HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/29/1991PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Mary Rhodes
Council Members:
rp7ar Galindo
Leo Guerrero *
Tom Hunt
Ed Martin
Clif Moss
Frank Schwing
Absent
Joe McComb
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 29, 1991
2 p.m.
City Manager Juan Garza
Interim City Attorney James Bray
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City
Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Wellington A. Johnson of St. John
Baptist Church following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Moss.
Mayor Turner informed the Council that Council Member McComb is in Austin,
at the request of Senator Carlos Tinian, to support legislation that will allay
the use of RTA funds for emergency medical service. She moved that Mr. McComb
be excused frau the Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Moss and passed unanimously by those present and voting.
City Scc-retary Chapa 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 January 22, 1991, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes pointed out a correction
on Page 2. There being no further corrections or additions to the Minutes,
Mayor Turner proclaimed them approved as amended.
* Council Member Guerrero arrived at the mooting at 2:05 p.m.
MICROFILMED
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Responding to a question from Council Member Moss, City Manager Garza
advised the Council that the following presentation is being given at the
request of five members of the Council and is a report which will have
significant impact on the City's budget. Mr. Garza recommended that the Council
hear presentations frau other firms that could provide the same service.
Mr. Bill Whittle, 2921 Ocean Drive, a representative of Corpus Christi
Waste Company, led a presentation concerning a proposal for a management and
operating agreement by which Corpus Christi Waste Company and Sanifill, a
Houston-based landfill management firm, would take over management of the
Elliott Landfill. He elaborated on the terms of the contract and recommended
that the Council take action by February 5th.
Mr. Paul Davis, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Sanifill, provided
a slide presentation and discussed the details of the proposal regarding the
management and operating agreement for the Elliott Landfill.
Responding to a question from Mayor Turner, City Manager Garza recommended
that the Council go out for competitive bids.
Staff members, along with Mr. Davis, responded to specific questions raised
by the Council.
Council Member Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Mayor Turner that the
staff negotiate with Sanifill for privatization of the landfill and return to
the Council with a recommendation if an agreement is reached. Council Member
Schwing added to the motion that this be done within the next thirty days.
Council Member Martin requested that Mr. Garza check into the issue of the
City's disposal fees for homeowners and other individuals who dump garbage.
Rcsponding to a question from Mr. Martin, City Manager Garza stated that he
did not like the idea of losing control of the landfill but felt obligated to
consider the proposal because of the cost savings. He stated that he would want
to arrange a relationship which would guarantee that the City spends less money
on its landfills and guarantees that the staff retains its expertise.
After extensive deliberation and discavtsion by the Council dealing with the
privatization of the City's landfill, that other interested companies be offered
a chance to submit proposals, and that the City submit a competitive proposal,
Council Member Guerrero amended his motion to direct staff to negotiate with
Sanifill and other interested companies within the next thirty days for
privatization of the operation of the Elliott Landfill and return to Council if
there is concurrence for a contract that would be in the best interest of the
City. The motion was seconded by Mayor Turner.
Mr. Jimmy Tills, 1265 Southern Minerals Road, expressed concern about the
existing employees at the landfill, and Mr. Garza assured him that the employees
would be taken care of, and Mr. Davis stated that if the City negotiated a
contract with Sanifill, he would offer the existing employees employment.
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The motion passed unanimously; McComb absent.
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Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report regarding the Teen Court
of Corpus Christi.
Council Member Martin made the following motion:
1. M91-025
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an
agreement with Corpus Christi Teen Court, Inc., for the term of one year
and allocating $20,000 to the Teen Court program.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed by the
following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin and Moss
voting, "Aye"; Hunt and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken;
McComb absent.
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The Council took a short rugs
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Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting and called for the discussion
of public utility rates, rate Ordinance No. 21001, opinion of outside legal
counsel concerning whether Ordinance No. 21001 is subject to referendum, and
related matters.
City Manager Garza began the prc-oentation by reading a prepared statement
in regard to the justification of the utility rate inaraases which were approved
last year and he addressed four key areas — rates, financing, projects, and
options. Mr. Garza reviewed the following flip charts: 1. Reconciliation of
Utility System - Net Available for Debt Service - Annual Financial Statement to
Official Statement as of July 31, 1990 for the Water EUnd, Gas Fund, Wastewater
Fund, and Utility System and 2. a Financial Analysis of Canbined utilities.
Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza continued the presentation with the usn of
flip charts and discussed the capital invrovement projects in regard to the
Water Division Revenue Bond Requirements and the Wastewater Division Revenue
Bond Requirements.
