HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/20/1987PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Mary Rhodes
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
* Leo Guerrero
Frank Mendez
Clif Moss
Bill Pruet
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 1987
9:00 a.m.
City Manager Craig McDowell
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Reverend Willie Davila of the Church of the
Good Shepherd Episcopal following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States was led by Council Member Slavik.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga that the Minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of October 13, 1987 be approved as presented; seconded
by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously.
Mayor Turner read a Proclamation
Peace Day." Chris Wonder and Ramon
Proclamation and presented each Council
of World Peace" and invited everyone
Saturday at the Ramada Inn.
designating October 24, 1987 as "World
Sepulveda of Flour Bluff accepted the
Member with a book entitled "The Promise
to attend a function on world peace
* Council Member Guerrero arrived at 9:10 a.m..
Dr. Pat Carroll and Gene Seaman gave a presentation on an immigration study
by Corpus Christi State University. Dr. Carroll informed the Council that the
study will be continued with additional funds from sources other than the City.
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Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following appointees:
Sister City Committee - David Castillo; Human Relations Commission - Henry
Gorham; Municipal Arts Commission - Gabe Rivas, Mary Jane Batterson.
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MICROFILMED
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Mayor Turner presented Council Member Clif Moss with a Certificate of
Commendation for exemplary service as Mayor Pro Tem for the period July 21
through October 19, 1987 and expressed appreciation from the entire Council.
Mayor Turner continued by stating the Heart of Corpus Christi, Inc.
Board will meet for the first time Thursday from 1:30 - 5:00 and she would like
the Council to finalize the appointments to this Committee.
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik to approve these appointments to
the Heart of Corpus Christi, Inc. Board; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes and
passed unanimously.
Mayor Turner then stated she would like to appoint a PIC Task Force to
study the various PIC alternatives. She appointed Linda Strong as Chairman,
David Berlanga, Clif Moss and Richard Borchard from the County to serve on this
Task Force.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez to approve these appointments;
seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Turner announced the bid opening on the Bus Turnouts on Staples
Street at Padre Staples Mall, Airline & McArdle Roads at Sunrise Mall, and on
Leopard Street at the Lighthouse for the Blind.
Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos opened bids on this project from the
following firms: Construction Assistance & Service; Netek Construction Co.;
Stefek Construction Co.; and Tennessee Pipeline Construction Co. He verified
that all companies had submitted the required security bond, with the exception
of Tennessee Pipeline Construction Co. who submitted a cashier's check, and
acknowledged receipt of the addendum.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Motions 1 thru 3, noting
that Items 1 and 2 will be withheld for discussion.
1. M87-0349
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to receive proposals for
contract mowing of parkways.
2. M87-0350
Rejecting all bids received September 29, 1987, for the Runway 13-31 High
Intensity Runway Lighting System rehabilitation.
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3. M87-0351
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing receipt of bids on
November 17, 1987, for the relocation or adjustment of water and sanitary
sewer lines in preparation for the State Highway Department's
reconstruction of State Highway 44 and F.M. 2292 in the Clarkwood area.
A motion was made by Council Member Slavik to approve Motion 3; seconded by
Council Member Strong and passed unanimously.
In reference to Item No. 1 regarding receiving proposals for contract
mowing of parkways, Council Member Berlanga inquired about the cost for
privatization and how much money the City would save. City Manager McDowell
replied that after the bids are received a comparison can be made with our
current costs.
Council Member Berlanga inquired about the mowing schedule and City Manager
McDowell stated there is a schedule with specific mowing times for each area
with provisions for additional mowing of a specific area if necessary.
Council Member Slavik inquired if the equipment would be bought back from
the contractor if the contract was not carried out, and Assistant City Manager
Bill Hennings replied that there are no buy-back provisions in the
specifications.
Council Member Guerrero questioned why the Airport Ditch was not included
in this proposal and urged staff to include it in the next schedule, and City
Manager McDowell stated that the Airport Ditch & Flynn Parkway Ditch are
maintained by the Street Division and may be considered later.
In response to a question from Council Member Moss concerning the minimum
price for the equipment, City Manager McDowell stated this is what the equipment
is worth and the City should be compensated for at least the minimum price.
Council Member Moss stated he was under the impression the City would be
bidding on this proposal and inquired if the fringe benefits would be included,
i.e., holidays and sick leave. Mr. McDowell stated the appropriate ones would
be included.
