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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/06/1990PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Teen Tan Hunt Council Members: Cezar Galindo Leo Guerrero Edward A. Martin Joe MlCanb Clif Moss Mazy Rhodes Frank Schwing CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 6, 1990 2 p.m. City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney Hal George City SPnretary Armando Chapa Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order at 2:09 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Chaplain Fd Gates, International Seamans Center, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Cezar Galindo. City Secretary Armando (papa 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 February 27, 1990 and there being no corrections or additions, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Ms. Linda McKenzie, a representative of the Recycling Committee, gave a short presentation on recycling and education in the schools. She related details of a poster slogan contest and presented pins to the Council. Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the following appoints nts were made by the Council: (M90-063) Municipal Arts Commission Dr. Sam Logsdon Ken Ulberg Museum Advisory Committee Alda Klett Lillian Villarreal It was the consensus of the Council to defer the remainder of the Board and Committee appointments for one week. MICROFILMED INDEXED sates Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 2 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 11 and Council Members requested that Items 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, and 11 be withheld for di rncsion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. M90-060 Motion approving supply agreements for janitorial supplies in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0070-90 with the following companies for the following ainnts based on low bid and best bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $143,417.06. The terms of these agreements shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items will be stored in the Warehouse arra used by various departments throughout the City. Southern Paper & Chemical Co. Corpus Christi, Texas Total: $5,139.82 C.C. Janitor Supply Co. Corpus Christi, Texas Total: $3,412.28 Gulf Coast Paper Corpus Christi, Texas Total: $34,171.78 Grana Total: $143,417.06 Gulf King Supply Corpus Christi, Texas Total: $19,477.37 Sysco Food Services Corpus Christi, Texas Total: $81,215.81 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, MoCanb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 4. ORDINANCE NO. 20884 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20609 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE FINAL ASSESSM NT ROLL Eu STREET IIMFROVEMINTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREET: Del Mar College Area Streets - 1. Edwards Street, frau Ayers Street to Naples Street, and 2. Naples Street, frau Edwards Street to Kosar Street; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McCanb, Moss, Rhodes ani Schwing voting, "Aye." __Lutes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 3 6. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AIRLINE USE AND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC., SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANY, AND AMERICAN AIRF, INC. FOR USE OF FACILITIES AT CORPUS CHRISTI DTBM NATIONAL AIRPORT. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 7. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A FIVE-YEAR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR TAXICAB SERVICE OWNED AND OPERATED BY MR. HOWARD KING, DBA KING CAB COMPANY. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 8. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE CONrPsIONS SERVICES AT THE BAYFRONT PLAZA CONVENTION CENTER AND THE MEMORIAL COLISEUM, BEGINNING 2:01 A.M., JUNE 3, 1990, AND EXTENDING THROUGH 2:00 A.M., JUNE 3, 1995, WITH NORTF FOOD SERVICES; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS MARRED EXHIBIT nA n The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * Relative to a question posed by Council Member Schwing on Item 2, supply agreements for radio repair parts, City Manager Garza responded that the manufacturers advised staff that the repair parts used to maintain the City's current radio system are "captive" or "dealer items" and are available only through the manufacturers. Mr. Garza mentioned that the City does purchase additional radio parts. Mayor Turner pointed out an error in calculation on Item 5, an amendment to the FY 89-90 Budget, regarding a payment to Garbage Gobbler for a pilot program Source Separation Program. City Manager Garza noted the Correction and stated that he would make the necessary adjustments. In response to queries posed by Council Members, Mr. Garza replied that the Council will eventually be presented a formal proposal for improvements at the _lutes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 4 disposal site. Council Member Martin expressed concern that certain projected budget expenditures exceeded the budget limits, and Mr. Garza responded that the figures were six-month estimates and he would reduce them to four-month estimates to conform with budget limits. