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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 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
Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Reverend William K. Schuster of Mt. Olive
Lutheran Church following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Schwing.
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.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga that the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of February 9, 1988 be approved as presented; seconded by
Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously.
* Council Member Strong arrived at 9:05 a.m.
Mayor Turner recognized Mr. Stern Feinberg, Jr., Managing Partner, of Sandy
Shores, who had brought a special guest to the Council Meeting. Mr. Feinberg
referred to the Honorable Venicious Vorkpor who is here on a one-month tour in
the United States sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Mr. Feinberg stated
that Mr. Vorkpor is escorted by Mr. Griffith Davis of the U.S. State Department.
Mr. Feinberg then introduced Mr. Vorkpor who is an appointed official of the
President of Liberia.
Mr. Venicious Vorkpor, Superintendent of Bung County in Liberia, addressed
the Council with greetings from the people of Liberia and stated it is a
pleasure to be here in Corpus Christi for three days.
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Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga presented Mr. Vorkpor with a pin from the City
Council.
Mayor Turner recognized Ms. Joann Kernick who noted that the week of
February 14th thru February 20th is "Brotherhood Sisterhood Week" throughout the
United States. Mayor Turner and Council Member Schwing read a Proclamation
designating February 14 - 20, 1988 as "Brotherhood Sisterhood Week" in Corpus
Christi, and Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga presented a pin to Ms. Kernick.
Mayor Turner recognized Mr. Jim Shiner, of Shiner, Moseley and Associates,
President of the local chapter of T.S.P.E. Mayor Turner and Council Members
Moss and Slavik read a Proclamation designating February 20 - 27 as "Engineers
Week."
Mayor Turner referred to Valero Refining Company who has been instrumental
in Operation Heat Help which was instituted by Council Member Leo Guerrero.
Council Member Guerrero offered a brief explanation of Operation Heat Help
and acknowledged Mr. Daniel Martinez of the Valero Refining Company. Council
Member Guerrero presented Mr. Martinez with a Proclamation expressing
appreciation to Valero for their continued support of Operation Heat Help.
Mayor Turner noted that yesterday Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga read a
Proclamation designating this week as "LULAC Week" and asked Mr. Berlanga to
explain the significance of LULAC.
Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga stated that this is the celebration of the 59th
Anniversary of the existence of LULAC and offered a brief explanation of LULAC.
He stated he is very proud of LULAC and noted that they raise funds to provide
scholarships for anyone who is qualified.
Mayor Turner acknowledged Mr. John Tanguma, President of the Local
Firefighters in Corpus Christi, who referred to the Firefighters Olympics which
will be held in Corpus Christi. Mr. Tanguma introduced the Co -Chairman of the
Olympics Committee, Mr. Greg Barbosa, who presented folders to the Council
containing material on the Olympics. He stated that the Olympics will be held
July 10 thru July 15 and will bring to the economy of Corpus Christi in excess
of $1.1 million. Mr. Barbosa noted that there will be a benefit barbecue at the
local Union Hall at 3122 Leopard Street and invited the City Council.
Mayor Turner noted that Council Member Guerrero has agreed to serve as a
committee of one to provide the support of the Council and help in the
fundraising.
Mayor Turner acknowledged Mr. Archie Walker, Chairman of the
"Transportation 2020" Project, who stated that the 2020 Program has begun the
planning process because in 1991 the existing Interstate Highway System will
have been completed, and as a result of that, there is some public policy that
needs to be made on state and national level in order to determine what happens
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to the funds in the future and what types of transportation we should be looking
at for the future. Mr. Walker stated that Transportation 2020 is a multi-year
effort to develop a consensus transportation program for Texas that will meet
the state's and nation's needs thru the 21st Century. He noted that the local
Chamber of Commerce has taken the leadership role in Corpus Christi to work with
the state and local officials, representatives of private industry, and leaders
of public interest groups to assess the transportation needs of the Corpus
Christi Metropolitan and surrounding area through the year 2020. He referred to
a list of transportation needs and group of projects worth consideration in the
next 20 to 30 years.
Mr. Walker stated that they will have a hearing for counties, cities,
legislative delegations and local Chambers of Commerce on February 19 at 2:00
p.m. at the Chamber Board Room and it will be open to the public. He noted
that they will also attend a public hearing and present their findings on
February 25 in Austin.
