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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/28/1984MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 28, 1984 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Welder Brown Leo Guerrero Dr. Charles W. Kennedy, Jr. Joe McComb Frank Mendez Mary Pat Slavik ABSENT: Mayor Luther Jones City Manager Edward A. Martin City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by the Reverend Grady Hinton of Calvary First Baptist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Leo Guerrero. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Frank Mendez that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 1984 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Guerrero; and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Turner then administered oaths to the following new appointments to Boards and Committees: Mr. Jacob Munoz, Building Standards Board; Mr. Ray Cardenas, Bay Drilling Committee; Mr. William Reynolds, Mechanical Advisory Board; Ms. Sondra L. Glass, Park and Recreation Board; Mr. Scott Skinner, Marina Board; and Mr. Juan Jose Gussoni, Sister City Committee. MICROFILMED inutes .regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 2 City Manager Edward Martin suggested considering Actions of the Council from the Workshop Session on the bid opening on the sale of bonds. He stated that four proposals had been submitted and Citibank, N.A., was the most advantageous offer. He explained that the two items on the agenda, resolution and ordinance, are to approve the form of the official statement and to provide for the issuance of $12,500,000 in General Improvement Bonds, Series 1984. Council Member Mendez deviated from the agenda and stated that he would like to go into closed session regarding personnel matters following the completion of the items on the agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the Council convene in closed session to discuss personnel matters following the completion of all of the items on the agenda, seconded by Council Member Guerrero. The motion passed by the following vote: Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, absent at the time the vote was taken; Turner and McComb, not indicating their vote. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the following resolution and ordinance and they passed as follows: J1. RESOLUTION NO. 18137: APPROVING THE FORM OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT PERTAINING TO CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1984, AND AUTHORIZING RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND THE USE THEREOF IN THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SAID BONDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, absent at the time the vote was taken; and Jones, "absent". J2. ORDINANCE NO. 18144: BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $12,500,000 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1984, BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATES HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF AT MATURITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, absent at the time the vote was taken; and Jones, "absent". inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the bid opening on the following engineering project: New City Warehouse at the City Service Center. The proposed 14,400 square foot warehouse will replace the existing warehouse at 523 N. Alameda Street. Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos explained the procedure for opening the bids, noting that this will involve two bid openings -- one for the building and the other for the general construction. Mr. Lontos then read the bids from the following firms for the building: A-1 Plumbing; B &B Builders; Bracco Construction Co., Inc.; J. H. Chapman Construction Company; Dickson Builders; Diversified Structures, Inc.; Hunt Construction Co., Inc.; Progressive Structures, Inc.; Salazar Construction, Inc.; R & D Builders; Western Steel Company; and Service Industries. Mr. Lontos stated that all of the companies submitting bids had also provided the required bid security bond. He noted that several of the companies had included letters of certification in regard to the metal buildings to be provided. Mr. Lontos then opened bids from the following companies on the general construction for the Warehouse: A-1 Plumbing; Anvil Construction, Inc.; B & B Builders; Bracco Construction Company, Inc.; J. H. Chapman Construction Company; Hunt Construction Company; L & L Construction Company; E. J. Netek Construction Company; R & D Builders; and Salazar Construction, Inc. In answer to a question from the Council, Mr. Lontos explained the procedure in the Engineering Department for advertising in the newspaper to make bidders aware of projects to be bid. He explained that his office also sends notices to bidders who have requested that they be notified. Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed appreciation to the companies submitting bids and stated that they would be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter, and referred to the Staff for tabulation and recommendation. Council Member Kennedy referred to the presentation during the morning Workshop Meeting concerning the City -County jail consolidation. Dr. Kennedy then made a motion that the study be approved and that the Staff be directed to proceed with the project; seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the presentation Committee on interior design of the new library. Chairman, Mrs. Mary Bell. Mrs. Bell referred to the interior design of the she would like to introduce Mrs. Robert Wallace who Building Committee for the new library. by the Library Building She then recognized the building and stated that is the Chairman of the Mrs. Wallace expressed appreciation to the Building Committee and thanked Mr. Edgar Farrera, Architect in the Engineering Department, for all of his assistance. She then introduced the other members of the Library Building Committee. Mrs. Wallace explained to the Council that this is to provide them with a progress report. She stated that their estimated construction cost indicates that they are still within the guidelines. She then displayed a drawing showing the interior of the building and explained the different sections of the library on the various floors. She then displayed slides of the proposed interior of the building. She reiterated that they are very close to the budget with the provision of as much space as possible. Council Member Berlanga expressed appreciation to Mrs. Alicia Gallegos -Gomez for providing information for him on the progress of the library plans. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired about the ceiling height. Mr. John H. Wiegman, the architect, stated that the ceiling would be 36 feet in the atrium space and the top of the building is about 42 feet. He stated that the second floor will have ten -foot high ceilings. Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed appreciation to the Library Board Members and the architects. Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for consideration of the Consent Motions on the following items: 3. Plans and specifications for resurfacing of five parking lots be approved and bids be received on April 18, 1984. A parking lot at Lakeview Park, West Guth Park, the Gas Division Equipment Yard and two parking lots at the Greenwood Park Softball Complex will be reworked/resurfaced due to age and condition. Funding of the projects will come from the Park Bond Fund and the Operating Budget. 4. Bids be received for the demolition of buildings located at 413 S. Carrizo Street, 413 (rear) S. Carrizo Street, 412 (rear) S. King Street and separate bids be received for the sale and relocation or the total demo- lition of the three bedroom (2,040 sq. ft.) house located at 412 5. King Street. These properties located on the 1.31 acre tract adjacent to South Bluff Park were acquired by the City for the South Bluff Park Expansion Project. tinutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 5 5. Twelve months supply agreement for gas and water pipe repair clamps and couplings be approved based on low bid to the following: Corpus Christi Pipe & Supply, Inc. Item Group 1, Full Circle Clamps Item Group 2, Super Range Clamps Item Group 7, Steel Couplings Item Group 8, PVC Clamps TOTAL: Ernie Bradley Sales & Service Item Group 3, Large Diameter Clamps Item Group 5, Steel Repair Clamps TOTAL: Ford Meter Company Item Group 4, Tapped Full Circle Clamps TOTAL: ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL: $ 8,380.50 51,802.39 9,823.82 469.70 $70,476.41 $ 3,672.02 152.10 $ 3,824.12 $ 6,172.42 $ 6,172.42 $80,472.95 Prices have decreased approximately 10% since last contract 10/82. Fifteen bid invitations were issued and thirteen bids received. 6.* One 1250 GPM Triple Combination Pumper Truck for the Fire Department be purchased from Riggs First Line Equipment for $117,261 based on low bid meeting specifications. This item is included in the 1983-84 Revenue Sharing account. Nine bid invitations were issued and five bids were received. A 1500 GPM custom cab pumper was purchased in February 1962 for $128,201. 7. Deleting the storm sewer drainage structure at Jackson Woods Park and authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the Middlecoff, Jackson Woods and Turtle Cove Park Improvement project for additional landscaping, security lights, barbecue pits, a drinking fountain, additional sidewalks, topsoil and related work. Fifty percent of the change order work is eligible for reimbursement under this Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant assisted project. The total amount deleted as the result of storm sewer deletion is $17,490. The total cost resulting from adding the park related items is $17,490, thus the net increase in the contract amount is zero. * This item was withdrawn by the City Manager - see page 6 inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 6 8. Approving purchase of motor operated plug valves for the Savage Lane Pumping Plant, consisting of one 10", three 12", and one 14" valves from Gulf Supply Company, Inc., for the total amount of $19,884, based on low bid. These valves are to be used at the Savage Lane Pumping Plant. 9. A public hearing be held on April 18, 1984, on the closure request of one half of 40 foot wide Williams Drive right-of-way and one half of a 40 foot wide unnamed street in Lot 10, Section 31, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts. Neither of the streets are improved, and the closure request is a result of abutting property being platted. 10. Approving contracts for hauling brush and debris to supplement the Sanitation Department's brush collection activity. 11. Authorizing acquisition of a parcel (#7) located in Block 44 on N. Alameda Street between Mestina and Lipan Streets from Mrs. Mary Dettman in connection with the City Hall Site Land Acquisition Project. 12. A hearing be held April 4, 1984 at the request of Corpus Christi Per- formance Center, Inc., dba Speedway Park, for the issuance of an outdoor music festival annual permit, in accordance with Article V of the Code of Ordinances. All health, sanitation, and fire safety requirements have been met and the facility has been approved by the Building Division. Council Member Mendez referred to item 3 and inquired if this would involve additional parking areas, and Mr. Lontos stated that it would not because the plan was to resurface the existing parking lots. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired about the time schedule for removal of the house at Cole Park. City Manager Martin informed the Council that the owner had sixty days to have the house removed. Council Member Slavik referred to item 4 and inquired if it would be possible to sell any of the houses proposed for demolition. Mr. Martin informed her that the Staff is attempting to have one house relocated rather than demolished. Council Member Kennedy requested that the Council be provided with a layout of the plans for that area adjacent to South Bluff Park, and the City Manager Martin indicated that he would provide this. City Manager Martin then stated that he would like to withdraw item 6. Council Member Kennedy referred to item 10 and inquired if it would be possible to have debris removed by paying for the service. Iinutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 7 City Manager Martin stated that this could be done only by private haulers. He explained that the funds for these additional contracts totals about $100,000 and this amount will basically deplete the General Fund Reserve. He emphasized the fact that the contracts with private haulers will just barely keep the City on the usual six-week schedule for pickup. He explained that the option to this is to return to a twelve -week schedule which would not be too satisfactory in view of the fact that a great deal of debris needs to be hauled away. Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to item 9 and inquired if this proposed street closing would be subject to the new policy of requiring payment. City Manager Martin explained to the Council that he did not know when the Planning Commission would have a recommendation and if a change in policy is established, it will probably not be in effect at the time this street closure is considered. Council Member Slavik referred to item 12 and in particular, to a portion of the Code governing the issuance of outdoor music festival permits quoting the following statement: "that the applicant shall show the location of sufficient off-street parking space to accommodate the anticipated attendance and utilize and same with limited access to major streets". She inquired about the meaning of this statement. City Manager Martin explained that the applicant is supposed to show the location of their off-street parking and how access will be provided from public streets. He stated that he did not understand that statement either but the ordinance was passed a number of years ago. He explained that the application indicates that they have seventeen acres of off-street parking which he believes would be adequate. Council Member Slavik reiterated that she would like to have a clarification of the statement in regard to utilizing public streets. City Manager Martin stated that this is in the City Code, and if it has no meaning, it could be eliminated from the Code. He stated that there could have been a mistake in the wording when the ordinance was passed. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she felt that the meaning was that the applicant should show off-street parking and access to that parking. Council Member Kennedy referred to a related outdoor music event and mentioned the music festival to be conducted at Cole Park. City Manager Martin stated that that is something entirely different and the Staff may recommend against approving that request if it is for a major event with enormous crowds. Note: Later in the meeting, it was ascertained that a mistake had been made in converting the ordinance pertaining to the off-street parking and the utilization of major streets in that one of the "ands" should have said, "the". iinutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 8 Council Member Berlanga referred to item 9 and inquired about the reason for only closing one-half of Williams Drive right-of-way. Mr. Lontos explained that there is a major sanitary sewer in the other half and the Staff feels that it should be retained by the City. Council Member Berlanga then referred to item 10 and inquired if the contracts are approved today, when the trucks would be in operation. Mr. Hennings stated that they probably can start to work Monday if the contracts are approved. City Manager Martin reiterated that the employment of these two companies is just to keep up with the six-week schedule, usually followed by the City. Council Member Berlanga stated that he had been made aware of some residents who have not had their trash picked up in two months. City Manager Martin stated that he would like to know exactly where they are located because the City is not behind on the six-week schedule. Council Member Kennedy stated that he had noticed brush piled in the streets rather than on the easement and inquired if that was a violation. Mr. Hennings replied that to his knowledge, it was not unless it interfered with the free movement of traffic. Council Member Slavik agreed that this was a bad situation and mentioned in particular, Denver Street. City Manager Martin stated that if the trash is blocking traffic, the Staff might be able to do something, particularly if it is blocking more than a parking lane. Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for comments from the audience on items 3 through 12 with item no. 6 having been withdrawn. Mrs. Olga Gonzales, 1809 Yale, referred to item 10 and expressed the opinion that contracts of this nature should be given to local residents rather than having people from Mexico or other out-of-town people obtaining such contracts. There were no further comments on the Consent Motions. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that Consent Motions, items 3 through 12, item 6 having been withdrawn, be approved; seconded by Council Member Brown; and passed unanimously. inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 9 Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for consideration of the Consent Ordinances and Ordinances from Previous Meetings on items 13 through 26. Council Member Guerrero referred to Ordinance No. 14 which authorizes a contract for engineering services to evaluate the Platting Ordinance Street Construction Requirements for Subdivisions. He stated that he had previously asked about a "weight" ordinance to control the size of trucks allowed on streets and subdivisions and stated that before consultants are employed, he felt that such weight limits should be established. He stated that he also objected to employment of an Austin firm; Flour Bluff streets should be treated differently to take into consideration the sandy conditions there; and his recommendation would be to delete item 14 until further study by the Staff has been made and street load limits have been established. City Manager Martin explained that the Staff was of the opinion that it was preferable to go outside the City rather than use some local firms because those local firms would be involved in constructing streets in this City and might not be totally objective in making an analysis. He agreed that Flour Bluff should be designed differently because of the sandy conditions. Council Member Guerrero stated that he would still like to see someone local take care of this. He noted that the City streets are being totally destroyed because of the use of trucks that are too heavy. Council Member Guerrero then made a motion to withdraw Ordinance No. 14. (There was no second at this time.) Council Member Mendez noted that the consumer is the one that suffers in the end because they are the ones who have to pay for the streets even if they are damaged. He inquired if it would be possible to complete the streets in subdivisions after all of the heavy construction trucks have completed deliveries. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that one of the problems with that method is that the developers hire the contractors to construct the streets and the developer continues using the streets to complete construction of the subdivision. He stated that the only way to prevent that would be to have some very good assurance, possibly in the form of a bond, by the developer that the street would be completed and in good condition. Council Member Mendez inquired if it would be feasible to construct only one-half of the street until all of the construction has been completed in the subdivision and then complete the other half of the street. City Manager Martin stated that that would be a good solution because it sometimes requires as long as three years to complete a subdivision. He admitted that there is a question as to whether the specifications were correct for some of those streets and there is a question as to who would pay for that linutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 10 last resurfacing. He stated that the only way to do this would be to require the developer to take care of this by depositing enough funds for the purpose of completing the streets after the subdivision has been completed. He suggested that it might be practical to have the developer deposit cash in escrow in a City account. Mr. Lontos stated that the City is experiencing some difficulties with materials as well as the natural materials in the ground associated with street construction. He agreed that all construction companies will only use the minimum requirements in the specifications and concurred with Council Member Guerrero that the contractor might be required to construct streets that would support a certain load weight. Mayor Pro Tem Turner returned to the question of a local firm and inquired who would better understand the soil conditions in Corpus Christi than a Local engineering firm. City Manager Martin stated that possibly no one, but he was of the opinion that