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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/16/1982MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 1982 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty Turner Council Members: Jack K. Dumphy Bob Gulley Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr. Cliff Zarsky ABSENT: Dr. Charles W. Kennedy City Manager Edward Martin Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by Reverend Paul O'Rear of Weber Road Church of Christ, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally consti- tuted meeting. Mayor Jones noted the issuance of a proclamation designating June 18, 1982 as "DOS AGUILAS BOWLING LEAGUE DAY". A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of June 2 and June 9, 1982 and the Special Council Meeting of June 9, 1982 be approved as presented; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones then recognized Mr. Julius Rosenberg, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on the Employment of the Handicapped. Mr. Rosenberg addressed the Council and stated that when he was designated Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on the Employment of the Handicapped, he intended to perform a good job. He stated that he had discovered that 26,000 handicapped people reside in the City and the Committee's aim is to provide jobs for as many of these as possible. MICROFILMED "SSP 191994 Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Rosenberg explained that they had worked with Chuck Speed, Director of Personnel for the City, who assisted them in methods of hiring the handicapped and they also received assistance from Mr. Jim Wesley of TEC and Mr. Galvan. He explained the method by which they attempted to find employment, stating that they compiled a list of 20 most work -ready people and provided lists of them by number, not by name, specifying their capabilities in spite of their handicaps and distributed them to leading personnel directors in the City. He explained that this method has been very successful and they now have 40 resumes of handicapped citizens that have been presented to these personnel directors. He informed the Council that they plan to provide new lists or additional lists. Mr. Rosenberg continued and stated that they conducted a seminar in February for personnel directors to explain what to expect when they hire a handicapped person. He stated that they have found that the handicapped person who is employed can perform as well as anyone else and their absenteeism is not as extensive as someone who is not handicapped. He stated that Dr. Maria Luisa Garza has accepted the position of Public Relations for the hiring of the handicapped and they look forward to working with her. He also mentioned the problem with providing recreation for the handicapped which has been a concern of one of their members for some time. He stated that they're also working to see that all buildings are adequate for the handicapped. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to Mr. Rosenberg and suggested that an annual report similar to this be made on the hiring of the handicapped. Mayor Pro Tem Turner also commended Mr. Rosenberg for the work he is doing in this field and explained that the Council has been working with recreation for the handicapped. She suggested that in view of the fact that the budget will be considered soon that Mr. Rosenberg provide a recommendation for the minimum requirements for recreation prior to the time of the budget hearings. She also stated that she will work to obtain funds to assure that facilities are designed to accommodate the handicapped. Mr. Jerry Kane, member of the board of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, also addressed the Council and explained that the Mayor's Committee has been one of the most active and effective in the State of Texas and is a good example for other cities. He explained the types of disabilities that some citizens have and reviewed the various programs provided by TRC and the method of rehabili- tating the vocationally handicapped. He pointed out that when these Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 3 vocationally handicapped people are employed, this benefits the taxpayers in that a disabled person who is working is self-supporting. He then explained the services that TRC provides. He concluded his presentation by providing a history of two severely handicapped people and how they had been rehabilitated. He then expressed appreciation to the Mayor for establishing this committee and thanked Mr. Rosenberg for his efforts as Chairman of that committee. He stated he would also like to take this opportunity to urge businesses to hire the handicapped. Council Member Zarsky expressed appreciation to all of these people who are working so hard for the employment of the handicapped. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of action of the Council from the Workshop Session on the following item: The City Manager's recommendation on the City vehicle policies and a phased reduction of total vehicles and vehicles being driven home be approved with a status report on implementation of the recommendation to be made every 90 days. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for consideration of actions of the City Council by motion. 1. A public hearing be held July 14, 1982 on a closure request of Canal Avenue from North Shoreline Boulevard to Corpus Christi Bay. The request for the closure of Canal Avenue is being made in conjunction with a proposed condominium project. it is recommended that the street remain open as a visual corridor and for utility and drainage uses and pedestrian access to the water. This is in keeping with the policy of preserving public access to the water. 