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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 1988
9:00 a.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem David Berlanga, Sr.
Council Members:
Leo Guerrero
Clif Moss
Bill Pruet
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
City Manager Craig McDowell
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
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Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Admiral's Chaplin, Reverend Peter DeRuiter,
of the Lutheran Church following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States was led by Council Member Rhodes.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum
of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of February 2, 1988.
Council Member Strong noted a correction in spelling on Page 13 of the name
Jack Boettcher. A motion was made by Council Member Pruet that the Minutes of
the Regular Council Meeting of February 2, 1988 be approved as amended; seconded
by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously.
Mayor Turner recognized Fire Chief J. J. Adame who invited the Council to
the Corpus Christi Emergency Medical Service's First Annual "Operation Save A
Sweetheart" on February 14, 1988. Chief Adame introduced Mr. Ron Coleman,
Director of E.M.S. and Mr. Ernie Rodriguez, Assistant Director of E.M.S. who
briefly explained "Operation Save A Sweetheart" and passed out invitations to
the Council.
Mayor Turner recognized Mr. Santos Mendoza, Manager of the City Hall Snack
Bar for the last eight years. She presented Mr. Mendoza with an official
Proclamation proclaiming Friday, February 12, 1988 as "Santos Mendoza Day."
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Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga presented Mr. Mendoza with a pin reading "The Mayor and
City Council think I'm great."
Mayor Turner
appointed members
Escobedo - Civil
Corp./Loan Review
Oliveira, Grace S.
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administered the Oaths of Office to the following newly
of Boards and Commissions: Cheryl Whited, A. R. "Butch"
Service Board; Rose R. Huegele - C. C. Housing Improvement
Committee; William White, Jr. - Library Board; and Theodora
Rank - Senior Community Services Advisory Committee.
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Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments. The
following appointments were made:
Civil Service Commission C.C.H.I.C./Loan Review Committee
Cheryl Whited Johnnie Ray Seale
A. R. "Butch" Escobedo
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Motions 1 thru 6, and
Council Members requested that Items 3, 4 and 6 be withheld for discussion.
There were no comments from the audience on the other Consent Motions. A motion
was made by Council Member Guerrero to approve Motions 1, 2 and 5; seconded by
Council Member Schwing and passed unanimously.
1. M88-0029
Approving a supply agreement for miscellaneous office supplies to Leading
Office Products Company based on low bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of $42,454.99. The term of this agreement will be six months
with option to extend for an additional six months subject to the approval
of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items will be
stocked in the Stationery Stores Inventory.
2. M88-0030
Accepting the Camron Street Improvements project, and authorizing final
payment of $15,218.06 to Haas Paving Company, Inc.
3. M88-0031
Amending the ordinance authorizing a lease agreement with the Texas Jazz
Festival Society prior to third reading (Item 1118) to clarify certain
provisions regarding gross sales, cancellation, and city obligations.
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4. M88-0032
Adopting the timetable for the 14th Year Community Development Block Grant
Program and setting a public hearing for May 17, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers.
5. M88-0033
Authorizing an Architectural Services Agreement with Total Design Four,
Architects, to provide design services for the Broadmoor Park Senior
Citizen Center project for a fee of $14,750.
6. M88-0034
Authorizing the concept for renaming the Bayfront Arts and Science Park.
In reference to Item No. 3 pertaining to the Texas Jazz Festival, Council
Member Rhodes inquired if this new amendment is acceptable to the Jazz Festival
Society, and she requested clarification of this item.
Assistant City Manager Hennings stated that the Jazz Festival Society has
approved the amendment and signed the amended agreement. Mr. Hennings stated
that these are just clarifications that were suggested, and Mr. Claude Melton,
President of the Texas Jazz Festival Society, had no objections to those.
Council Member Moss referred to a Letter to the Editor from Mr. Miles
Compton which appeared in today's newspaper in reference to the location of the
Festival, and Assistant City Manager Hennings replied that Mr. Compton has had
some differences with the leadership in the Jazz Society. He noted that in
regard to the location, it is acceptable to the people in charge.
Council Member Slavik inquired if the City already owns the 184 art racks,
and Assistant City Manager Hennings replied in the affirmative.
