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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/16/1984MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 1984 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. City Manager Edward A. Martin Welder Brown City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock Leo Guerrero City Secretary Bill G. Read * Dr. Charles W. Kennedy, Jr. Joe McComb Frank Mendez ** Mary Pat Slavik Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by Council Member Joe McComb in the absence of the invited minister, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Betty 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 constituted meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Welder Brown that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 9, 1984 be approved as presented; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones announced presentations to a number of City employees who had completed two different training programs. City Manager Martin explained the various training programs offered. for City employees, and Mayor Jones responded by expressing the Council's appreciation to the City employees who had made the extra effort to attend the training sessions. MICROFILMED' mutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 2 Mayor Jones, assisted by Mr. Charles Speed and Mr. Ed Garcia of Personnel Department, presented certificates to the following City employees: 1. In recognition of the completion of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services six -part series on supervisory management, the following employees are eligible to be presented with certificates of completion of the Supervisory Development Program. Name: Lee M. Irwin Oscar A. Mayen F. Stanley Miller Terry D. Ratliff Elaine G. Richey Tex Villarreal Robert Montez Paul Fuentes Tommy Hendricks Juan Lerma Esther Barrera Billie K. Horrell B. J. Clark Frank Montgomery Manuel C. Gonzales Rosalinda Cortez Nolberto Reyes John F. Lee Title: Dept./Div. Sr. Wastewater System Foreman Maintenance Superintendent Neighborhood Improvement Supv. Librarian II Principal Library Aide Supv. of Vector Control Senior Gas System Mechanic Senior Gas System Mechanic Senior Gas System Mechanic Senior Gas System Foreman Administrative Aide Credit & Collection Supv. Tax Office Manager Safety Security Officer I Asst. Street Cleaning Supv. Sr. Secretary II Asst. Park Maintenance Foreman Reservoir Supervisor 2. In recognition of the completion of Development Series for middle and upper following employees are eligible to be completion. Name: Lloyd Lindeburg Frank Sacky Carroll L. Williams Wastewater Wastewater NID Library Library Health Gas Gas Gas Gas Tax Tax Tax Convention Ctr. Street Mgr./Urban Devel. Park Water the Texas A&M Administrative level management personnel, the presented with certificates of Title: Dept./Div. Gas Measurement Superintendent Maintenance & Operation Supv. Museum Curator Gas Gas Museum Mayor Jones announced a presentation by the Downtown Kiwanis Club to the City Council of a gift for the Multi -Cultural Center. Mr. Scott Smith announced that the Downtown Kiwanis Club has just made a donation to the Multi -Cultural Center of a new Baldwin piano for use by the various groups. He stated that they were of the opinion that the Center will nutes ttegular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 3 serve as a valuable vehicle to serve all groups and will act as a means of uniting the community. Mr. Smith then introduced former presidents of the Downtown Kiwanis Club -- Mr. Gordon Landreth, Mr. Bill Wilder and Mr. James Brooks. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the Downtown Kiwanis Club, which has been in existence for 65 years, on behalf of the City Council and the City of Corpus Christi. Mayor Jones then administered the oath to Dr. Herbert E. Madalin, who was recently appointed to the Transportation Advisory Board. Mayor Jones announced the bid opening on the following engineering project: Chaparral Apron Expansion, Taxiway "P" Extension and Northwest Hangar Site Improvements at Corpus Christi International Airport. This is a 1982 Airport Bond project funded partly by a Federal Aviation Administration grant and by local funds. Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened bids on this project from the following firms: Claude Chapman Construction Company, Heldenfels Brothers, Inc., King Construction Company, South Texas Construction Company and W. T. Young Construction Company. He noted that all of the bidders had submitted the required bid security bond and had acknowledged receipt of addendum #1. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the companies that had submitted 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. Mayor Jones called for consideration of Action of the Council from the Workshop Session on the following item: 1. The following actions regarding water conservation be taken: a. Implementation of voluntary conservation aimed at reducing water consumption by 30%, including the once a week lawn watering program. b. The City Government go to mandatory conservation of 30%, and c. urge all other area governmental entities to follow Corpus Christi's effort. * Council Member Charles Kennedy arrived at the meeting at 2:27 p.m. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing action be confirmed, seconded by Council Member Brown and passed unanimously. _nutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 4 ** Council Member Mary Pat Slavik arrived at the meeting at 2:28 p.m. Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Motions on the following items: 1. Bids be received June 6, 1984 for a twelve months supply agreement, with option to extend for an additional twelve months at the same terms and conditions, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee, for 1" - 16" lubricated plug valves for the Gas Division. 2. Twelve months supply agreement with option to extend for an additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the seller and the City Manager, or his designee, for lubricating oil, greases and related items be approved based on low bidsas follows: a. Industrial Lubricants 7,000 Gal. Solvent 550 Gal. Natural Gas Engine Oil 4,000 Gal. Hydraulic Oil 15,500 Gal. Motor Oil 1,500 Lbs. Automatic Trans. Fluid 10,600 Lbs. Extreme Pressure Grease 2,500 Gal. Anti Freeze b. Texas Star 4,000 Gal. Torque Fluid 4,700 Lbs. Molybdenum Fluid 360 Lbs. Wheel Bearing Grease $ 8,890.00 1,479.50 6,760.00 33,340.00 3,588.00 2,939.00 7,175.00 $64,171.50 Subject to Price Adjustment $ 8,960.00 3,714.00 201.60 $12,875.60 Subject to Price Adjustment GRAND TOTAL $77,047.10 Prices have decreased 1.6% since last contract bid in 1983. 