HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/03/1986PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Bill Pruet
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 3, 1986
2:00 P.M.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos
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 Council Member Pruet, following which the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member
Strong.
City Secretary 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 Guerrero that the minutes of the
Regular Council Meetings of May 20 and May 27, 1986 be approved as presented;
seconded by Council Member Slavik; and passed unanimously.
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A motion was made by Council Member Strong that the following board
appointments be approved; seconded by Council Member Guerrero; and passed
unanimously.
a. Animal Control Advisory Board: (term to 5/31/89)
Lawrence French (PAWS/GCHS Shelter)- Reapt.
Alicia G. Benavides (community -at -large)
b. Building Code Board of Appeals: (term to 5/4/90)
W. B. Truax (elec. engineer) - Reapt.
c. Building Standards Board: (term to 3/3/89)
Orlando Leal (Member -at -large)
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d. Corpus Christi Housing Improvement Corporation/
Loan Review Committee: (term to 5/7/89)
Ray Paiz (community -at -large) - Reappt.
Servando Caballero (community -at -large) Reapt.
Billie Shingleton (community -at -large)
e. Private Industry Council: (term to 6/30/87)
Don Tyler (Education Representative)
f. Sister City Committee:
Laura Rodriguez (term 9/86)
Wilson B. Perrin (term 9/86)
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Cable Communications Commission: (term 7/27/88)
Linda McLean (Education Representative)
h. Board of Adjustment: (term 4/4/88)
John R. Dykema, Jr. (Alternate)
i. Charter Revision Commission:
Juan Gonzalez
Bob Campbell
Robert Bosquez, Jr.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following consent motions:
1. M86-0263
Granting an easement to Fletcher Stapp to authorize minor encroachments of
the building at 200 North Staples Street into the public rights-of-way of
North Staples Street and Blucher Street adjacent to Lots 5, 6 and 7, Block
1, Mussett Addition, with the provision that the easement will terminate if
the building is removed. A fee of $500 is recommended for the easement
grant.
2. M86-0264
Repealing the revocable easement authorized by Motion 1{M86-0038 on January
21, 1986, and granting a new revocable easement to T. Frank Smith, Jr.,
owner of KRIS -TV, for a second story building facade and an underground
foundation which will extend into the public rights-of-way of South Staples
and Marguerite Streets. A fee of $400 is recommended for the easement
grant.
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3. M86-0265
Authorizing the City Engineer to sign the plat for the Kaffie School
Subdivision subject to the following conditions:
a. Plans for water, sewer, street and drainage improvements for the tract
be approved.
b. The annexation contract for the site be signed and in the hands of the
City.
c. The filing date of the plat, for trust fund reimbursement purposes, be
established as the date that 75% of the required improvements are
actually completed.
A construction contract was awarded by the Corpus Christi Independent
School District this past week and the school is planned to be in operation
in the Brighton Village area in the Fall of 1987.
4. M86-0266
Accepting the Annaville Area No. 2 Street Improvement project and
authorizing final payment of $156,765.14 to Oceanside Asphalt, Inc. The
total cost of this 1982 Voluntary Paving Program project is $1,361,292.43.
The project included the reconstruction of the following streets:
Heizer Drive, from near Westview Drive to McKenzie Road,
Emmord Loop, from Heizer Drive to Heizer Drive,
Veda Drive, from Emmord Loop to Heizer Drive,
Hurst Drive, from Emmord Loop to Emmord Loop,
Sammons and Nida Drives, from Heizer Drive to Leopard Street,
Guess Drive, from Hill Top Road to Violet Road, and
Sunny Drive, from Violet Road to Leonard Drive.
Council Member Mendez noted that the Council had discussed the items during
the morning workshop meeting.
There were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council
Member Guerrero that Consent Motions 1 through 4 be approved; seconded by
Council Member Mendez; and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of Consent Ordinances 5 through 11.
There were no comments from the audience; City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes; and the following were approved:
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5. ORDINANCE N0. 19337
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18840 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE
FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
Annaville Area No. 2
Heizer Drive, from near Westview Drive to McKenzie Road,
Emmord Loop, from Heizer Drive to Heizer Drive,
Veda Drive, from Emmord Loop to Heizer Drive,
Hurst Drive, from Emmord Loop to Emmord Loop,
Sammons and Nida Drives, from Heizer Drive to Leopard Street,
Guess Drive, from Hill Top Road to Violet Road, and
Sunny Drive, from Violet Road to Leonard Drive.