Mayor Turner inquired if the specifications have been written for this
proposal and asked if an addendum could be added that would require the
contractor to contact organizations for the handicapped to utilize them as
subcontractors. City Manager McDowell replied this could be included as an
addendum and ask the contractors to consider this.
There were no comments from the audience on this motion.
In reference to Item No. 2 regarding the rejection of all bids received
September 29, 1987, for the Runway 13-31 High Intensity Runway Lighting System
rehabilitation, Council Member Berlanga inquired if bids would be received again
and if the 45 -day maximum closing time for the runway would be in the
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specifications. City Manager McDowell replied that staff is recommending that
the runway lighting work be combined with the taxiway rehabilitation project
which will be bid at a later date. He stated the 45 -day down time for the
runway is the maximum time the runway would be closed.
Council Member Strong expressed concern about the rejected bids now being
available for review by any contractor interested in bidding on the proposal,
and City Manager McDowell stated that a different project will be bid.
Council Member Moss stated he agreed with Mrs. Strong and pointed out that
one of the bids was rejected because of an obvious clerical error. Council
Member Strong stated she did not think an exception could be made at this time
unless the same is done for other contractors and the Council changes the
policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes asked what other alternatives were available if the
bids were not rejected. Council Member Strong replied that only two of the
three bids need to be rejected and the contract could be given to the third
bidder.
In response to a question from Council Member Moss, City Attorney Hal
George outlined the basic procedures to follow in receiving bids; he stated all
or some of the bids can be rejected and you can go from using the unit price to
the lump sum. Mr. George made the recommendation that all the bids be rejected
at this point.
There were no comments from the audience on this motion.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to approve motions 1 and 2;
seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed by the following vote: Turner,
Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, and Slavik voting, "Aye";
Strong voting "Aye" on No. 1 and "No" on No. 2.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Resolutions, Ordinances
and Ordinances from previous meetings of Nos. 4 thru 8 and Council Members
requested that Items 5 and 6 be withheld for discussion.
There were no comments from the audience on the other items.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
4. RESOLUTION NO. 20017
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 44 AND FARM TO MARKET ROAD 2292 IN THE
CLARKWOOD AREA; AND APPROPRIATING $165,663.03.
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The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes,
Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik, Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga
absent at the time the vote was taken.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 20020
APPROVING THE DEVELOPER'S APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,032.50 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 800 LINEAR FEET OF WATER
GRID MAIN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, KING'S
CROSSING WEST UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT IN THIS
AMOUNT TO THE DEVELOPER, HENRY TUCKER.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes,
Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik, Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga
absent at the time the vote was taken.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 20021
AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF $20,000 FROM THE NO. 143-246.96 WATER
DISTRIBUTION MAIN TRUST FUND TO THE NO. 143-246.95 WATER GRID AND ARTERIAL
TRANSMISSION MAINS TRUST FUND; AND APPROPRIATING $46,151.25 FROM THE NO.
143-246.95 WATER GRID AND ARTERIAL TRANSMISSION MAINS TRUST FUND AS FINAL
REIMBURSEMENT TO CORPUS CHRISTI MOBILE HOME PARK JOINT VENTURE AND UNION
SAVINGS AND LOAN OF SAN ANTONIO FOR THE INSTALLATION OF OFFSITE WATERLINES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COASTAL MEADOWS SUBDIVISION.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes,
Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik, Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga
absent at the time the vote was taken.
In reference to Item No. 5 concerning the Glenoak Sidewalk Improvements,
Council Member Strong inquired about the status of Parcel No. 2; and Director of
Engineering Victor Medina stated there has been no response from the owner of
Parcel 2.
In reference to Item No. 6 concerning the Price Field Press Box project,
Council Member Slavik inquired if staff inquired why Little -Tex Insulation Co.,
Inc. did not submit a bid security with their proposal, and Mr. Medina replied
they did not.
There were no comments from the audience on the above items.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
5. RESOLUTION NO. 20018
APPROPRIATING $10,620 FROM THE 561 STREET IMPROVEMENTS BOND FUND FOR
ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 1 AND 3 IN CONNECTION WITH THE GLENOAK DRIVE
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner,
Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting,
"Aye."
6. RESOLUTION NO. 20019
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL INSULATION
SERVICES, INC. FOR THE REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM THE
PRICE FIELD PRESS BOX; AND APPROPRIATING $4,936.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner,
Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik, and Strong voting,
"Aye."
Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 9 and 10.
