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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/24/1989MINUTES 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 7%21` 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. MICROFILMED tes _lar Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 2 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 :es h_oular Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 3 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 4 es Rt.,,_iar Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 4 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. :es n _Aar Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 5 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, es h._ Jar Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 6 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: es h„,,1ar Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 7 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. * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner declared a five-minute recess. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. WITHDRAWN GHANG;NG- 44•&-N--0E-44Wg--PORTION- F--8WRFB4$£--B9B4b&WARD.-4 S--BHREESON STREET-T9-FIM-4TRBRT-4ND-=FIBS-PROPOSER-NEW-$ECT49N--0F GTREET--FR9M-EXISTING PEAE-STREET-S9BTH-TO-NAVIGATQN-B9BbEVARB;-T9-AQBARIUP4-BQHbEVARD7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 es Rtbular Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 8 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 :es h_„alar Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 9 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. es RL0alar Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 10 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. :es ,lar Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 11 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. es Rtbular Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 12 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * es k,oular Council Meeting October 24, 1989 Page 13 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * cm bm 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