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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/05/1987MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 5, 1987 2:00 P.M. PRESENT 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 City Manager Craig McDcwell 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 Joe McComb in the absence of the invited minister, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member David Berlanga. City Secretary Armando Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary 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 Meeting of February 24, 1987 and the Special Council Meeting of February 25, 1987 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Frank Mendez; and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones referred to the Resolution commending Glen Johnson for his support and commitment to community enrichment and read the Resolution. City Manager McDowell suggested that this be presented following the item pertaining to "Color Up Corpus Christi." Mayor Jones announced the bid openings on two engineering projects. MICROFILMED .einutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 2 Mr. Victor Medina, Director of Engineering Services, opened bids on the Flour Bluff Fishing Pier from the following firms: Black Brothers Construction, Inc.; Bracco Construction Co., Inc.; F & E Erection Company; King Construction Co., Inc.; Marine, Inc.; Paragon Engineers and Constructors, Inc.; and Peacock General Contractors. Mr. Medina verified that all companies submitting bids had also submitted the required bid security bond. Mr. Medina then opened bids on the project for sanitary sewers to serve the Riverside Park Subdivision from the following companies: Claude Chapman Construction Co.; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; Isles Engineering & Construction, Inc.; Perry Construction Co., Inc.; and Larson Plumbing and Utility Company. He stated that they too had submitted the required bid security bond. Mr. Medina also noted that an alternate had been suggested by Larson Plumbing and Utility Co. in that if the City would allow the use of PVC Pipe, they would offer a deduction of $21,000 from their bid. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the bidders for submitting bids on the City projects. (The bids were tabled for forty-eight hours, pursuant to the requirements of the City charter, and referred to the Staff for tabulation and recommendation.) * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of the Consent Motions 1 through 13a. 1. M87-0077 Approving supply agreements for asphalt and emulsion oils for an estimated annual expenditure of $47,710 to Texas Fuel and Asphalt Company and Texas Emulsions. The term of these agreements will be twelve months, with option to extend for an additional twelve months, based on the same terms and conditions subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items will be used by the Street Division. Funds were approved in the 1986-87 budget. 2. M87-0078 Approving supply agreements for assorted medical supplies for an estimated annual expenditure of $26,352.48 to United Medical Supply and Gulf Coast Healthcare. The term of these agreements 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 will be used by the City Health Department. Funds were approved in the 1986-87 budget. ainutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 3 3. M87-0079 Approving supply agreements for polyethylene pipe, fittings, valves, and risers for an annual expenditure of $46,870.40 to Plexco and R. W. Lyall Company. The term of these agreements will be twelve months with an option to extend for an additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. This material will be used by the Gas Division. Funds were approved in the 1986-87 budget. 4. M87-0080 Approving the purchase of seventy-eight sedans, station wagons, and mini -vans to Tradewinds Ford Sales, low bidder, for $702,571.32. Funds were approved in the 1986-87 budget. 5. M87-0081 Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the receipt of bids on March 31, 1987, for the construction of additional parking lots around the Bayfront Convention Center. 6. M87-0082 Approving the engineering consultants selected by the Staff Selection Committees for several 1986 Bond Program projects and authorizing the Staff to negotiate contracts with the consultants selected. 7. M87-0083 Adopting the Long Term Terminal Plan for the Corpus Christi International Airport. 8. M87-0084 Accepting the Airport Landscape Plan which provides for landscaping of the entrance road, loop road and parking lots, Concept "A"; terminating the landscape architect contract with George S. Porcher; and authorizing the staff to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for the implementation of Phase I of the project. 9. M87-0085 Authorizing acquisition of Parcel 1 located on McArdle Road between Kostoryz and Ayers at a cost of $4,500 for the McArdle Road - Ayers to Carroll Lane Street Improvements Project. ninutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 4 10. M87-0086 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a 5 -year services contract with Mr. Jimmie Edward Taylor as Golf Professional at Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course. Mr. Taylor will manage and supervise the golf course operations. 11. M87-0087 Approving the specifications and authorizing the receipt of bids for sixty-five golf carts for use at the Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course. 12. M87-0088 Approving the recommendation from the Charter Revision Commission to revise the proposed City Charter amendments so as to amend the provision of proposed Article I, Section 4; Article II, Section 1; and Article V, thereof in accordance with the Charter Revision Commission recommendation; and to amend Attachment "A" of Ordinance No. 19638 which is on file in the City Secretary's Office in accordance therewith. 