3. Plans and specifications be approved for the restoration of the Galvan House and the Multicultural Center Site Improvements, and bids for these two projects be received on June 12, 1984. This 1977 Bond Fund project provides for restoring the Galvan House to reflect its original vintage construction under an adaptive reuse concept and also provides for, the construction of an entry plaza, a fenced courtyard, public restrooms, lighted parking lots, and an extensive irrigation and landscaping plan in the Historical Homes Block. inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 5 4. Amending the ordinance adopting the Standard Fire Prevention Code prior to third reading by adding the following sentence to Section 1.03 - Scope: "In the case of any conflict between the Corpus Christi Building Code and the Fire Prevention Code, the provisions of the Building Code shall govern." This specific language recommended by the Building Code Board of Appeals will clarify the use of the new code. 5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the CPA firm of Arturo Vasquez & Company to audit the Tax Division for the year ending July 31, 1984. Estimated cost - $4,125. 6. Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Cotten/Landreth Contract for Architectural Services on the Terminal Building at Corpus Christi International Airport providing for necessary architectural and contract administration services in connection with the Emergency Generator Project at the Airport. Funds for this work have previously been appropriated. 7. The School Sidewalk Program, Phase I project be accepted with the provision that (a) the contractor be granted a 13 day extension to supplement 30 days previously authorized on this project, (b) the contractor be charged as liquidated damages for a 14 day overrun at a rate of $35 per day for a total of $490, and (c) remaining funds of $1,005.82 normally due the contractor be retained by the City pending settlement of a subcontractor dispute. This 1982 Bond project provided for the construction of sidewalks to serve Fannin Elementary, Martin Junior High and Miller High Schools. Mayor Jones referred to item 4 and inquired about the type of situation in which the Building Code might differ from the Standard Fire Prevention Code. Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings explained that as an example, there is a requirement for sprinkler systems in buildings of certain heights. He stated that the Fire Prevention Code does not have that language; the requirement is in the City of Corpus Christi Building Code; it was approved by the City Council some time ago; and the Staff feels that the Building Code should prevail in such instances. Council Member Slavik referred to item 7 in regard to the charges against the contractor for liquidated damages. She suggested that the City Council should indicate that they expect better performance in the future. Mayor Jones pointed out that every case is different and the penalty cost is included in all contracts. Council Member Berlanga referred to item 4 and inquired as to who designates the fire lanes. Mr. Berlanga was informed that the Fire Department establishes the fire lanes. inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 6 Mr. Berlanga continued by stating that in the Mission Shopping Center, there seems to be some problem in the marking of the fire lanes. He stated that he had received a number of complaints from people who had been issued citations and who indicated to him that they did not see the fire lane signs. City Manager Martin explained that there is usually a fire lane along the front of the buildings but it could be different in the Mission Shopping Center and he would have that investigated. Council Member Guerrero informed Council Member Berlanga that he had requested that the area be checked because he had been informed that a large number of people were illegally parking in the fire lanes at the Mission Shopping Center. He stated that he understood that over 100 hundred citations had been issued and complimented Police Chief Bill Banner for his vigilance. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the Consent Motions, and there was no response. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that Consent Motions number 1 through 7 be approved; seconded by Council Member Guerrero; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Ordinances and Ordinances from Previous Meetings on items 8 through 17. Council Member Slavik referred to Ordinance No. 9 which authorizes the removal of covenants document for the release of Lots 1, 2, 38 and 39, Block 5, Padre Island Corpus Christi Barateria Bay Unit No. 2 from any future park use. She stated that she wanted to make sure that the City would not have any further need for these lots. Assistant City Manager Utter explained that these lots were set aside for future park need if the area expanded; the area was not expanded; and the City Staff feels that it should be released. He further stated that this is not really the City's land; it is in private ownership; and the City feels that there is no longer any need to retain the covenants. Council Member Slavik referred to item 10 which pertains to a Change Order No. 24 at the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant and inquired as to why the intermediate base plates, etc. were not included in the original contract. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that it is difficult to anticipate the exact needs because the additional rails were found to be a necessity in addition to the design which was prepared some time ago so that the bridges will be more steady and rigid. He assured the Council that there is no way that this could have been anticipated in the original design. _nutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 7 Mayor Jones inquired if Mr. Lontos was of the opinion that EPA would fund this additional cost, and Mr. Lontos stated that if they do not, the City will have to pay for it. Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that all of these change orders are costing the City a large portion of the EPA funds. She then inquired as to how the City knows that this modification will really work. Mr. Lontos stated that it has already been proven to be successful because of the installation of the improvements to clarifiers 5, 6, 7 and 8. He stated that clarifier 5 is working very well with this additional modification. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she definitely questions the design of these things. Mr. Lontos stated that it is not the design -- the material submitted by the supplier was not as good as the contractor thought it would be. He reiterated that the design of the plant is all right -- it is the modifications that were required by the supplier that created the problems. He summarized by stating that the plant will be very efficient when all of the contracts are completed. Mayor Jones inquired if the City does not usually have change orders on most of their large projects, and Mr. Lontos agreed. He reminded the Council that this project began in 1978, and from the time the original design was made, a lot of deterioration has occurred. He assured the Council that with this price construction, it is necessary to modify the plans on both of the contracts. He stated that they have had about 3% in change orders which is not unusual. Council Member McComb reviewed the various change orders on this particular job and noted that $290,350.55 is the total of change orders on the Oso Plant since this Council took office. He alleged that somewhere between the design and the construction, there is a tremendous problem. He stated that he is not satisfied with the answers they are receiving from the Staff. He pointed out that the figure that he had quoted does not include other change orders and modifications. He stated that he interpreted the problem in this way -- the City has a contract; the City accomplishes all that they can until additional EPA funds are received; and then, change orders are made with the funds received from this source. He stated that he realizes that the City Engineering Staff is not equipped to design large wastewater plants and it is necessary to employ outside engineering firms. He also pointed out that in November, approximately $268,000 was allocated for services to be provided during the reconstruction of the Allison Plant. He pointed out that the capacity of the Allison Plant will be doubled and he could hardly anticipate how many change orders that would entail. Mr. Lontos stated that the City expects to have the Oso Plant in complete operation by the middle of July. inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 8 Council Member McComb pointed out that this is Change Order No. 24 and he is not satisfied with the answers the Council is receiving about the many change orders. City Manager Martin stated that he could not comment on the Oso Plant per se, but he could comment on change orders. He pointed out to the Council that this project is probably going to be under budget. He explained that on a rehabilitation job, there will be change orders and if the Council is going to be that concerned about 3 or 4% change orders, then it would be necessary to spend a lot of time every week on change orders. He assured the Council that this is not an unusual number of change orders nor is the amount of change orders unusual. Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that some of the travelling bridges have had the same modifications as those included on Change Order No. 24 and yet they are not even in operation. Mr. Lontos explained that all of the modifications on clarifiers 6, 7 and 8 have not been completed but Clarifier Number 5 has been and it is working very well. He explained that since Number 5 is working so well, the City plans to continue to make modifications on the other clarifiers. Mayor Jones summarized the discussion by pointing out that he hopes that all of the work will soon be completed so that the problems will be resolved. Council Member Slavik referred to items 11, 12 and 13 which authorize contractual annexations of three tracts of land and asked to see a transparency indicating the location. She questioned the large number of annexations and stated that she felt that the annexation should not occur until additional wastewater treatment facilities are completed. Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, located the areas to be contractually annexed and explained that the public hearings on the annexations were conducted the preceding week. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired about the percentage of the land that is wetlands, and Mr. Wenger stated that the area near the Oso is wetlands. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in regard to the Consent Ordinances. Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that she wanted to be sure that the operators of the bicycle type surrey concession had approved the revised agreements, and it was ascertained that they had checked the revision and concurred with it. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinances were passed: inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 9 8. ORDINANCE NO. 18228: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17888 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: School Sidewalk Program, Phase I Project Site I Alexander Street, on the south side, from the northwest boundary of Edgewood Park to Fannin Elementary School near Devon Drive. Project Site II Through the Crockett Heights Subdivision along the north side of the City drainage and utility easement, from near Greenwood Drive to Burnet Street. Project Site III Rose and Pierpont Streets, along the west side, from Leopard Street to Roy Miller High School AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". 9. ORDINANCE NO. 18229: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REMOVAL OF COVENANTS DOCUMENT FOR RELEASING LOTS 1, 2, 38, AND 39, BLOCK 5, AND THE AREA DESIGNATED "WATER ACCESS AREA" PADRE ISLAND CORPUS CHRISTI BARATERIA BAY UNIT #2 FROM ANY FUTURE PARK USE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". 10. ORDINANCE NO. 18238: APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 24 TO THE CONTRACT WITH F & E ERECTION COMPANY FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF EXPANSION OF THE OSO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WHICH PROVIDES FOR ADDITIONAL WORK AT THE OSO PLANT INVOLVING INSTALLATION OF INTERMEDIATE BASE PLATES, ANCHOR BOLTS, AND GROUT PADS UNDER THE RAILS OF CLARIFIERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4; APPROPRIATING $20,869.26; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 10 11. FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BRYAN AND HENRY TUCKER FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 96.07 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 2 AND 3, SECTION 19, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS AND LOTS 17 AND 31, SECTION 6, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, AND A PORTION OF THE LAKES UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING PLATTED AS THE LAKES UNIT 4; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". 12. FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND GRANDSTAND SOFTBALL FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 49.63 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOT 8, SECTION 14, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING PLATTED AS SARATOGA PARK, LOTS 1 AND 2; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". 13. FIRST READING: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CROW WESTERN #9, CORPUS CHRISTI LTD., FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 12.54 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOT 9, SECTION 5, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING PLATTED AS CROSSGATE ANNEX, BLOCK 5, LOT 1; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". 14. SECOND READING: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 55, UTILITIES, TO PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF UTILITY DEPOSITS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. sinutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 11 The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". 15. SECOND READING: REPEALING THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS LICENSING ORDINANCE NO. 17477 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 17770. The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". 16. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 18230: ADOPTING THE STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 1982 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN OF THE 1983 REVISIONS, AND OTHER CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". 17. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 18231: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH D. J. POLINARD AND W. D. "TREY" BOONE, A PARTNERSHIP, FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THE BAYFRONT SEAWALL FOR THE OPERATION OF A BICYCLE SURREY CONCESSION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following motion from the Regular Agenda: 18. That the request of Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. "to be awarded contracts on City projects even though the firm may be in litigation against the City" be denied. In the event of litigation, the Council may consider the circumstances of each bidder on a case by case basis. Council Member Berlanga stated that he sympathizes with Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. but he feels that the Council should preserve the prerogative to decide whether or not they want to award a contract to a bidder who is involved in litigation with the City, noting that he was of the opinion that each item should be considered on an individual basis and he agreed with the Staff recommendation. _nutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 12 Mayor Jones recognized Mr. Tony Heldenfels, Jr. Mr. Heldenfels stated that he is willing to answer any questions. He noted that one thing he did not cover the preceding week when he made a presentation is that normally when work is done with a private company, a contractor has the option to file against the property but in government work, you cannot do that and the only alternative is to file a lawsuit against La -Man Constructors and the City of Corpus Christi. He stated that the City Staff failed to properly check on the bonding company. He assured the Council that his decision as to whether or not he should sue has nothing to do with the City Council, it is just a means of getting paid for the supplies he had furnished for the Meadow Park Recreation project. Mayor Jones stated that he agrees that if the Council grants his request, a precedent will be established for other construction companies and he, too, supports the Staff's recommendation. City Manager Martin stated that Mr. Heldenfels' request was that he be allowed to bid on future City projects and there is nothing that will prevent him from doing that. He stated that according to the specifications however, the City Council can refuse to award a bid to a construction company that is involved in litigation with the City. Mr. Heldenfels reminded the Council that he had made the same request with the Downtown Street Improvements and the City Manager recommended that they be allowed to bid and perform work for the City even though litigation was involved. Council Member Mendez stated that he was of the opinion that the requirements in the general provisions give the Council the right to make the decision to award a contract to a bidder even if he is in litigation with the City. Council Member Slavik stated that she agreed with the Staff's recommendation because authorizing the request would set a precedent; Heldenfels still has the right to bid; but if the request is granted, other contractors might request the same privilege. Council Member Brown reminded Mr. Heldenfels that he had questioned the preceding week about his anticipated lawsuit. He pointed out that the contractor is the one who did not pay the subcontractors and he did not think that the City could prohibit them from bidding. City Manager Martin stated that the City has no intention of preventing Heldenfels from bidding, but if they are the low bidder, the City Council would have to make the decision at that time as to whether they wanted to award the contract. He stated that it also depends upon the type of litigation in which the contractor and the City are involved. ,inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 13 Council Member McComb stated that he is sympathetic with what Mr. Heldenfels is attempting to do, but he was of the opinion that the Council in the future would have to justify why they rejected a bid of a contractor who is involved in litigation if this request is granted. He reiterated that Heldenfels has the right to bid and he personally would not reject a future bid if everything is in order. Mayor Pro Tem Turner reminded Mr. Heldenfels that last week when he appeared, the Council requested that this be placed on the agenda and at that time, they asked for the Staff recommendation. She explained that they had read Assistant City Attorney Jay Doegey's memorandum and she indicated that she concurs with his opinion. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Council approve the Staff recommendation as set forth in item 18; seconded by Council Member Mendez; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones called for consideration of the ordinances from the Regular Agenda: City Manager Martin stated that Ordinance No. 18 is to approve the application for the 10th Year Community Development Block Grant Program. He referred to the list of projects which represents the results of the Council Workshop during the morning. Mr. Tom Utter explained some of the changes from the previous recommendations which includes the following: (1) an additional $22,000 for Temple Park; (2) removal of PDAC from the funds; (3) the Women Shelter changed to $10,000; (4) the MHMR Workshop to remain at $200,000; (5) the addition of $16,000 for the sidewalks in the Los Encinos area; and (6) the removal of $64,000 to be added to the Local Option and Contingency Fund which will make it $106,000 for the purpose of completing projects previously requested. Discussion among the Council Members followed and Council Member Mendez summarized by stating that he was very pleased with the funding for this year's program and he was of the opinion that the guidelines established by the City Council had reduced the potential controversy on the funding. He stated that he felt that the recommended funding covers all of the eligible areas and will provide major improvements in the neighborhoods. _nutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 14 Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in regard to this ordinance; City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinance was passed: 19. ORDINANCE NO. 18232: APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE 10TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ELIGIBLE 10TH YEAR PROJECTS AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones then called for consideration of the ordinance approving proposed amendments to the Civil Service Board Rules and Regulations. Council Member Berlanga read his comments in regard to the Civil Service Board Rules and Regulations and questioned some of the changes to be incorporated into those rules. He questioned the fact that the changes will result in promotions from within which is appropriate but he expressed the opinion that he felt that the minority groups may suffer in this type of promotion. Mr. Charles Speed, Director of Personnel, explained that the Civil Service Board Members, Dr. Roland Brauer, Todd Hunter and Alvaro Saenz, all had agreed to the changes. He explained that the suggested revisions are just to correct a lot of older versions of the rules and allows the City's Affirmative Action Plan to be implemented. Mayor Jones stated that this has been on the agenda several weeks and even though Council Member Berlanga is still concerned, he felt that the ordinance should be passed but that Mr. Berlanga's concern should be answered. Council Member Mendez stated that he, too, had some concern similar to Mr. Berlanga's, particularly in regard to the phrase, "Career Ladder Program". He inquired if this would apply to some departments but not all of them. City Manager Martin explained how the existing plan works and stated that he felt that recognition should be given to employees who have already received the proper training and experience. He stated that at this time, if there is a career ladder position open, the City has to advertise for the position even though there may be someone qualified in the department to move into that position. _nutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 15 Council Member Mendez also inquired if employees in other departments would have the opportunity to apply for a better position in another department, and City Manager Martin replied that they could. He stated that there would be specialized posting which would allow for the City to post an open position, receive the applications and then close the application procedure until that labor pool has been exhausted. Council Member Mendez inquired if the program would be associated with the Affirmative Action Program, and City Manager Martin replied that it would. Council Member Berlanga expressed another concern in that when there is a possibility that a job will be available in the future, that the general rule is that occasionally an Acting Administrator is appointed. He stated that he felt that this would give the City an opportunity to place minorities in those "acting" positions, following which they could be appointed to the actual position. He stated that sometimes, a minority is placed in that position but he does not receive the actual appointment. City Manager Martin inquired if he identified minorities as Blacks, Hispanics and women and if so, he would like to know some specifics as to what he is referring to. Mayor Jones reminded the Council that they have set their goals, they have approved their goals and it includes the necessity to increase the number of minorities in management. He stated that some people may feel that the City is not moving fast enough and the only way this can be evaluated is by checking the figures periodically. Council Member Mendez stated that he did not think that it would be realistic to expect the goals to be reached by a certain time but he agreed that there needs to be a report on affirmative action methods. City Manager Martin stated that the next report will be in mid Summer which will be a six -months status report. Mayor Jones stated that he felt that everybody on the Council was of the opinion that promotions should be from within and these changes seem to be aimed in that direction. He then asked about an appeal procedure if an employee feels that he was not fairly treated. City Manager Martin stated that there is a grievance procedure that goes up through the ranks to the City Manager and then to the Civil Service Board. He explained how there is a great deal of time wasted when a lot of people apply for jobs when there is an employee already employed who is qualified for the position that is open. He stated that their intention is to reclassify someone who is performing the job without advertising all over the City. A motion was made by Council Member McComb that the ordinance be approved, seconded by Council Member Mendez. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 16 Council Member Berlanga stated that he is working on a report that he will send to the City Manager and the City Council and hopefully, it will satisfy his concerns about the changes, noting that it will deal with specifics. He stated that his concern is not in top management but in the lower levels of management. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance and it was passed as follows: 20. ORDINANCE NO. 18233: AMENDING CIVIL SERVICE BOARD RULES AND REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCEDURES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb and Mendez voting, "Aye"; Turner and Slavik, "absent at the time the vote was taken". * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following street closing: 21. STREET CLOSING - Lambert Street from Monette Drive westerly a distance of 117 feet to a dead end at King High School. The request is a joint request by the abutting residential property owner and the Corpus Christi Independent School District. Assistant City Manager Lontos pointed out that a small portion of this street extends past Monette near King High School and Meadowbrook. He explained that access will be available; there are utility easements in the street; and the City Staff recommends that the street be closed but that the easements be retained. Council Member Slavik stated that she understood that this public hearing was going to be tabled until the Council has received a report from the Planning Commission in regard to the possibility of charging for street closings to those people who benefit by the addition of property. Mayor Jones noted that this was presented to the Planning Commission as a request from the City Council and the Minutes were provided to the Council of that meeting. He pointed out that the Planning Commission did not make a recommendation in regard to the possibility of charging for street closings. Council Member Slavik stated that she felt that the Planning Commission should make some kind of recommendation and suggested that the request be sent back to the Planning Commission since new members will be appointed soon. inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 17 Assistant City Manager Lontos stated that unless the City Council officially requests that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission, the Staff will present a recommendation to the City Council. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the procedures to charge for street closings be placed on the City Council agenda for action according to the recommendation of the City Staff. The motion was seconded by Council Member Brown and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Brown and passed unanimously. Mr. Lontos stated that the first reading of the ordinance effecting the street closing will be on the agenda next week for action. Mayor Jones announced the public hearings on five zoning applications. 22. Application No. 384-10, Mlles. Alice Fredrich and Marcia Greding: for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lot 25B, Block 3, Laughlin Addition, location on the south side of Brawner Park, approximately 400' east of Kostoryz Road. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter informed the Council that in response to the seventeen notices of the public hearing, two from within the area of notification were returned in favor plus eighteen from outside the area of notification; nine were returned in opposition from within the area of notification plus one petition with fifteen signatures and one petition with thirty-two signatures from outside the area of notification expressing opposition. He stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend denial, and the 20% rule is in effect which will require seven affirmative votes of the City Council to approve. Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed slides of the vicinity and stated that the applicants plan the installation of a kindergarten and first and second grades at the house in existence on this lot. Mayor Jones invited the applicant or the representative to speak. Mr. Virgil Howard, Attorney representing the applicants, explained that this is a very inoffensive plan for this area and he was of the opinion that the Staff was wrong in their recommendation for denial. He explained that the applicants are qualified teachers who plan the installation of a private school _nutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 18 for kindergarten through second grades. He stated that K-3 schools do not have to be certified but they are under the regulations of the State Department of Human Resources, and the applicants will comply with those regulations. He pointed out that a church is located adjacent to this prcperty and they would be allowed to have a church -operated school which would be the same type that the applicants plan. He stated that they would be satisfied with a special permit for the proposed use. He denied that this would be spot -zoning because it would be a continuation of the use that the church has and it will be a small school. He urged that the Council consider this as the highest and best use of the property and urged that either a special permit or "AB" zoning be approved. He expressed the opinion that this would not start a commercial zoning domino effect. Ms. Marcia Greding addressed the Council and stated that they felt that the basics of kindergarten through second grades would establish a good foundation for the children who attend. She stated that they did not feel there would be very much of a traffic problem because the school hours are from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and they do not intend to allow a lot of noise or disruptive behavior from the students. She pointed out that the property is about one-half acre in size which would prevent their crowding adjacent to the house next door. She noted that a lot of private schools are located in residential areas and assured the Council that they would be good neighbors. Council Member Kennedy stated that he would support their plan but that he did not think that this is an appropriate location for that use and he would vote against the application. The other applicant, Ms. Alice Frederich, stated that she did not think there would be a better use for this property then what they plan. She assured the Council that both teachers have had a great deal of experience in both private and public schools and the controversy about the excessive noise simply would not exist because they are strict educators and would not allow this. She stated that they would like to have this particular piece of property because it provides room for a playground and the necessary space for different types of studies. Speaking in favor of the application was Mrs. Lois Rhine Hill, 3403 Brawner Parkway. She stated that although there is traffic on this street, she did not feel that this facility would greatly increase their traffic. Ms. Corina Gonzales, 3430 Brawner Parkway, expressed opposition to either "AB" zoning or a special permit. She then presented a petition signed by 48 residents expressing their opposition to this request. She stated that they did feel that a traffic problem would be created and approval would represent spot -zoning of a business into a residential area. inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 19 Mr. Jesse Rollins, also a resident of Brawner Parkway, stated that the street starts on Ramsey, extends to Carroll Lane, across Staples and on to Alameda and there is no construction on the entire street for this distance except residences and one church. He urged denial of "AB" and the special permit, stating that all of the immediate neighbors are opposed to it. He, too, presented a petition in opposition. He expressed the concern that if this zoning is granted, an additional request will be made by the owners of other lots. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously. Council Member Guerrero inquired if anyone knew whether or not the church was opposed to this zoning application. Mr. Rollins informed the Council that he discussed this with representatives of the church and they are in opposition to the zoning request. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Staff and the Planning Commission and deny the zoning of "AB" for Application No. 384-10; seconded by Council Member Berlanga; and passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero voting, "No". 23. Application No. 284-7, Corpus Christi Osteopathic Hospital: for a change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 1 and 2, Copp's Subdivision, located on the north side of Tarlton Street, between Fig Street and Churchill Drive. Mayor Jones stated that he would refrain from discussing this application and would not vote on the ordinance since he has served on the Board of the Osteopathic Hospital for some time. He then asked Mayor Pro Tem Turner to preside. Mr. Utter stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend denial of the requested "B-1" zoning but in lieu thereof, that a special permit be granted for signs subject to an acceptable site plan. He stated that a site plan had been submitted by the applicant. Mayor Pro Tem Turner ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in opposition to this zoning request. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously. inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 20 City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change for a special permit and it passed as follows: 23. ORDINANCE NO. 18234: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON LOTS 1 AND 2, COPP'S SUBDIVISION FOR NEW FREESTANDING ILLUMINATED SIGNS; AND DECLARING AND 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, "having disqualified himself". 24. Application No. 484-1, Mr. George L. Miller et al: for a change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Wooldridge Creek Unit 7, located on the southwest corner of Wilderock Drive and Airline Road. Mr. Utter stated that in response to the six notices of the public hearing, one in favor and one in opposition had been returned and that the Planning Commission recommends approval but the Planning Staff recommends denial. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding areas, showed slides of the vicinity and stated that the proposed use is for a barbecue restaurant. He explained that the Staff recommends denial because this portion of Airline Road is only eighteen feet wide; there are no plans to widen it at this location in the immediate future; and the Staff is of the opinion that a precedent was established when the property across the street was zoned "B-1". He stated that if this is granted, further traffic congestion will ensue, and that is the reason the Staff recommended that these properties all be zoned "AB". Council Member Slavik inquired about the letter of opposition, and Mr. Wenger stated that the letter of opposition was from the property owner whose property is located across the street and zoned "B-1", noting that is was from Mr. Garnet T. Brooks. Council Member Slavik stated that she was concerned that this approval would create a domino effect on this very narrow street and she would therefore, vote against this change of zoning. Mayor Jones called on the applicant or his representative to speak. Mr. Bob Steele, representing the applicant, provided background information on Mr. Miller's operation in the Annaville area, stating that it was a very successful barbecue business. He expressed surprise that Texas Star had inutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 21 expressed opposition to this change of zoning because they indicated that they would like to exchange properties with them but his applicant had declined to do so. He then displayed the applicant's plan for parking for about 40 cars and a rendering of the proposed structure which is similar to the facility in Annaville. He reminded the Council that the new Memorial Medical Center Hospital will be constructed further out Airline Road and with the fast development on the south side, there will be a necessity to widen Airline Road. Council Member Kennedy stated that he felt that this is appropriate zoning and he would support the change of zoning. He stated that hopefully, funds will be available in the next bond issue to widen this portion of Airline. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy and passed unanimously. Mr. Utter explained that the improvements for Airline Road are in the 20 -year plan; it will be in the Urban Systems Program; and stated that there is another zoning application on Airline which will be considered today also. He mentioned another restaurant on Airline which is called the "Home Plate" which was located on the four -lane portion of Airline and stated that it is very difficult for people to exit that restaurant parking lot even though it is a four -lane street. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote, and the following ordinance was passed: 24. ORDINANCE NO. 18235: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF GEORGE L. MILLER ET AL BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, WOOLDRIDGE CREEK UNIT 7, FROM "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, and McComb voting, "Aye"; Jones, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting, "No". City Secretary Read stated that the ordinance received sufficient votes to effect the change. 