2. A public hearing be held June 30, 1982 on the closure request of a 40 foot wide unimproved right-of-way previously dedicated along the common lot lines of Lots 1 and 2, Section 26 and Lots 31 and 32, Section 27, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts. The right-of-way is along the north side of County Creek Subdivision at the extension of Saratoga Boulevard east of Rodd Field Road. Saratoga Boulevard is not proposed to be extended in the area and as a condition of the subdivision plat approval, the street closure request must be made. The staff recommends the closure with a 15 foot utility ease- ment being retained the approximate 1,150 foot length of the closure request. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 4 *3. An agreement between the City, the Candystick Corporation and the Church of Christ, South, Inc. be approved providing for the deferment of the one half street construction requirement of County Road 26-A along the south side of Southfork Subdivision. The subdivision, located at the southeast corner of Saratoga Boulevard and Rodd Field Road, was recently annexed; and as a condition of annexation, the half street construction, including curb and gutter and sidewalk, was required. The developer has platted and sold a portion of the County Road 26-A frontage to the Church of Christ, South, Inc. The agreement would provide for deferring the required half street construction of County Road 26-A along both the Church Tract and the remaining unplatted portion of the subdivision for a period not to exceed 4 years. 4. The Swantner and 15th Drainage Improvements Project be accepted and final payment of $25,692.65 for a total of $135,974.69 be made to Maverick Construction Company. A 20 -day time extension is recommended due to delays caused by relocating City utilities and material deliveries. This 1977 Bond Program project provided for the installation of 36" diameter storm sewer in both 15th Street and Swantner Street from Louisiana Boulevard to Ohio and Indiana Streets. 5. The Oso Bridge Fishing Pier project be accepted and final payment of $12,517.63 be made to Preis Properties, Inc., dba Coastal Bend Sales. This Hurricane Allen restoration project provided for restoring the 525 foot, two section timber pier on Ocean Drive near the Naval Air Station. Total cost of the project is $53,173.87, of which 75% is reimbursable through FEMA and the remainder came from the Park Bond Fund. The contract was awarded on January 27, 1982. 6. The Hialco Center Roof Repairs Project be accepted and final payment of $12,873.20 for a total of $18,793.00 be made to Z & R Roofing Company. This project provided for the replacement of the existing roofing with a built-up roofing system on approximately 60% of the Hialco Building and was funded through the 7th Year Community Develop- ment Block Grant. 7. A six month supply agreement for AC -5 and RC -2 asphalt oil and Hot Mix asphalt concrete pavement be approved as follows based on low bid: Texas Fuel and Asphalt Co., Corpus Christi Est. 4,000 gal. AC -5 asphalt oil $ 2,552.80 Gulf States Fuel and Asphalt Co., Corpus Christi Est. 6,000 gal. RC -2 Asphalt oil $ 7,800.00 Heldenfels Brothers, Inc., Corpus Christi Est. 10,000 tons Hot Mix Asphalt $261,000.00 GRAND TOTAL $271,352.80 Four bids were received. Price comparisons show a 20% decrease for AC -5 asphalt oil, a 4% increase for RC -2 asphalt oil and a 1.32% increase for Hot Mix asphalt since last purchased. 8. Bids be received July 6, 1982 for twelve months supply agreement for water meter parts. Bidders will be asked to bid a percentage discount from their published price list. 9. A contract be executed with Lara House Movers for the relocation of the Merriman-Boby's house from 801 Upper South Broadway to 1515 N. Chaparral. The bid price for the relocation to the temporary site is $3,800, with an additional relocation to occur within twelve months to the permanent site for an additional $1,500. All funds for the relocation are from private sources. * Item 3 was withdrawn by a motion of the Council - See page 6 Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 5 10. An agreement be authorized with Nueces County providing for mainten- ance services on the public beach at Padre Island, annexed by Ordinance No. 16752; services to include provisions during May 28, 1982 and August 31, 1982, inclusive, for lifeguards, lifeguard stations, and portable restrooms; and provisions for trash receptacles, trash pickup, beach cleaning and beach maintenance on a year round basis. 11. Bids be received July 6, 1982 for an additional 60" self-propelled rotary mower for the Park Division. The mower is part of the equip- ment for the additional crew for maintenance of the Bayfront Science Park included in the 1981-82 Budget. 12. Bids be received July 6, 1982 for one 50 and one 60 horsepower tractors with front end loaders for the Park Division to be used for mowing and park maintenance. The equipment is included in the 1981-82 Budget. Nine and seven year old tractors will be replaced. 13. Bids be received July 13, 1982 for a 72" self-propelled rotary mower for the Park Division. This equipment is included in the 1981-82 Budget and will replace a unit with over 1,800 hours on it. 14. The recommendation of the Bay Drilling Committee be approved that a permit for a seismic survey utilizing underground explosives be granted to Geo Seismic Services as contractor for Exxon Company, U.S.A. The survey will extend from an area outside of the city limits on Mustang Island into the southern end of the Mustang Island State Park. No complaints were received as a result of a previous similar survey or at a public hearing held pertaining to this application. Explosive discharges will be limited as to depth, size, time and location. A five million dollar public liability insurance certifi- cate has been posted. The Land Drilling Ordinance prohibits the use of explosives for seismic surveys but authorizes the Council to waive the provision if the public health, safety, and welfare are adequately protected. 