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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/10/1990PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem Joe MOCOmb Council Members: Cezar Galindo Leo Guerrero Ten Hunt Edward Martin Clif Moss Mary Rhodes Frank Schwing * CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 1990 2 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 given by Reverend Larry C. Howard of First United Methodist Church following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was delivered by Council Member Cezar Galindo. Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 3, 1990, and City Secretary thapa pointed ait the addition of a motion on Page 1 excusing Mayor Turner for being absent at that meeting. Mayor Turner then proclaimed the Minutes approved as amended. Mayor Turner read a Proclamation designating April 22, 1990 as "Earth Day 1990" which she prrnrnted to the President of "Earth Save of Corpus Christi." The President invited the Council to the "Earth Day" Celebration which will be held on April 23, 1990 at the Water Garden. * Council Member Schwing arrived at 2:10 p.m. Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following newly appointed Board and Committee members. Alicia Cuellar - Building Standards Board and Joe Cantu - Electrical Advisory Board. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 10, and Council Members requested that Items 1, 4, 5 and 6 be withheld for dicn,csion. MICROFILMED :dilutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 2 There were no moments from the audience on the other items. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were approved: 2. M90-091 Motion approving a supply agreement for traffic sign post anchors, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0215-90, with Southwestern Pipe, Inc. of Houston, Terms, for an estimated annual expenditure of $13,035 on the basis of low bid. The term of the agreement 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 used by Traffic Engineering and have been budgeted accordingly. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 3. M90-092 Motion approving a supply agreement for general use automotive filters, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0205-90 with Wayne Bull Carcpany, Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid for a total of $28,000. The term of the contract 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. These items will be used by Maintenance Services and the Fire Department and have been budgeted accordingly. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, MCComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and SChwing voting, "Aye." 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20904 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL AND GRAZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MR. AND MRS. JOHN Y. HANZALJK FOR A 26 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 12930 HEARN ROAD WITH A RENTAL FEE OF 4900 PER MONTH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 8. FIRST READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 5 FOOT WIDE BY APPROXIMATELY 380 EWi LONG UTILITY EASEMENT IN IAT Q, BLUCHER SUBDIVISION A; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. :.inutes Regular Council Feting April 10, 1990 Page 3 The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, McCanb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 9. FIRST READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 Mali` WIDE BY APPROXIMATELY 444 FOOT LONG UTILITY EASEMENT IN IRIS 1-7, BLOCK 1, GLYNWICK PLACE SUBDIVISION; A 10 FOO WIDE BY APPROXIMATELY 384 FOOT LONG UTILITY EASEMENT IN IAT 8, BLOCK 1, GLYNWICK PLACE SUBDIVISION; AND A 5 FOOT WIDE BY 105 FOOT LONG ELECTRICAL EASEMENT IN WT 1, BLOCK 1, GLYNWICK PLACE; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Sdhwing voting, "Aye." 10. SECOND READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 10 FOOT WIDE BY APPROXIMATELY 110 FCKYP LANG DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LATS 25 AND 26, BLOCK 11, POINT TESORO UNIT 2 SUBDIVISION; SUBJECT ID CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Relative to questions raised by Council Member Moss on Item 1, approving the purchase of two air compressors, City Manager Garza responded that these are replacements for compressors which have been in operation for about eighteen years. Mr. Garza indicated that he does not know the salvage value of the pressors but he will check into the matter. In answer to questions posed by Council Members Moss and Martin on Item 4, Water Laboratory Facility, City Manager Garza reviewed the status of the funding, stating that the funding for the project was set aside frau the Water Operating Budget. Be stated that it is a capital improvement which is being financed frau operations, and that $531,000 was budgeted for the project. Council Member Moss referred to Item 5, removal of the underground fuel storage tanks at the Texas State Aquariunn Site, and inquired if the removal will affect the new improvements, and City Manager Garza indicated that the improvements which have already been completed will not be affected by the removal of the tanks. Relative to questions raised by Council Member Rhodes regarding any additional costs, City Manager Garza responded that the cost is difficult to determine because there might be same contamination and there could be a small :Linutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 4 additional cost. He stated that if there was an additional cost, the City would have to provide up front funding. Carl Crull, Engineering Services Director, stated that the company removing the tanks is currently doing a similar type of work for the Corpus Christi and Calallen Independent School Districts. He then provided an explanation of the necessity for the removal of the tanks. Mayan' Turner inquired about the total value of the Aquarium Certificates of Obligation, and City Manager Garza responded by stating $1.5 million. He pointed out that these improvements were included in the project. Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, =talented about the removal of tanks in other are in the City which are similar to this project. Relative to Item 6, Arcadia and Horne Road Lift Stations, Council Member Hunt expressed concern about the structure of the bid proposals. He expressed the opinion that there could have been a substantial savings to the City if the projects were bid differently. City Manager Garza explained that the City had a judgment to make in soliciting bids for these projects; the bidders were given different options to bid on the projects; and staff decided that the City would receive better bids the way it was structured. In answer to a question from Mayor Pro Tem McComb, Mr. Crull explained that the City sent out an addendum to include the trench safety excavation. He stated that King -Isles Inc. did not acknowledge receipt of the addendum but indicated that they will comply with the addendum provisions at the prices bid. Mr. Crull elaborated about trench safety excavation. Mayor Turner inquired if King Isles has acknowledged that in writing, and Mr. Crull responded that the City does not have it in writing. Mayor Pro Tem McComb expreGsei concern about receiving a change order. A brief discussion ensued relative to the City's bidding process and the bonding process procedure. Council Member Hunt expressed concern about the bond requirements in relation to smaller companies. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, inquired if funds are available for then projects and if it had been proposed to sell bonds for the Horne Road Lift Station in 1992 and 1993. City Manager Garza responded in the affirmative to Mr. O'Brien's first question and elaborated on the funding for these projects. He stated that the City made some changes in the Capital Improvement Program and these projects have been funded Regarding Mr. O'Brien's second question, Mr. Garza stated that Mr. O'Brien is referring to a different project. :dilutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 5 Mt. Robert Leal, 1457 Devon, commented on the City's bidding process and questioned the need for the bid security. He indicated that if the projects had been split up, smaller local =parties could have competed in the bidding process. Mr. Garza stated that the City normally keeps the bid deposit, elaborating on the City's policy regarding the bid security. He stated that he will check why this bid security was returned. Council Member Galindo expressed concern about the structure of the bids and indicated that the City might have acquired a savings if the bids had been structured differently. Cityserretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes arra the following were passed: 1. M90-090 Motion approving the purchase of one 125 CIM air compressor from Action Air, San Antonio, Texas for the amount of $25,663.58 and one 160 CFM air pressor from Air and Pump, Corpus Christi, Texas for the amount of $10,073 based on low bid in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0154-90. These items will be used by the Gas Division and are included in the approved Capital Outlay list. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 4. M90-093 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $470,000 to Black Brothers Construction, Inc. to construct a Water Laboratory Facility at the 0. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, MtComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 5. M90-094 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $14,656 to Genesis Environmental Services, Inc. to remove underground steel fuel storage tanks at the Texas State Aquarius site. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 6. M90-095 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $1,400,375 to King Isles, Inc. for improvements to both the Arcadia and Horne Road Lift Stations, and approving a contract for engineering services not to exceed $25,800 with 'Tr _,mutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 6 Urban Engineering to provide construction phase contract administration services related to the project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Tlarner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No". * * * * * * * * * * * * * There was no dian,gsion or action taken on Item 11, consideration of the request by five registered voters to reconsider the adoption of Ordinance No. 20898, which authorized a five-year franchise agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Mayor Turner then called for consideration of Item 12. The following motion was passed by the Council: 12. M90-096 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Bethune Day Care Nursery School, Inc. to allow for an extension to begin construction; to increase the size of the facility; and to change the project site. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Tlarner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning case: 13. Application No. 290-3, Coastal Bend Salvage Pool. For a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-3" Heavy Industrial District on 5.00+ acres out of an 8.37 acre tract out of the Francis Hatch Tract out of the Peterson Tract, located approximately 125' east of Fastgate Drive and 540' west of Flores Street. Mayor Turner stated that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend denial of "I-3", and in lieu thereof, grant a special permit for storage of operable vehicles in accordance with an approved site plan with 8 conditions. Mayor Tlarner inquired if the special permit was acceptable to the applicant and the response was affirmative. Ms. Mary Andrus, 233 Eastgate, inquired about the conditions of the special permit, and Brandol Harvey, Planning Director, reviewed the status of the recommendation and briefly explained the conditions of the special permit. .,inutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 7 Ms. Andrus then expressed concern about the noise in the neighborhood because of the automobiles being worked on. It was pointed out to Ms. Andrus that the applicant could not dismantle or do repair work on the automobiles because he would be in non-compliance. Ms. Andrus then objected to the hazardous chemicals and metals in the area. Mr. Harvey indicated that Ms. Andras is referring to the adjacent property and does not apply to this zoning case. He stated that the adjacent property is currently under activity to remove the oontaminous chemicals; it will be backfilled; and that a concrete cap will be put on the property. Mayor Turner requested the staff to inform Ms. Andrus when the removal is complete. Ms. Wilma Mae Hall, 3305 Southland Drive, expressed concern about the pollutants in the area and the amount of cancer in the neighborhood. She referred to the painting of the automobiles, and it was pointed out that the applicant would not be allowed to do that. She then voiced complaints regarding the adjacent property. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously. Council Member Martin expressed the opinion that he would be surprised if the eight conditions were adhered to. He suggested that the staff be prepared to spend time enforcing the conditions. A broad discussion followed regarding a time period to implement the conditions of the special permit due to various concerns by the Council relative to the applicant presently being in violation and non-coupliance. Council Member MCCcnnb moved to amend the ordinance with a stipulation that the applicant be given thirty days to comply with the conditions of the special permit. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hunt and passed unanimously. Council Member Rhodes expressed the opinion that the conditions of the special permit would be very difficult for the staff to enforce. She stated that this is not good zoning up against the neighborhood. City Secretary (papa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed as amended: ORDINANCE NO. 20905 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF COASTAL BEND SALVAGE POOL BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR STORAGE OF OPERABLE VEHICT FS ON A PORTION OF AN 8.37 ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE FRANCIS HATCH TRACT OUT OF THE PETERSON TRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed as amended by .iinutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 8 the following vote: Turner, MCCmnb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No." Council Member Galindo requested that the Council be provided a report in thirty days to check whether the applicant is in compliance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner recessed the Regular Council Meeting to conduct the Corpus Christi Ir+dustial Development Corporation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * A short recrGs was declared. Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting and called for consideration of a recommendation to the State Highway Commission for the reversal of the exit and entrance ramps along eastbound South Padre Island Drive. Mayor Pro Tem McComb noted three key questions to be answered during the presentation such as, what impact the rasp reversal would have on the Airline exit; if there would be any cost to the City; and how this will affect the State Highway Department's policy. Mayor Turner di hissed the traffic problems in the area and stated that the City has proposed many changes to reduce traffic in the area such as, the extension of the Crosstown Expressway to Saratoga Boulevard; the connection of Corona and Williams Drives; the widening of Williams and Holly Road; and the extension of Betty Jean Drive. City Manager Garza stated that the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation has requested a resolution from the City Council in support of or in opposition to the proposed ramp reversals. Mr. Garza stated that the project involves State funding and minimal City funding. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, located the improvements on a detailed map showing their relation to the adjacent malls. He reviewed the status of the proposed ramp reversals which were developed by the State with collaboration from the City staff. He indicated that in order for the State to proceed with this project, approval by the State Highway Commission is necessary and a public meeting is required as part of the prones. He stated that the meeting is scheduled for April 20, 1990. Mr. Crull indicated that there will be no impact on Airline; he commented in regard to the State's policy; and he elaborated on the proposed improvements in the area. Mayor Turner called for cents from the audience of those in favor of the ramp reversal. .irnutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 9 Mr. Paul Pearson, a co-executor of the Blanche Moore Estate, inquired if there will be any Council not participating in the debate or the vote, and Council Member Guerrero responded by stating that he has received a legal opinion which clearly indicates that he cines not have any