In summation, City Manager Garza stated that to adopt the proposal
presented by the Taxpayers Association would not be responsible and that the
scenario presented under their terms paints a grim financial picture of the
utilities of the future. He emphasized that the six -percent rate cap limitation
would have an impact. Mr. Garza stressed that the decisions which the Council
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made last October regarding the utility rates reflect sound, prudent management
of the City's utilities, and he urged the Council to stand by their decisions.
Disr„csi.on ensued and a question and answer period followed with the City
Manager and Deputy City Manager responding to specific questions raised by the
Council.
Council Member Hunt stated that the issue is the petition which was
submitted by citizens for a referendum election to repeal the utility rate
ordinance. He then made a motion that the City hold a referendum election on
the petition to repeal Ordinance 21001. He stated that the City Manager will
have sixty days to brief the public of the City's financial situation. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes.
Mr. Barney L. Knight, an attorney with the firm of Bickerstaff, Heath and
Smiley, expressed a legal opinion that the referendum process is not an
appropriate means for establishing utility rates, stating that if Ordinance
21001 is repealed by referendum election, the election result will be
unenforceable and invalid. He stated that in the event of that repeal, it will
be necessary to test that result in a court action. He stated that the proposed
referendum is a serious and complex issue with potentially significant adverse
consequences for the City and from a legal perspective, if the rates are
permitted to became subject to referendum by practice in local custom, such will
likely constitute an impairment of contracts and have potentially significant
adverse impacts on future City financings.
Mr. Knight then read a prepared statement in which he reviewed and assessed
the various options which the City would have available if it refused to
schedule the referendum or if it conducted the election. He cited various legal
cases dealing with this same area. Mr. Knight stated that the City's strongest
position would be to hold the election and if the repeal of the ordinance
passes, refuse to implement it and force the petitioners to seek court relief.
He discussed the cost to the citizens if it were taken to court.
A broad discussion followed and Mr. Knight responded to specific questions
raised by the Council.
The motion made by Council Member Hunt passed by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Hunt, Martin and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and
Moss voting, "No"; McComb absent.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions,
ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 3 thru 6.
There were no comments from the audience on the items.
City Sseretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
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3. M91-026
Motion approving the purchase of three trailer -mounted brush chippers in
accordance with Bid Invitation Number BI -0063-91 from L & J Sales,
Palestine, Teas, for the total amount of $40,800 based on low bid. They
are to be used by the Solid Waste Department and are budgeted in the
1990-91 Capital Outlay.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; McComb
absent.
4. M91-027
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $44,336.25 to V. C. Huff, Inc.
for the construction of traffic signal improvements on Ocean Drive between
D:dridge Street and Airline Road.
The foregoing nation passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; McComb
absent.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 021071
SUPPOKPING THE EFFORTS OF THE MEN AND W.t4EN SERVING IN THE UNITED STATES
ARMED FORCES IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AROUND THE WORLD.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwi.ng voting, "Aye"; McComb
absent.
6. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PATRICIA JANE
STUBBS CONCERNING THE IrHEAD BAIT STAND; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting,
"Aye"; McComb absent.
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Mayor Turner called for the discussion on the consideration and possible
actions regarding street and public utility improvements necessitated by the
transition of Corpus Christi State University to a four-year university.
Dr. Robert Furgason, President of Corpus Christi State University, spoke in
support of the resolution which would not require a bond issue at this time but
expresses support for the improvements which will be necessary as CCSU grows.
He stated that it would be a positive sign from the Council that the partnership
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between CCSU, the City and the State is flourishing. He stated that he has
checked with the delegates to the legislature and they believe that the
resolution would be a very strong sign of support.
Responding to a question from Mayor Turner, City Manager Garza stated that
the resolution is not binding by future Councils but a statement of intent by
the Council would be honored.
Mt. Alex Harris, a reprccentative of 4UCC, urged the Council to adopt the
resolution unanimously.
Mr. Jack Solka advised the Council that if they desired to see the plans of
CCSU, the presentation could be scheduled for another time.
Mt. Jeger Hix, 2622 Segrest, spoke in support of the resolution.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
was passed:
7. ORDINANCE NO. 021072
EXPRESSING THE COMMTIMENT OF THE CITY CUUNC 1L, THAT THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRIST'S WILL TIMELY CONSTRUCT PUBLIC STREET AND UTILITY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION OF CORPUS CHRISI'1 STATE UNIVERSITY TO FOUR
YEAR STATUS, AND URGING THE TEXAS iFnISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR
BUILDINGS AND OUi R IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED ON CAMPUS FOR THE TRANSITION.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; McComb
absent.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 8 ordinance ordering a
General Election.
