, the City should not have to pay the taxes on the land because it should
be the obligation of the lessee.
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A brief discussion followed on this issue, and Mayor Turner inquired about
how this was handled with the Lighthouse Restaurant contract, and Mr. Garza
stated that he did not remember but he would check into the matter.
Council Member McComb expressed concern about the amendment relative to
"Termination" if the property is not successfully rezoned, and Malcolm Matthews,
Park and Recreation Director, stated that the developer is aware that the lease
would be terminated if the property could not be rezoned. Mr. Matthews stated
that the developer approached the City with the proposal and it was a mutual
agreement by both parties.
Council Member Rhodes noted that staff advised that this proposal is legal.
She inquired if there is a written opinion from the City's bond attorney, and
City Manager Garza stated that he does not have a written opinion from the bond
attorney but has an opinion from staff on the legality of the proposal at that
site.
Council Member Rhodes expressed concern, stating that the City sold the
bonds under the guise that the land would be used for a park and now the purpose
for the bonds has been changed. She indicated that the land is going to be used
for private development and the City could end up paying taxes on the bonds for
a considerable amount of money. Mrs. Rhodes stated that she would like a
written opinion from the City's bond attorney.
City Manager Garza stated that the monies which were borrowed using City
bonds were used for the purpose of acquiring land for a City park. He stated
that the the bonds are tax-exempt and he does not believe that the purpose has
been changed. He stated that the proposal was thoroughly researched. Mr. Garza
stated that he will call the City's bond attorney but is confident that there is
no conflict with the stated purpose of the bonds.
Mrs. Rhodes stated that she had met with park individuals from Galveston
and Kleberg County and they are very anxious and willing to work with Malcolm
Matthews and include him in the networking system in the Valley regarding
concession agreements. Mrs. Rhodes expressed the opinion that improvements
should be made in the lease agreement and suggested tabling this item for a week
until the City receives the bond attorney's written opinion.
After more discussion and relative to Council Member Martin's concern
regarding the assessments, City Manager Garza suggested that a clarifying
amendment be added to the agreement.
Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 10 on the third reading
of a of 10 -year lease with J -Sand Services, Ltd.
Relative to a concern from Mayor Turner, on Section IV (a) - CONSTRUCTION,
City Manager Garza stated that the plans and specifications for all facilities,
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site improvements, landscaping and any changes thereto must be approved by the
City Council prior to construction and shall be of the highest aesthetic
quality.
Mayor Turner suggested that the landscaping plan from the developer be
submitted separately. She then raised questions on certain portions of the
lease agreement pertaining to insurance and previous revenues and her questions
were responded to by Malcolm Matthews. Mr. Matthews commented on the
developer's plans for his improvements regarding Phase I and Phase II of the
project, and Mayor Turner expressed concern that the improvements for Phase I
will not be completed within 200 days.
Council Member Rhodes expressed the opinion that the contract is
unsatisfactory and should be tightened up. She indicated that once the
Aquarium is established, the City will receive more lucrative proposals for that
piece of land because the whole concept of the area will be changed.
The following individuals expressed opposition to the RV park facility
proposal: 1. Mr. Philip Rosenstein; 2. Mr. S. D. Macalane, 131 Skipper Lane,
owner of an RV Park; 3. Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest; 4. Ms. Gail Hoffman, 3442
Paradise Drive; 5. Ms. Mary Lou Huffman, 402 Old Robstown Road; 6. Mr. Don
Jordan, 202 Reef Avenue; 7. Mr. Bruce Hoffman, 3442 Paradise Drive; 8. Mr. David
Noyola; 9. Mr. Vito Duran, President of Duran Petroleum; 10. Mr. Raymond Hasker,
1813 Wallace; 11. Mr. Donald Greene, 484 Palmetto; and 12. Mr. Robert Reyna.
The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposal for the RV park
facility: 1. Mr. Lloyd Hover, 401 Webb; 2. Ms. Jo Kemmer, Manager of the
Visitors Information Center; 3. Mr. Robert Earley, Director of the Convention
and Visitors Bureau; 4. Mr. Bill Pruet, a representative of the CC Convention
and Visitors Bureau; 5. Mr. Stern Feinberg, Manager of the Sandy Shores Hotel;
and 6. Nueces County Commissioner George Shaffer.