15. Bids be received July 6, 1982 for a 5 ton wrecker for the Police Department. This equipment is included in the 1981-82 Revenue Sharing Budget and will replace a wrecker currently leased. The wrecker is used to transfer unclaimed vehicles from the short-term to long-term pound. ' 16. Bids be received July 6, 1982 for twelve months supply agreement for approximately 4100 pairs of leather palm work gloves to be used by Sanitation, Gas, Water, Wastewater and Park Divisions. Council Member Zarsky referred to item 1 which pertains to the public hearing on the closing request of Canal Avenue from North Shoreline Boulevard to Corpus Christi Bay and asked to see the street location. Mr. James K. Lontos, Assistant City Manager, located the street in question. Council Member Gulley inquired about the necessity to have a motion to call a public hearing. City Manager Martin expressed the opinion that this is done because it would be possible for the Council to decide not to hold a public hearing. Mayor Jones referred to item 3 which pertains to an agreement between the City, the Candystick Corporation and the Church of Christ, South, Inc. in regard to the provision for the deferment of the one-half street construction require- ment of County Road 26 A. He referred to the last sentence and inquired as to Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 6 how the staff would determine that the four year period had lapsed and when the street would be required. Mr. Lontos stated that a provision could be added on the limitation of the ordinance. Council Member Dumphy indicated that he was familiar with the Church plans and explained how they plan to complete that project. Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that the City does not have a fair policy in regard to one-half street construction and he felt that this should be devised. He suggested that the legal department examine the results since this property was sold to the Church. He questioned whether or not the original developer, Candystick Corporation, could effectively renunciate their agreement for annexation by selling this property to the Church and transferring the responsibility for the one-half street construction to the buyer of the property. Assistant City Manager Lontos stated that he felt that Mr. Rogei,Seaman of the Candystick Corp. is obligated to go ahead with his agreement with the City to construct the one-half street. Council Member Zarsky stated that he was of the opinion that the City could allow street construction to be deferred but no later than at the time Mr. Seaman puts in that back street of the subdivision. City Manager Martin stated that the City does feel that Mr. Seaman has the obligation to the City but he has evidently transferred that obligation to the Church through his sales contract. He stated that the staff will obtain a copy of the agreement and he would be glad to withdraw this item until the contract has been reviewed. Council Member Dumphy stated that he was informed by the elders of the Church that the requirement for one-half street development would be accepted by the Church. A motion was made by Council Member Zarsky that item 3 be withdrawn from consideration until the staff ascertains that a developer may transfer an obligation to the City to someone else who purchases the property involved. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously to withdraw this item. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 7 Mayor Jones referred to item 4 and questioned the reason for the 20 day time extension by the construction company performing the work on the Swantner and 15th Street Drainage Improvement Project. Mr. Lontos stated that a delay was primarily created by slow delivery of necessary products and this is a legitimate reason for delaying many projects. Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to item 9 and inquired if the Merriman-Bobys House would be located on this site permanently. City Manager Martin explained that it was necessary to move the house from its present location and the 1515 N. Chaparral location is just a temporary site until a permanent site has been established. Council Member Gulley referred to item 10 which authorized an agreement with Nueces County providing for maintenance services on the public beach at Padre Island and questioned why the City staff authorized this and obligated the City to a sizeable sum of money before it was presented to the Council. He pointed out that this beach is still in the County and they should have the responsibility of maintenance. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter explained that at the time the City annexed the beach on December 9, 1981, they assumed responsibility for the beach. He noted however that the State of Texas provides funds to cities and counties for maintenance of the beaches and funds for that purpose were applied for at the time of annexation. He stated further that this matter was discussed with County Officials and the staff feels that this is the most economical method for maintenance. Council Member Gulley pointed out that this would cost the City about $30,000 per year. Deputy City Manager Ernest Briones agreed that the Council needs to discuss the question of who should maintain the beach. He noted however that the City annexed that land and has a certain responsibility. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she would like to see much more cooper- ation of efforts between the City and County. She expressed the opinion that the.County can do a much better job of maintaining this beach. There were no comments from the audience on the foregoing items. A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the foregoing actions be confirmed including items 1 through 16, with the exception of item 3 which was withdrawn; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed by the following vote: Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 8 Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Zarsky voting "aye" on all of the items ; Gulley voting "aye" on all of the items with the exception of item 10 on which he voted "nay;" Hawkins and Kennedy absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for actions of the City Council by ordinance. Mayor Jones referred to new ordinance no. la which is the first reading designating Starr Street between East Shoreline and Lower Broadway one-way westbound. Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, provided a transparency and explained the traffic patterns in the area. Mayor Jones requested a report on McArdle Road within the next few weeks, and Mr. Lontos assured the Council that he would have this ready in two weeks. Mr. Stewart continued his explanation on the recommendation to designate Starr Street one-way and noted that it will enhance the movement of traffic and the transit route will be improved. He informed the Council that the Traffic Safety Advisory Board and the Central Business District have approved this designation and that in response to 16 notices sent to companies along this street, five in opposition were returned from some of the retail firms. Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that this one-way designation for Starr Street be tried for six months only and requested that those who expressed opposition be notified that this would be on a trial basis. Council Member Zarsky referred to ordinance lg in regard to the downtown curb, sidewalk and driveway renovation project and questioned the use of exposed aggregate sidewalk at the intersection of Chaparral and Hirsch Streets. He stated that this type of material is very slippery when wet and mentioned the possibility of a lawsuit against the City. Assistant City Manager Lontos agreed that although the exposed aggregate sidewalk is much more attractive, it does get slicker than smooth concrete. He pointed out however that this portion is a very small section. There were no comments from the members of the audience on the new ordinances. A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy to bring forth the ordinances listed as a through g; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously. Council Member Zarsky then referred to the second reading of the ordinance amending the platting ordinance pertaining to the charge for water use including t. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 9 the surcharge per lot in addition to the tap fees, and inquired as to whether or not the staff had an answer to his question about the surcharge for townhouses. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that townhouses are normally one large lot with a building site; therefore, the pro -rata charge would not be charged against each purchaser of a townhouse. Council Member Zarsky stated that it was his understanding that some of the builders plan to submit a request to amend the ordinance to clarify the wording to this effect. Mr. Lontos noted that if necessary the ordinance could be amended prior to third reading next week. There were no further comments on the ordinances; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances were passed: FIRST READING: AMENDING SECTION 53-250, SCHEDULE I, ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Dumphy and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Hawkins and Kennedy "absent". FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR GRAZING PURPOSES WITH ARTURO BAYARENA. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Dumphy and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Hawkins and Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17078: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN APPRAISAL AGREEMENT WITH SIDNEY H. SMITH III FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 1, 2, AND 3 IN CONNECTION WITH SURFSIDE TO TIMON BOULEVARDS STREET CONNECTION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $1,040; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Hawkins and Kennedy "absent". RESOLUTION NO. 17079: DECLARING THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE KOSTORYZ ROAD LIFT STATION HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $60,000 IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS IN 1976 TO BE USED FOR OTHER SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Hawkins and Kennedy "absent". RESOLUTION NO. 17080: DECLARING THAT THE NEED FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO FLORES STREET, FROM HIGHWAY 44 TO LIPAN STREET, NO LONGER EXISTS AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $115,000 IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS IN 1967 TO BE USED FOR OTHER STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 10 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Hawkins and Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17081: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TULOSO MIDWAY INDEPEN- DENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING PAVEMENT ON HAVEN DRIVE AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING $21,840; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Hawkins