Mayor Turner referred to the list of the proposed expansion project under I
and inquired about the term "support designation of" and Mr. Walker stated that
would be upgrading them into an interstate system.
Mayor Turner stated there has been consideration of a major high-speed
highway and stated she did not see that addresses on the list. She then
referred to a triangle route between Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Laredo and the
border, and Mr. Walker stated that Item C addresses the Interstate system
between 44 & U.S. Highway 59 and there is another one that addresses the
transportation to the port.
In answer to a question from the Mayor about not designating Highway 44 and
construction of a faster route between Laredo and the Port, Mr. Walker stated it
would follow that route, and he stated he is not sure about the design.
He noted that if the City has a position on that, it should be included in
whatever statement the City has. He further noted that they are receiving
statements up until February 26, and they will be happy to include that if the
City would provide a definition for it.
Council Member Slavik referred to IV Highway Funding, Item 1 under B and
requested an explanation, and Mr. David Cich of the Chamber of Commerce stated
that right now the current federal budget system incorporates a highway trust
fund in the overall federal budget process and the deficit reduction program.
He stated that although it is a dedicated fund, it has its own source of
revenues; it is still tied in that process which causes some constraints; and
that the Airport Trust Fund has to go thru a similar process.
Council Member Slavik inquired about the plan if it is adopted, and Mr.
Walker stated he is not sure what it will look like once it is adopted at the
national level; they are hoping that there will be an extension of the
Interstate System to those cities with population of 50,000 or more; and there
will probably be funds set aside for maintenance of the Interstate System from
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the national as well as the state funds. Mr. Walker stated there probably will
be a program to repair bridges, and that they do not know how it will develop.
Council Member Slavik inquired about water transportation, and Mr. Walker
stated that for the first time the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation is responsible for acquiring oil sites for maintenance of the
Intercoastal Canal System and stated highspeed water transportation access in
Corpus Christi is another one; that is being discussed; and they plan to
coordinate all of those.
Council Member Rhodes stated she has a problem because the Council does not
have the background material and noted that they are asking the Council to pass
a Resolution on February 16 and the hearing will not be held until February 19.
Mr. Walker stated he realizes they are on a very short fuse and they
started developing the program in mid-December. He noted that some states held
their hearings in December or early January, and that the last public hearing at
the state level is February 26. He noted that they could certainly address the
February 19 meeting as a public hearing and stated they would be happy to have a
member of the Council participate at the hearings.
Council Member Rhodes noted it is out of order to pass the Resolution and
then hold the public hearing, and Mr. Walker stated as a Chamber, they are not
required to hold a public hearing.
Mayor Turner asked if they would have a problem with the Council simply
endorsing the concept of presenting a 2020 proposal and suggested some rewording
of Item V, and Mr. Walker stated that they are not asking the Council to adopt
the project or the philosophy and stated that when they make their presentation,
they are not going to address the project; they are going to address the
philosophy of the funding; what the highway funds should be used for; and
probably the extension of the interstate system.
Council Member Guerrero stated that there is some inconsistency in this
whole thing; it is an awkward position for the Council to be in; it makes a
statement in the Resolution that it has been developed by the City Staff; and
they have not presented the Council with anything for their review.
Mr. Walker stated that members of the City Staff did participate in the
long range plan program, and that he knew it has not been presented formally to
the City Council in the form of a public hearing and stated he is sorry about
that.
Discussion followed and members of the Council and Staff suggested
rewording of the Resolution because it was the consensus of the Council to
support the idea of a long-range transportation plan.
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A motion was made by Council Member Strong to change the word in the
Resolution from "Proposal" to "Concept" and delete the words "and City Staff"
plus to delete the last two and one-half lines of Section 1 after the word
"Area." The motion was seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed; Rhodes
voting, "No."
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City Secretary Chapa referred to the bid opening on the Removal and
replacement of insulation at Memorial Coliseum and stated that they will be
opened at 11:00 a.m.
Mayor Turner announced the bid opening on the Bulkhead and related
improvements on public property for the Aquarium.
Mr. Medina opened bids on this project from the following firms: Bay,
Inc.; Brown & Root, Inc.; F. & E Erection Company; Garrett Construction Co.;
Heldenfels Brothers, Inc.; Midwest Construction Co.; & W. T. Young Construction
Co. Mr. Medina noted that all of the bidders had submitted the required bid
security bond and had acknowledged receipt of the addendum with the exception of
Brown & Root, Inc. who did not acknowledge receipt of the addendum.