City Secretary Chapa advised that the Council previously passed a motion
that amends the ordinance to include the issue of repealing Ordinance 21001 on
utility rates
Interim City Attorney Bray expressed the opinion that the agenda posting is
not broad enough to cover the amendment to the ordinance and suggested that the
ordinance be brought back next week.
Mt. Chapa informed the Council that they have in the pact amended
ordinances by motion on the floor. He stated that if they wait one week, the
submission to the Justice Department will not meet the sixty-day deadline.
Council Member Guerrero moved to amend the ordinance to include the issue
of repealing Ordinance 21001. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss
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and passed unanimously; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken; McComb
absent.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinance passed as amended.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 021073
ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION ID BE HELD ON APRIL 6, 1991, IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE ELECTION OF MAYOR AND EIGHT COUNCIL MEMBERS;
PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ON UTILITY RATES FOR WATER, GAS AND WASTEWATER;
PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF
ELECTI0N AND PUBLICATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF BRANCH
ABSENTEE POLLING PLACES; DESIGNATING POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS; ENACTING
PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING ID THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed, as amended,
by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, Moss and
Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken; McComb
Absent.
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Mayor Turner called for the discussion on Item 9 in regard to businesses
under the Kennedy Causeway.
City Manager Garza made comments in regard to the Kennedy Causeway Advisory
Meeting which was held on January 28 and stated that it was a very successful
meeting. He stated that Spencer Reid of the Texas General land Office was at
the meeting to talk to the existing 1Pae holders of businPe.ses under the
Kennedy Causeway.
Mr. Ray Trainer, 1326 East Haven Road, owner of Trainer's Marina, presented
a letter to the Council which he had written to Representative Tbdd Hunter. He
expressed the opinion that the meeting was not satisfactory and commented about
the new 1Paso notes, stating that they are outrageous. Mr. Trainer stated that
he would like the Council to express their support in some manner.
Council Member Hunt expressed concern and recomended that the Council show
their support in some way.
Mayor Turner stated that she would like to hear from Garry Mauro of the
General Land Office about their intentions.
Discussion followed and City Manager Garza stated that the City does not
have any legal rights at all in this situation.
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Ms. Doris Barton, owner of a bait and tackle business, stated that there is
a party who wants to buy her business but she would like to keep it if she could
afford the payments. She asked for Council support.
Ms. Marie Spear, 9320 South Padre Island Drive, presented a memorandum
which was sent to Spencer Reid regarding the Kennedy Causeway Leases. Mrs.
Spear informed the Council that Spencer Reid indicated that representatives of
the General Lard Office planned to meet individually with the current lessees in
an effort to resolve their questions.
Mrs. Spear concluded her presentation by suggesting that the Council pass a
resolution expressing support of the lessees and urging that the learn rates not
be increased too drastically and that compensation for existing improvements be
considered by the General Land Office. She also expressed the opinion that fair
market value should influence the establishment of lease terms.
It was the consensus of the Council that the resolution be on the agenda
for the following week.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of the ordinance amending the Code as
it pertains to the membership of the Electrical Advisory Board.
Council Member Galindo stated that although he preferred that the Board be
increased by two members at large, he would agree to add the stipulation that
the two existing members at large not be connected with the electrical industry.
He then commented on making this ruling retroactive.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinance was passed on first reading.
10. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 13, BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND
RELATED OPERATIONS; HOUSING AND HOUSING PREMISES STANDARDS, ARPIrTF III,
ELECTRICAL, ICAL, DIVISION 1, LICENSING, SECTION 13-61, TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP
OF THE ELD2TRICAL ADVISORY BOARD.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
and Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken; McComb absent.
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Mayor Turner opened the assessment hearing for Williams Drive, from South
Staples Street to the proposed Corona Drive extension Connection, as part of the
Gardendale Area Street Improvements Project, Phase III.
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Interim City Attorney Jimmy Bray called as his first witness, Mr. Carl
Ctull. Through questioning of the witness, Mt. Bray established the
qualifications of Mr. Crull to testify as an expert witness, ascertaining that
he is Director of Engineering Services for the City; he is a registered
professional engineer in the State of Texas; and has a degree in Civil
Engineering.
Mr. Crull decnribed the street improvements to be constructed and stated
that four bids were received on the project; the low bidder was Bay, Inc. for a
total bid price of $1,007,148.10; the total of the preliminary asenssments is
$160,527.23; the City's portion will be $846,620.87; and informed the Council
that the assessment rates were calculated in accordance with the City's current
assessment policy.