and Kennedy "absent". ORDINANCE NO. 17082: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT WITH CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DOWNTOWN CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND DRIVE RENOVATION AND APPROPRIATING $5,486.10 FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS SET OUT IN SAID CHANGE ORDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy and Gulley voting "Aye"; Zarsky "Nay"; Hawkins and Kennedy "absent". SECOND READING: AMENDING THE PLATTING ORDINANCE NO. 4168, AS AMENDED, SECTION V -B(5) TO ESTABLISH A WATER MAIN EXTENSION POLICY, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING $75.00 PER LOT OR $300.00 PER ACRE FEES FOR SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX SUBDIVISIONS, $150.00 PER LOT OR $600.00 PER ACRE FEES FOR OTHER THAN SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX SUBDIVISIONS, $100.00 PER LOT SURCHARGES, PRO RATA FRONT FOOT CHARGES OF $4.25 A FOOT, ESTABLISHING A GRID AND ARTERIAL TRANSMISSION MAINS TRUST FUND FOR USE IN OVERSIZING GRID MAINS, CONSTRUCTING ARTERIAL TRANSMISSION MAINS, AND GRID MAINS AND IN REIMBURSING DEVELOPERS FOR CONSTRUCTING ARTERIAL TRANSMISSION OR GRID MAINS, ESTABLISHING A DISTRIBUTION MAINS TRUST FUND FOR USE IN OVERSIZING DISTRIBUTION MAINS, CON- STRUCTING DISTRIBUTION MAINS, AND IN REIMBURSING DEVELOPERS FOR OVERSIZING AND CONSTRUCTING DISTRIBUTION MAINS OFF-SITE, PROVIDING FOR MAXIMUM EXTENSIONS AND DEVELOPER CREDITS FOR ACTUAL OFFSITE INSTALLATION COSTS UP TO THE AMOUNT OF THE LOT/ACREAGE FEE, PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPERS FROM FUNDS AVAILABLE IN THE RESPECTIVE TRUST FUNDS FOR THAT PORTION OF MAINS INSTALLED BY THE DEVELOPER UP TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENSION AND THAT REQUIRED BY THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STANDARDS, AND PROVIDING FOR BI -ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES AND SUFFICIENCY OF TRUST FUNDS. The foregoing ordinance was read, for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley and Zarsky voting "Aye"; Hawkins and Kennedy "absent". * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones noted that under the City Manager's Report a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters was listed. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the Council convene in closed session, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read stated that the authority for the closed meeting was Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S. The Council then convened in closed session at 3:40 p.m. . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 11 Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 4:08 p.m. and called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mrs. Mary Beth Brunkenhoefer, 4401 O'Hara Street, spoke in favor of the resolution supporting the right to life. She expressed the opinion that citizens are creating an abortion climate since a mother may kill her baby up until time for the birth. Mrs. Brunkenhoefer referred to a case in another state in which an infant was allowed to starve to death when it was ascertained that he was handicapped and mentally retarded. She pointed out that this nation has gone already from the wide -spread killing of the unborn to the killing of the born. She then referred to the possibility of killing the old or nonproductive citizens comparing it to the Nazi regime in Germany at which time the wholesale killing of those they thought were undesirable occurred. She related the story of how no one spoke out until finally no one was available to speak against this practice. Mrs. Brunkenhoefer stated that if the City Council does not speak up now, who will there be to speak up for them when their time comes. She stated that she was of the opinion that such a movement should begin on the City level to ask that abortions be stopped with copies to the federal government and urged that the Council pass the resolution expressing their opposition to abortions. Mrs. Carl E. Field, 605 Indiana, stated that she had attended last week's meeting when this subject was discussed but pointed out that the Council seemed very concerned at last week's meeting and this week's meeting about the handi- capped, about the elderly and a myriad of items that they seemed very interested in. She stated that she is very dismayed to learn that the Council is not only not concerned about the unborn but is reluctant to pass a resolution to protect the unborn when they have indicated concerns about so many other citizens. She urged that they help the unborn because all they want is a chance at life. Mr. Jack Gordon, 5802 Everhart, referred to the discussion conducted during the morning Workshop Meeting on city vehicles. He noted that 644 vehicles were assigned to employees; 356 of those vehicles are driven home at night by city employees and noted that it was stated during the discussion that the vehicles assigned to particular employees was considered to be part of their wages, yet it is not reported on their income tax. He stated that as well as he could recall, the number of cars driven home has increased every year and something Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 16, 1982 Page 12 should be done about eliminating so many cars from being driven home as well as so many cars purchased for the City. Council Member Zarsky informed the other Council Members that he had planned to bring up his proposed resolution of the right to life, but he preferred to wait until a full Council was present. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Gulley, seconded by Council Member Dumphy, and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m., June 16, 1982.