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to amend the increase to General Fund, Solid Waste Services revenues frau $516,100 to $514,500 and an increase to General Fled, Solid Waste Services appropriation frau $516,100 to $514,500. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously. Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, raised questions on Item 3, lease of antenna sites for the City-wide radio system, and City Manager Garza stated that all psibilities were considered for the location of the antenna. He indicated that selected sites were chosen due to their location to provide the needed coverage for all of the City's users. Mr. Hix expressed opposition to Items 9 and 10 on the Southwestern Bell franchise fees; and relative to Item 11, Museum of Oriental Cultures Tease Agreement, Mr. Hix questioned the purchase of the Longshoreman's Building and inquired when the money will be put back into the Water Fund. Mr. Garza stated that it will be included in the proposed budget for this year. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, pcsed questions on Item 3, lease of antenna sites for the City-wide radio system, and City Manager Garza indicated that all sites were looked at for the highest point. Mr. O'Brien stated that the Executive Board of the Taxpayers Association is opposed to the increase in the franchise fees, Items 9 and 10 on the Southwestern Bell franchise. Mr. O'Brien commented on Item 11, Museum of Oriental Cultures IPaan Agreement, and stated that the building was purchased for an amount over three times its assessed value. The Council then discussed Item 3, lease of antenna sites for the City-wide radio system. Various Council Members expressed concern about the lease costs, and the location of the antenna. Mr. Garza reiterated that One Shoreline provides the best site in the City for transmitting radio signals. Mr. Gene Kilgore, Police Department Cam¢muuications, stated that the City Hall site was checked and it would cost more money to extend the antenna on the City Hall building. Mr. Raymond Hacker, 1813 Wallace, expressed opposition to Item 11, Museum of Oriental Cultures IPase Agreement, stating that the Charter maintains that it is against the law to transfer money out of the Water Furd for general use. Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, expressed opposition to Items 9 and 10, Southwestern Bell franchise, and provided background information relative to increasing the telephone tax. Council Member Rhodes commented about a Council Meeting eighteen months ago when she agreed to increase the Tourist Bureau's Budget, stating that she never suggested increasing the franchise fees. .,utes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 5 Mr. Philip Rosenstein remarked about the telephone franchise negotiations and provided details pertaining to the meeting when increasing the telephone tax in order to provide additional funds for the Convention and Visitor's Bureau was discussed. Mr. Irving Dietz then spoke on Item 11, Museum of Oriental Cultures Jnngn Agreement, and camnented about the City's purchase of land for the Bayfrux'1 Science Park. He stated that the property in this area should be continued to be acquired for the park. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 2. M90-061 Motion approving supply agreements for repair parts for radio equipment in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0058-90 and BI -0059-90 with General Electric, Austin, Texas, and Motorola, Inc., Menchaca, Texas, for an estimated annual expenditure of $80,300 based on "sole source." The terms of the contracts will be twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. The Radio Maintenance Division is responsible for repairing all radio equipment, including General Electric and Motorola. The repair parts used to maintain these two brands are "captive" or "dealer items" and are not available through any distributors. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 3. RESOLUTION NO. 20883 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO E CUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH GULF COAST BROADCASTING AND SHORELINE VENTURE, LTD., IUR THE PURPOSE OF HOUSING ANTENNAS FOR THE NEW RADIO SYSTEM FOR POLICE, FIRE, EMS, AND OTHER MUNICIPAL SERVICFS. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, and Moss voting, "Aye"; Martin, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "No." 5. ORDINANCE NO. 20885 AMENDING ORDINANCE 20731 WHICH ADOPTED AND APPROVED THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE 1989-90 FISCAL YEAR TO REFLECT AN INCREASE TO GENERAL FUND, SOLID WASTE SERVICES REVENUES, OF $514,500, AND AN INCREASE TO GENERAL FUND, SOLID WASTE SERVICRS APPROPRIATIONS, OF $514,500; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .lutes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 6 An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed as amended by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin voting, "No." 9. SEND READING AMENDING G3TPTER 55 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XIV, TELEPHONE ORDINANCE AGREEM NT, ENACTING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUIHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY WHEREBY 90UiHWESrERN -EFT, TELEPHONE COMPANY SHALL CONTINUE TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN ITS POLES, WIRES, ANCHORS, CABLES, MANHOLES, CONDUITS, AND CYIHER PLANT CONSTRICTION AND APPLEUENANCES ALONG, ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE, AND UNDER ALL PUBLIC STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, PUBLIC GROUNDS, AND PLACES IN SAID CITY, UNDER RD;<JLATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND THAT THE CITY SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL PAYMENT; PRESCRIBING A FIVE-YEAR TERM RENEWABLE FOR FIVE YEAR TERMS AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID AGREEMENT, PROVIDING THIS ORDINANCE BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR GOVERNING LAW; LIMITATION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING FRANCHISE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, ALL AS HEREIN PROVIDED. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Martin, McCcanb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No"; Galindo abstaining. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20882 AMENDING CHAPTER 55 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XIV, TELEPHONE ORDINANCE AGREEMENT, ENACTING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOLI BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY WHEREBY SOLTIBWESTERN BRFX, TELEPHONE COMPANY SHALL CONTINUE TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN ITS POLES, WIRES, ANCHORS, CABLES, MANHOLES, CONDUITS, AND C7THFR PLANT CONSTRUCTION AND APPURTEMNC FS ALONG, ACROSS, ON OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE, AND UNDER ALL PUBLIC STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS, PUBLIC GROUNDS, AND PIACVS IN SAID CITY, UNDER REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND THAT THE CITY SHALL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL PAYMENT; PRESCRIBING A 364 DAY TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING THIS ORDINANCE BE CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR GOVERNING LAW; LIMITATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 544; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, ALL AS HEREIN PROVIDED. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No"; Galindo abstaining. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20886 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT TO LEASE AND A LONGTERM LEASE FOR TWENTY (20) YEARS FOR BLACK 89, FRACTIONAL LATS 7, 8, 9, AND FULL LATS 10, -.. .utes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 7 11, AND 12, BEACH ADDITION, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TE IAS TO TETE MUSEUM OF ORIENTAL CULTURES. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Mass, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 12 on the Ethics Code amernchnent which would prohibit Council Members from appearing before City boards, commissions and ommnittees in an attest to influence the decisions of those bodies. After a brief disn,agion as to which bodies would be included in the prohibition, Council Member Guerrero moved to table this item to provide the legal staff time to clarify language in the amendments. The motion was seconded by Council Member Martin and passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Guerrero, Martin arra McComb voting, "Aye"; Moss and Rhodes voting, "No"; Galindo not casting a vote; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. Relative to Item 13 on the Ethics Code amerxhnent regarding referrals of possible violations to the Ethics Commission, Council Member Rhodes stated that she would like items on the Ethics free amendments to be considered on three readings. Council Member Martin spoke in opposition to Item 13 and expressed the opinion that this could become an abusive use of the Ethics Commission. Council Member Guerrero moved to table this item for correct clarification of the amendment from legal staff. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Guerrero, Mcc.O mb and Moss voting, "Aye"; Martin and Rhodes voting, "No"; Galindo not casting a vote; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 12. Tabled AH24BMN6-RIE-6£fi-etBE-eF T;PIIIC^J BV-AMENBENS-SISSEIloN-16; -6EE P9N-2-34} 7 REGARDING -APPFARANeES-BY -eBHNeT-MEMBERS -BEPePE-e BeARBS; --93MKESSIONS7 ANB-TEAS, AN EmERsabiest7 13. Tabled AMINBINS-THE-BIT-BBBE-SFEEIII(S,-Bi-AMF a N6-SEETIeN-i-339{b}-RB6ARBIti6 REFERRATS -eP-FeSSIBEE-vfeF? eNS -Y'9 TIIE -EW es -Q leeSSIeN -FREIM -THE -61TY eBBNeIb; -AND-BB26ARfN6-AN EMEEee'I * * * * * * * * * * * * * ,utes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 8 Deviating frcan the agenda, Mayor Turner recognized the Girls Basketball Team of Calallen High School, Class 4-A State Champions, and read a Proclamation in their honor proclaiming the week of March 4-10, 1990, as "Calallen Girls Basketball State Champions Week." Following words of praise frau Council Member Frank Schwing, he presented City pins to the girl basketball players. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 14 and 15, sewage surcharge rates. Council Member Moss indicated that the Rate Commission will meet on Wednesday with their new board member. He moved to table Items 14 and 15 in order to give the Commission time to review the recommendations. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, Mxanb, Moss, and Srhwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No." 14. Tabled Haben-ta-emend-prier-te-thirel-reacting, prevMeled-fe}-en inerease-4n-the-sewage-snreharge-rates-to-aliew far -phased implemertatien ef-the ra Effeetive-Bate DOD Rate TCS -Rate March -IT -1990 $9:6686tT--$6.68897,r September -199e 070929f1157 ----$9.8986t11,7 Mareh--17-1991.-$871/58fIbr---$8.8964fIbT September -17-4994$e74394 f 4b: ---$e: 4ee4 fl r 15. Tabled AMENDING -THE -FEN CODE, -GHAPPER -557 -UTILITIES, -SEEPieN 55-4467 ABHeRMAL SEWAGE-BUReHAR6E; -SUBSE TIeN -*H}; -Se AS -4G -PReV BE -EERTAIN -IHeRFASFS -4Pi WASTEWATER -RATES;-PRBVIBING -PBR -REPEAL -6F -Alb -eRB S -4N -29NFEPelf; PRE-FeR-SEVERANGE;-PROV48PNG-FeR-AN-EFF biE-BATES ANB-PROVIBING-FeR PHBLIFATI6N7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning race: 17. Armlication No. 190-4, Oscar Longoria: For a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 10, Block 8, Lexington Center, located on the west side of Wood Street, approximately 80 feet north of Lear Street. Lutes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 9 Mayor Tlrrner stated that both the Planning Commission mnission and Planning Staff reommoend denial of the application. No one expressed opposition to the application. Council Member Guerrero moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously; Martin absent at the time the vote was taken. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to concis with the Planning Commission and Planning Staff's recommendation for denial of the application. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously; Martin absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning can 18. Application No. 190-5. Shoreline Venture. Ltd.: For a charge of zoning from "B-2" Bayfront Business District to "B-6" Primary Core Business District, on the east 1/2 of Water Block Eight (8A), Beach Portion of Corpus Christi, located on the west side of N. Shoreline Boulevard between Twigg and Taylor Streets. Mayor Turner stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend denial of "B-6", and in lieu thereof, approve a Special Permit for two (2) 32 square foot monument signs, 3 feet in height, located as per the approved site plan, in lieu of any additional free-standing signs to be located on the premises. - Mayor Turner inquired if the Special Permit is acceptable to the applicant and he responded in the affirmative. No one expressed opposition to the application. Council Member Guerrero moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously. City cprretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 20887 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF SHORELINE VENTURE, LTD. BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR TWO (2) 32 SQUARE FCX7r SIGNS, 3 }tar IN HEIGHT IN LIEU OF ANY ADDITIONAL FREESTANDING SIGNS ON THE FAST 1/2 OF WATER BLOCK 8A (8A), BEACH PORTION OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 1 lutes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 10 An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: 'honer, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwinng voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor T rner referred to Item 19 and stated that she has filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit arra will refrain from dinie-aion and vote on this zoning case. Mayor Pro Tem Hunt opened the public hearing on the following zoning case.: 19. Application No. 190-6. Texas General Land Office: For a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and "B-4" General Business District to "B -2A" Barrier Island Business District on the entire tract and "T -1A" Travel Trailer Park District on Tracts 2A, 2B and 3, on a 111.53 acre tract situated in Nueces County and being a part of the State of Texas Slltmerged Area in Bay, Tracts 50, 51, 61, and 62 in Laguna Madre, generally located on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway and on the north and south sides of the J. F. Kennedy Causeway. Mayor Pro Tem Hunt indicated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval of "B -2A" on the entire tract and denial of "T -1A" on Tracts 2A/2B, and 3, and in lieu thereof, grant a Special Permit allowing a mixed-use development, including travel trailer parks (Tracts 2A/B, 3) to be established within 3 years; and open-air retail market, and specific provisions for landscaping and signage; all in general conformity with the Teams General Land Office's Village Master Plan as set forth more fully in the Ordinance. Mr. Eddie Savoy, 1813 Dove, expressed a desire that waterfront lots for recreational vehicles be incorporated into the plan. Mr. George Clower, 304 South