Mayor Turner expressed appreciation to the bidders for submitting bids on
this project.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Motions 1 thru 4, and a
Council Member requested that Item No. 4 be withheld for discussion.
Council Member Moss referred to Motion No. 3 pertaining to the Alternate
drilling site in Corpus Christi Bay and asked where this was located on a
navigation chart, and City Manager McDowell located the area in question on the
map.
There were no questions on Motions 1 thru 3 from the audience.
A motion was made by Council Member Moss to approve Motions 1 thru 3;
seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously by those present and
voting; Guerrero, Pruet and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken.
1. M88-0035
Approving a supply agreement for portable chemical toilet service to
Skid -O -Kan for an estimated expenditure of $18,054, based on low bid. The
term of the contract is for twelve months with option to extend for an
additional twelve months based on the approval of the contractor and the
City Manager or his designee.
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2. M88-0036
Authorizing supply agreement for gas service regulators to Rockwell
International and National Meter Parts based on low and best bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of $36,487.50. The term of the agreement
shall be twelve months with option to extend for an additional twelve
months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his
designee. These items will be used by the Gas Division.
3. M88-0037
Approving an alternate well cluster site and drilling permit in Corpus
Christi Bay State Tract 31 as applied for by Louisiana Land and Exploration
Company.
4. M88-0038
Authorizing acquisition by condemnation settlement of Parcels 5 and 6,
located on Surfside Boulevard between Pearl and Bennett Streets, for
$167,200 in connection with the Aquarium Land Acquisition Project.
In reference to Motion No. 4 pertaining to the Aquarium Land Aquisition
Project, Parcels 5 and 6, Council Member Slavik referred to the support material
and referred to the sale across the street from the subject property which
occurred in May of 1987 and inquired which property is shown on the support
material and who owns it, and Director of Engineering Services, Victor Medina,
stated that he would provide Mrs. Slavik with that information.
In reference to Item No 4, City Manager McDowell stated that the price of
$267,200 allowed for them to continue to have possession of that property in
June and collect the rents which amounted to $2800. He requested that it be
amended to $170,000 with the City taking immediate possession and the City
collecting the rents.
A motion was made by Council Member Moss to approve Motion No. 4, as
amended; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously by those
present and voting; Guerrero, Pruet and Strong absent at the time the vote was
taken.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Resolutions, Ordinances
and Ordinances from previous meetings of Items 5 thru 12, and Council Members
requested that Items 7, 10, 11 and 12 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:
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5. RESOLUTION NO. 20202
ENDORSING "TRANSPORTATION 2020" CONCEPT DEVELOPED BY THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE FOR LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS AFFECTING THE CORPUS
CHRISTI BAY AREA.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Moss, Pruet, Schwing and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No";
Guerrero and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 20203
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MULTIPLE USE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR THE USE OF THE AREA
UNDER THE HARBOR BRIDGF. FOR PUBLIC PARKING ADJACENT TO THE TEXAS STATE
AQUARIUM.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Strong
absent at the time the vote was taken.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 20205
APPROPRIATING $54,907.86 OUT OF PARK BOND AND TRUST FUNDS AND 12TH YEAR
CDBG FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR WORK ACCOMPLISHED AT VARIOUS
PARKS BY PARK CONSTRUCTION FORCES.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Strong
absent at the time the vote was taken.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 20206
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, OWNER OF LOT 1-E, BLOCK
SUBDIVISION, RELATIVE TO CITY PARTICIPATION IN
APPROXIMATELY 190 LINEAR FEET OF RICHTER STREET; AND
GREENWOOD CONGREGATION
2, SOUTHLAND ESTATES
THE CONSTRUCTION OF
APPROPRIATING $9,900.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Strong
absent at the time the vote was taken.
In reference to Item No. 7 pertaining to the Seawall and T -Head
Improvements, Council Member Moss inquired when the bonds to finance this will
be sold, and City Manager McDowell stated that the bonds were sold just recently
for the engineering portion only, and the next phase will have to wait for a
future bond sale at the end of this year.
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In reference to Item No. 10 pertaining to the Park Road 22 Utility
Adjustments, Council Member Moss complimented the Staff on this item and pointed
out it has been three weeks since the City received the bids on this and now is
awarding the contract. He noted it is the other way around on Item No. 11
because the City opened the bids on November 24, the assessment hearing was nine
weeks later, and the City is just now getting around to doing this.