13. M87-0089 Accepting the Furman School Area Street Improvements Phase III Project, and authorizing final payment of $77,902.48 to Claude Chapman Construction Company, Inc. 13a. M87-0090 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to issue Request for Proposals for the lease of a portion, or all of 20 acres within the north end of Corpus Christi Beach for the development of tourist/recreational facilities. A pre -proposal meeting will be held on March 20, 1987 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. Proposals will be received at the Park and Recreation Office, 222 Belden until 5:00 p.m., April 20, 1987. There were no comments from the audience on the Consent Motions. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that Consent Motions 1 through 13a be approved; seconded by Council Member Mendez; and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones then called for consideration of the Consent Ordinances on Items 14 through 26. Council Member Slavik questioned Ordinance No. 19 authorizing an agreement with Urban Engineering for Step 1 of the engineering services related to the expansion of the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 5 City Attorney Hal George stated that he felt that this matter has been carefully studied by Assistant City Manager James Lontos and the request here is just to confirm his recommendation. Council Member Slavik then asked for a Staff report on Urban Engineering's performance. Council Member Slavik then referred to Ordinance No. 23, which is the second reading creating a Municipal Art Program to authorize the allocation of certain funds for art in the construction of public works. She referred to the support memorandum in regard to this item and stated that she would like to make a motion that one of the alternatives listed on Page 3 of the memorandum be adopted. She stated that the alternative amends the ordinance to exclude all projects in the 1986 Bond Election. She stated that some of the people are concerned about including those projects in this allocation for arts because they were previously approved by the voters. City Manager McDowell stated that the Staff has included five projects which they recommend be included as follows: (1) Police Station and Municipal Court Facility, (2) Relocation of Fire Station 111, (3) Airport Terminal Interior, (4) Development of Unimproved Parkland, and (5) Recreation Center. He stated that if these projects are not included, there will be no funds designated for this program for five years because it would only apply to future bond issues. Mr. Hennings explained that the projects referred to are approximately $9 million in scope and the amount that would be designated for art would be about $120,000. Mrs. Slavik reiterated that she is concerned about what people are saying and stated that she has also been in favor of including the private sector in this. Council Member Slavik's motion died for lack of a second. There were no comments from the audience on the Consent Ordinances; City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes; and the following Ordinances were passed: 14. ORDINANCE NO. 19646 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19295 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREET: Furman School Area, Phase III 1. 14th Street, from Buford Street to Morris Avenue; 2. 15th Street, from Craig Street to Morris Avenue; 3. 16th Street, from Morgan Avenue to Craig Street; 4. Craig, Buford, Hancock, and Coleman Streets, from Crosstown Expressway to Brownlee Boulevard; and 5. Mary Street, from 17th Street to 19th Street AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. minutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 6 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote; Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 15. ORDINANCE NO. 19647 APPROPRIATING $45,000 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CJB CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 16. ORDINANCE NO. 19648 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH GOLDSTON ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS TO THE PEOPLES STREET AND LAWRENCE STREET T -HEADS AND COOPER'S ALLEY L -HEAD, AND WITH OGLETREE ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF REPAIRS TO THE SEAWALL AND RENOVATIONS TO THE BARGE DOCK; APPROPRIATING $110,700; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 17. ORDINANCE NO. 19649 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BENNETT, MARTIN AND SOLKA, ARCHITECTS, FOR THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR AN APPROXIMATE 2,400 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION TO LINDALE RECREATION CENTER, REPAIR WORK AT WEST GUTH SWIMMING POOL, AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT PRICE FIELD; APPROPRIATING $33,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 18. ORDINANCE NO. 19650 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF AN EXPRESSWAY ILLUMINATION SYSTEM ON PADRE ISLAND DRIVE (S.H. 358) FROM EAST OF GREENWOOD DRIVE TO NORTH OF CAMRON ROAD; APPROPRIATING $148,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .4inutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 7 The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 19. ORDINANCE 19651 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH URBAN ENGINEERING FOR STEP 1 ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE EXPANSION OF THE WESTSIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; APPROPRIATING $140,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Strong voting, "Aye," and Slavik voting, "No." 20. ORDINANCE 19652 AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO A PARCELS 3 AND 4 FOR THE BALDWIN FARMS DRAINAGE OUTFALL AND TO ACQUIRE SAID PARCELS FROM THE OWNER, ERNA S. JOHNS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 21. RESOLUTION 19653 RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO THE CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE II, SECTION 3, OF DEWARD D. GEORGE HEXT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 22. RESOLUTION 19654 RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO THE CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE II, SECTION 3, OF EZEQUIEL P. ELIZONDO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." Ainutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 8 23. SECOND READING: AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CITY