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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 02/09/1988MINUTES 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 a 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." MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 2 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 * * * * * * * * * * is * * * 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. Minutes • Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 3 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 4 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 5 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 6 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 7 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." Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 8 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- Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 9 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 10 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." * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 11 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 9, 1988 Page 12 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * the audience on motion by and passed February 9, a 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