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
6. ORDINANCE N0. 19342
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 5 IN CONNECTION WITH THE TIGER LANE EXTENSION PROJECT; APPROPRIATING
$176,173.50; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
7. ORDINANCE N0. 19343
APPROPRIATING $19,702.68 OUT OF NO. 230 BRIDGE BOND FUND FOR PARTIAL
PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S SHARE OF CABLE REPLACEMENT COSTS ON THE TULE LAKE
LIFT BRIDGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
8. ORDINANCE N0. 19344
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19255 WHICH CLOSED AND ABANDONED A 10 FOOT WIDE
UTILITY EASEMENT AND A 20 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
PADRE -STAPLES MALL, TO CLOSE AND ABANDON ONLY THE 20 FOOT WIDE UTILITY
EASEMENT IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PADRE -STAPLES MALL, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS
LISTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 19255; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero
abstaining.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 19345
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19326 WHICH GRANTED A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A SHOPPING
CENTER LIMITED TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT USES UPON
APPLICATION OF R.C. ALLEN BY CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION TO READ 6.6
ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOT 1, OSO FARM TRACTS AND OUT OF BLOCK A, PARK
TERRACE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones,
Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting
"aye."
10. SECOND READING
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION 5, MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD,
SECTION 2-90, CREATED; MEMBERSHIP; TERMS; FILLING VACANCIES, SECTION 2-91,
RULES OF PROCEDURE; OFFICERS; COMPENSATION, AND SECTION 2-92, MEETINGS;
FUNCTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The Ordinance was read for the second time and passed to third reading as
follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and
Strong voting "aye."
11. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE 19323
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS
CHRISTI AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY.
The Ordinance was read for the third time and passed as follows: Jones, Best,
Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye."
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of Regular Motions 12 through 17a.
12. M86-0267
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the receipt of bids on
July 1, 1986 for the installation of sanitary sewers in the Gateway Park
Subdivision located near the intersection of Padre Island Drive and Laguna
Shores Road. This project will be funded with 10th Year CDBG funds and
Sanitary Sewer Bonds.
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13. M86-0268
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the receipt of bids on
July 8, 1986 for Runway 17-35 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improvements at
Corpus Christi International Airport. Improvements to the runway will
include rehabilitation of distressed pavement areas, placement of an
asphalt overlay, and striping and grooving work. The project also includes
rework or replacement of the existing medium intensity runway lighting and
taxiway guidance signs. This is an FAA assisted project with the total
cost of the work proposed to be funded on a 90% FAA/10% City basis.
14. M86-0269
Awarding a contract to Carpet Services, Inc. in the amount of $84,322 to
furnish and install the carpeting for the Bayfront Auditorium Floor
Replacement project; awarding a contract to B.C.M., Ceramic Tile in the
amount of $10,650 to furnish and install the porcelain tile portion of the
project; and authorizing $106,000 from previously appropriated Convention
Center Maintenance Funds to cover the cost of the contract awards,
contingencies, and related expenses.
15. Item withdrawn - See page 10
Consideration of a claim for downtime charges in the amount of $11,271.55
submitted by Claude Chapman Construction Co., Inc. on the South Staples
Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Extension, Phase II project. The staff recommends
against allowing the full amount, and instead that $7,327.60 be paid the
Chapman firm in settlement of the claim.
16. M86-0270
Issuance of Request for Proposals for lease of certain Corpus Christi Beach
property.
17. M86-0271
Re -issuance of Request for Proposals for renovation of the old filling
station adjacent to Heritage Park.
17a. M86-0272
Amending prior to first reading, ordinance amending Article 36, Parks,
Cultural, and Leisure Time Activities, Section 36-11, Curfew, Alcoholic
Beverages, Subsection "b" and adding subsection "c" to read as follows:
(b) Between the hours of *X%100/tai 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M., no person
shall enter or be present in any City park or parking lots connected
therewith or adjacent thereto, excluding the (**Bayfront Parks,)
Bayfront Arts and Science Park, Barge Dock, Peoples Street T -Head,
Lawrence Street T -Head and the L -Head; and excluding persons permitted
by ordinance to camp in particular City parks, City employees in the
performance of their duties, and persons permitted to engage in
leisure and recreational activities under the auspices of the Park and
Recreation Department. *Note: Amended by motion - see page 10.