After more discussion by the Council, City Manager Garza stated that the
contract should be amended to include the word "land" in Section XII -
ASSESSMENTS. The Council then added the word "land" to Section XII. ASSESSMENTS,
which now reads as follows: "In the event that any ad valorm taxes on the land,
improvements, or leasehold interest, or other liens, assessments or taxes are
levied upon the property as a result of this lease at any time during the lease
term, J -Sand agrees to pay in full such assessments." In reference to the other
suggestion by Mayor Turner regarding the landscaping plan, Mr. Garza stated that
he will request that the developer submit the landscaping plan separately.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
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9. M89-0318
Motion amending prior to third reading the lease agreement with J -Sand
Services, Ltd., to include development of wetland observation area and
nature trail, termination if zoning is not changed, and to delete ad
valorem taxes on real property from assessments.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Hunt,
Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No";
Guerrero absent.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 20804
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, as amended, passed on third reading by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing
voting, "Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No"; Guerrero absent.
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Mayor Turner declared a five-minute recess.
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Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting at 4:40 p.m. She informed the
audience that staff has withdrawn Item No. 11 from the agenda regarding the
public hearing on changing the name of a portion of Surfside Boulevard.
City Manager Garza provided an explanation for the withdrawal of Item 11,
stating that the issue will be on the agenda in a few weeks.
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Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on amending the zoning ordinance of
the City of Corpus Christi, creating a new zoning district, Article 14A, "BD"
Corpus Christi Beach Design District, and provide for new parking, setback,
street yard and landscaping requirements.
Director of Planning, Brandol Harvey, stated that the public hearing today
is only on the text change to create a zoning district. He stated that if "BD"
zoning is adopted, the Council would have to request to take off the table and
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schedule for next week's agenda Application No. C889-6 for a change of zoning
from "B-2" to "B-6."
Mr. Harvey provided a report on the changes in the text amendments relating
to setbacks, landscaping and parking in the proposed "BD" Corpus Christi Beach
Design District.
A broad discussion followed on the "BD" zoning, specifically on the
setbacks, landscaping and parking amendments. Another discussion followed
regarding the parking at the Aquarium.
Mayor Turner suggested that Section 14A-4.02 of the ordinance be amended to
include new language, and Mr. Harvey suggested the deletion of the term long-
term which would leave it up to the businessman for it to be as long or as short
as he desires.
Council Member Martin discussed the different phases of the parking for the
Aquarium. He stated that he thought that the Aquarium Association's perception
is that Phase I is reserved primarily for their use.
City Manager Garza stated that the City does not plan to enforce the
parking at the Aquarium and is considering charging a fee or putting meters in
to raise some revenues. He stated that the City had not addressed whether or
not to use a portion of that parking to satisfy the zoning conditions for other
property in the area.
Mayor Turner stated that the City should encourage the Aquarium to make
parking available for the area after 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Turner raised questions regarding the signage, and Mr. Harvey
responded by stating that sign allowances have to do with the ability to develop
a piece of property. Mr. Harvey stated that it is the property owner's
responsibility to obtain additional signage as his tenants change. The Council
then discussed multi -tenant development and a comparison of block area
components for private property.
In answer to a question from Mayor Turner, Mr. Harvey stated that the City
Council, thru the zoning process, can modify the zoning or any regulation in the
zoning district and this would not prohibit a rezoning request going to the
Planning Commission or City Council.
Mayor Turner suggested that the Council move forward on the creation of an
Architectural Theme District which reflects the South Texas theme. She also
urged the Council to move ahead with the adoption of the "BD" zoning. She
suggested the appointment of an Architectural Theme District Committee to
develop the objectives and guidelines. Mayor Turner suggested that the
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committee be made up of Planning Director Brandol Harvey, City Manager Juan
Garza, at least two commercial property owners and two residential property
owners in the area, the President of A.I.A. or his designee, and a landscape
architect.