there might be a conflict if they make recommendations on minimum requirements and they are the same ones who work on streets in subdivisions. Council Member Guerrero inquired about the load limit for which the City streets are designed, and Mr. Lontos explained that every street is designed differently. He explained that residential streets are designed for so many vehicles to use that street and the load limit that it should be designed to handle and that is the reason the Staff has requested that this study be made. He explained that the City Engineering Department designs streets according to predicted use and the amount of heavy truck travel anticipated. City Manager Martin agreed that the City's specifications should be established according to local soil conditions but he reiterated that he feels that an outside expert should make this study because they would make accurate recommendations and not consider the construction companies that are in operation in this City. He further explained that what the Staff is proposing is to raise the standards on street construction but they feel that the study should be made first. City Manager Martin continued by stating that if the Council prefers, the City Engineering Department could just increase the minimum standards. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that item 14 be tabled until the City Staff has discussed this matter with local engineers; seconded by Council Member Berlanga. Council Member McComb stated that he was of the opinion that there is some validity in hiring an outside firm because a local firm could have some connections with local developers and contractors and it would be possible for them to persuade the City to grant variances. linutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 11 Council Member Brown pointed out that specifications for street construction were originally designed to take care of two -ton trucks and now four -ton trucks are in use on the streets; therefore, the design needs to be changed to accommodate different conditions. Assistant City Manager Lontos expressed the opinion that the Engineering Staff could design appropriate streets and the conflict exists between engineering firms and developers of subdivisions. Council Member Slavik expressed the opinion that the City should increase the minimum standards and unless the Staff feels that an outside consultant would remove the pressure from the Staff, she felt that the City's Engineering Staff should design the streets according to the soil conditions. City Manager Martin stated that the pressure would not be on the City's Engineering Staff, it would be on the City Council if different standards are adopted. He pointed out that it is true that the City's Engineers could impose standards that would meet the need; but when standards are increased, the local engineers will protest and have different opinions. Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that the City should employ an outside engineering consultant from another City. Council Member Guerrero repeated his motion that this item be tabled to allow the Staff and the Engineering Society to meet and provide input about the standards on various streets. Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for the vote on the motion to table this item and it passed as follows: Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Kennedy, McComb and Slavik voting, "No"; Turner, "abstaining". Council Member Berlanga then referred to Ordinances 19 and 20 which pertain to the street improvements for the George Evans School Area Unit I Project. He pointed out that this item amounts to approving the bid of what the Staff refers to as the low bidder, Maverick Construction Company. He stated, however, that the actual low bidder was A. Ortiz Construction Company. He inquired as to how the Engineering Department had arrived at this assumption. City Manager Martin reminded Council Member Berlanga that this was discussed at length the preceding week; the Staff had explained the error in unit price on the paving work; and the Council was provided with written information in regard to the matter. Council Member Berlanga inquired if the Council had actually approved Maverick Construction Company for award of the contract, and Mr. Martin stated that the City had provided all of the information as to the reason for the recommendation but the Council has the prerogative to change their minds if they desire. inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 12 Council Member Mendez agreed that the Council had received a memorandum concerning the problems and how the Staff had arrived at the designation of low bidder of Maverick Construction Company. He stated, however, that Mr. Ortiz was present in the audience and the matter should be clarified. Council Member Slavik expressed the opinion that A. Ortiz Construction Company was the low bidder; she had discussed this with some people who informed her that the bottom line is the important thing; and even though Mr. Ortiz had made a mistake on unit price listings, if he will guarantee to abide by the figures in his low bid, then he should be considered the low bidder. She agreed that Mr. Ortiz should be allowed to speak. Council Member Mendez then referred to Ordinance No. 23 which is the third reading adopting a flood damage prevention code and inquired about the consequences if the City does not comply with the flood zones on the new map and what its effect would be for overall Corpus Christi. City Manager Martin stated that the Federal Insurance Administration could remove citizens of Corpus Christi from eligibility for flood insurance. Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings stated that 6,000 people in Corpus Christi have flood insurance through the Administration. Mr. Martin reminded the Council that there is a 90 -day challenge period that is in effect right now. Council Member Guerrero referred to the challenge period and inquired if the City does not challenge it, who will. City Manager Martin stated that the developers who own property in the flood zone area should be the ones to challenge the zones. Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for comments from the audience on the Consent Ordinances. Mr. A. Ortiz inquired as to why when he was the low bidder on the George Evans School Area Unit I Street Improvement Project, the City changed his bid. City Manager Martin explained that his bid was not changed, the extension indicated in written words that his bid on the subject item was THIRTY DOLLARS, not THREE DOLLARS. He explained how the unit price must be established in order to determine the assessments for the street improvements. He stated that it is absolutely necessary to know what the unit prices are. Mr. Ortiz stated that his bid was $1,254.00 for that item and he did intend for the unit price to be $3.00; therefore, he is the low bidder. inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 13 Council Member Guerrero stated that he did not have any problem at all awarding this contract to Mr. Ortiz, particularly in view of the fact that Maverick Construction Company performed the work in Crossgate Subdivision and problems have been experienced on the streets there. He referred to the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 9, 1983 and called attention to the fact that an irregularity in the unit price was waived for a contractor. He quoted a statement made by Assistant City Manager Lontos in which the variance was granted and the contract was awarded to JCO. He stated that the City should be able to make the same variance for Mr. Ortiz and award this contract to him. Mr. Ortiz stated that he had had the same problem with another bid. Council Member Slavik stated that it is unfortunate that this happened and she asked for verification from Mr. Ortiz that he will provide the concrete work at $3.00 per square yard for the total as indicated on his bid and this would make his bid approximately $2,000 lower than that of Maverick Construction Company. Mr. Ortiz stated that he still had his worksheets that were prepared prior to submission of the bid and he fully intended to bid $3.00 per square yard. Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that it is City policy that the bottom line not be the final consideration because the specifications clearly state that when there is a discrepancy, the unit price in written figures applies. City Manager Martin informed the Council that their options legally are that eventually, a unit price must be established in order to set the assessment rates; the Council has to award the contract that is in the best interest of the City; and the Council has the right to waive irregularities. He then inquired of Mr. Ortiz if he had ever bid $3.00 for pavement before. Mr. Ortiz stated that he had because the last two jobs he bid, the price listed was $3.00 per square yard for pavement. City Manager Martin pointed out that he had submitted $20 or more on other bids that he had submitted. City Manager Martin then admitted that bidders do play games in that they bid high on one item and low on another item in order to arrive at the lowest possible bid. Council Member Mendez pointed out that the last bid Mr. Ortiz submitted also had $3.00 per square yard on the bid. Mayor Pro Tem Turner reiterated that the City's policy clearly states that the written unit price figure governs over any other figure to arrive at the correct price. Council Member Guerrero pointed out again that this policy was not followed in the bid award to SCO. He stated that the City needs to award the bid to the contractor who will do the best job and he felt that A. Ortiz would do a better job than Maverick Construction Company. linutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 14 Council Member McComb referred to his personal business and stated that if a secretary had made a typographical error on a bid, he would assume that he did not get the job and it would be up to him to resolve that matter in his own office but he would not go to the company receiving the bid and attempt to persuade them that he had meant to bid another unit price. Mr. McComb pointed out that on this bid the following companies bid the same item for the following amounts per square yard: Maverick Construction, $30.00; Chapman Construction, $35.00; Heldenfels Brothers, $25.00; Cactus Utility, $20. He stated that he did not know what had happened in the past, but in case of discrepancies in figures, the Standard Instructions state that the written figure prevailed. Council Member Guerrero stated that it bothered him that the City should have two sets of standards in that an error was waived in the JCO bid in November, yet, the error Mr. Ortiz made was not waived. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the contract for the George Evans School Area Unit I Street Improvements Project be awarded to A. Ortiz Construction Company because he is a reputable contractor and since there are problems in Crossgate Subdivision with the street construction which was performed by Maverick Construction Company. The motion was seconded by Council Member Berlanga. Council Member Slavik stated that the bottom line is what the City should consider and in order to save the City money, she will vote to approve award of bid to A. Ortiz Construction Company. Council Member Kennedy expressed the opinion that the City should reject all of the bids that have been received on this project and go out for bids again. Council Member Guerrero stated that he would support that but he still had problems awarding a contract to Maverick Construction Company because of the quality of their work at Crossgate Subdivision. Council Member McComb pointed out that the proposal today is not to award a contract, it is just to set the assessment hearing. He also stated that he questioned Council Member Guerrero's position that he is penalizing Maverick Construction Company without due process for their work in Crossgate Subdivision. He stated that if such allegations had been made against him, he would see the accuser at the Courthouse. He pointed out that if the Council is going to change contracts just because of the personalities involved, the City will not receive any bids in the future from any companies. He also questioned Council Member Slavik about her statement about the bottom line. He pointed out that the contract is not awarded on the bottom line because it is necessary to know the unit prices. He pointed out that it is possible that the amount of concrete work could be greatly extended at a price of only $3.00 per square yard. inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 15 Council Member Slavik stated that Mr. Ortiz had agreed to that unit price. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if the Council could actually award a contract today, and City Manager Martin stated that the contract is usually awarded after the assessment hearing. He suggested that if the Council wanted it changed, the motion to make would be to determine that A. Ortiz Construction Company is the low bidder with the understanding that $3.00 per square yard would be the unit price for concrete work. Council Member Guerrero inquired as to the responsible party for the problems at Crossgate Subdivision. Mr. Lontos stated that it was unknown whether it was due to the design, the developer, the materials, or the contractor. He admitted that it could be a problem with the minimum standards for streets, etc. and to say that it was Maverick Construction Company's fault is inaccurate at this time. City Manager Martin stated that at this time, the Engineering Staff is alleging that the damage was done by the very heavy trucks passing over the streets, but it is not known yet if the streets were improperly designed; therefore, there is no way to know who is at fault. City Manager Martin continued by stating that the accusation has not been made that it is the contractor's fault yet because at this time, it could be the developer, the engineer, or the specifications. Mayor Pro Tem Turner expressed concern about the motion. She stated that if it passes, this will totally change the City's policy