In reference to Item No. 4 pertaining to the Proposed 14th Year Community
Development Block Grant Timetable, Council Member Slavik inquired about the
prior commitments and how much will be left to spend over and above these
commitments.
Assistant City Manager Elizondo stated that the previous commitments are
streets in the T. G. Allen school area. He stated that the streets were divided
into two phases because the City could not afford to fund them all out of one
year. Other commitments he noted were the Housing Programs, i.e., the Paint
Program, the Grants to the Elderly and the 0 Percent Interest. He stated they
require about a $2 million allocation to continue operating at this year's
level. He stated that they would envision that T. G. Allen area streets need an
additional $800,000 to $900,000. Mr. Elizondo stated that the City has about $1
million. He stated the City has several projects that they feel are good
projects and could come up with a good program that meets all the requirements.
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He further stated they envision having two or three meetings instead of 20 to 25
neighborhood meetings. He noted that appropriate notices will be sent, and
there will be media coverage. He stated that in the past the City has had about
$4.6 million and we are continuing to experience reductions in the program.
In reference to Item No. 6 pertaining to the Re -Naming of the Bayfront Arts
& Science Park, Council Member Slavik inquired who will pay for the publicity
and the prizes for the contest, and Assistant City Manager Hennings replied the
Foundation for Sciences and Arts, Inc. will underwrite all the costs for the
contest. Be stated that they will assist the Park and Recreation Board in
judging the entries and making a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Hennings
also noted that Mr. Jim Peters is the President of the Board of Directors of the
Foundation for Science and Arts.
There were no comments from the audience on Motions 3, 4 and 6.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to approve Motions 3, 4 and 6;
seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously.
Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Resolutions, Ordinances
and Ordinances from previous meetings on Items 7 thru 18.
In reference to Item No. 7 pertaining to the Crosstown Expressway Extension
Land Acquisition, Council Member Slavik inquired since this is the state's
project and they are doing the appraisals, why don't they purchase these two
parcels instead of the City doing it for them, and City Manager McDowell replied
that is part of timing; they have a limited staff for right-of-way acquisitions;
there are a substantial number of parcels to be acquired; and they have asked
the City to acquire these two parcels for them and they will reimburse the City
for the cost.
In answer to a question from Council Member Moss, City Manager McDowell
stated this will come out of the City's ten percent; normally the State would
acquire the property and the City would just contribute their 10 percent; and
Assistant City Manager Jesus Garza stated that the appraisal work is done by the
state; they need to give the City the approved value of the property; the City
can only purchase it at the approved value; and the actual purchase of the
property is reimbursed to the City. Mr. Garza noted the City pays the 10
percent and the state pays the 90 percent.
In reference to Item No. 8 pertaining to the Bridge Replacement - Holly
Read West of Greenwood Drive, Council Member Moss inquired if this expense was
in the bond issue when it was passed, and City Manager McDowell replied he did
not believe so. He stated that the extension of that particular roadway is a
new item that has come up that the state is doing.
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In answer to a question from Council Member Moss, Mr. McDowell stated that
the money will have to come out of the City's unallocated balances or
unallocated Street Bond Fund. He stated that this is a project that was added
by the state subsequent to the City's bond issue.
In answer to a question from Council Member Moss, Victor Medina,
Engineering Services Director, stated this project should get underway within
the next six to seven months and will be completed in eight to nine months.
Council Member Pruet inquired if there had been any discussions with the
state to make it a four -lane bridge, and Mr. Medina replied in the affirmative
and stated that the bridge itself will be wide enough to handle four -lanes of
traffic.
In reference to Item No. 9 pertaining to the Youth Sports Assistance
Program Grant Awards, Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga noted that this is a very touchy
issue. He stated that complaints have been building up from the citizens in
regard to the fields not being kept clean. He stated the fields look terrible
and presented photographs to the Council. He requested the Council's support in
solving this problem.
Council Member Guerrero noted that part of the problem the City is facing
is that if the fields are not cleaned up, the City cleans them and sends the
youth sports organizations a bill which they cannot afford to pay. He stated
that the majority of these fields are in poverty areas, and a large number of
the people that participate fall into the poverty situation. He stated that the
biggest problems they have in addition to maintaining the fields are supplying
uniforms, opening concessions and meeting all of the other criteria that the
City established. He stated it is a problem which is not easy to solve, and
that another problem is that the children who participate in this are either
single parent children or no parents at all. Mr. Guerrero continued by stating
that the City should either take it upon themselves as a tax burden to clean the
fields or leave things as they are. He noted it is not going to be resolved
very easily because these people do not have the means to clean the fields.
