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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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The Ordinance was passed on its Third Reading by the following vote:
Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
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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.
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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."
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Mayor Jones then called for consideration of Motion 28.
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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
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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
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March 5, 1987
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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