HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/18/1986PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Bill Pruet
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
Absent
Leo Guerrero
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 18, 1986
2:00 P.M.
Acting City Manager Ernest Briones
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Reverend James C. Oglesby of First Christian
Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States was led by Council Member Berlanga.
City Secretary Armando Chapa called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that Council Member Guerrero
be excused from the Regular Council Meeting; seconded by Council Member Mendez;
and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik that the minutes of January 21,
1986, March 4, 1986, and March 6, 1986 be approved as presented; seconded by
Council Member Mendez; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones read a letter from Mr. E. James Seal, Senior Vice President,
M.E. Allison & Co., Inc., regarding General Obligation and Refunding Bonds,
Series 1985. He stated that the Underwriters would reduce their spread by
paying certain expenses connected with the Refunding Program in the amount of
MICROFILMED
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$81,173.48. Mayor Jones then presented a check to Acting City Manager Briones
in the amount of $100,715.61 which represents $81,173.48 from the Underwriters
and $19,542.13 remaining in the Cost of Issuance Account that was overestimated
for expenses.
Mr. Briones thanked Mr. Seal for his efforts in saving the City money.
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Mr. Foster Edwards, Leadership Corpus Christi Alumni Association, stated
that the Association overwhelmingly endorses all nine propositions on the
upcoming bond election.
Mayor Jones stated that this was a delightful action on behalf of the
Association.
Mr. Alan Doty, Corpus Christi Board of Realtors, stated that the Board of
Directors supports and endorses the upcoming bond election. He stated that
there will be a sign placed at the offices on Everhart urging support of the
propositions.
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Mayor Pro Tem Best asked Mr. Victor Medina to make comments regarding gas
rates compared to taxes.
Mr. Medina stated that
month; on a $90,000 home the
million to the natural gas
customer which represents a
overall customers.
on a $40,000 home the savings would be $4.42 per
savings would be $1.97; and the City can save $3.7
users or approximately $5.00 per month to the
20% reduction for residential users and 137 to
Acting City Manager Briones explained that the gas savings underwrites the
increase in taxes necessitated by approval of the propositions in the bond
election.
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Mayor Jones presented retirement
Name:
Erline W. Crain
Albert H. Kruse
Crisoforo Rangel
Luis C. Flores
Pedro Cavazos
Jesus Garza
plaques to the following employees:
Department: Years of Service:
Public Utilities
Parks & Recreation
Gas
Street
Street
Street
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31
31
32
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Mayor Jones administered the Oath of Office to Mr. David Longoria, newly
appointed member to the Corpus Christi Business Development Commission.
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Mayor Jones announced the bid opening on the following project:
1. Furman School Area Street Improvements, Phase III: The streets
proposed to be reconstructed under this llth Year Community
Development Block Grant project are:
14th Street, from Buford Street to Morris Avenue;
15th Street, from Craig Street to Morris Avenue;
16th Street, from Morgan Avenue to Craig Street;
Craig, Buford, Hancock, and Coleman Streets, from Crosstown Expressway
to Brownlee Boulevard; and
Mary Street, from 17th Street to 19th Street.
Mr. Gerald Smith, City Engineer,
Claude Chapman Construction Co., Inc.
Company; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.;
Asphalt, Inc.; A. Ortiz Construction
tion Co.
opened bids from the following companies:
; Corpus Christi Land Venture; HAAS Paving
King Construction Co., Inc.; Oceanside
& Paving, Inc.; and W. T. Young Construc-
Mayor Jones stated that the bids would be tabled for 48 hours for
tabulation and recommendation as required by the City Charter.
Bids
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were then opened on the following:
2. Bid Opening and Award of Oil & Gas Lease: A three year primary term
oil and gas lease for the 97.012 acre City Maintenance Center on Ayers
Street. The minimum acceptable bid is $5,820.72. Lease to be awarded
by Council motion immediately after all bids have been opened.
3. Bid Opening and Award of Oil & Gas Lease: A three year primary term
oil and gas lease for 68 acres at the Westside Wastewater Plant at
Greenwood Drive and Saratoga Boulevard. The minimum acceptable bid is
$4,080. Lease to be awarded by Council motion immediately after all
bids have been opened.