Morningside, Chairman of the Kennedy Causeway Advisory Committee, stated that they do not oppose the zoning but have various concerns regarding details in the Master Plan. He elaborated on the concerns relative to the protection of wetlands adjacent to the project site, policing and most specifically, the aesthetics of various signs, In response to questions from Council Member Rhodes, Brardol Harvey, Director of Planning, responded that in terms of the overall development everything which was recommended is in general conformity with the General Land Office's Village Master Plan; and in terms of landscaping and signage, it specifically incorporates the landscaping and signage standards that were intended in their plan. Mr. Harvey reviewed the status of the Planning Commission and Staff's recommendation and stated that the concerns expressed by Mr. Clower are not included in the zoning ordinance. Mr. Harvey commented on the zoning ordinance and provided clarification regarding the signage. He stated that the applicant is in agreement with the signage requirements. Butes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 11 Mr. Harvey stated that some individuals have expressed opposition to the proposed RV park but those complaints relate to the appearance of the parks. Mr. Harvey expanded on the standards of the sial permit. Council Member Rhodes stated that she supports the zoning changes but expressed the opinion that the process should not be Wished by receiving only one reading of the ordinance. She suggested that the ordinance be read on three readings. After a broad dicnlasion, Mrs. Rhodes stated that this is an important matter. She then moved to consider this application on a three reading ordinance. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss arra passed by the following vote: Hunt, Galindo, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Martin, McComb and Schwing voting, "No."; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Turner abstaining. Mr. Rudy Rodriguez, developer of the Red Dot RV park, commented on the history of the project and displayed a design rendering. He spoke about aesthetics and landscaping and urged the Council to move forward with the project. Mr. Spencer Reid, Texas General Land Office, commented about the plan and the change in zoning. He indicated that they are not opposed to three readings of the ordinance. A motion was made by Council Member Moss to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Martin arra passed unanimously by the following vote: Hunt, Galindo, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken; Turner abstaining. Following a brief discussion, Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed on first reading: FIRST READING AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF 'IHE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE BY GRANTING A CHANGE IN ZONING AND A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ALLOWING A MIXED D USE DEVEWPMlNP, INCLUDING TRAVEL TRAILER PARRS (TRACTS 2A/B, 3) , AN OPEN-AIR RETAIL MARKET, AND SPECIFIC PROVISIONS NUR LANDSCAPING AND SIGNAGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Hunt, Galindo, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken; Turner abstaining. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. ,utes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 12 City Manager Garza reviewed the status of the not.L Brothers Building. He referred to a memorandum on this subject that he had sent to the Council and stated that several organizations are considering the p msibility of utilizing the building for office space. He explained that the Cornus Christi Chamber of Cwrmrerce, Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Heart of Corpus Christi, Inc., and the Regional Transportation Authority are cooperating in this venture. Council Member Martin referred to the collection of ad valorem taxes and expressed the opinion that combining collection efforts with Nueoes County was a good idea which would save money for all entities involved. Council Member Moss referred to the semi-annual financial report and expressed concern about the possibility of future problems, particularly in the General Fund. City Manager Garza explained that staff is doing everything possible to protect the General Fund; they are very conservative with the revenues; and he felt that there will be an adequate balance at the end of the year. Council Member Moss inquirel about the need for a FAX machine which was recently purchased by the City Secretary for use by the Council since there is already one in the building. City S-etary Chapa stated that he was of the opinion that the additional machine was necessary because of the heavy use of the machine on the fifth floor. City Manager Garza elaborated on the use of FAX machines City-wide. Council Member Schwing requested a more prompt response on the Council Members' requests and =plaints and specifically asked that their requests remain on the request list until the matters have been completely resolved. He referred to one particular complaint, and City Manager Garza expressed the opinion that that complaint