In reference to Item No. 11 pertaining to the Whitecap Boulevard
Relocation, Council Member Slavik inquired about the reason for these three
reductions in this property and inquired who the properties are owned by, and
City Manager McDowell stated a public hearing on paving assessments was held
January 26, 1988; as a result of testimony given at the hearing, two properties
are being credited for existing pavement improvements; and the assessment on a
piece of property designated as wetland is being reduced to zero.
Victor Medina, Engineering Services Director, stated that there are four
property owners cut there, and that Lake Padre is the owner of the property in
question.
Council Member Slavik inquired about the actual cost of relocating this
infrastructure in this 18 -acre annexed area and requested a breakdown, and City
Manager McDowell stated that no City or public funds are being spent on the 18 -
acre annexed area.
Mr. Medina stated that the City is spending $750,000 on the project itself
for Whitecap Boulevard and about $160,000 is coming out of utility funds for the
relocation of the existing utilities.
In answer to a question from Council Member Guerrero, Mr. Medina stated
that according to the City's assessment policy, any road that is not in
existence and if the City builds a new road, they assess 90 percent of that cost
to the abutting property owners which is the cost of Whitecap Boulevard. He
stated the City is building the road and is assessing them for 90 percent of the
costs.
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:
7. RESOLUTION NO. 20204
AUTHORIZING
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING,
AND T -HEADS,
THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACTS FOR
SERVICES WITH OLCETREE ENGINEERING, INC. AND GOLDSTON
INC. PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEAWALL
RESPECTIVELY; AND APPROPRIATING $142,600.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 20207
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH KING -ISLES, INC. FOR THE
RELOCATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER LIENS ALONG PARK ROAD 22 BETWEEN WALDRON
ROAD AND THE LAGUNA MADRE; APPROPRIATING $1,190,541.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Scwhing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
11. ORDINANCE NO. 20208
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS:
Whitecap Boulevard - 1. Whitecap Boulevard, from Park Road 22 eastward to
the public beach, and 2. Windward Drive, from Whitecap Boulevard to Leeward
Drive; 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: Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing and Strong voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero and Slavik voting, "No"; Turner abstaining.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 20209
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
INC. AND ISLES ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. A JOINT VENTURE, FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE LANE ROADWAY ALONG WHITECAP BOULEVARD FROM PADRE
ISLAND DRIVE TO WINDWARD DRIVE, A TWO LANE ACCESS ROAD FROM WINDWARD DRIVE
TO THE BEACH, AND A FIVE LANE ROADWAY ALONG WINDWARD DRIVE BETWEEN THE OLD
AND NEW WHITECAP BOULEVARD ALIGNMENTS; APPROPRIATING $929,835.51.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Berlanga, Moss,
Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing and Strong voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Slavik
voting, "No"; Turner abstaining.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item Nos. 13 thru 17.
In reference to Item No. 13 pertaining to the Bayfront Science Park
Expansion - Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, Block 69, Beach Addition, Council Member Moss
inquired how this cost per square foot compares with what the City paid for the
Longshoreman's property, and Assistant City Manager Utter stated it is almost
identical; this is $11.00 per square foot on this particular tract of land plus
about $39,000 for the building; the Longshoreman's was $11.50 per square foot
and a little more for the building. He stated it is very similar and noted
there is no realtor on this piece of property.
In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik concerning the
relocation expense of $4,525, Mr. Utter noted that Mr. Buddy Richardson is the
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owner of the property; under the City relocation ordinance, the City moves the
person out; he is the owner and tenant of the building; and the City will move
him out. Mr. Utter noted that Mr. Richardson is in the hospital and the plans
are to move his things to storage.
In reference to Items 14 and 15 pertaining to the Occupational Medical
Services Transfer, Assistant City Manager Juan Garza requested an extension of
two weeks on this item to resolve a couple of things that have come up. He
stated he still thinks it is a solid proposal.
Council Member Rhodes inquired why this did not go through the Health
Board, and City Manager McDowell stated the reason it did not go to them is
because it is not a public health function and is internal service to City
departments in occupational medicine that the City does as an internal service.