**Note: Added by motion - see page 12.
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(c) Between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., no person, except as
specifically permitted by an ordinance permitting camping in parti-
cular city parks, and except for city employees in performance of
their duties, shall enter or be present in any City Bayfront Park or
parking lots connected therewith or adjacent thereto, excluding the
Bayfront Arts and Science Park, Barge Dock, Peoples Street T -Head,
Lawrence Street T -Head and the L -Head.
In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Best regarding item 14, carpet
replacement at the Auditorium, Assistant City Manager Lontos stated that after
reviewing the layout and if it is desirable, a portion of the carpet will be
deleted from the contract and replaced with tile. He stated that the cost of
this will be higher than the carpet, but a change order would have to be
approved by the Council if it is decided to do this.
In regard to item 13, Runway 17-35 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improve-
ments, Mr. Lontos explained that the City will be taking advantage of a grant
from FAA; this was included in the 1986 Bond Election; the local share will be
funded from the land acquisition portion of the Airport Bond Fund; and when the
bonds are actually sold, a reimbursement will be made to the land acquisition
portion.
In regard to item 16, Requests for Proposals for Corpus Christi Beach and
in response to Council Member Slavik's question, Assistant City Manager Tom
Utter stated that the developer would pay for development of Tract B; Tract B
development would include free admission activities such as beach parking, free
tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, etc.; Tract A would be the primary leased
site and the location of the public/private partnership, for example an RV Park;
and the developer does not have to develop both tracts.
In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Best in regard to item 17, Mr.
Utter stated that a letter has been received from Whataburger stating that they
cannot pursue the renovation of the old filling station at this time; therefore,
the staff recommends that proposals be received again.
Mr. Utter stated that he would not recommend demolishing the building and
placing another building at that site, noting that it would set a bad precedent
if another building is placed there. He stated that if nothing is done to the
filling station, it will be demolished.
In response to a question from Council Member Berlanga, Mr. Utter stated
that he hopes the proposals received will be different from the Whataburger
proposal, although a restaurant is desired.
Mayor Jones called on Mr. Claude Chapman regarding item 15.
Mr. Chapman stated that he has read the memorandum from Mr. Smith; it is
incorrect in some areas; the City was to secure a traffic control plan and
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deliver it to the State Highway Department; and he feels it is unfair for
him to pay for someone else's mistakes.
Assistant City Manager Lontos stated that he must make a recommendation
based on issues that are correct and the recommendation he has made is the
correct approach. He stated that the project was difficult and the State
required that a strict traffic control plan be submitted. Mr. Lontos stated
that the requirement for a traffic control plan was made a part of the plans and
specifications for the job. He then provided the Council with copies of the
section pertaining to this from the plans and specifications. He stated that
there is no question that the City had never submitted a plan; Mr. Chapman was
misled by the State in that someone told him to start the project and then
another individual from the State instructed him to stop work which caused a
shutdown for 10 days. He stated that a meeting was held with the State, and a
workable traffic plan was devised that was acceptable to the State.
Mr. Lontos stated that he feels that because of two items in the claim,
intersection work and because of misleading information by the State, the City
should share in the claim. He stated that this is fair because he must share
some of the responsibility, but the contractor had a responsibility to obtain a
completely approved traffic control plan before construction began.
Council Member Pruet stated that he spoke to Mr. Chapman at the time of the
work stoppage; Mr. Lontos did work closely with the State after his inquiry and
resolved the differences as to who had responsibility for the traffic plan;
several attempts were made by the contractor to work with the City staff; and he
was unable to resolve the question of responsibility even to the point that he
had contacted his bonding company in regard to abandoning the job. Mr. Pruet
stated that the City has a responsibility, and Mr. Chapman performed the job
well and ahead of schedule.
Council Member McComb asked who authorized commencement of construction,
and Mr. Lontos stated that the City did and erred in that respect by allowing
construction to begin.
Council Member McComb stated that if construction had not started, there
would be no down time; the City gave approval to begin construction; the error
was then discovered; and there was down time because of the City.
Mr. Lontos explained that a work order gives a contractor 10 days to
proceed; in that 10 days he is to comply with all necessary requirements; the
work order did not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to provide a
traffic control plan; and that is why the City has erred in that particular
aspect because the City allowed the contractor to begin work without a plan.
Council Member McComb expressed the opinion that the claim should be paid
in full.
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Mr. Chapman stated that he was not shut down by the State, and Mr. Lontos
explained that the State directed the City to stop the work.
In response to questions from Council Member Guerrero, Mr. Lontos stated
that the work order does not specify what requirements must be met; the plan
should have been ready before work began; and a traffic control plan was never
submitted.
