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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/07/1987MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 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 McDowell 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 McComb, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Pruet. 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 Mendez that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 31, 1987 be approved as presented; seconded by Council Member Strong; and passed unanimously. Mayor Luther Jones read a Proclamation in recognition of the contributions of the Community Development Block Grant Program, and stated that the City of Corpus Christi has declared the week of April llth through April 18th as National Community Development Week. He stated the purpose of the Proclamation is to express our appreciation for this program. Assistant City Manager Elizondo displayed the logo that was developed for this program which is used locally and nationally. He stated this program is a nation-wide effort, and Corpus Christi is in its thirteenth year of participation. He stated that the City has received about $52,800,000 as a result of the first twelve years of entitlement, and over $1.2 million has been generated by the Rehabilitation Loan program as a result of program income. MICROFILMED _mutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1987 Page 2 City Manager McDowell stated the program affords the City an opportunity to accomplish a lot for the Community, and we should support and push for its continuance. He stated that the recommendations and results of the numerous public hearings will go to the Planning Commission for review; Staff will review the recommendations; and Staff will then recommend to the City Council projects that should be funded. Council Member Mendez suggested that the Council send a Resolution stating their feelings about the continuance of the Community Development Block Grant Program and requested Assistant City Manager Elizondo to prepare a Resolution. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that rather than a Resolution, that a copy of the Proclamation with a letter be sent to Senator Phil Graham, Senator Lloyd Benson and Congressman Solomon Ortiz. Mayor Jones read a Proclamation recognizing the week of April 5 through April 11 as Building Safety Week. Mr. Lorenzo Gonzalez, Director of Building Inspections, displayed a poster recognizing National Safety Week. He acknowledged Mr. Peter White of Associated General Contractors and Mr. Shawn Bodine of the Homebuilders Association who are participants in the promotion of building safety. Mayor Jones inquired what the wind force requirements related to hurricanes are in our area on building structures. Mr. Gonzalez stated the present requirements call for a design wind velocity of 105, and on the island a design of 120 is required. He stated the codes have undergone some major changes in the last several years, and the present codes may have to be refined to reflect the state of the art as well as what comes out of legislation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Strong made a Motion to approve the Resolution from the morning Workshop Meeting pertaining to indigent health care. The Motion was seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following Resolution was passed: RESOLUTION 19695 URGING THAT THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE GIVE SERIOUS ATTENTION TO EFFORTS TO ADEQUATELY FUND THE VARIOUS HEALTH PROGRAMS; 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." * * * * * * * * * * * * * lutes ,ular Council Meeting npril 7, 1987 Page 3 Mayor Jones announced the bid openings on two engineering projects. Mr. James K. Lontos, Assistant City Manager, opened bids on the reconstruction of streets in Tropic Isles Subdivision & Belair Drive in the Flour Bluff area from the following firms: Backhoe Lease Service, Inc.; Claude Chapman Construction Co.; Haas Paving Company; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; Island Construction, Inc.; King Construction Co.; Oceanside Asphalt, Inc.; J & B Contractors, dba South Texas Utility Contractors; and Wright Way Construction Co. Mr. Lontos verified that all companies submitting bids had also submitted the required bid security bond. Council Member McComb inquired about the redesigning of the street specifications in Flour Bluff and asked how we are ensuring the quality of the work of the contractors. Mr. Lontos replied he will get a report back to the Council as to where the City is in terms of standardizing the design in Flour Bluff. He stated that the specifications and the design on every street job includes soil testing, and quality