City Attorney Bray called as his next witness, Mt. George N. Paraskevas, a
licensed realtor and appraiser. In response to Mr. Bray's questions, Mr.
Paraskevas testified that he is a qualified appraiser and that he is familiar
with real estate values in the City, and specifically in the area of these
particular street improvements, and that he has examined each parcel of land
included on the assessment roll.
Mr. Paraskevas stated that, in his professional opinion, the properties
being assessed in this project will be enhanced at least in the amount of the
assessment, with the exception of the following properties: Items 8 through 15,
16 through 56, and 58 through 62. He explained that he recommended a 50 percent
reduction on those properties becansa the lots abut the Moore Shopping Center
property and they would not be enhanced as much as the other properties affected
by the improvements.
In response to questions posed by Council Members, Mr. Crull stated that
this is a voluntary paving project; the petition for the improvements was
received in October, 1981; the project was included in the 1986 bond program;
and stated that he agreed with part of recommendation of Mr. Paraskevas' but
explained that he was of the opinion that the reductions recommended should not
include the cost of the driveways.
Mayor Turner called for cwimients from the audience.
Ms. Cecelia Diaz, 4918 Williams, stated that she had heard rumors that
seven feet of some of their property would be removed for the street
improvements and asked for an explanation.
Mr. Crull responded by stating that some right-of-way had been acquired on
Betty Jean Street to provide for a right -turn lane, but that the property
referred to by Ms. Diaz would not be affected.
Dicbugsion followed in regard to the length of time that had elapsed since
the petition was received, and Mt. Crull explained that the public hearing
process on the assessments is the time for property owners to express opposition
to the project.
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Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes expressed concern about the delay in conducting the
public hearing and the fact that a lady in the audience who had to leave would
not be able to speak.
Mr. Bray pointed out that the hearing would not be formally closed until
the presentation of an ordinance within the next two weeks, and the property
owner referred to could speak at that time.
Interim City Attorney Bray again verified Mr. Crull's qualifications to
testify on real estate values, and Mr. crull stated that his recommendation in
regard to the properties on which Mr. Paraskevas had recommended a 50 percent
reduction was to reduce the assessment for curbs, gutters and sidewalks by 50
percent, but charge the full assessment for the driveways on the north side of
Williams Drive.
A notion was made by Council Member Galindo to concur with the staff's
ration on the reductions; seconded by Council Member Moss; and passed by
the following vote: Turner, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwing
voting "Aye"; Rhodes voting "No"; McComb, absent.
A notion was made by Council Member Moss that the hearing be closed;
seconded by Council Member Galindo; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the closure and abandonment of a
portion of Hunter Road right-of-way frau IH 37 north approximately 650 linear
feet toward Up River Road, adjacent to P. V. Alexander Subdivision and D. W.
Grant Tract, subject to replatting within 180 days and compliance with specified
conditions.
Mayor Turner informed the Council that the applicant had withdrawn his
request for the closure of this portion of Hunter Road.
A motion was made by Council Member Galindo that the hearing be closed;
seconded by Council Member Moss; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the closure and abandonment of
Huisache Street extending southeast frau Buddy Lawrence Drive to the 1H 37
right-of-way.
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City Engineer Carl Crull explained that the applicant, Govind and
Associates, Inc., representing the property owner, Champlin Refining and
Chemicals, Inc., has requested the closure and abandonment in order to join both
sides of the property to relocate its truck rack facility. He stated that the
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation has no objection to the
proposed closure, and the Transportation Advisory Committee has approved the
closing.
Mr. Crull continued by stating that staff recommends the street closure
subject to the replatting of the property by the applicant within 180 days and
compliance with ten other conditions, including payment to the City of the fair
market value of the property which has been appraised at $25,900.
Speaking on behalf of the applicant was Dagoberto Vela, who displayed a
rendering of the area showing Champlin's plans and the relationship to the
street. He explained the traffic pattern of the area and expressed the opinion
that it would not adversely affect the residential property auners.
Speaking in opposition to the closing was Mr. A. Lopez, 3221 Ebony, who
pointed out the location of his property and stated that closing Huisache Street
would interfere with the access to and egress from his property.
Discussion followed in regard to the possibility of installing a traffic
light at Buddy Lawrence, and Mr. Crull assured the Council that staff will study
that passibility.
Mrs. Caroline Clark, 3233 Ebony, objected to the street closure and the
close proximity to her property of the fence that is to be installed.