Council Member Guerrero stated that he does not think the City has erred.
Mr. Lontos stated that the City Inspector could have told the contractor
not to start; he allowed him to start; that created a dangerous situation; the
job was stopped; and the City did work out an acceptable plan with the State.
He stated that during the interim period between the stoppage and the resolution
of the plan is the period that Mr. Chapman is claiming as down time. Mr. Lontos
stated that he took the approach that the City erred somewhat, but that does not
relieve Mr. Chapman of his responsibility to provide a traffic control plan.
Council Member Guerrero stated that he felt the City should not share in
the claim; the City erred by not being a "watchdog" over a contractor; and that
the City awards contracts expecting a professional job and a complete job.
Mr. Lontos stated that only because there was some misunderstanding, he
feels the City should share in the claim. He stated that Mr. Chapman cannot
collect from the State.
Council Member Guerrero inquired if there is no liability on the part of
the City if a contractor commits an error.
City Attorney Hal George stated that that is generally correct.
In response to a question from Council Member Mendez, Mr. Lontos stated
that when a project is designed that relates to a State Highway, the State is
notified; the State reviews the plans and usually requires certain criteria, in
this case a traffic control plan; and the City made the requirement for a
traffic control plan a part of the plans and specifications.
Council Member Mendez pointed out that someone must be responsible in the
whole process -- either the City or the contractor.
Mr. Lontos reiterated that the requirement for the traffic control plan was
a part of the plans and specifications, thus it was placed on the contractor.
Council Member Pruet asked why the plan was not accepted by the State when
Mr. Chapman submitted it, and Mr. Lontos stated that he did not know what
transpired between the State and Mr. Chapman. He stated that the State did
provide him with a plan; it was very expensive ($14,700); and that was when the
City worked out something different with the State.
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In response to a question from Mayor Jones, Mr. Lontos stated that the
sewer line was a gravity line and the normal procedure is to start construction
at the lower end of the line.
Council Member Strong stated that Mr. Chapman was told to proceed by the
State; she is concerned about the whole process; and that the City's reputation
will be harmed in the long run over this issue.
Mayor Jones stated that the staff's recommendation is a fair compromise,
noting that the plans and specifications state that the contractor is to secure
a traffic control plan.
Council Member Pruet stated that he cannot support the staff
recommendation. He stated that at the preconstruction conference, the State was
not invited to participate. He stated that in the long run, the Council does
not protect the public good when they do not support the bidding process.
Mr. Lontos stated that this item could be withdrawn in order for the legal
department to review this.
Council Member Mendez stated that it is important to have communications
with the State Highway Department, and if there is a problem with this, he wants
it corrected.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Best that this item (15) be withdrawn in
order that the legal department may review the recommendation; seconded by
Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously.
In regard to item 17a, Mr. Berlanga stated that he feels the curfew should
begin at 10:00 p.m. He stated that this would be uniform with other ordinances,
for instance, the noise ordinance.
A motion was made by Mr. Berlanga that the curfew in neighborhood parks
begin at 10:00 p.m.; seconded by Council Member Guerrero.
Mr. Terry Dopson, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the Park
Board recommended 10:00 p.m. for neighborhood parks, but not on the bayfront
parks.
City Attorney George explained that item 17a is in two sections; section
"c" has the intent to have the curfew on bayfront parks at 2:00 a.m.; Mr.
Berlanga's motion would apply to 17a section "b"; the Council would then vote on
Mr. Berlanga's motion, then item 17a as amended, and the bayfront parks would
still be exempt.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Al Jones, 402 Miramar, encouraged the Council to approve the 10:00 p.m.
curfew. He stated that his home backs onto a park and it is very noisy at
night.
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He stated that the neighbors do not call the police for fear of retribution from
the teenagers who congregate in the parks.
Mr. John Stensland, 337 Primrose, stated that if people are acting
improperly in parks, the police should be called and the existing laws enforced.
He stated that it does not make sense to limit the use of parks.
Mayor Jones stated that 10:00 p.m. is a reasonable time.
Council Member Pruet pointed out that there is a law against disturbing the
peace and a curfew ordinance. He stated that the Council is trying to change
the use of parks to accommodate a few people and those people can call the
police if individuals are breaking the law in parks.
Council Member Slavik stated that there is a current curfew ordinance and
another ordinance is not needed. She stated that Mr. Jones should talk to Chief
Banner about the problem he is having and that the park be monitored by the
Police.