control on the project is also required in terms of testing for the right type of base material. He stated there are inspections, and there is a one year warranty on all construction. Mr. Lontos opened the bids on the project for the rehabilitation of a Sanitary Sewer System, Phase I, in the Saxet Heights area from the following companies: Backhoe Lease Service, Inc.; Claude Chapman Construction Company; Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; Isles Engineering and Construction, Inc.; Larson Plumbing & Utility Co.; Oceanside Asphalt, Inc.; J & B Contractors, dba South Texas Utility Contractors; E. J. Stefek Construction Co.; and McKinney Construction Company. Mr. Lontos verified that all companies submitting bids. had also submitted the required security bond. He stated that all of the companies except McKinney Construction Co. had acknowledged receipt of the addendum in their proposal. In answer to a question by Council Member Berlanga concerning a requirement in the contract specifications to hire local people, Mr. Lontos stated that the City does specify minority participation but hiring local people is a preference and not a requirement. Mr. Berlanga expressed his concern about the unemployment problem in the City and that hiring local people should be a requirement. City Attorney Hal George stated that there are problems when cities specify hiring local people only. He stated the United States Supreme Court has indicated that this might be a violation of the Privileges and Immunities Section of the United States Constitution. He pointed out there are justifications for it, but the Council has to make some pretty severe findings about how bad off the City is. - 'nutes ;tiler Council Meeting _.aril 7, 1987 Page 4 In answer to a question from Mayor Jones, Mr. George pointed out that the Council had passed a Motion directing Staff to place a requirement to hire local people in the general conditions of the contract, and that there is a section in the general specifications which encourages that all contractors use local labor. Council Member Berlanga stated he would like to see the contractors monitored to see if they are hiring local people. Council Member Mendez referred to the specifications in the contract pertaining to the minority section and stated that this also should be monitored closely. 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.) 12. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of Consent Motions, Items 1 through 1. M87-0136 Approving specifications and authorizing receipt of bids for seventeen heavy trucks for various City departments. Fifteen are replacements and two are additions. Funds were approved in the 1986-87 budget. 2. M87-0137 Approving specifications and authorizing receipt of bids for seven 25 -cubic yard capacity refuse trucks for the Sanitation Division. Funds were approved in the 1986-87 budget. 3. M87-0138 Approving supply agreements for brass and galvanized service fittings for an estimated annual expenditure of $110,099.90 to Corpus Christi Pipe and Supply and McAllen Pipe and Supply, based on best bid, low bid, and low bid meeting specifications. The terms 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 stocked in warehouse inventory and used by the Water Department. Funds were approved in the 1986-87 budget. Minutes gular Council Meeting aril 7, 1987 Page 5 4. M87-0139 Authorizing acquisition of Parcel 4, located on McArdle Road just southeast of Kostoryz, at a cost of $2,000 for the McArdle Road -Ayers to Carroll Lane Street Improvements Project. 5. M87-0140 Approving plans and specifications and authorizing receipt of bids on May 5, 1987, for improvements to McArdle Road from Ayers Street to Carroll Lane. 6. M87-0141 Approving plans and specifications for the Phase I development of the People's Street T -Head and Stem for canopies, large shade structure, and entrance sign. 7. M87-0142 Accepting the Oso Trunk Sewer Main Sliplining, Phase I project, and authorizing final payment of $25,000 to Channel Construction Company, Inc. 8. Withdrawn (Changed to Consent Ordinance No. 18a - See Page 9) Genee414ng-Grd4aaaee-#e:-49669 -whi-e r-eppeop eeed-4utids- €ram-ehe-G ty-Hall Bead- ttd-t-hreeglrt-rens€e em-the-Weeer;-Westeweterz--eted--G-ftmd�-eed euther4e#eg-$.2643888-der-t}te eegtra.sit4on—o-f-awma--4-far-Eke-GIty-HeII bead-Bxpaaeien-pre±eet: 9. M87-0143 Approving the renaming of Laguna Park to Molina Veterans Park as recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, in honor of the Molina Neighborhood Vietnam veterans who died defending their country. 10. M87-0144 Approving the renaming of Meadow Park to Joe Garza Community Park, Meadow Park Pool to Joe Garza Pool, and Meadow Park Recreation Center to Joe Garza Recreation Center, as recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, in honor of Joe Garza, one of the founding fathers of the League of United Latin American Citizens. 