Mr. Bill Hennings, Assistant City Manager, opened the only bids received
from Jerry L. Keehan in the amount of $7,760.96 for the 97.012 acre tract and
$5,440 for the 68 acre tract. Mr. Hennings stated that he recommends award of
the leases to Jerry L. Keehan.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the leases be awarded to
Jerry L. Keehan in the stated amounts; seconded by Council Member Slavik; and
passed unanimously.
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In response to a question from Mayor Jones, Mr. James Conn, Director of
Petroleum Inspection, stated that the minimum acceptable bid is determined at
$60 per acre, which is an average. He stated that revenues of approximately
$266,000 would be generated from oiland gas leases during the fiscal year.
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Mayor Jones called for action of the Council from the Workshop Session:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 19234
SUPPORTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION'S EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH A
TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM AND DESIGNATION OF THE SITE FOR THE AQUARIUM AS CORPUS
CHRISTI BEACH.
In response to questions from Council Member McComb, Mayor Jones stated
that the purpose of the resolution is to clarify to the voters the issue of
where the Aquarium will be located.
Council Member Berlanga elaborated that some people fear the aquarium could
possibly be located elsewhere, since the location is not specified on the
ballot.
Council Member Slavik inquired if it could have been on the ballot, and Mr.
Briones replied in the affirmative.
There were no comments from the audience; City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their vote on the resolution; and it passed by the following vote:
Jones, Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye";
Guerrero absent.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 19235
EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO THE USS CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO VISIT THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI DURING THE TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN 1986.
Mayor Pro Tem Best stated that the crew of the USS City of Corpus Christi
is anxious to visit the City and stated that the submarine is the best in the
squadron.
There were no comments from the audience; City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their vote on the resolution; and it passed by the following vote:
Jones, Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye";
Guerrero absent.
Supplement
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Firefighters' Collective
Bargaining Agreement effective upon signing of the contract and remaining
effective until midnight July 31, 1987 and amending the City Compensation
Plan accordingly as specified in the contract.
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Mr. Carlos Arauz, Director of Personnel & Labor Relations, gave background
information regarding the negotiations and stated that the contract provides for
the following:
1. Two year contract expiring 7/31/87;
2. Provides for the following salary increases: 2% effective 8/1/85; 3%
effective 4/1/86; 3% effective 8/1/86; 3.5% effective 5/1/87;
3. Provides for agreement with regard to Emergency Medical Services
wherein all new firefighters must be certified paramedics within 18
months from the date of hiring as a condition of employment;
4. In addition, it requires that said certification be maintained for a
minimum period of 8 years;
5. In order for all firefighters hired after May 1985 to be promoted,
they must be certified paramedics and must maintain the paramedic
certification for a minimum of 10 additional consecutive years after
any promotion;
6. Provides for the positions of Director of Emergency Medical Services
and Assistant Director of Emergency Medical Services to be outside of
the bargaining unit;
7. Eliminates the rank of Lieutenant within the Fire Department
structure;
8. Provides specific certification pay for paramedics, fire inspectors,
arson investigators, and instructors;
9. Provides more flexibility with regard to promotional examination
posting and development of assessment center procedures;
10. Speeds up the grievance process; and
11. Provides the bargaining unit with $10 per month per employee towards
supplemental insurance coverage.
Mr. Carlos Marin, President of the Firefighters' Association, stated that
with the new leadership in the Union, the Association would like to have a
better relationship with the City fathers, and stated that the contract is good.
Mayor Jones stated he appreciates the efforts of the Association and Mr.
Arauz.
Mr. Rudy Gonzales, Attorney, stated that he represents Mr. Buck Sosa. He
informed the Council that there is a lawsuit pending in State Court regarding an
ordinance the City passed eliminating a position and replacing it with Director
of EMS. Mr. Gonzales suggested the Council receive a legal opinion before the
contract is approved.
Mr. Hal George, City Attorney, informed the Council that he recommends
approval of the contract.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council in regard to the Firefighters'
Association contract and it was approved unanimously.
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3. ORDINANCE NO. 19233
Amend Ordinance No. 8127, Compensation and Classification Plan, by
providing for salary increases to the positions of Assistant Police Chief,
Police Commander, and Police Captain in accordance with the following
schedule:
From: To:
2% Effective 3% Effective
August 1, 1985 April 1, 1986
Police Captain $28,400/$40,200 $29,000/$41,100 $29,900/$42,300
Police Commander $31,500/$44,400 $32,200/$45,300 $33,100/$46,700
Asst. Police Chief $34,500/$48,900 $35,200/$49,900 $36,300/$51,400
Director Business
Development $36,500/$52,000 $49,000/$69,500 Effective
immediately
Mr. Briones stated that this item replaces item 39 as listed on the agenda.