A motion was made by Council Member McComb to appoint an Architectural
Theme District Committee to develop the objectives and guidelines which reflect
the South Texas theme to be composed of the foregoing individuals suggested by
Mayor Turner. The motion was seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed
unanimously by those present and voting.
Mr. Quenton Dokken, 6921 Dundee, representing the Texas State Aquarium,
discussed the normal business hours of the Aquarium. He stated that the
Aquarium will have people visiting until 10 p.m. most evenings of the week. Mr.
Dokken stated that the Aquarium Association entered into an agreement with the
City whereby the City would provide parking based on the $4 million bond issue
which was sold to support the Aquarium project. Mr. Dokken stated that the
parking on Corpus Christi Beach is inadequate and is currently 45 percent below
parking required for a normal business area. Mr. Dokken continued by stating
that it is very important for a destination attraction to have adequate parking.
He stated that the Aquarium Association has been working with the City staff to
work out the parking which will support the Texas State Aquarium. Mr. Dokken
stated that the Aquarium Association supports the "BD" zoning as drafted.
Mr. Jack Davis, a property owner on Corpus Christi Beach, expressed support
of the "BD" zoning.
Mr. Wayne Johnson, 6238 Park Lane, Dallas, spoke in support of "BD" zoning.
stating that it provides him with what is needed to open up a restaurant.
Ms. Shirley Mimms, 3613 Brushwood, a member of the Planning Commission,
spoke in support of the proposed "BD" zoning.
Mr. Bill Ward, a local broker, expressed the opinion that "B-6" zoning
would be advantageous to the property owners.
Mr. David Royal, 2801 North Shoreline, requested that the Council
reconsider passing this ordinance as an emergency item and present it as a
simple amendment because it did not meet the criteria for eligibility as an
emergency item. He also expressed the opinion that the parking and setback
requirements should be equal for all buildings in that area and that off-site
parking distance should be increased to four or five thousand feet.
Mr. Al Hardin, 2818 E. Surfside Boulevard, spoke in support of the proposed
"BD" zoning.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga to close the public hearing;
seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously by those present and
voting.
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After a brief discussion concerning the proposed "BD" zoning, Council
Member Martin made a motion that Section 14A-4.02 of the "BD" zoning ordinance
be amended as follows: "Off-site parking shall be allowed upon submission of
evidence of control by the primary user through long-term lease (at least annual
lease) or ownership." The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and passed
unanimously by those present and voting.
Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning, suggested that the following sentence
be added after the first paragraph of Section 3, D) "BD" Zone: All of the
street setbacks shall be decoratively paved or planted with plants as required
by this ordinance." Council Member Rhodes made a motion for inclusion of the
foregoing sentence into the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Moss and passed unanimously by those present and voting.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinance, as amended, was passed:
12. ORDINANCE NO. 20805
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CREATING A NEW ZONING DISTRICT, ARTICLE
14A, "BD" CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH DESIGN DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR NEW
PARKING, SETBACK, STREET YARD, AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance, as amended, passed
by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes
and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
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Council Member Moss made a motion to remove from the table Application No.
C889-6, City of Corpus Christi: For a change of zoning from "B-2" Bayfront
Business District to "B-6" Primary Business Core District. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously by those present and
voting. The Council concurred to place it on next week's agenda.
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Council Member Berlanga opened the public hearing on the designation of an
Enterprise Zone under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Art. 5190.7, V.T.C.S., and
nomination of Corpus Christi Greyhound Racing Association as an Enterprise
project.
City Manager Garza clarified that the majority of the Council requested
that the Enterprise Zone be presented again.
Council Member Martin noted that the Enterprise Zone area has been enlarged
to encompass 6.7 square miles leaving 3.7 square miles available for amendment.
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City Manager Garza informed the Council that the City is limited to
amending this area twice a year. He also pointed out that Census Tract 1 has
been added and portions of Census Tracts 7 and 8 were deleted.