11. Withdrawn (Changed to Consent Ordinance No. 18b - See Page 9) Anther#ging-peymeae-e€-$18;899-te-the -State -end -banal-beget-9eeter-€et-6ty memberskp- atxl-sgprepr#aEbRg-44-03$98-4rens-the - ntmrire-i1evelopmen4--Tress Fundy minutes gular Council Meeting ,aril 7, 1987 Page 8 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." 14. ORDINANCE NO. 19697 APPROVING THE DEVELOPER'S APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO JOE FRENCH THE AMOUNT OF $20,598.18 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 26 LINEAR FEET OF 8 -INCH DIAMETER AND 855 LINEAR FEET OF 12 -INCH DIAMETER SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION LINE; APPROPRIATING $20,598.18; 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." 15. ORDINANCE NO. 19698 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ABEL CHAPA BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A TORTILLA MANUFACTURING OPERATION ON LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 1, VOGART ADDITION; 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. Withdrawn (See Page 7) AUTHORISING- THE -GIWY--NAME -TO--TER -4i TO h--GONg4141G1= wfTH- TIIE-GQRPOG GRRISTI-AREA-EbONEk4-1£-4}F iFAPMEN-T G0 POR4 -1-0N--FOR TIIE PURP Sa-€1.F-HHIbD1 G -A WATERGI4I -SHOW- ALONG -'PRE. 4APAFRONT AND-APPROPMA-'FANG $65,009--FFF -04:- THE EGON0HE6--REP--EH136E--F4INB-s--SUBd£6E— TOADD,1r-FUNDC-BEG0MEN6 AVAIbABHG-FROM-THE-ROUGING-FINANCE-6OHPORATION-BOND-REBTRUGT0HEH6T 17. ORDINANCE NO. 19699 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONDUCT A RETREAT ON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT; APPROPRIATING $15,300; 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. SECOND READING: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14936, THE EMS AMBULANCE SERVICE RATE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN BASE RATES, AN INCREASE IN THE CHARGE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF OXYGEN, FOR AN OUT OF CITY PER MILE CHARGE, AND FOR AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EMS AMBULANCE RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. "tnutes egular Council Meeting April 7, 1987 Page 6 12. M87-0145 Authorizing request for proposals from consultants to plan, design and implement a new City radio communications system. Council Member Berlanga referred to Item No. 4 pertaining to the McArdle Road Right -of -Way, and inquired if there will be a need to widen the road further. Assistant City Manager Lontos responded that the road will require widening because of the turning lane. Council Member Berlanga referred to Item No. 5 pertaining to improvements to, McArdle Road from Ayers Street to Carroll Lane and inquired if there will be"_"— any assessments to the property owners. Assistant City Manager Lontos responded that there will be assessments if the property fronts the road. Mayor Jones referred to Item No. 9 pertaining to the renaming of Laguna Park and acknowledged Mr. David Noyola, Chairman of the Molina Veterans Committee. Mr. Noyola stated that a group of residents have requested that the park be renamed to Molina Veterans Park in honor of the Vietnam Veterans who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. Mr. Noyola stated that the Molina community raised sufficient funds for a marble memorial and a bronze plaque commemorating the eight neighborhood residents who died in action. Council Member Slavik referred to Item No. 8 pertaining to the City Hall Land Expansion Project. She inquired about funds being authorized from the wastewater and gas funds for the land acquisition for this project. City Manager McDowell stated that when the Council originally approved the Ordinance on March 17, it was assumed that the money would be taken out of those funds because the parking is to be utilized by employees in the Water Division. He noted that after the Ordinance was passed, it was discovered that the money was inappropriately put back in the City Hall Bond Project, and that this Ordinance recommends that it be taken out of the appropriate funds. City Secretary Chapa pointed out that Item No. 8 has been changed from a Motion to Consent Ordinance No. 18a. In answer to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Best on Item No. 12, concerning a request for proposals from consultants regarding a new City Radio Communication System, City Manager McDowell stated that this is not a bid, but a request for a consultant to help the City resolve problems in this area. He stated they are requesting someone not affiliated with any radio manufacturer, and to disclose if they have any connections