He stated that due to the percentage of increase under the Police Association
contract, the salary ranges need to be adjusted, and the Director of Business
Development salary range is also being adjusted.
In response to a question from Council Member Mendez, Mr. Briones clarified
that the salary ranges had to be increased because the affected positions were
at the top of their range.
There were no comments from the audience; City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their vote on the ordinance; and it passed as follows: Jones, Best,
Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following Consent Motions:
1. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for removal of
an ambulance module from present cab and chassis and refurbish and install
on a new cab and chassis, to be furnished by the seller. The refurbished
unit will be used by AID Ambulance. The estimated cost for this unit is
$25,000 and funds are approved in the 1985-86 Budget.
2. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for three
electric cranes to be mounted on City owned vehicles to perform light duty
lifting at utility work sites. Two units are for the Water Division and
one unit is for Wastewater Services. The estimated cost for these units is
$11,950 and funds are approved in the 1985-86 Budget.
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3. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for two
replacement 18" diameter impellers for pumps at the Broadway Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The estimated cost for these units is $24,000 and funds
are approved in the 1985-86 Budget.
4. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for a supply
agreement for an estimated 570,000 pounds of hydrogen peroxide to be used
by Wastewater Services for odor control. The term of the contract will be
for twelve months with an option to extend for an additional twelve months
subject to the approval of the seller and the City Manager, or his
designee. The estimated cost for this item is $228,000 and funds are
approved in the 1985-86 Budget.
5. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for one 60 -hp
tractor with flail mower by Park Maintenance and one 50 -hp tractor for Gabe
Lozano Golf Center. The estimated cost for these items is $51,000 and
funds are approved in the 1985-86 Budget.
6. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for one 25 -ton
capacity folding gooseneck trailer for the Gas Division and one 12 -ton
capacity tilting trailer for the Water Division. The trailers will be used
to haul equipment from and to job sites. The estimated cost for these
units is $37,000 and funds are approved in the 1985-86 Budget.
7. Approval of specifications and authorization to receive bids for five
refrigerated samplers for Wastewater Services to be used to collect and
refrigerate wastewater effluent samples. The estimated cost for these
items is $14,400 and funds are approved in the 1985-86 Budget.
8. Approving a supply agreement for automatic transmission overhaul and repair
service, with Corpus Christi Automatic Transmission, based on low bid. The
term of this contract will be for twelve months with an option to extend
for an additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the contractor
and the City Manager, or his designee. The estimated cost for this item is
$17,611 and funds are approved in the 1985-86 Budget.
9. Approving a supply agreement for mufflers, tail pipes, mounting hangers,
and service with Longoria's Muffler and Brake, based on low bid. The term
of this agreement will be twelve months with an option to extend for an
additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the seller and the
City Manager, or his designee. The estimated cost is $15,000 and funds are
approved in the 1985-86 Budget.
10. Approving a supply agreement for flashlights and batteries with Briggs
Weaver based on low bid for an estimated annual cost of $13,789. The terms
of this agreement will be twelve months 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. These items
are used by various departments. Fifteen bid invitations were issued, four
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bids were received. Prices have increased less than 1% from last year's
contract of December, 1984. These items will be charged to appropriate
departmental operating budgets.
11. Authorizing the City Manager to amend and renew the lease on the Weber
Building at 319 Mesquite, from $8,603.37 to $8,876.93 per month to reflect
the "cost of living" adjustment in the contract effective December 1, 1985.
12. Approving and authorizing the submission of the following grant
applications to the Criminal Justice Division, and priority for their
funding be established in the following order:
a. Continuation of the Nueces County Organized Crime Control Unit, with a
total budget of $402,075. The State will fund $141,867, and the City
will contribute $228,032. Nueces County will contribute $32,176.
b. Continuation of the Burglary Task Force grant, with a total budget of
$25,074. The State will fund $5,835, and the City will contribute
$19,239.
13. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to receive proposals for the
limousine franchise at the Airport for a term of three years with an option
to renew for another three years. Proposals will be received at the office
of the Director of Aviation until 4:00 p.m., April 4, 1986.
14. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to receive bids for the
operation of one rental car concession at the Airport for a term of
fourteen months. Bids will be received at the office of the Director of
Aviation until 4:00 p.m., April 4, 1986.
15. Authorizing the adoption of the following policy for ground rental at the
Airport:
a. Current ground rentals be adjusted to 9.5 cents per square foot per
year for improved and 3.25 cents per square foot per year for
unimproved land leased on the old formula, and be in effect for a
period of three years;
b. Leases negotiated within this three year period be based on the
provision as stated in No. 1 above, and thereafter, be based on the
appraised land value formula at an annual rate of 6% for a term of
three years; and 8% of appraised land value thereafter;
c. The lease currently in effect between the City and Lanmon-Lively be
amended to reflect the provisions of No. 2 above; and
d. Fuel flowage fees be adjusted to 7.75 cents per gallon.
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16. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the receipt of bids on
April 15, 1986, for the Everhart -Wooldridge Intersection Improvements and
Crestmont Entrance Improvements. This project provides for the widening of
Everhart Road at its intersection with Wooldridge Road to accommodate a
left -turn lane and the lowering of the Sylvan Crest Drive and Crestwater
Drive intersections at Kostoryz Road. Funds for this work are available in
the Street Bond Fund.
17. Awarding a contract in the amount of $237,210 to McKinney Construction
Company for the Sanitary Sewer Interceptor 34-A Expansion project. This
project provides for the installation of approximately 4,500 linear feet of
24" diameter sanitary sewer force main along Up River Road from Sharpsburg
Road to Callicoate Road. Funds for this work have previously been
appropriated from the llth Year Community Development Block Grant Program.
18. Scheduling a public hearing on April 8, 1986, on a request to close a
portion of the 40 -foot wide unimproved street right-of-way in Lots 26 & 27,
Section 11, and Lots 6 & 7, Section 10, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden
Tracts. The Corpus Christi Independent School District is requesting the
closure in connection with their plans to construct a middle school in this
area. As additional streets will be constructed concurrently with
development of this site, the staff offers no objection to the closure
request.
19. Granting a revocable easement to Arex Joint Venture I, owner of the Wilson
Plaza, for the installation of a maximum 30 -inch high fence in the public
right-of-way of Upper Broadway and Mestina Street along a parking lot
maintained by the owners immediately south of the building. The
landscaping type fence would provide security for the parking lot and would
keep vehicles from projecting over the public sidewalk. A $100 fee is
recommended for this easement grant.
20. Accepting the Memorial Coliseum Cooling Tower Replacement project and
authorizing final payment of $12,274.66 to Malek, Inc. The total cost of
this 1984-85 Revenue Sharing project is $45,577.
21. Accepting the Fire Station No. 3 Roof Repair project and authorizing funds
in the total amount of the contract, $18,294.05, to R. A. Browne Roofing
Company. This project, which is being funded from the Fire Department
Operating Budget, provided for extensive roof repairs to Fire Station No. 3
located at 1401 Morgan Street.
22. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Music
Performance Trust Fund, 1501 Broadway, Suite 315, New York City, New York,
for eleven summer concerts in 1986, which will be played by the Corpus
Christi Musician's Association, Inc., Local 644, at a compensation of
$1,090.91 per performance, not to exceed $12,000 in total, for the purpose
of providing the citizens of Corpus Christi with musical performances for
their benefit and enjoyment. The $12,000 has been budgeted in the 1985-86
Community Services Activity.
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There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council
Member Berlanga that Consent Motions 1 thru 22 be approved; seconded by Council
Member Pruet; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Ordinances.
Acting City Manager Briones stated that item 26, sale of property to
HIALCO-OIC, has been delayed until next week; item 33, amending the zoning
ordinance upon application of Raymond Sims, has been withdrawn; and item 35,
closure of a portion of 17th Street needed to be amended.
A motion was made by Council Member Strong that the ordinance closing a
portion of 17th Street be amended to state " and providing that development
take place within 30 months"; seconded by Council Member McComb; and passed by
the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Slavik, and Strong
voting "aye"; Guerrero absent; and Pruet absent at the time the vote was taken.