had been resolved. Council Member Schwing then pointed out that the Agenda packets and mail are being received by the Council Members later and later on Friday night and asked if they could be guaranteed delivery by 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. City Manager Garza stated that he will make that commitment to have the Agenda packet delivered by 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. Council Member Martin stated that it is possible for the City Secretary to have their material ready fairly quickly, but it takes more time for the various departments to prepare agenda packets. Several Council Members indicated that they would like to have their material delivered before 5:00 p.m each Friday. Council Member Galindo mentioned that vehicles are being driven in Collier Park and inquired if it would be passible to set up some type of barrier to prevent such a practice. _lutes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 13 City Manager Garza explained that he was not sure that it was a good idea to erect barriers in parks but he would notify the Police Department to increase patrols in the Collier Park area. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor ZUrner called for petitions or comments fres the audience on items not listed on the agenda. Mr. Jpcsn Hix, 2622 Segrest, objected to the continual transfers of money to the General Fund from the Wastewater, Gas and Water Funds. City Manager Garza explained that those transfers are necessary to provide money for many administrative services for those departments. Mr. Philip Rosenstein remarked about the Ethics Commission and an article which appeared in the newspaper. Mr. Raymond Masker, 1813 Wallace, commented about the purchase of the Longshoremen's building and about funis taken frau the Wastewater Fund. Council Members Martin and Moss offered explanations of the action taken in reference to the Wastewater Fund, and Mr. Hasker remarked about the intent of the City darter. Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, announced that there will be a public hearing on the Airport Master Plan next Monday. He commented about street lights and stop signs at Parkdale Library arra urged the City to make some effort to get a road to the Parkdale Public Library. City Manager Garza stated he will look into Mr. Dietz' concerns. Mt. Randy Carter, 145 Caribbean, commented about the attitude of Council Members during public participation at Council Meetings. Mr. Larry Adams, 4409 O'Malley, spoke about the poor condition of Dick Runyon Field at Price Complex for teenage baseball. City Manager Garza advised that he will check out Mr. Adam's concerns. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, commented about the purchase of the Longshoremen's Building with funds taken from the Water Department and the Wastewater Surcharge Proposal. He called attention to the City's financial statement, particularly the wastewater operating expenses. City Manager Garza stated that there are no discrepancies in the wastewater operating expenses. Mr. Rudy Rodriguez, 719 Finale Court, spoke about Padre Island development. Ms. Jeannine Foster, 1118 Vernon, remarked about the Javelina Caany and the pipeline situation on Dunn Lane. She inquired about Mr. Celum's questions raised at last week's Council Meeting, and Assistant City Manager -lutes Regular Council Meeting March 6, 1990 Page 14 Elizordo responded to some of the questions and stated that the Council will receive a report on Friday with answers to the questions. A broad discnttsion ensued re and rg the pipeline situation and in the final analysis, it was the consensus of the Council that this matter should be brought to a closure. Council Member Martin suggested that Mayor Turner meet with representatives frau the Javelina Company, staff and concerned neighbors arra attempt to bring this situation to a conclusion. Lane. Mr. M. Connelly, 1202 Dunn Lane, spoke about the pipeline situation on Dunn * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Relative to Item 16, acquisition of a parcel located at 2530 Holly Road, the Council went into closed sPGsion pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Article 6252-17, Sec. 2(f) of V.A.C.S. Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting and City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following notion was passed: 16. M90-062 Motion authorizing acquisition of a parcel located at 2530 Holly Road between Ayers and Richter Streets for $75,000 in connection with the Municipal Service Center. Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Martin, MMCanb, and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero, Moss and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. There being no further business to came before the Council, Mayor Turner declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. on March 6, 1990. * * * * * * * * * * * * * T 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 March 6, 1990, which were approved by the City Council on March 6, 1990. WriNESSEIH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the day of '14 1990. Armando thapa City Secretary