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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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * MICROFILMED lutes _.egular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 2 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. lutes _.egular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 3 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 lutes ..egular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 4 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. lutes ..egular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 5 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. tuteS .,egular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 6 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: lutes ..egular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 7 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. lutes L.egular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 8 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. lutes regular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 9 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. tutes ..egular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 10 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." 11. 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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. lutes ..egular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 11 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. lutes ..agular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 12 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. [inutes Regular Council Meeting October 20, 1987 Page 13 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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