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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/16/1990PRESENT Mayor Betty T rner Mayor Pro Tem Tan Hunt Council Members: Leo Guerrero * Edward A. Martin Joe MOCanb Clif Moss Mary Rhodes Frank Schwing * MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL FM E ING JANUARY 16, 1990 2:00 p.m. 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 Joe McCamb following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Tan Hunt. City Secretary (papa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayan' Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 9, 1990, 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 Caumittee appointee members: Joyce Fox - Citizens Advisory Health Board; Isaias Salinas - Corpus Christi Area Economic Development Corporation; George Westervelt - Electrical Advisory Board; Charles J. Dobbins, Eddie Galvan, Ruben Gonzalez, Joseph A. Kutch, Jr., Dr. Robert Mastin; G. Michael Mc rossin; Nan Pillinger; Philip Rosenstein; and James Barnette - Ethics Commission. Mayor ordinances There ************* Turner called for consideration of and ordinances frau previous meetings were no comments from the audience on consent nations, resolutions, on Items 1 thru 9. the items. MICROFILMED mutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 2 City etary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. M90-012 Notion approving a supply agreement for steel pipe in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0053-90 with Pipe Exchange International for $339,837.35 based on law bid. The term of the contract will be twelve months with option to extend for an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items will be used by the Gas Division for the construction and maintenance of their distribution system. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Sdhwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 2. M90-013 Notion approving the purchase of herbicides and related products in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0062-90 from the following companies for the amounts indicated based on low bid. These herbicides and related products will be used by the Water and Street Departments for weed control. Estes Chemical Houston, Texas Total: $882 Van Waters & Rogers Carpus Christi, Texas Total: $27,039.80 Grand Total: $27,921.80 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, Mccanb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero arra Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 3. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH VAN DUSEN AIRPORT SERVICES TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1540 SQUARE letxt OF LAND AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, MMCanb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 4. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED CONVEYING 1,160 SQUARE }Et:2 OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BOOTY AND MCiE NZIE STREETS TO THE NUECES COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION COMMUNITY CENTER. :.mutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 3 The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, MoCwnb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Clrerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 5. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH THE TAKES MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC., ALLOWING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONDUIT'S, AND A SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF YORKTOWN BOULEVARD. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Mess and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 6. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCRS, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-250, SC EWLE I, TO DESIGNATE NAPLES STREET TIMES FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO KOSAR STREET AS HAVING A ONE-WAY TRAFFIC PATTERN IN THE SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McCanb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Sdhwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 7. SECOND RENDING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBI'T'ED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING: AIRLINE ROAD, BOTH SIDES, FROM HOLY ROAD TO WOOIDRIDGE ROAD. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, Mccanb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 8. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, TO INCREASE THE SPEED LIMIT ON LEOPARD STREET FTU4 30 MPH TO 40 MPH BETWEEN REHFIEDD ROAD AND THE MISSOURI -PACIFIC RR CROSSING. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, MzCanb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20858 .inutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 4 GRANTING TO NUECFS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A RENEWAL AND EXTENSION OF ITS FIVE-YEAR ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER FRANCHISE GRANTED BY ORDINANCE 18372; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 10. Relative to a question from Council Member Moss on the O'Neill -Compton Street Improvements, City Manager Garza stated that this project has been in progress for about two years, noting that the lard acquisition took sone time. He stated that Exxon was informed that the agreement on the City's portion needed the approval of the Council. He stated that the City is responsible for the relocation costs. Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza stated that the City does not have the final cost for the adjustments, and in answer to a question from Council Member Moss, he stated that Exxon took some time in getting the agreement back to the City. There were no coumoents from the audience on Item 10. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion was passed: 10. M90-90014 Motion authorizing an agreement with Exon Company, U.S.A., a division of Exxon Corporation, for the removal and/or adjustment of pipelines in connection with the O'Neillton Street Improvements project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager Garza informed the Council that Item 11 will be withheld until after the closed mesion. Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 12 and 13. After a short presentation on the Recycling and Source Separation Pilot Program, R. T. Bruner, Director of Solid Waste Services, stated that Garbage Gobbler/Waste Management was selected for their ability in providing solutions to the most critical issues identified by the Request for Proposals. He stated r ,mutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 5 that staff will work out the details of the program with Garbage Cobbler; staff will work with the Recycling Committee to set up the piuyiam; and the program will be brought back to the Council for final approval. After responding to a series of specific questions raised by various Council Members, Mr. Bruner spoke about the costs of the program and stated that Garbage Gobbler is contracting with Briones Metal Company to separate the items after being collected. He stated that this is a voluntary participating program, noting that he had numerous calls from neighborhoods who wanted to participate. Mr. Bruner stated that about four routes of 800 homes will be selected from areas representing a cross-section of the City's population. Council Member Martin expressed the opinion that there should be an incentive for people participating in the program. He suggested that a way to incrnaan participation would be to reduce the garbage collection rates for individuals who participate. He stated that he would like to know what the program is before the Council approves it, arra City Manager Garza stated that the program is not set; staff will continue to negotiate and establish details of the program; and final approval of the contract will be brought to the Council. Mr. Bruner provided details regarding the contract with Can Handler and SPM for the shredding of used tires arra recycling. There were no comments frau the audience on Items 12 arra 13. City 'nrretary Ctiapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motions were passed: 12. M90-016 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to negotiate a contract with Garbage Gobbler/Waste Management or their designee for the Pilot Source Separation/Recycling Program. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss arra Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 13. M90-017 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to negotiate a contract with Can Handler arra SPM for the shredding of used tires arra recycling. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McCanb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ai/lutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 6 Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 14. There were no comments frau the Council or the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution was passed: 14. RESOLUTION NO. 20859 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DESIGNATING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 15. Application No. 1189-1, Ms. Ruth Miller Dunn: For a change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on the North 225' of Lot 1-A, Share III, Hart Addition, located on the south side of Leopard Street, approximately 100' east of Wandering Creek Drive. Mayor Turner stated that the Planning Carnnission and Planning Staff recommend denial of the application, and in lieu thereof, grant a special permit allowing the continuation of the existing light machine shop with the condition that the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance be met, and in accordance with a site plan. Mayor Turner inquired if the special permit was acceptable to the applicant, and the applicant replied in the affirmative. There was no opposition frau the audience to the zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Moss to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed ,unanimously by those present and voting. City Ser-retary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 20860 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF MS. RUTH MILLER DUNN BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR CONTINUATION OF THE EXISTING LIGHT :.mutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 7 MACHINE SHOP REQUIRING THE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS PORTION OF WT 1-A, SHARE III, HARP ADDITION; AND DECLARING An emergency was declared arra the foregoing ordinance following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and "Aye"; Guerrero arra Schwing absent at the time the vote was * * * * * * * * * * * * * TO BE MEP, ON A AN EMERGENCY. passed by the Rhodes voting, taken. Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 16. Application No. 1189-2, Mr. Henry C. Moody: For a change of zoning frau "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on Lot 1, Block 10, Schanen Estates Unit 1, located on the south side of Del Starr Drive, between Wehar Road and Kerry Drive. Mayor Turner stated that the Planning Cammnission and Planning Staff recommend denial of "I-2" Light Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, grant "B-4" General Business District. Mayor Turner inquired if "B-4" is acceptable to the applicant, and he responded in the affirmative. In answer to a question from Council Member Rhodes, Planning Director Harvey stated that there will not be a slaughter plant at the location. There was no opposition from the audience to the zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Moss to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously by those present arra voting. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance passed by the following vote: ORDINANCE NO. 20861 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF HENRY C MOODY BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 1, BLACK 10, SC HANFN ESTATES UNIT 1, FROM "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, MTCCanb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: _,inutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 8 17. Application No. 1289-2, Champlin Refining and Chemicals, Inc.: For a change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District with a "SP" Special Permit to "AB" Professional Office District on Lots 1, 2, 3, 18, 19, and 20, Block 4, Sunset Place, located on the east side of Nueces Bay Boulevard, between Dempsey and Nueces Streets. Mayor Turner stated that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval of the application. There was no opposition from the audience to the zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Moss to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously by those present and voting. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 20862 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF CLIN REFINING AND CHEMICALS, INC., BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 1, 2, 3, 18, 19, AND 20 BLOCK 4, SUNSET PLACE, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT WITH A "SP" SPECIAL PERMIT TO "AB" PRdOFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 18. Application No. 1289-4, Mr. Milton V. Jones: For a change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 1 through 4, Block 21, Nueces Bay Heights Extension, located on the northeast corner of Nueces Bay Boulevard and Martin Luther King Drive. Mayan' TUrner stated that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval of this application. In answer to a question frau Council Member Rhodes, Planning Director Harvey stated that "B-4" is consistent with the Area Development Plan, and the property is an appr.upiiate location for "B-4." There was no opposition frau the audience on the zoning application. :,inutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 9 A motion was made by Council Member Rhodes to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously by those prczcnt and voting. City r-retary thapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 20863 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF MR. MILTON V. JONES BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 21, NIECES BAY HEIGHTS EXTENSION FROM "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Cuerrer'o and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 19. Application No. 1289-3, Mr. H. H. Gtmmnelt: For a change of zoning from "BD" Corpus Christi Beach Design District to "8-6" Primary Business Core District on Lots 107 and 108, Block 41, Brooklyn Addition, located on the southwest corner of Surfside Boulevard and f'nastal Avenue. Mayor Turner stated that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend denial of the application. Planning Director Harvey reviewed the purpose of the request; he dPs7ibed the property; and commented on the adjacent zoning. Mr. Harvey stated that staff has worked cut several alternatives to provide access to the property. There were no ccn ents from the audience regarding the zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Rhodes to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously by those present arca voting. Council Member Rhodes moved to uphold the recommendation by the Planning ccnnission and Planning Staff for denial of the application. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Thrner called for the City Manager's report. Ainutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 10 City Manager Garza reported that the applications which the City made to the Texas Department of Commerce came through successfully, and staff was pleased with the results. Mr. Garza stated that Council Member Moss raised a question concerning the annual report. He provided clarification regarding Mr. Moss' concern and asked for direction frau the Council whether to proceed with the report. Mr. Garza stated that the Council will be provided a draft of the report. He commented on costs of annual reports from other cities. After a short discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Martin to instruct the City Manager to proceed with the annual report. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously by those present arra voting; Guerrero and Scwhing absent at the time the vote was taken. Mayor Turner commented on an issue regarding appointments to the MHMR Board, whereby the Council has no appointment power. She requested background information, stating that she would like to see the Council retake that responsibility. City Manager Garza stated that there is a report pending on this matter which will be provided to the Council. Mayor Turner commented about a petition to close Lorine Street in Flour Bluff, and Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza stated that this matter was just brought to his attention and staff will check it out. After considerable discussion of this item, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hunt to place the issue of closing Lorine Street on the agenda in two weeks for dicmesion. The motion was seconded by Council Member Martin ani passed by the following vote: Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner voting, "No"; Guerrero arra Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. Mayor Turner called for reports from the Council. Council Member Rhodes commented on an issue regarding the white and yellow lights on the bayfront. She requested staff to check with Mr. Jessie Patton at CP&L who has indicated that CP&L will change out the lights without cost for one time only. Relative to an issue regarding hot checks, Mrs. Rhodes stated that she would like a copy of a report frau Mr. Welsch. She noted that a suggestion has been made to put the hot checks through the Municipal Court System. City Manager Garza stated that he will look into the matter. He stated that the City has a major problem regarding unpaid warrants. Council Member Martin inquired about the time zoning cases are published to be heard by the Council, and City cprretary Chapa responded by stating that the zoning rias are published to be heard at 2:00 p.m. irnees Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 11 Mr. Martin cemented about the meeting between the Council and the Corpus Christi Independent School Board. He stated that it was a very productive meeting. He indicated that the City should thank the CCISD for hosting the meeting, and the City should return the favor by hosting the next meeting. Council Member Rhodes stated that the City should send a thank you to the Danforth Foundation. In response to a question from Mr. Martin relative to the appointment for Mr. Berlanga's vacant Council seat, City Secretary Chapa responded by stating that every applicant for Mr. Berlanga's replacement would be required to submit a financial report with their resume by the end of January. Mr. Chapa stated that the Council passed a motion setting the deadline for the submission of resumes of January 31, 1990. Council Member McCanb referred to the intersection at Flour Bluff and South Padre Island Drive and suggested that the signage needed to be re-evaluated because it is very confusing. Mayor Pro Tem Hunt cemented about letters received frau the school districts requesting the Council to pats a resolution relative to the Reinvestment Zone. Mr. Hunt made a motion that the Council pass a resolution in support of the request by the school districts for their right of self-determination of a Reinvestment Zone. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rhodes. Council Member McComb expressed the opinion that it would be an insult to the City's state representation to take such action. He stated that the City's local delegation supported the legislation in the last sassion of legislature. * Council Member Schwinng arrived at the meeting at 3:15 p.m. After a broad dismRsion of this issue, the motion made by Council Member Hunt failed to pass by the following vote: Hunt, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner, Martin, ?COM and MOSS voting, "No"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Council Member Rhodes roved to place on next week's agenda a resolution stating that the City will not impose any Reinvestment Zones against the wishes of any of the other taxing entities forcing them into a Reinvestment Zone. The notion was seconded by Council Member Hunt and passed unanimously; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for petitions frau the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Ben McDonald, an attorney representing Carriage Estates, stated that he appeared at the January 2, 1990 Council Meetinng relative to a request for an Kulutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 12 appeal to waive payment of lot acreage fees. Mr. McDonald reviewed the status of the appeal, by which his client entered into an agreement with the City, whereby if servirrs were extended within fifteen years and used by 'renters of the subdivision, that they would pay; and if they do not use the services, they would not be required to pay. Mr. McDonald stated that it was agreed that there would be a covenant that runs with the land. He stated that his client and the City Manager disagree on one portion of the agreement, whereby the City Manager states that Carriage Estates were to pay the water and acreage fees if the utilities were available within fifteen years, whether people nae them or not. He stated that his client's financing institution will not go along with that condition of the agreement. Members of the Council and staff discussed the Council's motion made at the January 2, 1990 meeting and the interpretation of what actually passed. After extensive deliberation and discussion by the Council, questions were raised, and Carl Gull, Engineering Services Director, responded to the questions. Mr. Crull discussed area waivers which have been made by the City. A motion was made by Council Member Martin to schedule for next week's agenda to grant Carriage Estates a waiver from the lot acreage fees, but require that a deed restriction be present that would require the properties to tap into the City's system at such time as it becomes available if they are not already served by another municipal system. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schwing and passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Mr Leon Perez, 904 Buford, spoke regarding the cable rate increase, and Mr. Perez was informed that the Council does not have any control over the cable charges. Mr. Gary Gummelt, Wilson Plaza North, Suite 730, spoke in reference to Item 19 on Application No. 1289-3 in which the Council upheld the Planning Commission and Planning Staff's ration of denial. Mt. Gummelt indicated that he is speaking for his father, the applicant, and the owner of the property. He provided background information on the property and stated that when road improvements were made, the acrpss to the property was removed. He stated that without safe access, they cannot sell the property. Mt. Gummelt stated that his father has a hardship situation, and he read a letter frau his father. Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning, presented the Council with a sketch thawing Mr. Gunmrelt's lots. He stated that the City has not denied access to the lot. Mr. Harvey stated that Mr. Gummelt would like more across, and staff will work with him to purchase more acres_s. Mr. Harvey stated that the property is developable and acrnssible. Mr. Bill Ward, a real estate broker, spoke in reference to Mr. Gunmrelt's zoning application ani commented about the zoning on Corpus Christi Beach. :.mutes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 13 Ms. Jeannine Foster, 1118 Vernon, expressed appreciation to the Council regarding the pipeline situation. She also spoke about a dangerous situation concerning the Coastal States Company which has left their gates open. Ms. Foster then expressed concern regarding Dunn Lane, a historical street, arra a new pipeline which is proposed to be located dawn the mule of Dunn lane. She requested help from the Council regarding these issues. City Manager Garza stated that he will check out both of Ms. Foster's concerns. Mr. Sam Celum, 1101 Dunn lane, expressed concern regarding the proposed Dunn Lane pipelines. He asked the Council to look into the situation and delay the permit. Mr. Lewis Rick, 1126 Dunn Lane, and Ms. Mary Celum, 1101 Dunn Lane, expressed concern regarding the Ruin Lane pipelines. Mt. Robert Reyna, 1821 Roslyn, spoke in reference to the cable increase and stated that Congress is supposed to introduce a bill which will permit more competition between cable companies. Mt. Reyna suggested that the Council jets a resolution in support of the bill. Mr. Reyna also commented on an issue regarding a cellular watch to help combat neighborhood crimes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Council went into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2(f), V.A.C.S., to disnics purchase aryl/or value of real property, parcels 3a and 3b, located west of Navigation Boulevard between Bates Drive and Agnes Street, in connection with the West Oso drainage improvements, a part of the Agnes Street Improvements project. Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting and called for consideration of Item 11. There were no comments from the audience on Item 11. City se<-retary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion was passed: 11. M90-015 Motion authorizing acquisition of parcels 3a and 3b, located west of Navigation Boulevard between Bates Drive and Agnes Street, in connection with the West Oso Drainage Improvements, a part of the Agnes Street Improvements project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Rhodes and Schwind voting, "Aye"; Moss abstaining; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken. i Utes Regular Council Meeting January 16, 1990 Page 14 * * * * * * * * * * * * * City Secretary thapa provided details of the Texas Municipal League quarterly meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 17, 1990. There being no further business to crane before the Council, Mayor Turner adjourned the Council Meeting at 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 1990. * * * * * * * * * * * * I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Caincil Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of January 16, 1990, which were approved by the City Council on January 23, 1990. NTINFSSEPH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the J2.7 4672 day of % -• , 1990. ✓,tL L /Betty groes, Mayor /741-516 4 Armando Chapa City Secretary 4