Council Member Slavik referred to "Beautify Corpus Christi" and suggested
that the City might be able to work through them. She noted they have done
things like that in the past. She pointed out that the organizations might not
have the money, but they might have the labor. Mrs. Slavik also suggested
contacting Ms. Ellen Trevino with "Keep America Beautiful."
Discussion followed and Mayor Turner appointed a Task Force with Council
Member Guerrero to serve as Chairman with the members to include Mayor Pro Tem
Berlanga, Council Members Slavik and Schwing and herself to serve as ex -officio.
Mayor Turner noted that the charge of this Task Force would be to report back to
the Council within sixty days with an affordable, workable plan for the
continued maintenance of those fields, as well as neighborhood parks.
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Council Member Strong referred to a phone call she received which she
wanted to bring to the attention of the Council and the Staff in regard to the
Padre Little League operating at Bill Witt Park at Everhart and Holly. She
noted that they have been told they have a limited amount of time to use that
piece of property because within two years expansion of the tanks will make the
property no longer available to them. She stated that there is a committee
called "Future Fields Committee" as well as others who are working to upgrade
the complex at Bill Witt Park. She stated they have been approved for $9,600
this year; the cost of completing those fields is going to be $350,000; and they
have raised $25,000 in the last year from donations and fundraisers. She stated
they have gotten a contribution from Young Construction of about $85,000 worth
of top soil; they have had about 15 acres of dirt hauled in; but that dirt must
be leveled before Mr. Young can get his equipment in to bring them more dirt.
Mrs. Strong continued by stating they have contacted someone with the City
to ask if the City would be willing to help them and were told they could not do
that for them. She stated they also contacted the county and were informed that
since it is in the City limits, that they can't lend them their equipment. Mrs.
Strong noted there are parents that are trying to keep those fields for the
future and once those fields are built, the Little League won't be the only ones
using them. She stated that since the City has the equipment and the crew that
we might ask for crew operators to volunteer their time, and the City could
volunteer the equipment to level the field.
City Manager McDowell suggested if the Council wishes the Staff to do it,
they will do it, but he would prefer not to do it on a volunteer basis. He
noted if it is City -owned property, it would be no problem to do it.
After more discussion, Mayor Turner suggested that Council Member Strong
meet with City Manager McDowell and present a recommendation to the Council.
Still in reference to Item No. 9, Council Member Slavik noted that the
support material the Council received in reference to this item states the City
is giving $100,000 for five years and that it is a match. She requested
clarification of that and inquired how much the youth sports organizations have
contributed.
Assistant City Manager Hennings stated the match is two to one; if the City
provides $600,000, the organization provides $300,000; and that most of it is
labor and donated materials.
City Manager McDowell stated that the City keeps track of it, and although
the Council authorized $100,000 for last year and it was awarded, the City has
only spent about $64,000 of that.
In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik, City Manager McDowell
stated that money would be there at that point and time; if they were not able
to spend it, then the City would talk to them about it or the Council on a
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reallocation. He stated that the money remains in the fund until it is
disbursed, and it is disbursed as they meet the criteria.
In regard to Item No. 11 pertaining to the Glenoak Drive Sidewalk
Improvements, Council Member Moss stated that this is a small project; and the
City received bids on it ten weeks ago. Mr. Moss inquired if it takes this long
to get ready to award a contract for such a little project, and City Manager
McDowell replied there are a number of things involved; there was an assessment
hearing; and there are time frames for different things to take place.
Council Member Moss noted that he has had comments from contractors saying
that the City is using up their time for escalation asking them to hold prices
firm.
Victor Medina, Engineering Services Director, noted that with a number of
projects such as an assessment project, the City has to make sure the contractor
is qualified; the City has to give the additional twenty-one days for the
hearing. Mr. Medina stated that he understands the City is going to begin
addressing that whenever they have a hearing on a project, they are going to
start awarding the contracts also. He noted that the assessment items will not
be worked on until after the hearing is closed, and that is one way the City can
expedite it, as long as they keep close control of their contractors. Mr.
