Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/08/1986PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Joe McComb Frank Mendez Bill Pruet Linda Strong Mary Pat Slavik MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1986 2:00 P.M. City Manager Craig McDowell City Attorney Hal George City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by Mr. Bob Markos, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Berlanga. 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 Mendez that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 1, 1986 be approved as presented; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Linda McLean, Cable Communications Commission, and Mrs. Billie Shingleton, Corpus Christi Housing Improvement Corporation/Loan Review Committee. * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for confirmation of the Board and Committee appointments discussed during the Workshop Meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero, seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously, that Mr. Rudy Gonzales (alternate representing Dr. Jack Best) be appointed to the Nueces County Community Action Agency, and Mr. Rafael E. Carrizo be appointed to the Airport Advisory Board. Mayor Jones announced the bid opening on the following project: MICROFILMED n,lnutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 2 1. Runway 17-35 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improvements at Corpus Christi International Airport: Improvements to the runway will include rehabili- tation of distressed pavement areas, placement of an asphalt overlay, and striping and grooving work. The project also includes rework or replace- ment 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. Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that this project consists of four schedules, schedule 1, runway overlay; schedule 2, rehabilitation of lighting; schedule 3, new lighting; and schedule 4, grooving. He stated that a contractor could bid on any number of schedules. In response to a question from Council Member Berlanga, Mr. Lontos stated that crushed limestone would be used, as recommended by FAA. Mr. Lontos then explained the different types of rocks and their use. In response to a question from Mayor Jones, Mr. Lontos stated that the specifications originally called for crushed stone, crushed gravel, or crushed slag, but an addendum was issued requiring crushed limestone. Council Member Guerrero stated that by using crushed limestone, this is a sole source bid because one of the contractors can obtain this at a lower cost. He stated that what bothers him is that the consultant on the project had previously worked for one of the contractors. Mr. Lontos stated that the consultant has done excellent work. He stated that he had requested an explanation for the change to crushed limestone and he will provide that explanation to the Council. City Attorney George suggested that the bid opening be postponed until the comments made by Mr. Guerrero could be investigated. Mayor Jones noted that obviously two members of the Council have been contacted by a contractor regarding this project. Mr. Lontos stated that he saw no problem in opening the bids, and noted that this is no different than what was done on the east and west runway. Council Member Guerrero stated that there is no problem now because the bids have not been opened. He stated that it should be determined if the contractors have any problems regarding this project. Mayor Jones stated that he had problems in delaying the opening of the bids. City Attorney George stated that apparently this has caused questions among the bidders. minutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 3 City Manager McDowell suggested a delay of one week, but stated that it is the Council's decision. Council Member Pruet asked for clarification of the problem. He stated that an addendum was issued and FAA has given quality justification for use of crushed limestone. Mr. Lontos stated that FAA has approved this material and it has been used in many naval projects. Council Member Pruet stated that if the addendum is acknowledged by the contractor, he can see no reason for delaying the opening of the bids. Mr. George stated that the problem is that the consultant may have been employed by one of the bidders. Council Member Mendez inquired if this would be a sole source bid, and Mr. Lontos stated that it would not because there are four sources of limestone in the area. Council Member McComb noted that the allegation is about the consultant and he feels that the bids should be opened and then rejected if it is determined that the bidder employed the consultant. Mr. W. P. Wills, the consultant, stated that he has worked for the highway department and has worldwide experience involving airport work; he has no association with any contractor and has not worked for any prime contractor bidding on this job; he has no association with Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. or King Construction Company; and is not under the influence of any contractor. Mr. Wills explained that he can specify any material he wants and FAA will approve different types of materials. He stated that he is presently involved in three projects for the Navy and on each one he specified crushed limestone because it is a superior material. Mr. Wills also stated that he has designed all of the airfields in this area since 1951, and he resents any inference that he has any association with any contractor. In response to a question from Mayor Jones, Mr. Wills stated that he can specify certain materials, but FAA must approve all specifications. Mr. Wills pointed out that in 1975 sandstone was used at the Airport, and $2 million was recently spent to correct the problems associated with it. He stated that he is attempting to obtain for the City the best for their money. Council