No one else spoke in regard to this closure. A motion was made by Council
Member Moss to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Guerrero;
and passed unanimously by those present and voting.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes on the
ordinance effecting the closure and it passed on first reading as follows:
13. FIRST READING
CLOSING AND ABANDONING HUISAC E STREET FROM BUDDY LAWRENCE DRIVE TO THE
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 37 RIGHT-OF-WAY; SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS LIsTEU BELOW.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye";
Guerrero voting, "No"; McComb absent.
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Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning application:
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15. Case No. 1290-3E, Mr. David J. Dunn: For an exception to the Standard
Screening Fence Requirement, on property located on the west side of Upper
South Broadway Street, approximately 160 feet north of Park Avenue.
Mayor Turner stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend
approval of the zoning application.
There was no opposition frau the audience on the application.
Council Member Guerrero roved to cicxqe the public hearing. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously; Moss absent at the
time the vote was called; McCanb absent.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the
following ordinance was passed:
ORDINANCE N0. 021074
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF DAVID J. DUNN BY GRANTING
AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SCREENING FENCE REQUIREMENT ALONG THE NORTH
PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 1, BLACK 2, BERNARD SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF UPPER SOUTH BROADWAY STREET, APPROXIMATELY 160 F'u'n NORTH OF PARK
AVENUE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin and
Schwing voting, "Aye"; Moss absent at the time the vote was taken; McComb
absent.
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Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the following zoning application:
14. Case No. 1290-2, Susie's Convenience Store and Oriental Food: For a change
of zoning from "A-1" apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District, located on the west side of Waldron Road, approximately
500 feet north of Glenoak Drive.
Mayor Turner stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recattend
denial of the zoning application.
Ms. Phyllis Calone, a representative of the Flour Bluff Independent School
District, expressed opposition because of the current traffic generated by the
school and because of the safety of the children.
Responding to a question from Council Member Martin, Planning Director
Harvey stated that notices of the hearing were sent out but no reply was
received from the school district.
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Following a short discussion, Mayor Pro Teen Rhodes moved to close the
public hearing. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hunt and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes moved to concur with the Planning Commission's and
staff's recommendation for denial of the application. The notion passed by the
following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Schwing voting,
"Aye"; Galindo voting, "No"; McComb absent.
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Mayor Turner called for reports frau the Council.
Council Member Galindo commented mented about a resolution by the
Intergovernmental Commission for Drug and Alcohol Abuse. He made a motion to
place on next week's agenda the resolution in regard to the Intergovernmental
Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Rhodes and passed unanimously.
Mr. Galindo read a news releasn concerning a Valentine Dollar Weekend which
is a cooperative program sponsored by the Aquarium, the Art Museum, and the CC
Museum of Science and History to allow citizens to visit all three attractions
for $1.00 on February 16 and 17, with the RTA to offer a ten -cent day on
February 16 to encourage ridership to and between the facilities.
Council Member Schwing referred to a prcrcntation on tire shredding and
recycling old tires and inquired about the City's tire shreddar, and City
Manager Garza replied that it had been repossessed. He stated that he will
provide the Council with details concerning the tire shredder.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes inquired about the meeting some members of the Council
were supposed to have with Javelina refinery, and Council Member Martin informed
her that he did try to set up a meeting and discovered that the neighbors have
hired counsel to represent them and are negotiating directly with Javelina on
some issues.
Mrs. Rhodes stated that she is not satisfied that everything is OK in that
area and suggested that the City Manager call OSHA and ask them to check into
the situation, and City Manager Garza stated that he will do that. He provided
an update on the situation in regard to the flares and stated that the area is
under 24-hour monitor for sound and heat. Mrs. Rhodes inquired if the City
Manager recommended that she not meet with Javelina, and Interim City Attorney
Bray stated that she would be able to from a public safety standpoint. Mr.
Garza stated that there will be safety training sc;sions for the neighborhood
and they will be sent safety procedures.
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Mayor Turner called for comments frau the audience on matters not scheduled
on the agenda.
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Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, cammented about the clean up on the Westside.
City Manager Garza provided an update on the Parkdale library situation,
stating that the City will try to acquire same land at a reasonable cost and not
pursue the matter of the street right-of-way.
Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, raised questions in regard to the land at the
Parkdale Literary, and Mayor Turner stated that if an answer is found, Mr. Hudson
will be provided with the information.
Mr. Greg Ledet, 5530 Fox Run, General Manager of Commercial Metals Company,
commented in regard to recycling and the presentation concerning the management
of the City's landfill. Mayor Turner advised him to meet with City staff if he
is interested in making a presentation for management of the City's landfill.
There being no further business to came before the Council, Mayor Turner
adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 1991.
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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 January 29, 1991 which
were approved by the City Council on February 5, 1991.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 8th day of March, 1991.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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