Council Member Rhodes stated it used to be in the Health Department and
there is a Board that supervises that, and they are the board that is supposed
to be advising the Council on health related matters. Mrs. Rhodes stated she
thought the Staff should ask their opinion, and Mr. Garza stated the Staff will
do that during the two-week extension period.
Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga stated he concurred with Council Member Rhodes and
that the board should be consulted. He stated that before any action is taken
he would like each Council Member to have a copy of the contract so they could
study it thoroughly. He noted that this matter is under Risk Management and
stated he would like to see the record of Risk Management from a medical
standpoint and stated he did not think they are qualified to handle this.
Council Member Guerrero stated he did not agree from a very personal
experience that this is a solid proposal and noted there are other alternatives
that have not been touched and need to be explored. He noted he would like to
discuss these other alternatives with Mr. Garza prior to its being placed on the
agenda.
Council Member Rhodes noted there are rumors about her having a conflict of
interest on this item and stated she does not.
Dr. D. C. Bernwanger stated that the Council should ask some expertise from
the medical society on this; Dr. Sisley is in Public Health and has not really
done this kind of work in several years; he thought the Everhart Clinic is
probably the one to handle this kind of business; but whoever does should be on
the staff at Memorial Medical Center because they do support that tax wise. Dr.
Bernwanger noted it should be studied very carefully by medical people because
this is the first time this has been handled this way.
Dr. Alan Lichtenberg stated he was a bidder on this service and questioned
the way it was handled. In his opinion, Mr. Garza and his staff are not
qualified to handle this subject. He stated he was told that in order to be
competitive that the bid ought to come in under $200,000 because that was the
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budget of the City physician, and then he saw it was to be awarded for
$363,000. He stated that he agreed that the medical community needs to be
involved and that he doubted Risk Management could handle this.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
13. RESOLUTION NO. 20210
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
LOTS 3, 4, 5, 6, BLOCK 69, BEACH ADDITION; AND APPROPRIATING $375,000.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye."
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16. ORDINANCE NO. 20211
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF: I.H. 37,
South Frontage Road, from Rehfield Road TO 850 feet west of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad tracks; 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."
17. ORDINANCE NO. 20212
APPROVING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF VARIOUS COSTS FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: I.H. 37 South Frontage Road from
Rehfield Road to 850 feet west of the Missouri Pacific Railroad tracts;
DETERMINING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING
PROPERTY AND THE PORTION TO BF PAID BY THE CITY; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE PRELIMINARY ROLL DURING A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 22,
1988, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 1201 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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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."
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 18 thru 23a and Council
Members requested that Items 22 and 23a 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:
18. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-60, SAME --REDEMPTION
OF VEHICLES; FEES FOR IMPOUNDMENT AND STORAGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
19. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 13, BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED
OPERATIONS; HOUSING AND HOUSING PREMISES STANDARDS, SECTION 13-48, FEES FOR
IMPOUNDING, STORAGE, ETC., PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
20. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 57, AUTO WRECKERS,
AND BY ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE V: DEFINING TERMS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATIONS; REQUIRING OPERATORS OF AUTO WRECKER SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND
POSSESS AN AUTO WRECKER PERMIT FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE; PROVIDING FOR
INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION OF AUTO WRECKERS USED BY SAID AUTO WRECKER
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR FEES FOR APPLICATION; PERMIT AND RENEWAL OF PERMIT;
PROVIDING FOR SUBSTITUTION OF WRECKERS BY PERMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR
ADDITIONAL AUTO WRECKERS TO BE ADDED TO THE PERMIT OF A PERMITTEE;
REQUIRING INSURANCE TO BE CARRIED BY THE PERMITTEE; REQUIRING PERMITTEE TO
MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE STORAGE AREA; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR TOWING OR MOVING
OF VEHICLES; PROVIDING A SYSTEM FOR THE DISPATCHING OF WRECKERS TO THE
SCENE OF DISABLED VEHICLES; REGULATING FEES AND CHARGES FOR WRECKER
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SERVICE; PROHIBITING THE SOLICITATION OF WRECKER BUSINESS ON PUBLIC
STREETS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AUTO WRECKER PERMIT SHALL BE NON -TRANSFERABLE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
21. SECOND 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 passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
23. ORDINANCE NO. 20213
AUTHORIZING TEE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TEJAS BOWMAN ARCHERY
ASSOCIATION FOR TWO TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED NEAR THE ALLISON WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT TO BE USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
In reference to Item No. 22 pertaining to the Amendment to Chapter 19, Food
and Food Establishments of the Code of Ordinances, Council Member Guerrero noted
that he has had a few complaints regarding "Gestapo" tactics by the state in
inspecting the ice chests, etc. and requested that the matter be looked into,
and City Manager McDowell stated Staff has had similar complaints and they have
been referred to Mr. Bob Bruner who is looking into the matter.