Medina continued by stating that in regard to other projects, sometimes it is
the financing, making sure they have the resumes and are qualified to do that
type of work, and problems with the bids.
Mayor Turner noted that Council Member Moss raises a point and that the
Council supports this and wants to see the City get on with the business of the
City in a more expeditious way.
City Manager McDowell noted that the Staff will review this and pointed out
that there are some legal advertising requirements that cause a long delay, but
that Staff will make sure they try to structure them in such a way that it be
cut to a minimum.
There were no comments from the audience on Items 7 thru 18.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
7. RESOLUTION NO. 20193
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACTURAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO THE
ACQUISITION OF TWO PARCELS FOR THE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY EXTENSION LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECT.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 20194
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF A BRIDGE ON
HOLLY ROAD WEST OF GREENWOOD DRIVE; AND APPROPRIATING $37,200
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
9. RESOLUTION NO. 20195
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT YOUTH SPORTS FIELDS; AND
APPROPRIATING $100,000.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
10. ORDINANCE NO. 20196
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
Glenoak Drive, from Waldron Road to Saint Peter Street; FIXING A LIEN AND
CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing,
Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
11. RESOLUTION NO. 20197
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH A. ORTIZ CONSTRUCTION &
PAVING, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE SOUTH
SIDE OF GLENOAK DRIVE FROM WALDRON ROAD TO ST. PETER STREET; APPROPRIATING
$45,331.37.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
12. ORDINANCE NO. 20198
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF SEAGULL BOULEVARD FROM
GULDEN STREET TO SANDBAR AVENUE, BRYAN STREET FROM TIMON BOULEVARD TO
GULFBREEZE BOULEVARD, GULFBREEZE BOULEVARD FROM SANDBAR AVENUE TO BRYAN
STREET, AND A PORTION OF TIMON BOULEVARD FROM HULL STREET SOUTHWARD;
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 20 -FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 71, 383,
389, AND 411, BROOKLYN ADDITION; CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 60 -FOOT WIDE
UTILITY EASEMENT (FORMERLY SANDBAR AVENUE) FROM SEAGULL BOULEVARD TO TIMON
BOULEVARD AND THE 30 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT (FORMERLY THE NORTH ONE-
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HALF OF WOODROW STREET) FROM TIMON BOULEVARD TO GULFBREEZE BOULEVARD;
PROVIDING FOR REPLATTING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing,
Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
13. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 57, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, SECTION 57-135,
FARES --AMOUNTS, PROVIDING FOR A $.50 SURCHARGE PER FARE COLLECTED FROM
PASSENGER FARES PICKED UP AT THE AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
14. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 19, FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS,
SECTION 19-17, MOBILE AND TEMPORARY FIXED -SITE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, BY
AMENDING PARAGRAPH (c) TO AUTHORIZE THE EXEMPTION OF WATERCRAFT UTILIZED BY
LICENSED COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN AND EXPANDING REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY TO
SEAFOOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
15. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL
LITTLE LEAGUE FOR A 4.35 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN SOUTH GUTH PARK FOR
CONDUCTING A LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
16 ORDINANCE NO. 20199
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST CORPUS CHRISTI
ROTARY CLUB FOR THE USE OF A TRACT OF LAND ALONG ALLISON DRIVE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING A BOY SCOUT HUT.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye"; Moss abstaining.
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17. ORDINANCE NO. 20200
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. OPEN
COMMITTEE FOR THE ANNUAL USE OF A PORTION OF SOUTH COLE PARK FOR A
SAILBOARD PRO -AM REGATTA; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rerlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
18. ORDINANCE NO. 20201
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS JAZZ FESTIVAL
SOCIETY, INC. FOR THE USE OF THE GROUNDS OF THE WATER GARDEN AND THE BARGE
DOCK IN THE BAYFRONT ARTS AND SCIENCE PARK FOR A SERIES OF THREE JAZZ
FESTIVALS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
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Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report, and City Manager
McDowell referred to the annexation election and noted it will be handled by the
City Secretary's office. He noted that a decision on the date for the election
needs to be made by the Council.