In reference to Item No. 9 concerning the sale of five parcels of land,
Council Member Moss inquired how these lots were acquired, and City Manager
McDowell stated these acquisitions were made over a period of time.
Council Member Berlanga stated he
which resulted in the houses not being
bracket and hopes that this project
available to the lower income bracket.
statement, City Manager McDowell stated
had seen a similar project in the past
affordable to people in the low-income
is successful in making these houses
In response to Council Member Berlanga's
the City has had success in doing this.
Council Member Guerrero stated that in essence we are selling lots to
ourselves and inquired if these lots could be sold to HUD. City Manager
McDowell stated these are being sold to the Housing Corporation which will
utilize CDBG funds to construct housing.
In response to a question from Council Member Guerrero about how the City
would benefit from this, City Manager McDowell replied these properties would be
placed on the tax rolls with the owner of the property paying the taxes.
Council Member Mendez expressed the opinion that this is an excellent
program and explained that the program provides for reinvestment of ,t1je funds
generated by the sales for further construction of low-income homes. 1
In response to a question from Council Member Guerrero, Assistant City
Manager Kelly Elizondo stated the current price is $25 per square foot to build
these houses; these houses will average 1,000 - 1,200 square feet each and will
have no garages.
Responding to Mayor Turner's question, Mr. Elizondo stated these houses
would be bid after advertising in the newspaper.
There were no comments from the audience on Items 9 and 10.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
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9. ORDINANCE NO. 20022
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIVE PARCELS OF LAND: ARCADIA SUBDIVISION, PORTION
OF LOT 5, BLOCK 1, 1004 YORK AVENUE; BLUFF ADDITION, LOT "A," BLOCK 66,
1124 WINNEBAGO; BLUFF ADDITION, LOT 67, BLOCK 8, 1014 LAKE STREET; CITIZENS
ADDITION, PORTIONS OF LOTS 10, 11, BLOCK 2, 1706 KENNEDY; AND HILLCREST
ADDITION, LOTS 13, 14, 15, BLOCK 16, 1622 VAN LOAN, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$24,900 TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSING IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet,
Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
10. ORDINANCE NO. 20023
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ROGERIO LOPEZ BY CHANGING
THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 25, BLOCK 8, BROADMOOR PARK FROM "R -1B"
ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet,
Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 11 thru 14, noting that Item
No. 11 will be withheld for discussion.
There were no comments from the audience on the other items.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
12. SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 49, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 49-12,
PETITION TO COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH OR CLOSE STREETS, ETC.; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
13. ORDINANCE NO.20024
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 17, FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY AMENDING
SECTION 17-33, CHARGE FOR TAX CERTIFICATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
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The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
14. ORDINANCE NO. 20025
CHANGING THE NAME OF CAMRON STREET TO BATES DRIVE.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
In reference to Item No. 11 concerning the requested street and easement
closures - Del Mar College Campus, City Manager McDowell stated that the City in
negotiations has reduced the $116,250 to $48,152.95, but there is a request that
the Council consider that the fees be waived. He continued by stating this
would have to be done prior to the first reading. He stated that it is
consistent with what we have done with every other governmental entity; it is
consistent with what our ordinance is; and the ordinance does not provide for a
waiver provision. He stated that the City's ordinance requires a payment for
street closures.
Mayor Turner stated that the ordinance does not allow for a waiver but she
inquired if this could be be the Council's decision. She stated there are a lot
of tradeoffs that the City is receiving in response to the improvements planned
by Del Mar.
In answer to the Mayor's question, Director of Engineering Medina stated
that Staff took that into consideration when reducing it from $116,000 to
$48,000. Mr. Medina explained that in reference to Edwards and Naples Streets,
Del Mar College had requested that they wanted a wider street constructed then a
regular residential street. He stated that the City needed an additional
right-of-way on Ayers Street. He stated it will be a joint venture; we are
requesting additional right-of-way for the widening of that area for the new
construction; we realize they will provide property for us; and we are giving
them some property. He stated that also they will downzone that area on Ayers
in consideration for the property they are giving us, and that is why Staff
recommends reduction of costs.
Council Member Pruet inquired why this had to come before the Council to be
resolved. He stated that he thought there ought to be a way that Del Mar could
be accommodated and still protect the integrity of the ordinance.
Mr. Medina stated that the Staff could not do that because it would have to
be at the Council's discretion.