CODE, BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 2-109, MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ART PROGRAM, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS FOR ART IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS, PROVIDES FOR REVIEW OF SUITABLE CAPITAL PROJECTS AND FOR AN ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS, AND ESTABLISHES A METHOD FOR CALCULATING ART APPROPRIATIONS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The Ordinance was passed on its Second Reading by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 24. SECOND READING: AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CORPUS CHRISTI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.37 ACRES OF LAND BEING A PORTION OUT OF LOTS 17 AND 18, SECTION 21, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATEPRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The Ordinance was passed on its Second Reading by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 25. SECOND 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 20,500 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 26 AND 27 , SECTION 6, FLOUR BLUFF ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING ALL OF SAID LAND TO LIE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ADJOINING, CONTIGUOUS, AND ADJACENT THERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The Ordinance was passed on its Second Reading by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 26. ORDINANCE NO. 19655 AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. .iinutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 9 The Ordinance was passed on its Third Reading by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following motion from the regular agenda. 27. M87-0091 Approving the plan and program "Color Up Corpus Christi," as recommended by the Park and Recreation Board. This is a cooperative effort of the Corpus Christi Council of Garden Clubs, Keep America Beautiful, Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center, and the City of Corpus Christi to encourage the planting of colorful flowers throughout the City. Mr. Terry Dopson, Director of Park and Recreation Department, stated that Mr. Glen Johnson is now present as well as some of his associates in this project. He explained the program is aimed at planting 27,000 annuals twice a year throughout the City and the first step is to approach the public property with planting to be accomplished by volunteers. He stated that the Corpus Christi Council of Garden Clubs will handle the donations and Mr. Johnson and Texas A&M Extension Service are also cooperating in this effort. Mr. Glen Johnson, of Reta Street in Flour Bluff, explained that they are proposing that the City Council encourage this program by approving of their plans to install over 100,000 plants in City parks, convention center and other public buildings and public properties. He stated that this will be done at no expense to the City because of the volunteers who will do the planting. He expressed the opinion that this will add color and provide pleasure for citizens and tourists alike. He then introduced his associates, Ms. Kathy Hackney and Ellen Trevino of Keep America Beautiful. Ms. Kathy Hackney, 2254 Lombardy Drive, displayed slides of the flowers that can be grown in this City. She explained that the planting will occur in May and October. She stated that this would be very impressive for the winter Texans who visit here; it will be a community project that will unite people of the City; and stated that many people have donated funds for the project; but they are now asking for the City Council's approval of the project. Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to Ms. Hackney and related a story of the improvement of the appearance of another town in which he had been associated. He inquired as to what they wanted the Council to do, and Ms. Hackney explained that they hoped to establish an "Adopt a Spot" Program to encourage various clubs and organizations to adopt an area to be planted. dinutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 10 A motion was made by Council Member Pruet that the City Council go on record as endorsing the "Color Up Program" to promote beautification of the City and attract tourists. The motion was seconded by Council Member Strong. Ms. Hackney stated that those who wished to donate could call her at Johnson's Greenhouse at 937-3196 or they could contact Keep America Beautiful. In response to a question from the Mayor, Ms. Hackney stated that she is employed by Johnson Greenhouse. Mr. Charles Blum, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board, stated that they also endorse the program and he issued a challenge to all Boards and Committees of the City to Adopt a Spot in order to encourage more planting. Ms. Ellen Trevino, Executive Director for Keep America Beautiful, stated that they too have endorsed this program because it is a project that ties together the citizens of Corpus Christi. She expressed the opinion that everyone involved would be very proud to have been a part of the program. She stated that they too will work with the Adopt a Spot portion of the program. Mayor Jones suggested that Ms. Trevino designate for the public the exact spots that could be planted. Council Member Slavik explained that Mr. Ken Combs had planted beautiful flowers at the entrance to a small subdivision on Alameda Street near St. John's Methodist Church and it was a truly beautiful spot. The motion to endorse the program passed unanimously. Mayor Jones then read the resolution commending Mr. Glen Johnson again; City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution was passed: RESOLUTION NO. 19659 COMMENDING GLEN JOHNSON FOR HIS DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones then called for consideration of Motion 28. ainutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 11 28. M87-0092 APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION. Mayor Jones informed the audience that the City Council, acting as the Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation, had approved of the following expenditures