In reference to Item No. 23a pertaining to authorizing eminent domain
proceedings by the City to condemn fee title to 8 of the parcels of land in
connection with the Texas State Aquarium Project, Council Member Slavik
requested an explanation of why this needs to be reworked, and City Attorney
George stated that when the Council passed the original Resolution there were
some incorrect descriptions on the property to be condemned; staff felt that in
order to do everything correctly, it would be wise to pass the Resolution again
with the correct descriptions; it is a technicality the Staff felt was important
to correct; and they felt the condemnation proceedings should proceed with the
proper descriptions.
In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik about the location of
the parcels, City Manager McDowell stated they are the parcels to be acquired
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for the aquarium project and they are the same parcels that the Council
authorized the last time.
Council Member Slavik inquired if this will hurt the City, and City
Attorney George replied it will not; the Staff felt it was necessary in order to
be sure that the court had proper jurisdiction; and to proceed with the correct
legal descriptions.
Mr. Bill Colb, 1337 York, representing Helen A. Royal and Breakwater
Corporation, suggested that the passage of this item on the agenda is not an
emergency, and that its passage is not necessary for the orderly and efficient
administration of government. He stated that attorneys and appraisers don't
work for free, and when one of these lawsuits is bungled, the law requires that
you compensate the land owner for the expenses incurred as a result of
incompetence. He requested that the Council ask themselves if this is a war
they want to fight; and why can't Helen Royal coexist with the aquarium which
initially did not require her property but is now required for four parking
slots.
In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik about a penalty for the
misunderstanding, City Attorney George stated there is no question that when you
dismiss a condemnation case you are required to pay reasonable attorney fees to
the property owner; staff felt that after considering the property descriptions,
that was an expense that the City needed to incur. He stated there is not any
question that the City will have to pay reasonable attorney's fees, appraisers
fees, photographs to the property owner; Staff knew that when the recommendation
was made to pass the Resolution; and that the Staff felt the expense is
worthwhile.
Council Member Rhodes requested if it would be appropriate for the aquarium
to reiterate the importance of having this piece of property, and Mr. Arthur
Zeitler, Vice President of the Texas State Aquarium Association, 4230 Spring
Creek, stated it is very important for the project to have adequate street
access, access for the future water transportation system, adequate parking and
adequate space to unload school buses. He stated that this particular piece of
property, along with some other property, is the contiguous property to allow
for appropriate access and public transportation. He stated that they reiterate
the need for the City to provide for the public this necessary parking, street
access and water access, and this piece of property that is in dispute as to
price is part of that property which is immediately contiguous to the future of
this very large public facility.
Ms. Helen Royal, 2722 North Shoreline, owner of the property in question,
stated her property is more important to her than four parking places. She
stated she did not understand what this is all about, and that four parking
places to be established on a bayfront area does not seem to make sense to her.
She noted it has only been a month since the City instituted condemnation and
they are certainly trying to rush through it. She stated she wanted justice and
that she did not think she is getting it.
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Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, stated he took part in the condemnation
hearing and stated that the Council is getting false information from the Staff.
He stated that the main reason it was thrown out of court was one statement made
by the City Attorneys stating that the only reason they were abstaining from
bringing this matter to trial was the fact that the lawyers on Mrs. Royal's side
were getting an excessive amount for services. He stated that was the sole
reason the judgement was made on the judge's part to withhold this because they
wanted to study the lawyers' fees because they were excessive. Mr. Hasker
referred to other sections of land adjacent to the main highway that were
deleted from acquisition for the landmass because they are owned by certain
people who did not want their land acquired for the landmass. He stated there
there is some discrepancy in the money involved here in what the land is really
worth.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
22. SECOND 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 FISHERMEN AND EXPANDING REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY TO
SEAFOOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye."