Council Member Mendez questioned the construction of a fence as a
requirement of the street closure, and Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager,
explained that the condition of the street closure was that there would be no
access to Marguerite and there would be landscaping abutting Agnes Street. He
stated that thru the platting process, a fence would be required.
Council Member Slavik asked when the street would actually be closed, and
Mr. Jerry Smith, City Engineer, stated that it would be closed when all of the
conditions are met. He noted that the applicant has paid for the right-of-way.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience; there were none; City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote; and the following ordinances
were approved:
23. ORDINANCE NO. 19224
APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR 1986; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
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24. ORDINANCE N0. 19225
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO OSHKOSH TRUCK CORPORATION FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE CRASH/FIRE/RESCUE VEHICLE FOR THE AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING
$208,105; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
25. ORDINANCE NO. 19926
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 71b IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION;
APPROPRIATING $16,459; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
26. Withdrawn - See page 10.
27. ORDINANCE N0. 19227
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 10 IN CONNECTION WITH THE McARDLE ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS;
APPROPRIATING $29,300; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
28. ORDINANCE N0. 19228
AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT TO MBANK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 2,095 LINEAR FEET OF 8 -INCH OFF-SITE WATER DISTRIBUTION MAIN;
APPROPRIATING $26,801.23; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
29. ORDINANCE N0. 19222
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF:
School Sidewalk Program, Phase II
Site 1. Norton Street, south side, replacement of 175.00
L.F. of deteriorated sidewalk abutting Baker
Junior High School, and
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Site 2. Bear Lane, north side, construction of 357 linear
feet of sidewalk abutting West Oso High School,
and
Site 3. Mueller Street, south side, from Erwin Street to
Oak Park Elementary School, and
Site 4. Hilltop Road, northwest side, from Guess Drive to
Annaville Elementary School, and
Site 5. West Redbird Lane, south side, from Calallen Drive
to Cornett Drive and Cornett Drive, south side,
from West Redbird Lane 340 feet westward abutting
Calallen Junior High School, and
Site 6. Williams Drive, south side, from South Staples
Street eastward for 604 linear feet.
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
30. ORDINANCE NO. 19223
APPROVING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET:
School Sidewalk Program, Phase II
Site 1. Norton Street, south side, replacement of 175.00
L.F. of deteriorated sidewalk abutting Baker
Junior High School, and
Site 2. Bear Lane, north side, construction of 357 linear
feet of sidewalk abutting West Oso High School,
and
Site 3. Mueller Street, south side, from Erwin Street to
Oak Park Elementary School, and
Site 4. Hilltop Road, northwest side, from Guess Drive to
Annaville Elementary School, and
Site 5. West Redbird Lane, south side, from Calallen Drive
to Cornett Drive and Cornett Drive, south side,
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from West Redbird Lane 340 linear feet westward
abutting Calallen Junior High School, and
Site 6. Williams Drive, south side, from South Staples
Street eastward for 604 linear feet.
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 TO BE HELD DURING THE REGULAR 2:00 P.M. CITY
COUNCIL MEETING ON APRIL 15, 1986, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
302 S. SHORELINE, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
31. ORDINANCE NO. 19229
APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM THE MUSEUM TRUST FUND FOR WORK ON THE McGREGOR PHOTO
COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
32. ORDINANCE NO. 19230
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE LEASE FOR WATERWORKS MARINA FROM MR. GREG
GOODMAN TO MR. DAVYDD MORRIS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
33. Withdrawn - See Page 10.
34. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS DESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS UNDER
WHICH THE CITY OF MATHIS IS AUTHORIZED TO USE A PART OF THE OLD DAM
STRUCTURE WITHIN THE LEASED AREA FOR CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, AND
MAINTAINING A WATER SUPPLY PUMP STATION, AND MODIFYING THE TERMS OF A
15 -YEAR LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY, THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY
DISTRICT AND MR. ROBERT ROTH DBA SUNRISE BEACH ON A 45 -ACRE TRACT, MORE OR
LESS, ADJACENT TO LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI.
The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as
follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong
voting "aye"; Guerrero absent.
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35. ORDINANCE NO. 19231
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE PORTION OF 50 -FOOT WIDE 17th STREET FROM THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF AGNES STREET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MARGUERITE
STREET; AND CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 10 -FOOT WIDE ALLEY IN BLOCK 8, HOME
PLACE ADDITION; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE.