and the contractors will not know on what basis the City awards contracts. City Manager Martin stated that he hopes that if the Council approves this motion, it will immediately be followed with guidelines as to what the Staff should do in the future. Council Member Mendez expressed the opinion that the Council's decision should be based on what is best for the City. Council Member Brown suggested that since the contract should not be awarded today, that the motion be amended to reflect that the Council has determined that A. Ortiz Construction Company is the low bidder and that the assessment rates should be established on the figures included in this bid. The motion was seconded by Council Member Slavik and Council Member Guerrero indicated that he would accept that amendment to his motion. Council Member McComb stated that in his opinion, the best interest of the City would be to go by the rules that have already been established. He urged that at least five of the Council Members vote "no" on the motion because the next time a similar incident occurs, it could adversely effect even Mr. Ortiz. He pointed out that if the Council goes by the rules, nothing has to be explained. He urged the Council Members to vote "no" on the motion. 1inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 16 Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for the vote on the amended motion to declare A. Ortiz Construction Company the low bidder with the unit price of $3.00 per square yard for concrete and that the assessment roll be established on those rates and it passed by the following vote: Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Turner, Kennedy and McComb voting, "No"; Jones, "absent". City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinances, noting that No. 14 had been tabled and Ordinance No. 19 and 20 had been amended and the following ordinances were passed: 13. ORDINANCE NO. 18145: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH IBANEZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR MINOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I, PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $215,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 14. (This ordinance was tabled -- see page 11) 15. ORDINANCE NO. 18147: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18068, WHICH AUTHORIZED AN AGREEMENT WITH CANDYSTICK CORPORATION PROVIDING FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTION OF SOUTH FORK UNIT 2 SUBDIVISION FOR PARK PAVING IMPROVEMENTS, TO SUBSTITUTE COUNTY CREEK CORPORATION FOR CANDYSTICK CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 16. ORDINANCE NO. 18148: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM SKID TESTING OPERATIONS ON 200 MILES OF CITY STREETS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 17. ORDINANCE NO. 18149: APPROPRIATING $2,000 TO SUPPLEMENT $56,000 PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE HEARN ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. linutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 17 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 18. ORDINANCE NO. 18150: APPROPRIATING $478,250 FOR INSTRUMENTATION AND TELEMETERING EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION APPLICABLE TO CENTRALIZED MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND PUMPING STATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 19. ORDINANCE NO. 18142: DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF: George Evans School Area, Phase I 1. North Alameda Street, from Laredo Street to 2. Mussett and Caldwell Streets, from Brownlee Street, 3. Lowell, Mexico and Josephine Streets, from Street, and 4. Sam Rankin Street, from Mussett Street to Comanche Street. Comanche Street, Boulevard to North Staples Mussett Street to Caldwell AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Turner, Kennedy and McComb voting, "No"; Jones, "absent". 20. ORDINANCE NO. 18143: APPROVING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: George Evans School Area, Phase I 1. North Alameda Street, from Laredo Street to Comanche Street, 2. Mussett and Caldwell Streets, from Brownlee Boulevard to North Staples Street, 3. Lowell, Mexico and Josephine Streets, from Mussett Street to Caldwell Street, and 4. Sam Rankin Street, from Mussett Street to Comanche Street, 1inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 18 DETERMINING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY THE CITY; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY ROLL FOR APRIL 25, 1984 AT 3:00 P.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 302 SOUTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Turner, Kennedy and McComb voting, "No"; Jones, "absent". 21. FIRST READING: AMENDING CHAPTER 35, OIL AND GAS WELLS, OF THE CITY CODE TO CONSOLIDATE THE FOUR ARTICLES OF THE CHAPTER, EACH FOR DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS, INTO ONE SET OF REGULATIONS FOR ALL AREAS AND AMENDING THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS TO BE REGULATED AND AMENDING THE METHODS FOR PERMITTING AND UNITIZATION AND PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 22. SECOND READING: CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT ONE-HALF OF DOSS STREET ADJACENT TO LOT 1, BLOCK 3, BRENNAN ADDITION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPLAT OF SAID PROPERTY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 23. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 18146: ADOPTING A FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CODE; REGULATING DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS IDENTIFIED AS AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD BY THE FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION; REQUIRING DEVELOPMENT PERMITS; ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 24. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16151: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HASSLOCHER ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR MOORAGE OF A BARGE RESTAURANT ON THE L -HEAD TO INCREASE THE SPACE ALLOWED FOR THE BARGE RESTAURANT. iinutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 19 The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 25. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 18152: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE CHRISTI AUTHORITY FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 619 ADJACENT TO THE SHIP CHANNEL, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and following vote; Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". 26. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 18153: PORT OF CORPUS ACRES OF LAND passed by the McComb, Mendez ANNEXING TWO TRACTS OF LAND COMPRISING 619 ACRES ON MUSTANG ISLAND OWNED BY THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AND THE STATE OF TEXAS. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Jones, "absent". Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for consideration of the following motion from the Regular Council Agenda: 27. Authorizing the City Manager to change the name of Southgate Park to Lewis Wilmot Memorial Park. The Park and Recreation Board approved the name change at their regular meeting on March 20, 1984. There were no comments from the Council and Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for comments from the audience. Mr. Carlos Moreno, representing LULAC #1 addressed the Council and stated that he and Frank Longoria, also a member of that Council, had served on this Park Committee. He stated that they had been working on the project to honor Mr. Lewis Wilmot for some time and the Park and Recreatiion Staff had been quite helpful. He stated that they felt that the old Southgate School Property, which was purchased by the City, would be appropriate for naming a park after Mr. Wilmot who was a Charter Member of the LULAC Organization. He stated that Mr. Wilmot had devoted his entire life for the principles that LULAC stands for. He then explained the National Organization and its aims. He stated that because of his accomplishments for that organization, he felt that Mr. Wilmot should be honored for his achievements. linutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 20 Also speaking in favor of this was Mrs. Olga Gonzales, a Member of LULAC Council #26, stating that their Council endorsed changing the name of Southgate Park to Lewis Wilmot Park. She extolled the virtues of Mr. Wilmot and read from the Code of the LULAC Organization which explained their aims. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that item 27 be approved, seconded by Council Member Brown and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she hoped that LULAC would invite the Council to any ceremonies associated with the renaming of this park. City Manager Martin stated that the City does not have an official policy for naming parks. He expressed the opinion that naming parks after a prominent citizen should be considered according to established guidelines. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that such guidelines should be established, seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that the zoning applications be considered at this time. 30. Application No. 284-9, Mr. Oscar O'Keefe, Jr.,: for a change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "AB" Professional Office District on Tract E, Block 6, South Bluff of Schatzel Tract, located on the southwest corner of Agnes and Carrizo Streets. Mr. Tom Utter informed the Council that in response to the notices of the public hearing, three in favor and none in opposition had been returned and that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval. Mayor Pro Tem Turner ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in opposition to this zoning application. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows: 30. ORDINANCE NO. 18154: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF OSCAR O'KEEFE, JR. BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO TRACT E, BLOCK 6, SOUTH BLUFF OF SCHATZEL TRACT, FROM "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. linutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 21 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga and Mendez, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; and Jones, "absent". 31. Application No. 284-11T, Mr. Charles J. Smith: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory, by amending Section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.66 setting forth a zoning classification of "B-4" General Business District on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Nueces River Irrigation Park, when annexed to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. Assistant City Manager Utter stated that this is a request for prezoning prior to annexation and informed the Council that there was no response to the nine notices of the public hearing that were mailed. He stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval. No one in the audience expressed opposition to this application. A motion was made by Council Member Brown that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows: 31. ORDINANCE NO. 18155 AMENDING THE ZONING TERRITORY, BY ADDING ZONING CLASSIFICATION LOTS 1 AND 2, -BLOCK EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED TO SECTION 31-5 SUBSECTION, 31-5.66, SETTING FORTH OF SAID AREA OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OUT OF 1, NUECES RIVER IRRIGATION PARK; AND DECLARING AN The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Brown, Kennedy, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, Guerrero and Mendez, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; and Jones, "absent". 32. Application No. 284-12, Mr. Charles J. Smith: For a change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "B-4" General Business District, on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Nueces River Irrigation Park, located on the south side of F.M. 624, approximately 400' west of U.S. Highway 77 (Five Points Road). Mr. Utter stated that there was no response to the five notices of the public hearing that were mailed and that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval. 4inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 22 Mayor Pro Tem Turner determined that no one in the audience wished to speak in opposition to this zoning request. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Brown and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows: 32. ORDINANCE NO. 18156 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF CHARLES J. SMITH BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A PORTION OUT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, NUECES RIVER IRRIGATION PARK FROM "F -R" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Brown, Kennedy, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Berlanga, Guerrero and Mendez, "absent at the time the vote was taken"; and Jones, "absent". Mayor Pro Tem Turner announced the public hearing on the following street closing: 28. STREET CLOSING - Unnamed and unimproved dedicated street in Lot D, Mt. Vernon Shopping Center. This street is located at the west end of Lum and Nolan Avenues, which were closed in 1983. A number of utility easements, including one drainage easement, are also being request for closure. Mr. Smith informed the Council that this street closing was omitted from a previous street closing request in connection with the construction of an addition to a shopping center. He stated that there is a gas line located in the easement but the Staff has no opposition to this closing but they recommend that the easement be abandoned subject to the owner dedicating an alternate easement. No one spoke in opposition to this street closing. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously. It was noted that the first reading of the ordinance closing this street will be on the agenda the following week. linutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 23 29. STREET NAME CHANGE - Changing the following street names to eliminate the confusion that exists due to duplicate street names in other areas of Padre Island: Existing: a. Brigantine Dr. b. Gunwale Street c. d. e. Isla Pinta Court Long Boat Court Socorro Drive f. Tortugas Avenue g• Tortugas Avenue Location: Proposed: Point Tesoro Unit 4 Catamaran Drive adjacent to Blocks 37, 38 & 39 Barataria Bay Unit 3 Ketch Street adjacent to Blocks 709 & 714 Point Tesoro Unit 4 adjacent to Block 40 Island Fairway Estates adjacent to Block 32 Padre Island Section E adjacent to Blocks 2 & 3 Padre Island #1, adjacent to Blocks 27, 29, 30 & 36; & Padre Island #2, adjacent to Blocks 41, 42 & 43 Key Largo Court Rudder Court Running Light Drive Sand Dollar Avenue Padre Island #1 Crowsnest Avenue adjacent to Blocks 20, 21 & 22 City Secretary Bill G. Read stated that the request for street name changes was received from the Padre Isles Property Owners' Association. He stated that on Padre Island, there are two or more streets with the same name and in order to avoid the confusion, some of the street names are being changed. He explained that there was no opposition from any of the affected departments or the Post Office and the only street which has been developed is Isla Pinta Court and the property owners on that street have no objection to the street name change. Mayor Pro Tem Turner ascertained that no one in speak in opposition to the street name changes. A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that seconded by Council Member Brown and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read informed the Council that the street name changes will be on the agenda the next week. the audience wished to the hearing be closed, ordinance effecting the Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for the City Manager's Report. Kinutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 24 City Manager Martin stated that on April 4, most of the Workshop Meeting will be devoted to discussion of the fire stations and the fire fighters situation which will follow immediately after the current concerns of the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Turner called for petitions or informations from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Pinky Eldridge, owner of a taxicab company, registered a complaint against the Limousine Service which he felt was not competitive with the taxicab companies because he was of the opinion that they were overcharging tourists for limousine service. He stated that he had previously requested that the taxicab companies be allowed to solicit or advertise that they will carry as many as five passengers for the same low price. He also expressed the opinion that Corpus Christi has outgrown limousine service because taxicabs will be much less expensive. He alleged that the limousine service was unfair to people using their vehicles because they charged a flat rate for transporting passengers to a certain location. Council Member Berlanga inquired if there is anything that can be done about this. City Manager Martin stated that the Limousine Service is not violating any laws; they are not overcharging; they make it very clear how much they plan to charge the passengers; and most people who use the airlines know that a limousine service will determine the price before they take it and if the passengers feels that it is too high, they are aware that taxicabs are probably available outside the airport terminal. He also pointed out that Mr. Eldridge has been told that he can purchase advertising space at the Airport if he wants to advertise the fact that several people can ride in a taxicab for the price of one. Council Member Kennedy pointed out that Corpus Christi is a tourist -related city and he is of the opinion that the City is obligated to have limousine service. He expressed the opinion that the people who come to the City are intelligent enough to know whether or not they want to take a limousine or combine forces and take a taxicab. He, too, felt that if Mr. Eldridge felt strongly enough about it, he could purchase advertising space in the Airport. Council Member McComb stated that the council had indicated earlier that the City could provide space for an attractive sign indicating that taxicabs were available outside the Airport Terminal. He stated that if we did that, the individual taxicab companies could display a decal on their taxicabs stating that "five can ride for the price of one." Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired as to when this City would be large enough to allow cruising by taxicabs, and City Manager Martin stated that he was under the impression that the ordinance had been changed to allow that. 9inutes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1984 Page 25 City Secretary Read concurred by stating that the ordinance was changed last year to allow for cruising by taxicabs. Mrs. Lena Coleman, 1242 Vernon Drive, representing Hialco-OIC and the Reverend Elliott Grant, stated that they are attempting to establish centers for senior citizens in Tract 4. She stated that she had the names of sixty senior citizens and handicapped who are living in substandard housing and they are attempting to obtain a grant from HUD for establishment of housing in that area. She stated that they hoped to obtain funds from HUD 202. She explained that the initial $10,000 would be used for planning and preparation of the initial grant application. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if that was a reasonable cost for such applications. Mrs. Coleman replied in the affirmative, pointing out that the applications require legal assistance as well as clerical personnel. She stated that if technical assistance could be provided by the City, that would be satisfactory. She stated that these will be residential units for senior citizens and handicapped. Council Member Kennedy asked the Staff to study this matter and ascertain the availability of such funds. Assistant City Manager Utter stated not extremely difficult and generally, preliminary plans performs the work on a City Manager Martin stated that the application to HUD, and Mr. Utter stated this with Mrs. Coleman. that the Section 8/202 applications are an architectural firm that draws the contingency basis. cost of land could be included in the that the Staff will be glad to discuss A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the Council convene in closed session under the authority of Article 6252-17 of V.A.C.S. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously at 5:33 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Turner reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Slavik, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m., March 28, 1984. DZ/rr I, LUTHER JONES, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of February 8, 1984 thru February 29, 1984, inclusive and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved as itemized. February 08, 1984 - Regular Council Meeting February 15, 1984 - Regular Council Meeting February 22, 1984 - Special Council Meeting February 22, 1984 - Regular Council Meeting February 29, 1984 - Regular Council Meeting February 29, 1984 - Special Council Meeting