In answer to a question from the Mayor, City Attorney George stated that
there is not a provision in the ordinance for a rebate; the ordinance provides
that the City comes up with the figures based on the fair market appraisal. He
noted that we have extracted the fees from the county and school districts and
have established a precedent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes noted that the City needs to be very careful about
setting a precedent, and the City is not in a position to be overly generous at
this time.
Mr. Buddy Venters, President of Del Mar College, stated that they are
requesting that the waiver or some arrangement be considered in connection with
the fee that is assessed for the right-of-way associated with the closing of the
streets. He stated that it is essential that they not delay any of the projects
that are underway, specifically the parking lots. Mr. Vetters summarized by
stating that their interest is in the closing of the streets at the lowest
possible fee, if any, and that they not have any unnecessary delays in their
replatting and building permits.
Mr. Jack Solka, 6262 Weber, the coordinating architect for the college,
displayed pictures of the areas involved and inquired if this could be passed as
an emergency ordinance in lieu of waiting three weeks. Mr. Solka expressed
concern about the $48,000 and not disturbing the original ordinance. He pointed
out that Del Mar, at its own cost, will be improving Edwards and Naples Streets
and will turn around and give it to the City. He expressed the opinion that is
a reasonable tradeoff.
City Attorney George stated it has been posted under the Open Meetings Act
as three readings and cannot be acted on as an emergency today, but it can be
passed as an emergency ordinance next week.
After more discussion, City Manager McDowell noted that it could not be a
waiver; the Council would either make the determination that the value of the
land that the City is closing and surrendering would be of equal value to the
land that Del Mar dedicates on Ayers and the widening and improvements on Naples
and Edwards Streets.
Council Member Strong made a motion to postpone this item for one week to
be brought back next week as an emergency ordinance.
In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik, Mr. Medina stated that
it will be brought back next week as an emergency ordinance basing the figure on
the value of the Ayers Street right-of-way dedication and the value of the
improvements on Naples and Edwards Streets that will be of benefit to the City.
In answer to another question from Mrs. Slavik, Mr. Medina stated that
Edwards and Naples are residential streets; Del Mar is willing to pay the
additional cost to make them 40 ft. wide streets and provide the right-of-way.
He stated that we need to determine if that investment by Del Mar and the
additional right-of-way they are going to give the City on Ayers Street for our
improvements equals the $116,000 fair market value.
After more discussion, Mr. McDowell stated the City ordinance treats all
entities, whether they are governmental or private, the same; and there is no
distinction made in the ordinance. Mr. McDowell reminded the Council about the
closure of Waco Street in which the City was compensated by the county.
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Council Member Slavik expressed concern that the ordinance makes no
distinction between the private and the public sector and inquired if it should
be changed, and Mr. McDowell replied there is a provision in the present
ordinance that allows a credit for all, or a portion of such payment on an
offsetting against dedication or improvements to traffic circulation. He noted
that he did not think the ordinance needed to be amended, and that Staff needs
to look at the offset which is what will be brought back to the Council next
week.
Mr. Larry Urban, an engineer on the project, referred to Section 49.12 of
the code of ordinances for payment for closing of streets which explains the
procedure, and he stated that an exemption or credit shall be allowed against
such payment and the ordinance listed four circumstances. He stated that
circumstance 113 is clearly the case in this instance and that the ordinance
addresses this possibility and allows the Council to allow such credits.
The aforementioned motion by Council Member Strong to postpone No. 11 and
bring it back next week as an emergency ordinance was seconded by Council Member
Berlanga and passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Berlanga, Mendez,
Moss, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Guerrero voting, "No."
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15. M87-0352
Authorizing the City Manager to accept the conveyance of approximately
36.29 acres adjacent to Cayo del Oso from Tynes Realty -Oso Creek Limited.
Council Member Slavik inquired how much tax money the City will lose on
this, and who the principals are in the realty firm, and City Attorney George
replied it is owned by a partnership, but that he did not know who the
principals were or how much money the City would lose. Mrs. Slavik requested
the answers be provided her that afternoon.
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A motion was made by Council Member Pruet authorizing the City Manager to
accept the conveyance of approximately 36.29 acres adjacent to Cayo del Oso from
Tynes Realty -Oso Creek Limited. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Berlanga and passed unanimously; Moss absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 16 thru 18.