25. Application No. 484-2, William P. Tipton, D.D.S.: for a change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on a parcel of land being the Northeast 16.67 feet of Lot 5, all of Lots 6 and 7, and the Southwest 16.67 feet of Lot 8, Block 1, Roper Subdivision, located on the east side of Everhart Road, approximately 200 feet north of Curtis Clark Drive. .nutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 22 Assistant City Manager Utter stated that in response to the fifteen notices of the public hearing, one in favor and one in opposition had been returned and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval. Mayor Jones determined that no one in the audience wished to speak in opposition to this zoning application. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Brown and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows: 25. ORDINANCE NO. 18236: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF WILLIAM P. TIPTON, D.D.S. BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 6 AND 7, AND A PORTION OUT OF LOTS 5 AND 8, BLOCK 1, ROPER SUBDIVISION FROM "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". * * * * * * * * 26. Application No. 484-3, Vestland, A Texas General Partnership: for a change of zoning from "F-4" Farm -Rural District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on a parcel of land being 2 acres out of Lot 16, Section 19, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the northwest corner of Airline and Wooldridge Roads. Assistant City Manager Utter stated that in response to the twelve notices of the public hearing, none in favor and one in opposition had been returned. He informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval and explained that the Staff recommends approval of this application because it is located at the intersection of two major streets. No one spoke in opposition to the zoning application. 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 vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows: tinutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 23 26. ORDINANCE NO. 18237: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF VESTLAND BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A PORTION OUT OF LOT 16, SECTION 19, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS FROM "FR" FARM -RURAL DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Kennedy, McComb, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye". Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Report. City Manager Martin suggested that it might be appropriate to ask the Council to inform the City Staff as to when they plan vacations so that the agendas may be prepared in accordance with the vacation schedule. He stated that there is also a need to schedule budget hearings. City Manager Martin informed the Council that the City did prevail in the AGC lawsuit and Judge Rene Haas denied the request for an injunction in that case. Council Member Guerrero pointed out that the City's Legal Staff did not recommend the action taken by the City Council but when they were confronted with the lawsuit, they did an excellent job in defending the Members of the City Council who had voted on this matter. He commended the Staff and mentioned in particular, Mr. Hal George, the Attorney on this case. Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Gene C. Roberts, Chairman of the Senior Citizen Center, presented to the Council free tickets to a barbecue. Mr. Pinky Milburn, Chairman of the Lions Clubs, referred to the Lions Club Eye Bank and stated that they are now assisting senior citizen adults and children to obtain eye glasses. He explained their procedures for this worthy cause. Mrs. Henrietta Newberry stated that a number of people who attended last week's public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant funds were unhappy about the lack of funding for the MHMR Shelter Workshop. She stated that they particularly objected to the procedures established which allowed for only ten minutes for each organization to speak during the public hearing. She urged that in the future, that anyone who took the time to attend the public hearing should be allowed to speak for a few minutes at least. dnutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 24 Mayor Jones explained that the City had received requests for funding in the amount of $12,000,000, the City only had a little more than $5,000,000 to allocate; and he felt that the $200,000 of MHMR's requested $245,000 was a good response. Mayor Pro Tem Turner also stated that she agreed with Mayor Jones and pointed out that the reason only $200,000 was allocated was because the Staff of MHMR Shelter Workshop indicated that $200,000 was what they really needed because they felt that they could obtain the additional $45,000 from another source. Mrs. Newberry contended that if the public hearing is advertised, the public should be allowed to speak at least for a few minutes. Mayor Jones called for consideration of appointments to Corpus Christi '90. Mayor Pro Tem Turner noted that there have been some serious problems with Task Force I and suggested that the Council needed to find out why there have been so many resignations. Council Member Mendez expressed the opinion that the Council should go ahead and make the new appointments as requested by the Chairman, Dr. Richards. After further discussion, the following appointments were confirmed by the Council on the various Task Forces for vacancies created by resignations or removals due to poor attendance: RESIGNATIONS TASK FORCE: APPOINTMENT: NEW APPOINTEE: Military Facilities and Services Council Kim Mercado Economic/Bus. Dev./Central City Bus. Turner Military Facilities & Services Council Catherine Chambers Health/Human Ser./Housing McComb Tom Dwyer Government/Charter Revision Mendez John Bell Health/Human Ser./Housing Kennedy Dr. Robert Cone Growth/Infrastructure Needs/Etc. Council David Smith Transportation/Air,Rail, Water Guerrero David Noyola nutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1984 Page 25 Culture/Arts, Landscaping/Etc. Government/Charter Revision Transportation/Air,Rail,Water Culture/Arts/Landscaping/Etc. Council Brad Lomax Brown Ben Donnell Mendez Oscar Garza Kennedy REMOVALS TASK FORCE APPOINTMENT NEW APPOINTEE Culture/Arts/Landscaping/Etc. Berlanga Culture/Arts/Landscaping/Etc. Council Harold Helm Culture/Arts/Landscaping/Etc. Council George Brown Tourism/Conventions/Trade Brown Richard Harris Transportation/Air, Rail, Water Turner Transportation/Air, Rail,Water Berlanga Eva Rodriguez Military Facilities & Services Council Bert Beecroft Health/Human Services/Housing Council Orby Roots Mayor Jones urged that the Council Members all try to attend the Texas Municipal League Meeting which will be conducted at the Bayfront Convention Center. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m., May 16, 1984. D2,(rr