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.
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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."
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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."
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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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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."
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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
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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.
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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
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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