for the projects indicated: 1. Escrow for Single Family Rehab and Housing Production a. Insurance Reserve Fund (interest drawn on a semi-annual basis and principal drawn upon negotiation): $1,067,025 b. 1985 Capital Appreciation Bonds (maturing in 2012, maturity value $9.930 million) present value approximately: 640,403 $1,707,428 2. Housing Production 200,000 3. Botanical Gardens Water Service 100,000 4 Improvements to C. C. Beach for Water Theme Park 100,000 5. Purchase of Land to Expand Heritage Park 250,000 6. Art Area within Heritage Park 250,000 7. Architectural and Engineering Plans for Museum Expansion 100,000 8. Architectural and Engineering Plans for Texas State Aquarium 500,000 9. Support for Peoples Street T -Head Project 500,000 10. Packery Channel Economic Impact Study 45,000 11. Downtown Revitalization Efforts (planning, implementation and marketing strategies) 100,000 12. Additional Airport Improvements 100,000 13. Available for Council Priorities and Allocations 225,000 14. Immigration Research Project at Corpus Christi State University 25,000 $4,202,428 Ainutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 12 Mayor Jones explained that Item No. 14 was subject to CCSU providing matching funds in the amount of $25,000. There were no comments from the audience on this item. A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that Item No. 28 be approved, seconded by Council Member McComb and passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, McComb, Mendez, Pruet and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of Ordinances 29 and 30 and asked City Secretary Chapa to explain them since they are election ordinances. Mr. Chapa referred to Ordinance No. 29 and stated that there has been one minor change from the copy that was sent to the Council the preceding evening in that the bond items will have different proposition numbers in order to avoid confusion in relation to the way the ballot is set up and the fact that the charter amendments will be listed with numbers. He explained that the ballot would have the bonds on the left side of the machine and the charter amendments would be listed on the right side of the machines as well as the Homestead Exemption, and it seemed logical to not continue the numbering of the two bond issues on the left side of the machine. He also stated that changes in the ballot format may be made based on the printer's recommendations and length of the Charter Revision propositions as they will appear on the ballot. Mr. Chapa continued by stating that since this is an ordinance authorizing a bond election, the motion would be required to suspend the charter rules. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Best that the charter rule be suspended and that the ordinance be passed on emergency. The motion was seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Best that the ordinance be adopted, seconded by Council Member Mendez. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the ordinance passed as follows: 29. ORDINANCE NO. 19656 CALLING FOR AND ORDERING AN ELECTION FOR APRIL 4, 1987, ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting, "Aye." .4inutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 13 City Secretary Chapa continued by explaining Ordinance No. 30 which amends the last ordinance passed and includes the addition of Corpus Christi Independent School District and Flour Bluff Independent School District on the question of increasing the homestead exemption for disabled and for citizens 65 years of age or over to $50,000. He explained that those two entities will share in the cost of the election. He again explained the makeup of the ballot and stated that this ordinance has been amended to delete the proposition numbers as well. There were no comments from the audience; City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinance was passed. 30. ORDINANCE 19657 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19638 CALLING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4, 1987, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE ELECTION OF MAYOR AND EIGHT COUNCIL MEMBERS, ON THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE ADOPTION OF AN INCREASE IN THE TAX EXEMPTION OF THE RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DISABLED OR ARE 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; AND PROVIDING THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION BE HELD JOINTLY WITH THE WEST OSO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES ELECTION AND THE FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES ELECTION: DESIGNATING POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS, BY HEREBY PROVIDING THAT A JOINT ELECTION BE CONDUCTED WITH THE ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AS CALLED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 19656; PROVIDING FOR A JOINT ELECTION WITH THE RESPECTIVE ELECTIONS OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADOPT AN INCREASE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DISABLED OR ARE 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS PERTINENT TO HOLDING JOINT ELECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Strong voting, "Aye"; Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken. City Manager McDowell referred to Ordinance No. 31 and stated that this is just to authorize the expenditure of funds for an economic feasibility study for the reopening of Packery Channel. There were no comments from the audience on this ordinance; City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinance was passed. Ainutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 14 31. ORDINANCE N0. 