with the City. nutes pular Council Meeting April 7, 1987 Page 7 Mayor Jones inquired if there were any comments from the audience on the Consent Motions. Mr. James Cook, 13765 Eagles Nest Bay Drive, referred to Item No. 6 pertaining to the People's Street T -Head Project improvements. He stated he is President of Gardens, Inc. who currently have the contract on the Peoples Street T -Head. He pointed out that there is an existing Ordinance pertaining to the Gardens including rights. He stated he had not been briefed on the purpose of the shaded area on the T -Head and is not objecting, unless it is the intent to provide a second shaded area for the concession stand for competitors. He stated that this would be in violation with the existing Ordinance and his contract. City Manager McDowell responded by stating that the intent relative to the shaded area is to construct a tent structure in the center which will be used for programming and musical concerts to enhance the entire area. He noted that it should not interfere with Mr. Cook's operation. Council Member Strong suggested that for Mr. Cook's edification, he obtain copies of the Minutes pertaining to this project so he would be more comfortable with the background of the improvements to this area. Mr. John Stensland, a member of the Marina Advisory Board, stated that one of the beauties and advantages of the Bayfront is that it is relatively uncluttered. He objected to the use of shade canopies and suggested a permanent cover or roof. He stated the upkeep on the canopies will be expensive, and that the City should assume the responsibility of the upkeep and not the marina. City Secretary Chapa noted that Item No. 11 is being withdrawn as a Motion and will be a Consent Ordinance. A Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Best that Consent Motions 1 through 12, with Item No. 8 and Item No. 11 having been withdrawn and made Consent Ordinances, be approved; seconded by Council Member Slavik; and passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa stated that Item No. 16 of the Consent Ordinances is being withdrawn. Mayor Jones called for consideration of Consent Ordinances 13 through 18b, Item No. 16 having been withdrawn. 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: 13. ORDINANCE NO. 19696 APPROVING THE DEVELOPER'S APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO JON BONILLA, THE AMOUNT OF $1,539.94 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 160 LINEAR FEET OF 8 -INCH DIAMETER WATER DISTRIBUTION MAIN EXTENSION; APPROPRIATING $1,539.94; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. mutes pular Council Meeting April 7, 1987 Page 9 The foregoing Ordinance passed on its second reading by the following vote: Jones, Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." 18a. ORDINANCE NO. 19700 CANCELLING ORDINANCE NO. 19669 WHICH APPROPRIATED $264,000 FROM THE CITY HALL BOND FUND REQUIRED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 4 FOR THE CITY HALL LAND EXPANSION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING SAID PARCEL ACQUISITION FROM THE WATER, WASTEWATER AND GAS FUND RESERVE APPROPRIATION FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $264,000; 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." 18b. ORDINANCE NO. 19701 APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL CENTER; 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." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones called for consideration of Ordinance No. 19. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the ordinance passed as follows: 19. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD NEMEC FOR FARMING PURPOSES ON A 73.758 ACRE TRACT OF LAND ACQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVY CLEAR ZONES LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT. The foregoing Ordinance passed on its first reading by the following vote: Best, Berlanga, Guerrero, McComb, Mendez, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye." There were no petitions or information from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. •'nutes pular Council Meeting april 7, 1987 Page 10 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Best that the Council convene in closed session to discuss land acquisition. The motion was seconded by Council Member Strong and passed unanimously at 3:04 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 3:19 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 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 April 7, 1987, which were approved by the City Council on April 14, ^ '1987; WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the f'7' day of ( X 1(i 7 Armando Chapa, City SeYretary City of Corpus Christi, Texas