There were no comments from the audience.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the
following were passed:
16. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE
III --PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS; FOR SEVERANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
17. FIRST READING
ANNEXING 11 AREAS CONTAINING 33,172,02± ACRES OF GOVERNMENTALLY OWNED LAND.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
18. FIRST READING
ANNEXING 26 AREAS CONTAINING 2,869.89± ACRES OF PRIVATELY OWNED LAND.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Berlanga, Guerrero, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
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In reference to Item No. 7 concerning the King's Crossing West Unit 1,
Block 1, Lot 1, Council Member Guerrero inquired how these reimbursements work
and why the City is reimbursing, and Assistant City Manager Lontos offered a
brief explanation. He stated that the developer is paying for the grid and
arterial main and since the main is larger in size than is required for his
subdivision, he is being reimbursed for the cost of it.
City Manager McDowell stated he is reimbursed for the oversizing beyond
that which is required for his particular development.
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City Manager McDowell referred to a letter from Driscoll Children's
Hospital requesting a street closure on October 25 and October 29. He stated
that the Council could grant the request subject to the hospital filing the
appropriate application and meeting necessary requirements.
Ms. Mary Wyatt, Vice President of Driscoll Children's Hospital, offered a
brief explanation for the request and stated that they were working with the
Police Department and were advised that they needed to obtain a permit. A
motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes to close one lane of Alameda Street for
curb parking on the above mentioned dates. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Moss and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Turner called for Council Liaison and other reports.
Downtown Revitalization - Council Member Berlanga read a report of all the
activities of the year, copies of which he will provide to the Council.
RTA - Council Member Moss informed the Council there will be a meeting at
7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21st, and invited them to come.
Convention and Tourist Bureau - Council Member Pruet stated that Chris
Davis of the Bureau requested that the Council be informed of a goal -setting
meeting this coming weekend, and if any of them had an item of interest or
concern to provide it to Chris this week.
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Mayor Turner called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Toby Darden, representing the Ultimate Yacht Race, gave a brief update
on the regatta and stated they are very pleased with the progress. He stated
there are 13 entries so far, one being a Council Member Trevor Rogers from New
Zealand. He continued by stating that they have obtained for the Ultimate Yacht
Race a one-hour special program to be aired on NBC on May 28.
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Council Member Pruet referred to Council Member Trevor Rogers from New
Zealand and stated that when Mr. Rogers learned of our new Botanical Gardens, he
volunteered to bring to Corpus Christi trees that are native to New Zealand and
would like to have a tree -planting ceremony at the Botanical Gardens in the
spring.
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Mayor Turner stated that in regard to Frank Mendez, to put an end to any
further speculations regarding a conflict of interest, she is referring the
entire matter to City Attorney Hal George, and if he finds any substantial
grounds for conflict, that it be provided to the Council; otherwise, it should
be considered a dead issue.
Council Member Berlanga brought up a concern in reference to the Tourist
and Convention Bureau concerning the Texas Association for Bilingual Education
in which they were told by the Convention Bureau in 1986 that they would be
provided free shuttle service. He noted that there was nothing in writing, but
that they had an oral commitment and that now Chris Davis has stated their
policy has been amended and the service will not be provided. Mr. Berlanga
noted that the City has 100 hours of free busing and inquired if it could be
given to the association.
City Manager McDowell concurred that the City has by contract 100 hours of
busing; it would be a Council decision; but if it were used up, it would not be
at their disposal for other events.
It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be referred to Council
Member Pruet who is the Tourist and Convention Bureau liaison person and that
he attempt to resolve the matter today.
During the Council Meeting, Mr. Pruet placed a call to Mr. Davis and a
meeting was arranged for that afternoon with all parties concerned to try and
resolve the issue.
Council Member Berlanga referred to another issue regarding a letter from
Donna Starch, Chairman of the Farmers Market, concerning the vendor permit fees
required by the City. He stated that the Farmers Market would like for the City
to waive the requirements for permits in order to give them a start.
Discussion followed, and a motion was made by Council Member Slavik to
waive the fee for two months; seconded by Council Member Pruet; and passed by
the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Mendez, Moss, Pruet, Slavik voting,
"Aye"; Rhodes and Strong voting, "No"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was
taken.
A motion was made by Council Member Mendez to recess the meeting at 11:45
a.m.; seconded by Council Member Strong and passed unanimously.
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The meeting reconvened at lunch.
There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was
made by Council Member Moss; seconded by Council Member Slavik; and passed
unanimously that the meeting be adjourned at 1:3Q p.m.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of
October 20, 1987, which were approved by the City Council on October 27, 1987.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 1, -."day of 746-1,-. f t Y
y l.l rner, MAYOR
G �GL�iL
/Betty
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
City of Corpus Christi