23a. RESOLUTION NO. 20214
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY TO CONDEMN FEE TITLE TO
8 OF THE PARCELS OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM
PROJECT WHICH WERE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NUMBER 19619.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, and Strong voting, "Aye"; Slavik
voting, "No."
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 24 pertaining to a first
reading on approving an agreement with the Texas State Aquarium Association for
the construction and operation of the aquarium and reimbursement by the City of
the costs of construction up to $10 million.
Assistant City Manager Hennings stated that this is an action to implement
the decision of the Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors and the City Council
to provide $10 million in funding from the Reinvestment Zone to assist in the
construction of the aquarium. He stated that this is the first reading of a
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lease agreement which requires approval on three readings, and the Council has
been provided with a summary of the provisions of the agreement. He stated
basically it is an agreement for the Aquarium Association to donate to the City
the land that the Aquarium Association has purchased as a site for the building
and for the City to lease that back to the Aquarium Association for twenty
years, plus the water front property, for a period of five years and to provide
$10 million in funding to reimburse the construction costs. Mr. Hennings
continued by stating that the Staff has been developing a proposal for the
financing arrangements for the $10 million and the Staff anticipates a mid-March
date to complete that financial package. He also noted that they anticipate
that there may be some changes necessary in the agreement before passage.
Mayor Turner inquired when Staff anticipates calling for a bond sale, and
Assistant City Manager Utter stated it should be around the latter part of
March.
Council Member Slavik inquired how much total value including land and
money the aquarium is responsible for in this agreement, and Mr. Zeitler stated
that the property is approximately $2 million for the real estate; they
anticipate that the actual cost for construction of the building will be at
least $11 million. He stated that the Aquarium Association will be paying the
amount in excess of $10 million; they had some additional exhibits that they
would like to add; and the reason their fundraising drive is continuing is that
it is quite likely that they will be able to add an additional $500,000 to $1
million for additional exhibits and exhibit enhancements to the building either
prior to opening or soon thereafter. He stated in addition they will be
providing the aquisition of additional miscellaneous equipment and are paying
all of the pre -opening start up expenses.
Mr. Zeitler continued by stating that they have a number of different items
that they are paying directly that will add to the total package; the total
first stage, not including the education and research building, is pretty close
to $25 million; and of that, the $14} million has come from the City,
Reinvestment Zone, etc. He stated their totalcommitment in the first stage is
in excess of $10 million including the land aquisition for the building, the
land aquisition for future stages, etc.
Council Member Slavik inquired about the Association's commitment to the
building in the second stage, and Mr. Zeitler stated they have some additional
exhibits they want to add to the building; there will be at least another
million added to the $11 million figure in stages or right away depending on how
quickly they raise the rest of the money. He stated the Association will have
$3 to $4 million in that portion of the land and building; they also have the
money already invested in the other land for future expansion so they will have
more room; and they acquired the other land for the future buildings. He stated
it is their commitment to raise the money for future stages over a period of
time.
Mayor Turner expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga for the work
he did or behalf of the aquarium in serving on the Reinvestment Zone Board.
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In answer to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga, Assistant City Manager
Utter stated that the City is working very closely with the Aquarium
Association; there are a number of attorneys working on the basic agreement; it
will be an ironclad guaranteed contract; and at the time the City deposits $10
million, the Aquarium Association will also deposit additional money into the
construction fund which will be utilized to build the first stage.
Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga noted for the record he wanted to commend the
members of the Reinvestment Zone who were with him at the time they appropriated
the $10 million. He stated it took a lot of hard work and a lot of lobbying to
convince them that it was in the best interest of the City, surrounding outlying
areas and would benefit the schools and colleges. Mr. Berlanga commended them
for going along with this and approving and voting for the $10 million.
Mr. Quenton Dokken, Executive Director of the Aquarium
expressed appreciation and stated that this dream of the aquarium
true because of the support and efforts of Mayor Pro Tem David
Reinvestment Zone and the entire City Council.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and
Resolution was passed:
24. FIRST READING
Association,
is all coming
Berlanga, the
the following
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS STATE
AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION FOR THE AQUARIUM PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Resolution was passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye;"
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Mayor Turner referred to the Bowling Congress
in Corpus Christi and expressed appreciation to
attended the reception held by the Visitors Bureau
Tournament which will be held
all the Council Members who
during the site selection.