conflict and that he does not need to disqualify himself. Mr. Guerrero indicated that to avoid any perception of a conflict, he will not participate in the discussion or the vote. Mr. Pearson stated that the Moore Estate, Moore Plaza, HEB and others believe that there is an unquestionable inherent conflict of interest of Council Members Guerrero and Martin. He stated that Mr. Martin has a financial interest in the National Video Store at Everhart and SPID. Mr. Pearson spoke in favor of the ramp reversals. He stated that the issue is not an economic issue but is a public health and safety issue. He emphasized that the Council's decision today would be a serious permanent one. Mr. Pearson stated that the ramp reversal would greatly reduce traffic congestion and make driving through the area safer. Mr. Larry Urban, an engineer speaking on behalf of Moore Plaza, referred to the detailed map and commented about the affect the ramp reversals will have on traffic. Mr. Urban elaborated on the traffic study done by the developer and he responded to questions raised by various Council Members. Mr. David Nicolson, a representative of Tranu elll Crow Co., spoke in favor of the ramp reversal and stated that this is an issue of what is the best safety for the public. He cemented about the land to be granted to the State of right of way to make room for an additional lane to be added to the frontage road and noted the State's contribution of $1 million. Mr. Eric Moede, Director of Real Estate for HEB, spoke in support of the ramp reversal project. He stated that it will greatly improve the safety of the citizens of Corpus Christi. Mr. Ed Pritchard, an attorney representing the Padre Staples Mall, spoke in opposition to the ramp reversals and expressed the opinion that it is an economic issue and would benefit Moore Plaza. He stated that tax money will be spent for something that should not be done. Mr. Jim Baxter, General Manager of the Padre Staples Mall, expressed opposition to the ramp reversals and presented over 1,000 signatures opposing the ramp reversals. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the ramp reversals: 1. Mr. Roy Smith, co-owner of the Padre Staples Mall; 2. Mr. Harry Koehler, a representative of the May Company; 3. Mr. Bill Brown, 4745 Ocean Drive, an attorney representing 61 businesses in the Crossroad and culfway Shopping Centers, and stated that he has 23 hand written letters from merchants expressing their opposition; 4. Mr. Tom Neagli, 6020 SPID, owner of a business; 5. Mr. Martin Routes; and 6. Mr. Lynn Shipey, District Manager of Winn Stores. _dilutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 10 It was noted that the majority of the Council Chamber was filled with mall area merchants and employees who were in opposition to the ramp reversal. Mayor Turner indicated that this is a difficult decision. She expressed concern about the ramp reversal plan, stating that the change would have increased traffic problems on the frontage road by forcing drivers from SPID onto that road for an additional half -mile. The Council devoted considerable discussion to the ramp reversal plan and various Council Members questioned the logic of placing an entrance ramp just before Staples when an exit ramp already exists right after that street. Mayor Pro Tem McComb expressed the opinion that the Council should give this matter serious consideration. He pointed out that the State and City engineers have spent a great deal of time on the plan arra had determined that it would work. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem McComb to support the Resolution in support of the ramp reversal plan. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and failed to pass. Failed to Pass R BeRSING A -R eJBAP+eN-Te-iHE SPP-Hi6HWA3--eBMIEESSION-reR-THE-REVERSAL eF-'HE ISP AND-EN€RANBE RAMPS ALONG PADRE ISEANB-BRIVE-4P3 HeVIBE-P9R SAFE Y. The foregoing resolution failed to pass by the following vote: McComb and Moss voting, "Aye"; Turner, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "No", Guerrero abstaining. Council Member Rhodes then moved to support the resolution opposing the ramp reversals. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hunt and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution was passed: 14. RESOLUTION NO. 20906 PROVIDING FOR A RECOMMENDATION ID THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION IN OPPOSITION ID THE REVERSAL OF THE EXIT AND ENTRANCE RAMPS ALONG EASTBOUND SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; MCComb and Moss voting, "No"; Guerrero abstaining. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. ,4i nutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 11 City Manager Garza referred to an invitation to the Council from the County Commissioners Court inviting them to a briefing to be held on April 18th at 2:00 p.m. regarding a presentation on Emergency Medical Service Programs. Mr. Garza stated that he would appreciate representation frau the Council at the meeting. Council Members Galindo arra Moss volunteered to attend the meeting. Mayor 7Urner gave an update of her Washington trip regarding Haiepur . Mayor 'IUrner informed the Council that she would be out of the City for the meeting of April 17 on a trip to Mexico sponsored by the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Council Member Rhodes referred to excessive not r- accnr-iated with bars located near residential neighborhoods which are open quite late and mentioned in particular a bar located on Staples Street and one at the Yellow Rose Night Club. She stated that according to the calls she has received, the police are called out; the noise abates briefly; and then resumes after