Ms. Karin Richmond, representing the law firm of Johnson and Gibbs,
presented background information on the Enterprise Zone and emphasized that the
Greyhound Racing Association wish to compete for abatement of state sales and
use taxes which have a maximum limit of $250,000 per year based upon the number
of employees hired from the zone or who are JTPA eligible. She also stated that
it allows a five-year time period and that there is a maximum rebate amount of
$1.25 million over the life of the zone.
Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, expressed opposition to the Enterprise
Zone and questioned Council Member Schwing's participation in the previous
discussions regarding this matter because of his ownership of property in the
proposed Enterprise Zone area.
Council Member McComb stated that he also owns property in the designated
area and requested a legal opinion from the City Attorney.
City Attorney George responded that the Council Members could vote on the
creation of the district but could not vote on issues regarding their specific
property.
Mr. R. C. Allen, 320 Cape Aron, commented that the Greyhound Racing
Association is only interested in competing for the rebate of state sales and
use taxes.
Council Member Rhodes stated that the Greyhound Racing Association had
submitted their letter of intent indicating that they would not request local
incentives.
A motion was made by Council Member Martin to close the public hearing;
seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously by those present and
voting.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
resolutions were passed:
13a. RESOLUTION NO. 20806
DESIGNATING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, ART.
5190.7, V.T.C.S.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Berlanga, Martin,
Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No"; McComb
abstaining; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
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13b. RESOLUTION NO. 20807
NOMINATING AND DESIGNATING CORPUS CHRISTI GREYHOUND RACING ASSOCIATION A
QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE
ZONE ACT, ART.. 5190.7 V.T.C.S.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Berlanga, Martin,
Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No"; McComb
abstaining; Turner absent at the time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
NOTE: Mayor Turner submitted a conflict of interest affidavit regarding
Items 13a and 13b and did not participate in the discussion or vote
on these items.
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Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza referred to a staff report which was distributed to the
Council regarding high pressure gas pipelines and asked if the Council had any
recommendations.
Council Member Moss expressed the opinion that companies have the right of
eminent domain and suggested that future pipelines be placed in corridors and
public right of ways.
City Manager Garza advised the Council that a formal recommendation and an
ordinance concerning the pipeline will be presented to the Council next week.
The traffic problem at Moore Plaza was discussed at length. Reference was
made to the Traffic Study which was submitted by developers including their
recommendations for alleviating traffic at this location.
Council Member Rhodes proposed installation of traffic signals between the
hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the entrance to the shopping center.
Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza informed the Council that he and Carl
Crull, Director of Engineering Services, will meet with Mr. Nino Gutierrez of
the State Highway Department on Wednesday, October 25, 1989 to discuss issues
involved in rerouting traffic.
The Council requested that a report of all the issues discussed at the
Council Meeting be presented to them at the beginning of the forthcoming Council
Meeting.
City Attorney Hal George requested that the Council not make any comments
to the media regarding the Landmass lawsuit.
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Mayor Turner called for
scheduled on the agenda.
Ms. Ana Maria Elizondo, 925
organization is still opposed to
petitions from the audience on matters not
Tawakoni, a member of C.A.R.E, stated that the
Enviromed, Inc. locating in Corpus Christi.
Ms. Pamela Davis, 3725 Castle View Circle, a member of C.A.R.E., questioned
the Council's intent when they adopted the Resolution urging the Texas
Department of Health to disapprove Environmed's permit application.
A brief discussion ensued and Council Members Rhodes and Martin indicated
that the Council had reassured City Manager Garza that the course of action
taken by the City was consistent with the Council's intent when they adopted the
resolution. Mrs. Rhodes and Mr. Martin stated that the Protestants' withdrawal
from the hearing was considered a move for consolidation under the terms of the
resolution.
Ms. Jeannine Foster, 1118 Vernon, spoke about the danger of pipelines and
cited the increased number of deaths which have occurred due to pipeline
accidents. She requested better protection for the residents living near
pipelines.
Mr. Floyd Bieniek, 1109 Concho, expressed concern about pipeline
explosions.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner
adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:10 p.m. on October 24, 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
October 24, 1989, which were approved by the City Council on November 7, 1989.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the _2 2 day of
1990.
Betty Turn , Mayor
Armando Chapa
City Secretary