Armando Chapa, City Secretary, stated that on December 21, 1987 his office
received a petition regarding the annexation approved under Ordinance 120040.
He stated that on January 6, 1988 his office validated the petition to be
accurate and to meet the requirements. Mr. Chapa noted that after getting a
ruling from the City Attorney, his office is in a position to set a date for the
election and noted that the dates that can be picked are any of the uniform
dates allowed by the election code which include the third Saturday in January,
the first Saturday in May, the second Saturday in August of this year, and the
first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in odd years. He noted that
it is the Council's decision. Mr. Chapa stated there is nothing in the Charter
that requires the City to have the election immediately. He stated that his
office needs to know as soon as possible so they can begin preparing for the
election because it is a three-month process. Mr. Chapa noted that the most
appropriate date would be the first Saturday in May.
Iv. answer to a question from a Council Member, Mr. Chapa stated that the
election cannot be incorporated into the Super Tuesday Election, and that the
Election Code specifies that in an election of this type, the City has to pick
one of the uniform dates allowed for municipalities. He noted that the election
will cost about $50,000 to $55,000. He noted that state legislature determines
by law when the elections can be held. Mr. Chapa continued by stating that the
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only dispensation the City has is for the City Council election which may be the
first Saturday in April in odd -numbered years, and that for any other type of
election, the City has to select a uniform date.
After more discussion regarding holding the election in conjunction with
the school district, it was the consensus of the Council that this matter be put
on next week's agenda and that the pros and cons of holding the election this
year, as opposed to holding it next year, be put in the Council's packet.
Council Member Strong requested that information be put in the Council's
packet regarding information on those areas that are being contended by the
petitions on the anticipated tax revenues versus the costs of holding the
election.
City Manager McDowell noted that roughly it is about $324,000. He stated
that if the City has an election this year and it is successful, it would go on
to the rolls, and the City would be able to realize that revenue. He noted that
if the City waits until 1989, they would not realize it for this year.
Mayor Turner called for Council liaison and other reports.
Aquarium - Mayor Turner noted that on February 17, 1988 there will be a
major announcement on the Aquarium.
Boat Pass - Council Member Strong noted that the public comment period for
the Packery Channel ended on Monday.
Downtown Revitalization - Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga noted that this week they
will be interviewing the finalist for the director's position and that the
decision will he made this week on the new director.
Port Authority - Council Member Rhodes noted that Commissioner Richard
Valls of the Port will be sworn in today.
Mayor Turner referred to the Council retreat and asked when it is
scheduled, and City Secretary Chapa replied that the Council expressed an
interest in having it on a Tuesday afternoon after a short Council Meeting.
Mr. Chapa noted that suggested dates for the Council Retreat will be placed in
their packets so that a decision can be made on the date.
Mayor Turner noted that Council Members have spoken to her about having
workshops on specific subjects. She encouraged the Council Members to submit in
writing to her topics that they would like in-depth discussions on, and that she
would turn them over to the Staff. Mayor Turner noted that they will be
information gathering workshops.
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Council Member Moss requested workshops on personnel, planning for streets,
and traffic flow on the improvements on the streets.
Mayor Turner distributed Corpus Christi Area Calendars to the Council which
list the different ground breaking ceremonies and dates of City events. She
noted that next year the "Heart of Corpus Christi" will handle the calendars as
part of their fundraising.
Council Member Slavik referred to the morning paper Editorial section about
having another ceremony in Corpus Christi in reference to Homeport so that the
public could attend, and Mayor Turner suggested that this be referred to the
Chamber of Commerce.
Council Member Rhodes referred to the state unemployment insurance which
has just gone up. She requested the Staff to prepare a memo to see if there is
another side to this and noted she would like to see the Council support an
objection to this, perhaps in the way of a Resolution.
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Mayor Turner called for petitions and other information from
on matters not scheduled on the agenda and there were none.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
Council Member Guerrero, seconded by Council Member Strong
unanimously, the Council Meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m. on
1988.
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the audience
on motion by
and passed
February 9,
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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 February
9, 1988, which were approved by the City Council on February 16, 1988.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the
day of
Armando Chapa, City Secretar
City of Corpus Christi
r/D\71fA44-0t--
tty Turn , MAYOR