19658 APPROVING A JOINT PROPOSAL BY LAVENTHOL & HORWATH AND TRKLA, PETTIGREW, ALLEN & PAYNE TO UNDERTAKE AN ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE RE -OPENING OF THE PACKERY CHANNEL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, and Strong voting, "Aye"; Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * City Manager McDowell suggested that the Council continue with the items from the Workshop Agenda which had not been covered. Deputy City Manager Ernest Briones informed the Council that only two new bills had been introduced, House Bills 1077 and 1078. Mr. Briones then referred to Senate Bill No. 168, copies of which provided to Council during the week, and asked for their opinion of the the City should take in regard to the Closed Meeting Amendment Councils. He expressed the opinion that Staff was of the opinion existing State Law is adequate protection for the public. had been position for City that the A motion was made by Council Member McComb that the City Council support the Staff recommendation to oppose Senate Bill No. 168. The motion was seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously. Mayor Jones referred to his testimony in regard to the Tort Reform Act and explained his remarks for the City Council members. He expressed the opinion that the Council should adopt a resolution supporting Tort Reform. Council Member Mendez expressed the opinion that if the City is going to pass any type of resolution, it should include reference to the cost of insurance. A motion was made prepared for the Council Reform Act. The motion passed by the following and Slavik voting "Aye"; by Council Member Mendez that a draft resolution be 's consideration next week in connection with the Tort was seconded by Council Member Guerrero. The motion vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez Pruet and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. Council Member Slavik suggested that a Solomon Ortiz to reschedule another luncheon with them when they were in Washington. letter be written to Congressman meeting since he was unable to be Ainutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 15 Mayor Jones informed the Council that a letter from Congressman Ortiz had been received explaining his inability to attend the luncheon. A motion was made by Council Member McComb that the board appointments be delayed until the following week, seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the public on items not listed on the agenda. Mr. Gene Seaman referred to the Immigration Research Project for Corpus Christi State University and the allocation of $25,000 by the City, provided matching funds could be obtained, for the Immigration Research Project by Corpus Christi State University. He provided background information in regard to the project and explained the anticipated results of the study and the impact on this community. He pointed out that this would be the impetus that will assist Homeport and provide information and possibly establish CCSU as the regional research center within the next few years. He also mentioned that grants will probably be available from the federal government because the data will be so valuable to the state and to the federal government. Reverend Jose Ayala referred to the issue he had presented the preceding week on cleaning up Corpus Christi and referred in particular to the problem with prostitution, pornography, etc. He informed the Council that pornographic literature and videos are readily available to young people in many stores in the City. He graphically described the contents of various videos that he had rented or purchased from local stores, stating that these are even available in a bookstore near Del Mar College. Mayor Jones requested City Attorney George to provide a report to he Council in connection with any action that could be taken by the City and the Police Department to control this problem. Mr. Hal George explained that the actions suggested by Reverend Ayala lie within the jurisdiction of the county attorney; this is not in the City's purview; and stated that he is preparing a report on the various matters presented by Reverend Ayala the preceding week. He reiterated that the particular things that he is discussing now need to be discussed with the county attorney. Council Member Berlanga expressed the opinion that the City should take a firm stand and at least try to keep the pornographic material from school areas where minors are exposed to it. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 5, 1987 Page 16 Mr. J. H. Kinard, 4629 Donegal Drive, expressed the opinion that society is engaged in a struggle with a pornography industry that degrades women, destroys children, corrupts the morals of the youth and devastates families. He stated that the $8 billion per year industry which is controlled almost exclusively by organized crime has virtually operated without governmental interference for more than sixteen years. He provided statistics in regard to pornography, etc. He then recommended the following steps be taken: (1) Establish a Citizens Committee on the control of pornography; (2) Send a letter to the county attorney and the state attorney general advising them that the people of Corpus Christi are not tolerant of pornography and obscenity; (3) Instruct the City attorney to prepare ordinances which will result in the removal of the pornographic bookstores and obscene material outlets from the City of Corpus Christi; (4) Instruct the City attorney to prepare ordinances which will result in the removal of pornographic advertising to the public of Corpus Christi; and (5) Obtain a copy of the final report of the attorney general's commission on pornography and apply the commission's recommendations to our local government and law enforcement agencies. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the material be referred to Staff to provide a report at least in regard to the formation of the suggested committee. Mayor Jones pointed out that the Council has already requested a Staff report and he was of the opinion that they should wait for that. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the Council convene in closed session to discuss land acquisition. The motion was seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously at 4:08 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 4:45 p.m.. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:46 p.m. 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 March 5, 1986, which were approved by the City Councilnon March 10, 1987.red WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the n3 day of Aillci7n7LR Armando Chapa, City Secretar City of Corpus Christi, Texas