they have left. She suggested that something needs to be done when the owner of a bar has received several citations for exnessive noise and requested a legal opinion as to what recourse the City has. City Manager Garza referred to a school district in San Antonio that has been very successful in eliminating bars from residential areas by reviewing and testifying when alcoholic beverage licenses are being considered for renewal. Council Member Rhodes also referred to illegal parking that is occurring at the Stardust Flea Market and asked staff to investigate this practice. She also expressed concern about the question that was raised earlier during the meeting at the time the zoning case was being heard, specifically relating to battery contamination that was discussed and asked the staff to provide a report on this. Council Member Galindo complimented Zbmas Duran on his prompt response to questions arra requests. Mr. Galindo also referred to the problem dealing with excessive noise emanating from bars located in residential neighborhoods. He also inquired about the passibility of providing wide leather belts for employees engaged in physical activities in order to reduce the pnscibility of back injuries. Council Member McComb informed the Council that two years ago, a resolution was passed in support of parimutuel betting on dog races and stated that it was his understanding that the Governor is attempting to reduce the amount of earnings for cities in which the race tracks are located. Mr. McComb requested that a resolution be placed on the agenda next week opposing any action to reduce the earnings that will go to local communities. Council Member McComb also requested that the Council pass a resolution in support of the Inter -Governmental Cooperation Project, and Mayor ZUrner suggested that this be on the agenda in two weeks. Ainutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 12 Council Member Moss questioned the City Manager as to why the City is attempting to locate a private firm that will provide water transportation to the Aquarium, expressing the opinion that he thought that RTA was planning to do this. Mayor Turner responded that she felt that there should be water taxis to serve the Aquarium, whether it is provided by RTA or a private firm. Council Member Moss then referred to the 3 -year lawsuit filed by the Police Officers Association against the City, a caGe whicdr the City lost, and inquired as to why the City Council was not informed of the lawsuit. City Manager Garza informed the Council that he will disme-s that lawsuit in an executive Gesaion next week. Mayor Pro Tem Hunt agreed with Council Member Moss that the Council should have been informed of the lawsuit. Mr. Hunt then referred to the issue of the portion of Mustang Island that Port Aransas wants to annex, noting that the staff has now provided a report on the matter but suggested that the City should relinquish their extraterritorial jurisdiction and cooperate with Port Aransas. He expressed the opinion that immediate action is needed arra inquired about the Council's opinion of this subject. Council Member Guerrero stated that he has no problem with conducting a referendum on the annexation. Council Member Martin suggested that this be scheduled for the agenda in two weeks, and City Manager Garza requested that this be on the agenda for the first week in May. The Council indicated their concurrence. Council Member Martin expressed the need to place the Ethics Commission's recommendation on the agenda soon also. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for petitions or information frau the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Barry Pillinger, 6606 Clarion Drive, referred to the public hearing conducted on the proposal to reverse the ramps on South Padre Island Drive at its intersection with Staples Street and stated that the Transportation Advisory Committee should have been consulted about this plan. He asked the Council to seek the advice of their appointed boards and camnittnes. Mr. Andres Zapata, a resident on Bonham Drive, spoke of problems relative to the Stardust Flea Market, and City Manager informed Mr. Zapata that matter has been referred to staff.. Council Member Guerrero stated that there have been exnncsive complaints relative to the bar situation in the City and expressed the opinion that the City should tighten up on enforcement. .tinutes Regular Council Meeting April 10, 1990 Page 13 Mr. Edwin Flato, a property owner on Mustang Island, spoke about the development on Mustang Island in regard to utilities and other services. City Manager Garza stated that he will meet with Mr. Flato. A resident on Bonham, name undistinguishable, spoke about the situation on Bonham relative to the flea market, and Mayor Turner informed the gentleman that the problem is being addressed. Ms. Mirta Blay, 4000 Surfside, spoke in reference to serious violations at the Dixie Shore Motel, and Assistant City Manager Elizordo stated that the City will pursue violations against the owner. Ms. Blay, who was the previous owner of the motel, expressed concern that a member of the City staff had indicated that the motel complied with the code and that there there were no violations. Mr. Elizondo stated that City staff will Check into the situation. There being no additional business to come before the Council, the Council Meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. on April 10, 1990. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 April 10, 1990, which were approved by the City Council on April 17, 1990. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 29th day of June, 1990. ti2) etty Tur r ayor 4)-h—y-S2 Armando Chapa City Secretary