Council Member Guerrero stated that this ordinance would only apply to
neighborhood parks; no one should be in a neighborhood park after 10:00 p.m.;
and if they are, they are not entertaining their families. Mr. Guerrero pointed
out that neighborhood parks do not have lighting. He urged the Council to
support neighborhoods by passing the motion made by Mr. Berlanga and passage of
the ordinance.
Mr. Jones spoke again and stated that he has talked to Chief Banner about
the problem, noting that the Police have more important matters to attend to.
Mr. Berlanga's motion passed as follows: Jones, Berlanga, Guerrero,
McComb, and Slavik voting "aye"; Best, Mendez, Pruet, and Strong voting "no."
Mr. C. W. Allison, 609 Coral, stated that he was low bidder on the carpet
for the Bayfront Auditorium in accordance with the specifications.
Mayor Jones informed Mr. Allison that the Council had decided to have
Bigelow carpet installed at the auditorium.
Mr. Lontos explained that Allison was asked to bid on the Bigelow carpet;
they could not provide the Bigelow carpet; therefore, Carpet Services Inc. is
recommended as second low bidder.
Mr. Allison inquired if there was a change to the specifications, and Mr.
Lontos stated that there was not, but the Council was shown different carpet
samples and they indicated a preference for Bigelow carpeting and are willing to
pay the difference for the higher quality carpet.
Council Member Mendez informed Mr. Allison that the Council decided on the
best bid and they have the right to do this.
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Mr. Lontos agreed by stating the Council has the right to reject any bid,
and he pointed out that Allison Carpets was provided an opportunity to bid on
the Bigelow Carpet.
Mr. Allison explained that Carpet Services has an exclusive dealership for
Bigelow; his company could not submit a bid on that brand; he has carpeting of
equal quality; and stated that by not taking the low bid, the Council is not
protecting the bidding system.
Council Member Pruet stated that if it is done with the knowledge and
understanding that the low bidder is given an opportunity to bid on the item, it
is in the best interest of the City.
City Attorney George stated that Article IX, Section 14, of the City
Charter states that the Council shall determine the most advantageous bid for
the City and shall always have the right to reject any and all bids.
Mayor Jones stated that Mr. Allison has been treated fairly and what the
Council has done is legal.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that Regular Motions 12 thru
14 and 16 thru 17a, 17a as amended, be approved; seconded by Council Member
McComb; and passed as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez,
Pruet, and Slavik voting "aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of Ordinance 18, amending the Code to
provide for a curfew in parks.
Mr. John Stensland stated that item 17a does not exclude Bayfront parks
from the curfew. He mentioned in particular Cole Park.
Mr. Utter stated that Mr. Stensland is correct. He stated that the
Bayfront Parks, Ropes Park, Swantner Park, etc., should be excluded from the
10:00 p.m. curfew; the neighborhood parks would have a curfew of 10:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m.; in Bayfront Parks, the curfew is 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., and the
Director of Parks and Recreation can grant special permits.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to add the words, "excluding
Bayfront Parks" to part "b" of motion 17a; seconded by Council Member Slavik;
and passed by the following vote: Jones, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez,
and Slavik voting "aye"; Best and Pruet "no"; Strong absent at the time the vote
was taken.
There were no comments on Ordinance 18; City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their vote; and the following was approved:
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18. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, ARTICLE 36, PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURAL, AND
LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, SECTION 36-11, CURFEW, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,
SUBSECTION (b) AND ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (c); PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE;
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The Ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second reading as
follows: Jones, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, and Slavik voting "aye";
Best and Pruet "no"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Assistant City Manager Utter reminded the Council of the donor reception on
Sunday, June 8, at the Corpus Christi Public Library and the grand opening of
the Library on Tuesday, June 10, 1986 at 6:00 p.m.
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Council Member Guerrero referred to the memorandum regarding fence
contractors and asked that this be referred to the Building Standards Board for
recommendation.
In response to a question from Council Member Mendez, Council Member
Guerrero stated that any regulations that are recommended would apply only to
fence contractors.
The Council indicated their concurrence that this be referred to the
Building Standards Board.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Council Member Guerrero; seconded by Council Member McComb and passed unani-
mously; the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m., June 3, 1986.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of June 3,
1986, which were approved by the City Council on June 10, 1986.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the la Ih-'day of Edd. l9 .
er %.nes, MAYOR
Armando Chapa City Secret*fy
City of Corpus Christi, Texas