The Ordinance was read for the third time and passed as follows: Jones, Best,
Berlanga, McComb, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Mendez voting "no";
Guerrero absent.
36. ORDINANCE NO. 19232
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 53, SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, INCREASE OF
STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
The Ordinance was read for the third time and passed as follows: Jones, Best,
Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
absent.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following Regular Motions:
37. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a 24 -month supplemental natural gas
supply contract with Reata Industrial Gas Company at an initial price of
$2.05 per MMBTU or $2.08 per MCF. This price will fluctuate with the gas
market. Under the City's current supplemental gas supply contract, the
City pays $2.74 per MMBTU or $2.78 per MCF.
38. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a modification to the City's gas
supply contract with Valero Transmission Company by extending the contract
for an additional five years, ending January 1, 1994, and giving the City
an option to purchase up to 50% of the previous year's total gas purchases
from spot market gas suppliers. The City presently has the right to
purchase up to 20% of its gas supply from the spot market.
In relation to item 38, Mr. Briones stated that this is to request an
extension of the current contract; at the present time, the City is mandated to
buy gas from Valero; the contract has been amended whereby the City can buy 20%
of the gas on the open market; this extends that requirement 5 years, but
authorizes up to 50% on the open market; and the savings will be substantial.
He stated that the contract with Reata is for two years, but the potential
for savings is great beyond the second year.
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Council Member McComb stated that he feels the City could obtain a better
price, noting that this is .10C more than CP&L is paying. Mr. McComb stated
that he would like for these two items to be delayed in order to negotiate a
better price. He stated that he feels the City is rushing into this matter, and
noted that Reata is a subsidiary of Valero.
Mr. Briones noted that the contract will expire April 10, 1986, and he
explained that Valero is the only supplier that will guarantee the amount of gas
needed.
Discussion followed regarding the pipeline that transports the gas.
There were no comments from the audience on items 37 or 38.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that
seconded by Council Member Pruet; and passed as follows:
Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; McComb
absent.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez that
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best; and passed as follows:
Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; McComb
absent.
39. Replaced - See page 6.
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item 37 be
Jones, Best,
voting "no";
item 38 be
Jones, Best,
voting "no";
Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the following item:
approved;
Berlanga,
Guerrero
approved;
Berlanga,
Guerrero
40. STREET CLOSING: Two parcels of right-of-way in Sharpsburg Road to be
conveyed to the railroad, Parcel No. 11 containing 0.123 acres and Parcel
No. 15 containing 0.709 acres.
Mr. Smith displayed a transparency of the area to be conveyed to the
Railroad; he stated the Highway Department is requesting this in connection with
I.H. 37 improvements; the railroad tract will be relocated easterly
approximately 200'; and this is actually a modification of Sharpsburg Road. He
stated that the State has requested that the City convey a 1.17 acre tract of
land from the 0.N. Stevens site to the railroad because the overhead crossing
will be relocated. He noted that this is a very minor closure.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience; there were none; a
motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Best to close the hearing; seconded by Council
Member Mendez; and passed unanimously.
Mr. Smith stated that first reading of the ordinance will be next week,
which will also include the tract to be conveyed to the railroad.
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Mayor Jones called for petitions from the audience.
Ms. Flora Gomez, 800 McBride, provided the Council with packets regarding
Force of Mind, Inc. She stated that her organization feels that it was treated
unfairly by the news media. She then invited the news media to visit the
organization.
Mr. Jerome Bradford, 4317 Cottage, Northside Business Association,
presented a petition requesting that a park be placed in the vicinity of Cabra
and Chipito. He stated that this land belongs to the City, but at the present
time it is a blighted area which could be turned into beautiful scenery as a
public park and would prove useful to the citizens in the area.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that there are plans for the area, and
Mayor Jones asked that Mr. Utter provide a report to the Council.
Mrs. Maria Linan, 5133 Larcade, stated that large rocks had been deposited
on her property; Neighborhood Improvement has instructed her to clean the lots;
and she feels it is unfair because she did not place the rocks on the property.
Mr. Utter gave background information regarding this problem.
Mayor Jones noted that the City has no liability regarding this problem,
and asked that the Council be provided with a report on this matter.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Mayor Pro Tem Best, seconded by Council Member Strong and passed unanimously,
the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 3:56 p.m., March 18, 1986.
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