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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/19/1991MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Leo Guerrero Council Members: Cezar Galindo Betty Jean Longoria Edward Martin Joe McComb Clif Moss Mary Pat Slavik Absent Dr. David McNichols City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Council Member Cezar Galindo, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Joe McComb. City Secretary 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 Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 12, 1991, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. MttilmtWEllite Mr. Barto Arnold, Marine Archeologist for the Texas Antiquities Committee, presented to the City the Award of Excellence for the exhibit "Shipwreck" at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. Mayor Rhodes called for the Board and Committee appointments and the following appointments were made by the Council: (M91-304) Landmark Commission Private Industry Council Michael Shelly Mike Carrell * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 16, and Council Members requested that Items 5, 6, 9, and 12 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their passed: 1. M91-305 votes and the following were Motion approving a supply agreement for film and photo processing supplies and developing services in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0009-92 with Picture Express Photolab, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $36,000. 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 primarily by the Police Department and developing services used by various departments throughout the City. Funds have been budgeted for FY 91-92 by the using departments. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss, and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 2. M91-306 Motion approving supply agreements for approximately 7,500 bags of concrete mix and approximately 2,460 bags of cement in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI - 0018 -92 with the following companies for the following amounts based on low bid for a total estimated annual expenditure of $22,090.20. The terms of the 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. This material will be stocked in the Warehouse and used by the Wastewater, Traffic Engineering and Water Departments. Funds have been budgeted for FY 91-92 by the using departments: M.G. Building Materials Corpus Christi TX (Concrete Mix) $13,125 Texas Industries, Inc. Corpus Christi, TX (Cement) $8,965.20 Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 3 Grand Total: S22,090.20 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 3. M91-307 Motion approving a supply agreement for work gloves in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0019-92 with K & M Tools, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $15,698.88. 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 stocked in the Warehouse and used by various departments throughout the City. Funds have been budgeted for FY 91- 92 by the using departments. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 4. M91-308 Motion approving a supply agreement for traffic sheeting, paint and toner in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0325-91 with the 3M Company, St. Paul, Minnesota, based on total low bid for the estimated annual expenditure of $70,529.78. The term of the contract shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items will be used by the Traffic Engineering Division and funds have been budgeted for FY 91-92. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 7. M91-310 Motion approving the application by Harbor Lights, Inc., the Central Business District Association and the Corpus Christi Park & Recreation Department to close the following street sections on December 6 - 7, 1991, in conjunction with the 1991 Harbor Lights Celebration: a. Water Street, between Lawrence Street and Peoples Street, b. Schatzell Street, between West Shoreline Boulevard and Chaparral Street. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 4 8. M91-311 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $11,199 to Construction Assistance and Services, Inc., to construct a nine -space parking lot expansion at the Ethel Eyerly Center in Flour Bluff. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 10. ORDINANCE NO.021284 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NUECES COUNTY MHMR COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE LEASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST 100 FEET OF BLOCK 1002, BAY TERRACE NUMBER 2; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 11. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TEN YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NUECES COUNTY MHMR COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE LEASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST 100 FEET OF BLOCK 1002, BAY TERRACE NUMBER 2. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 13. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 53, SECTION 53-257, SCHEDULE VIII, PARKING METER ZONES ESTABLISHED BY DELETING PARKING METERS ON SPECIFIC STREET SECTIONS IN METER ZONE NO. 4, ADDING METERS IN METER ZONE NO.2; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo voting "No"; McNichols absent. 14. SECOND READING Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 5 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, ARTICLE III, ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE, DIVISION 2, PENALTIES AND IMPOUNDMENT, SECTION 53-55, PENALTIES, TO INCREASE FINE ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Longoria, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye'; Galindo and Martin voting "No"; McNichols absent. 15. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 53, SECTION 53-257, SCHEDULE VIII, PARKING METER ZONES ESTABLISHED BY CONVERTING PARKING METERS ON SPECIFIC STREET SECTIONS FROM LONG-TERM, TEN-HOUR PARKING METERS TO SHORT-TERM TWO- HOUR PARKING METERS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo voting "No"; McNichols absent. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 021285 AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND BY THE CITY TO THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY EXTENSION PROJECT, SAID PARCEL LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF AYERS STREET JUST SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 358 (SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE). The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Referring to Item 5, motion to approve the purchase of two flexiprobe cameras from Avalon Video Analysis, Council Member Galindo asked if the city had limited the bids to manufacturers within the State of Texas. Director of General Services, Jorge Garza, stated that the company chosen is the only manufacturer of this product in the state. City Attorney Jimmy Bray informed the Council that manufacturers outside the state are limited or would not bid on an item within this area. Mayor Rhodes called for discussion of Item 6, Adoption of an Ordinance authorizing Updated Service Credits for current employees and adjustment to annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 6 Responding to questions raised by Council Member Martin, City Manager Garza stated that the cost of the update is approximately the same as last year and this plan has been optional in the past but he is recommending that Council adopt this Ordinance which would allow for automatic updates annually. Council Member Martin stated that he would like for the City Council to review the Pension Plan on an annual basis before approving it. Mr. Martin requested information as to the exact cost to the city. Council Member Slavik made a motion to amend the ordinance and that staff be directed to bring this item back for second reading as an update for this year only; seconded by Council Member Moss; and passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. Mayor Rhodes called for discussion of Item 12, to amend Sections 23-70 and 23-71 of the City's Code of Ordinances to allow the option of posting the notice at the location of the violation in lieu of current publication requirements. Council Member Moss asked if this process would simplify procedures. Director of Development Services Bill Hennings informed the Council this would simplify the process because frequently the property owner cannot be located. Council Member Longoria commented that she is in support of this approach and inquired about the time limit the notice must be posted. Council Member Martin stated that the Code declares the limit is ten (10) days after notice by posting. Mayor Rhodes asked staff to obtain the information Council Member Martin requested pertaining to Item 6 and called for the vote on Items 5, 6, 9, and 12. City Manger Garza explained that there was a correction to the memorandum submitted regarding Item 9, Use Privilege Agreement with Corpus Christi Radiology Center, Inc. 5. M91-309 Motion approving the purchase of two flexiprobe cameras from Avalon Video Analysis, Spring, Texas, for a total of $13,982 based on sole source. These cameras are used by the Wastewater Department for inspection of sewer pipes. This equipment is included in the approved 1991-92 Capital Outlay List as replacement items. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 6. FIRST READING Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 7 AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO AT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ALLOWANCE ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 021283 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT WITH CORPUS CHRISTI RADIOLOGY CENTER, INC. TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TWO WOODEN POLES AND A COMMUNICATION CABLE IN THE CITY EASEMENT BEHIND THE PROPERTIES IN BLOCK 815, LOTS 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, AND 60, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS SUBDIVISION, FOR A FEE OF $390; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. 12. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 23, HEALTH AND SANITATION, SECTIONS 23-70, PROCEDURES AS TO REMOVAL OF CARRION, FILTH, ETC.; 23-71 PROCEDURE AS TO CUTTING OR REMOVAL OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, BRUSH, ETC.; AND PROVIDING FOR POSTING IN LIEU OF PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. Mayor Rhodes called for discussion of Item 17, pertaining to the installation of golf cart paths. Council Member McComb informed the Council that he had received a compliment on the Superintendent of the Golf Courses and that people utilizing the golf courses throughout the city have acknowledged the improvements to the courses. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 8 Council Member Martin commented on the innovative plan to provide funds for the golf cart paths. 17. ORDINANCE NO. 021286 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH HELDENFELS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, INC. FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,000 CUBIC YARDS OF CONCRETE CONTAINING A FIBER REINFORCEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $157,500; APPROPRIATING 411,301 FROM THE RESERVE FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT OF THE GOLF CENTER FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. Mayor Rhodes made reference to Item 18. There being no comment from the Council or the public, Assistant City Secretary Zahn called for the vote on the ordinance, and the following was passed: 18. ORDINANCE NO. 021287 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MATCHING GRANT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS FOR $7,920 FOR REGRANTING TO THE CITY'S VARIOUS ART ORGANIZATIONS. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 19, approving a recommendation by the Municipal Arts Commission for the allocation of arts subgrant funds to twenty organizations. Mr. John Daniels, Jr., Assistant Artistic Director of the Bilingual Theater Company, addressed the reasons why the theater was denied most of their requested funding. Mr. Daniels also stated that the company was denied funding due to discriminatory reasons. Council Member Slavik expressed concern with this recommendation and suggested delaying this item until this issue has been resolved. Mayor Rhodes asked if there was a representative from the Municipal Arts Commission present to speak on behalf of the recommendation. Mr. John Yochem, Chairman of the Municipal Arts Commission, briefed the Council on the procedures utilized by the Peer Panel to make recommendations for award of funding based on the information provided to them. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 9 Council Member Guerrero expressed support for Mr. Daniel's accusation of discrimination and stated that he felt there was a problem with the panel. He also questioned the ethnic makeup of the panel. Mr. Yochem denied the accusation and invited recommendations from the Council in an attempt to improve the Peer Panel. Mayor Rhodes expressed the opinion that the Municipal Arts Commission and the panelists have dove a good job. Council Member Galindo made a motion to distribute the Emergency Funds of $4,900 to the Bilingual Theater Company and the Native American Inter -Tribal Association which also plans to appeal the recommendation of the Municipal Arts Commission. After a short discussion, Council Member Galindo withdrew his motion. Council Member Guerrero made a motion to table this item to allow the staff to investigate and provide an equitable solution. The motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion ensued as a series of specific questions were asked by the Council Members, and Mr. Yochem responded to their questions. Dr. Joseph Rosenberg, Artistic Director of the Bilingual Theater Company and a member of the Municipal Arts Commission, attempted to address the issue but City Manager Garza stated that it would be inappropriate for him to speak since he is a member of the commission. Council Member Martin made a motion to fund the organizations as recommended and asked the staff to investigate the allegation that discrimination had occurred; seconded by Cezar Galindo. The motion passed unanimously by those present and voting. After discussion by the Council pertaining to the motion, Mayor Rhodes called for the second appeal from the Native American Inter -Tribal Association. Mr. Tony Mata spoke on behalf of the Native American Inter -Tribal Association and requested that the Council approve their request for funding. Mayor Rhodes stated that the Association did not meet the guidelines and suggested that the organization have a representative attend the mandatory workshop for the following year and informed Mr. Mata that the group could be disqualified if the minimum requirements are not met. Mayor Rhodes called for the vote on Council Member Martin's motion. Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following motion was passed: Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 10 19. M91-312 Motion approving a recommendation by the Municipal Arts Commission for the allocation of arts subgrant funds to twenty arts organizations, the Permanent Art Trust Fund, the Emergency Fund, a mini -grant program; and approving contracts in the amount of $19,500 with the Corpus Christi Arts Council; $10,198 with the Corpus Christi Ballet; and $10,198 with the Art Museum of South Texas. Funds are available from the Tourist and Convention Fund and General Fund as approved in the FY 91-92 budget and authorizing the execution of a matching grant for $7,920 from the Texas Commission on the Arts and staff be directed to investigate the allegation of racial prejudice. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 20. Case No. 1091-4, Zelda B. Clary: A change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on Lot 1, Block 8, Woodlawn Estates, located on the northeast corner of Daly and Williams Drives. Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the application. City Planner Michael Gunning presented a slide presentation showing the existing land use, subject property, adjacent land use, and adjacent zoning, stating that the applicant has been conducting a landscaping business at this location. In response to questions raised by Council Member Slavik, Director of Planning Brandol Harvey informed the Council that this business is in violation of the Home Occupation regulations, noting that they have outside storage, several employees who are not family members, and transport of equipment to and from this lot. After some discussion of this item, the applicant, Ms. Zelda B. Clary, addressed the Council and requested a Special Permit that will enable her to operate a business from her home. She assured the Council that there were no actions occurring that would violate the Home Occupation regulation. She stated that she has attempted to contact many staff members from various departments to inquire whether she is in violation of the zoning ordinance. A slide presentation was displayed to show the back yard and storage buildings on the property. In response to a question raised by Mayor Rhodes, Ms. Clary explained that during the day the property is clear and during the night one truck, a trailer and other material, stored inside the building, are located on the property. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 11 Council Member Martin made a motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously by those present and voting. Mayor Rhodes urged the Council Members not to discuss the zoning cases with the applicants before they are presented to the City Council. Council Member McComb made a motion to deny the "I-2" zoning but grant a special permit for the landscaping service, with no outside storage of equipment with the exception of a truck and trailer and only one employee in addition to family members; seconded by Council Member Slavik. With no further discussion, the motion passed unanimously by those present and voting. Assistant City Attorney Perez stated that an ordinance will be prepared granting a special permit with the stipulations discussed and specifying that access will be only from Williams Drive. Mr. Perez suggested that the Home Occupation regulations would allow for only one employee other than family members and establishes limitations on signage. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the staff work with Ms. Clary to prepare an ordinance granting a special permit in accordance with the terms discussed. Council Members indicated their concurrence. #* R h** W. M 4* M M 1 M Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 21. Case No. 1091-7 Yolanda F. Reyes: A change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 10, Block 39, Southside Addition Unit 4, located on the southwest corner of Sunnybrook Drive and Kostoryz Road. Mayor Rhodes stated that the Planning Commission recommends denial of the "B-4" District, and in lieu thereof, recommends approval of a Special Council Permit for a bar, lounge, or tavern use within the existing structure and the staff recommends denial of the application. City Planner Michael Gunning presented a slide presentation showing the existing land use. The applicant, Ms. Yolanda F. Reyes addressed the Council and requested the change from "B-1" zoning to "B-4" zoning. She explained the history of the building which was previously used as a bar and grill. She stated that she preferred not to serve food because of the lack of space for kitchen facilities. Ms. Reyes indicated that she would like to have a Special Permit for a lounge or bar. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 12 Following a brief question and answer period, Council Member Galindo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Salvik. After some discussion,it was determined that if Ms. Reyes served food, she could continue operation in the "B-1" zoning. Mayor Rhodes made a motion to deny the zoning request, seconded by Council Member McComb. The motion passed unanimously by those present and voting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 22. Case No. 1091-5, Enrique M. Vasquez, Jr.: A change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 44, Block 3, South Park Addition, located on the north corner of Concord Street and South Padre Island Drive. Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial, and in lieu thereof, recommend approval of "AB" Professional Office District with a Special Council Permit for the retail sale of hair care products incidental to the main use as hair stylist shop and contingent upon approval of a driveway access to the South Padre Island Drive frontage road and no access to Concord Street. The applicant was present and agreed with the special permit recommended by staff. Council Member Martin made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Galindo. Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 021288 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION BY ENRIQUE M. VASQUEZ JR. BY GRANTING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT AND BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF HAIR CARE PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO TWO (2) CONDITIONS ON LOT 44, BLOCK 3, SOUTH PARK ADDITION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 13 23. Case No. 1091-6 H.C. Kaffie: A change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lot 2, Block 5, Rayne Tract, located on the west side of South Carancahua Street, approximately 125 feet north of Park Avenue. Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the zoning application. No one spoke in regard to this zoning application. Council Member Guerrero made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Slavik. The motion passed unanimously by those present and voting. Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 021289 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF H. C. KAFFIE BY GRANTING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT ON LOT 2, BLOCK 5, RAYNE TRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McNichols absent. Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's Report. City Manager Garza informed the Council that there is a tour scheduled on December 10, 1991, at the City Sign Shop to exhibit the work performed by employees in that department. He suggested that they meet there at 12:00 noon and stated that lunch will be provided. Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and liaison reports. Council Member McComb informed the Council that he received a call from a citizen who had requested, from TCI Cablevision, a cable hook up and was told that the cost would be $8,000. Council Member McComb asked staff to review the franchise with TCI and get back to him with a solution. Council Member McComb referred to the public hearing conducted Monday night by the Texas Water Commission, stating that it was his understanding that the hearing was to be canceled. Council Member McComb expressed the opinion that the Council should have been informed that the hearing was still scheduled and that a member of the staff should have made remarks on behalf of the City. Council Member McComb also stated that he is disturbed about the group called C.A.R.E. because no one seems to know who they are, and when asked to testify on the water issue, they declined. Minutes Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1991 Page 14 Council Member McComb also questioned an appointment made by Senator Carlos Truan to the Commission. Council Member Martin commented on a number of youth from various public schools within the city that had performed excellently in their extracurricular activities noting that at least four of the City's high school football teams are in the state playoffs. He suggested that a letter be sent on behalf of the city to wish them luck and ensure them of the city's support. Council Member Martin also acknowledged the choir from Carroll High School that was asked to perform in the Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, next year. He requested that they be asked to make a presentation to the Council during the meeting of December 3, 1991. City Manager Garza answered several questions raised by Council Member Slavik in regard to the water issue and stated that he would soon have the results of a meeting held with Toby Cisneros. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience. There being none and no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m. on November 19, 1991. 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 November 19, 1991, which were approved by the City Council on November 26, 1991. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 9th day of December, 1991. Armando Chapa City Secretary