Member Guerrero inquired if Mr. Wills had recommended gravel, would the FAA approve that, and Mr. Wills replied in the affirmative. Council Member Guerrero inquired if some other engineer beside Mr. Wills had recommended gravel, would the FAA approve that, and Mr. Wills replied in the affirmative. ninutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 4 Council Member Guerrero stated that no one mentioned a contractor, but Mr. Wills mentioned Heldenfels and King, and he questioned why. Mr. Wills stated that Heldenfels layed the asphalt and King was a subcontractor. He emphasized that he has nothing to do with Heldenfels or King. Mr. Guerrero stated that crushed gravel was used at Chase Field, and Mr. Wills stated that that is the only job on which the Navy used that type. Council Member Guerrero stated that if crushed limstone is the best, then that is what should be used, noting that his concern involved the contractors and not the material. City Attorney George stated that he had no objection to opening the bids. Mr. Lontos then opened bids from the following companies: Gifford Electric, Inc., schedule 2 and 3; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc., schedule 1; A.G. Hill Power, Inc.; schedule 3; Mathieu Electric Co., Inc., schedule 3; Oceanside Asphalt, schedule 1; Pavement Specialists, Inc., schedule 4; Pecan Valley Electric, Inc., schedule 2 and 3; South Texas Construction Co., schedule 1; and Swank Associates, Inc., schedule 4. 2. Corpus Christi Beach Force Main Replacement: This project provides for the construction of a new force main to replace the existing main which was installed in 1956. The new force main will carry sewage directly from the Corpus Christi Beach Lift Station to the Broadway Treatment Plant, which will reduce flow on the main gravity sewer line serving the downtown area and should provide additional capacity in the downtown system. This supplemental wastewater project was authorized in February, 1984, when local funds became available by the award of an EPA grant for the Laguna Madre Treatment Plant Expansion in Flour Bluff. Mr. Lontos opened bids from the following companies: Backhoe Lease Service, Inc., Claude Chapman Construction Co., Inc., Heldenfels Brothers, Inc., Perry Construction Co., Inc., Vermillion Construction Co., and South Texas Oil Field Maintenance. Mayor Jones stated that the bids would be tabled for 48 hours for tabulation and recommendation, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of the consent motions; there were no comments from the audience; a motion was made by by Council Member Guerrero that Consent Motions 1 and 2 be approved; seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Pruet absent at the time the vote was taken. ninutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 5 1. M86-0325 Approving the following actions on the South Guth Park Improvement project: a. The irregular proposals submitted by Olmos Equipment Company and Lord & Applegate, Inc. be rejected. b. A contract for this project be awarded to Black Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $207,166.25, subject to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department approval. This project is being funded by Park Bond Funds and a matching grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Proposed improvements include the construction of a hiking trail, modular play unit, group shelter, informational kiosk, barbeque pit, picnic shelters, boardwalk with observation decks, and two paved parking areas. Funds for this work have previously been appropriated. 2. M86-0326 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a HUD Rental Rehabi- litation Program application and proposal to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for $83,000, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents related thereto. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the Consent Ordinances, 3 through 9. Mr. C.B. Floyd, 1379 Normandy, referred to Ordinance 9, amending the code to allow an annexation election to be called 25 days prior to the election, and stated that this should not be changed from 30 days. City Attorney George stated that Corpus Christi is the only City that requires an election to annex property. He stated that in order for the City to annex property, two statutes must be followed, the City Code and the Election Code. He explained that the Election Code provides for 45 days notice, not 30 as mentioned by Mr. Floyd, and it is that period of time that is being changed. There were no further comments from the audience; City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on the ordinances as follows: 3. ORDINANCE NO. 19378 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REPLACEMENT OF MAJOR ROOF SECTIONS AT BEN GARZA GYM AND EXPANSION OF THE MEADOW PARK HEALTH CLINIC; EMERGENCY. CONTRACT WITH MEHNE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR AND AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING IMPROVEMENTS MEADOW PARK RECREATION CENTER TO ACCOMMODATE APPROPRIATING $185,964.59; AND DECLARING AN .-,mutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 6 The Charter Rule was suspended and the ordinance passed as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." 4. ORDINANCE NO. 19379 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR PAVING IMPROVEMENTS ON BROCKHAMPTON DRIVE, BOUNDING THE DEDICATED PARK AND FOR PAVING IMPROVEMENTS ON CIMARRON BOULEVARD COINCIDENTAL WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KAFFIE SCHOOL SUBDIVISION; APPROPRIATING $82,132.07; 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." 5. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CORPUS CHRISTI LAND VENTURE ASSOCIATES FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 25.19 ACRES OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITH THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second reading as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." 6. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND HANK OLSON DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 47.63 ACRES OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITH THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second reading as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." 7. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 23.56 ACRES OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITH THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION ..inutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 7 OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second reading as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." 8. ORDINANCE NO. 19380 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI LAND VENTURE FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 16.30 ACRES OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITH THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was read for the first time and passed to second reading as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye." 9. ORDINANCE NO. 19381 ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 14, ELECTIONS, ARTICLE I, SECTION 14-1, ORDERING ANNEXATION ELECTIONS, PERMITTING THE CITY COUNCIL TO ORDER AN ANNEXATION ELECTION 25 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE THE ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The ordinance was read for the third time and passed as follows: Jones, Best, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Berlanga voting "no." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced the following public hearing: 10. Tiger Lane from Weber Road to Flynn Parkway: This 1982 Street Bond project provides for the construction of a collector street as shown on the Master Transportation Plan to improve access and traffic circulation in the area between the street and South Padre Island Drive. Assistant City Manager Lontos displayed a transparency of the street to be opened; he stated that this opening was a part of the '82 bond election to provide an extension from Weber Road to Flynn Parkway; he pointed out the drainage right-of-way adjacent to the proposed street; and stated that it was believed that because of development in the area, the street should be extended to provide better traffic circulation. Mr. Lontos stated that the street will extend over the drainage ditch for a short distance; it will be a 48' wide street with curb and gutter, and sidewalk will be on one side only, opposite the ditch; this opening is in accordance with what was submitted to the Council in LIsnutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 8 1982; the voters approved the bonds; right-of-way was acquired; plans and specifications have been approved; and bids will be received in two weeks on the project. In response to a question from Mayor Jones, acquisition costs were approximately $200,000 and the be approximately $400,000 to $500,000. He stated Mr. Lontos stated that street construction will that there will be an assessment hearing on this project for the property owners the street because they will have access to the street. In response to a question from Council Member Pruet, M traffic will dictate whether a light will be installed. Council Member McComb stated that it would be wise to so that the street could curve into Corona. In response to Mr. Pruet's will be a four -lane collector suggestion. on the north side of r. Lontos stated that acquire right-of-way question, Mr. Lontos stated that this extension street. Mr. Lontos agreed with Mr. McComb's Mrs. Slavik agreed with Mr. McComb's suggestion also. Council Member Slavik questioned the assessments, and Mr. Lontos stated that the ordinance provides for assessing 90% of the costs and gives credit if there is existing pavement, which in this instance there is none. Mr. Lontos pointed out on the transparency the property that would be assessed. Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience. Mr. Ray Johnson 4234 Hermosa, stated that he supports the extension because it will ease traffic, but stated that the ditch in the area is not properly maintained and flooding often occurs. He presented pictures of the ditch to the Council. Mrs. Alice Olive, 4326 Philippine, stated that the ditch is not cleaned, therefore it floods. Mr. Roger Muston, 4302 Hermosa, stated that he and his house has flooded before. He stated that he it will add traffic to the neighborhood. Mr. George Keim, 4038 Manhatten, pointed transparency and stated that the traffic will not drainage ditch will separate the street from the favor of the street extension, but pointed out that lives adjacent to the ditch opposes the project because out his property on the have any effect because the homes. He stated he is in the ditch should be cleaned. ninutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 9 There were no further comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council Member Mendez that the hearing be closed; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best; and passed as follows: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting "aye"; Guerrero and McComb absent at the time the vote was taken. In response to a question from Mrs. Slavik, Mr. Lontos stated that it will be easier to provide maintenance to the ditch after the street is constructed. Council Member Slavik stated that the ditch should be cleaned routinely. Mr. Lontos stated that an ordinance would be on the agenda next week regarding the street opening. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for a 10 minute recess. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones reconvened the meeting at 3:30 and called on Mr. Danny Martinez, Valero Refining Company. Mr. Martinez stated that it has been Valero's pleasure to work towards Operation Paintbrush for the last two years. He then presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to Council Member McComb for next year's Operation Paintbrush. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones announced the following public hearing: 11. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1986-87 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUDGET AND THE PROPOSED USE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. Mayor Jones stated that the Council has been provided with a balanced budget; it is a budget that provides no tax increase; it maintains services at the present level; and provides a 4% cost of living wage increase for non—union city employees. He stated that the purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens an opportunity to make comments and recommendations as to what might be changed in the budget. Mayor Jones requested that if additional funds are requested, a recommendation should be made as to where those funds can be obtained. City Manager McDowell stated that the projected revenues are $326,800,000, and expenditures represent $260,700,000; which leaves a balance of $66,100,000. He stated that the total budget is $221,000,000. Mr. William Snyder, Keep America Beautiful, informed the Council that the City of Corpus Christi had received the Governor's Achievement Award; he thanked the Council for their support of Keep America Beautiful; and stated that without r mutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 10 funding from the City, County, and private sector, this could not have been accomplished. Mayor Jones thanked Mr. Snyder and Keep America Beautiful. Mr. Ric Collier, Director, Art Museum of South Texas, stated that since February, the City and Art Foundation have had an agreement to fund the operations and maintenance of the museum; the agreement was based on the premise that the foundation would gift the building to the City and in return, the City would provide certain services and funding. Mr. Collier stated that there has been an increase in financial need to provide programs and maintenance. He stated that the City's financial commitment is continuing, but not at a dramatic pace. He stated that he has projected a budget cost of $203,000, but the City has budgeted $175,000 and this will not fund the necessities. He asked that serious consideration be given to their request for additional funds. Mr. Mel Klein, 1940 First City Tower, noted the importance of the museum, culturally and architecturally, and asked that consideration be given to increased funding. Dr. Elizabeth Erkel, Chair of the graduate program in nursing at CCSU, asked for an increase of $28,000 to fund a staffing coordinator position. She stated that there is a critical staffing problem due to loss of 3 nursing division positions from state funding cutbacks and increased number of patients; if this position is not created, patients will have to be turned away, which will cost the taxpayers in the long -run. She stated that the staffing coordinator would recruit, train, and place unpaid staff. Dr. Paul Gray, 215 Mitchell, requested increased staffing of the Genealogy and History Rooms at the Central Public Library. He stated that he did not have any suggestion as to where the funds could be obtained. Council Member Berlanga stated that he is in agreement with Dr. Gray and he will do his utmost to see that something is done. Mr. Archie Walker, 342 Peerman, introduced those in the audience repre- senting the Tourist and Convention Bureau. Mr. Walker stated that they feel that the recommended budget is adequate; of course, they would like more because they feel that the tourist industry is one of the mainstays to the economic development of the community; but, they can live with the budget recommended. He stated that the Council has the full support of the Board of Directors of the Tourist Bureau and they will do everything they can to increase tourism in the City. Mr. Lewis Lovelace, 1549 Casa Grande, stated that there is no tax increase but his valuation has increased 40%; he stated that he is denied City services such as ambulance, fire, and police at certain times of the day because his property is inaccessible; and he stated that fishing attracts tourist, therefore grass should be planted in the waters along Ocean Drive which would generate shrimp, which in turn would generate fish. ..minutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 11 In response to a question from Mayor Jones, Mr. Lovelace explained that cars park on both sides of the street and parents picking up their children from school park in between the cars, blocking all access for emergency vehicles. Mrs. Deidre Norton, Chairman of the Library Board, stated that a study was performed regarding the circulating book collection; the study needs to be completed, but there is insufficient staff to do this. She stated that the library has been neglected for a long time and asked the Council to review the library budget closely. Council Member Slavik inquired if the Library accepted book donations, and Mrs. Norton replied in the affirmative. Mayor Jones noted that the recent bond issue included the library. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, stated that the budget has a modest increase, but there is room for improvement. He complimented Mr. Oscar Martinez, Assistant Budget Director, and noted that the tax increment financing cost has been reduced. He stated that there has not been a meeting of the Reinvestment Zone Board and it is his opinion that laws are being violated. Mr. O'Brien stated that if wastewater rates are increased, then water rates should be reduced accordingly. He stated that the water profits are obscene. He noted that he did not think all of the water funds are being used for utility required debt services, as required by the City Charter, but rather for general obligation. Mr. O'Brien stated that there is no tax increase, but raising utility rates is just another name for tax increase. He complimented City Manager McDowell for his request for a delinquent property tax list. He suggested that the City publish the names of those owing taxes and urged the reduction of the level of spending and the reduction of the delinquent taxes owed. In response to a question from Mayor Jones, Mr. O'Brien suggested that City positions that are open not be funded. Mayor Jones stated that if the employee is not hired, the money is not spent and the reserve is carried over. Mr. O'Brien pointed out that it still increases the total budget figure. Council Member Strong referred to the wastewater increase and stated that a question and answer sheet was provided to the public explaining the increase. She stated that it was publicly known that $10,000,000 would be financed using revenue from a 10 percent increase in wastewater rates. In response to a question from Council Member Slavik, Mr. McDowell stated that the 4% wage increase represented $846,000 or $500,000 in attrition this year. •,inutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 12 Mrs. Mary Helen Dunham, a member of the Corpus Christi Public Library Board, stated that she is proud of the new library; however, there is not enough parking, but the City has made Carancahua a one-way street with diagonal parking and allowed parking on other streets to help alleviate the problem. She stated that there are not enough children's books -- all of the children's books were checked out within the first few days of the opening of the library; there is a need for additional books, staff, etc., and there is a need to keep the Genea- logical Department open on weekends. Council Member Joe McComb stated that he was under the impression that this is a room in which people can do research, and if this is the case, why is there a need for additional staff for the Genealogical Department. Ms. Dunham explained that the books in that department are very valuable and the Library people do not want this department open unless there is a staff person manning the department at the time. Mayor Jones assured Ms. Dunham that the Council is aware of the problem and has asked for a staff report on the matter. City Manager McDowell explained that Staff is trying to work out a volunteer program at this time to alleviate this problem temporarily. Mr. Bill Kirschner, 7014 Brandon, stated that the Genealogical Staff now has to work at the check-out desk to relieve those assigned there, and they need a full-time staff person in the Genealogical Department to assist those using it. He urged increasing the library budget. Mr. Ed Notzon, 715 South Upper Broadway, remarked on the heavy use of the library, specifically the children's books. He pointed out that there is need for increased staff. Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, referred to the financial straits many citizens are in and he feels that a 10% increase in wastewater rates is excessive. He stated that he thought the increase would not go into effect until the bonds were sold; the citizens knew the rates would increase, but the fact sheet stated that the entire amount would not be issued at once, but as needed. He urged the Council to levy the increase in increments. Mr. Mose Garrett, a library user, stated that the community appreciates the Council's support of the Library. There were no further comments from the audience; a motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the hearing be closed; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Best; and passed unanimously. City Manager McDowell, as suggested by the Mayor, stated that he would provide the Council with a list of the requests for further funding. r,inutes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 13 Council Member Guerrero referred to the salary increase for the City employees and asked what is saved by delaying the increase until November and where is the money being used that is saved. Mr. McDowell stated that the money saved would be placed in the reserve fund. Council Member Guerrero inquired if the money saved by not giving the employees the raise in August was being used to pay for the proposed annexation. Mr. McDowell stated that it was not being used for that directly. Council Member Guerrero stated that therefore the money was being used indirectly, and Mr. McDowell stated that the annexation cost was set aside from the reserve fund. Mr. McDowell stated that the budget recommendation is for an increase in November which would be $846,000 and if given in August, the amount would be $1.2 million. Discussion followed regarding further budget meetings, and it was decided that the budget would be discussed again during the workshop meeting on July 15, according to schedule. Mr. McDowell stated that Assistant Budget Director Martinez informed him that the annexation was financed out of attrition. Council Member McComb requested a report on water rates, preferably before budget adoption. There were no petitions from the audience. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Best that the Council convene in closed session to discuss possible or contemplated litigation under Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously at 4:50 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * The Council reconvened at 5:20 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Mendez, seconded by Council Member McComb and passed unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m., July 8, 1986. /td ___.rotes Regular Council Meeting July 8, 1986 Page 14 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 July 8, 1986, which were approved by the City Council on July 15, 1986. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the (% 't day of Armando Chapa City Secretary City of Corpus Christi, Texas