City Manager McDowell noted that the move to the new City Hall is going
along fairly well and the City is getting cooperation from the movers and the
employees. He noted that there are some problems but that everything will be
worked out. Mr. McDowell then announced the new phone numbers to the new City
Hall.
Mr. McDowell then referred to the annexation election and located the area
in question on the map marked in blue and stated that the Staff recommends the
City proceed with the election in May because that would have the best turnout.
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City Secretary Chapa stated that typically the City will have a lower
turnout in May, especially after the March primaries. Mr. Chapa noted that
there is a change in the election law that allows anybody to vote absentee who
wants to. He then proposed to the Council to allow him the opportunity to
expand the absentee voting stations this year to test it for next April in about
four or five different sites throughout the City and stated he thought the City
could attract a let more votes during absentee voting than ever before. He
stated he felt that there will be more people who will take advantage of it if
the City puts absentee voting places which are visible and accessible, including
City Hall and four or five different sites throughout the City.
In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik about the expense, Mr.
Chapa stated it would cost approximately $5,000 to $6,000.
The Council indicated concurrence with the concept of expanding absentee
voting sites.
Council Member Pruet referred to the support material which the Council
received and inquired about Item No. 5 under disadvantages of the election, and
City Manager McDowell noted that there is an area near Bill Witt Park which is
opposing the annexation most vocally. He stated there have been numerous
meetings with the individuals in an attempt to resolve this and they have not
been successful.
Discussion followed and City Manager McDowell noted that the only way to
deal with this is to repeal the ordinance and repass it deleting that area or go
ahead with the entire annexation. He noted that there would be another
sixty-day time period in which the public would have to file another petition.
He stated that the contact person in the Bill Witt area is Mr. David Hull.
Mayor Turner requested that the Staff prepare a rather detailed and
objective position paper on the pros and cons of this annexation.
In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik regarding whether it is
legal to remove the ordinance and start over, City Attorney George stated that
the City is in uncharted waters; there are no court cases or statutes to guide
them. He referred to the new language in the Charter under Article 1, Section
2d, and stated that it is the Staff's view that the Council has the
authorization to repeal any ordinance that they pass, and it is the Staff's
opinion that they can repeal this ordinance and start the process over again.
After more discussion by Council Members and Staff regarding the annexation
election, a motion was made by Council Member Strong to set the election date
for the first Saturday in May. The motion was amended by Council Member
Guerrero to include satellite centers for absentee voting purposes. The amended
motion was seconded by Council Member Pruet.
Ms. Gwen Bryant, 5029 Morganser, stated she is sorry it has come to an
election. She expressed appreciation to the members of the Council and Staff
who tried to work it out so there would not have to be an election. She stated
that Citizens for Progress reaffirms its position as being totally in favor of
the annexation and will do whatever they can to produce a "yes" vote. She
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continued by stating that it is necessary to have full, complete,
unquestionably, true information given to the public as part of an education
campaign so that there will be no question and no opportunity for doubt on the
part of the public.
Mr. Claude D'Unger stated he has been a proponent of this annexation
proposal for some time. He stated that the Council's decision to go with an
election is ill-conceived and that there is room for negotiations with the
people in opposition to resolve the issue. He stated he is of the opinion that
if the particular matter goes for an election, it will be like the last
annexation election and that he thought the City will lose. He stated that he
hoped that the Council would instruct the Staff to enter into negotiations to
see if the matter could be worked out without having an election.
The vote on the above amended motion passed unanimously by the Council
Members.
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Mayor Turner announced the bid opening on the City of Corpus Christi
Coliseum Asbestos Removal project.
Mr. Victor Medina, Engineering Services Director, opened bids on this
project from the following firms: A-1 Environmental Services; BCP, Inc.; Dore &
Associates; J & J Insulation & Acoustics; Laughlin Development Co.; Metroplex
Industries, Inc.; and Ramzel-Waddel, Inc. Mr. Medina noted that all companies
submitting bids had submitted the required bid security bond, acknowledged
receipt of the addendum, and submitted the resume on the contractors who would
remove the asbestos insulation.
Mayor Turner expressed appreciation to the bidders for submitting bids on
this project.
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Mayor Turner called for Council liaison and other reports from the Council.
Boat Pass - Council Member Strong referred to a letter from the Attorney
General and stated that a representative from the Attorney General's office was
at the hearings when discussion of the Boat Pass was taking place and the
Minutes of those meetings indicated that they had no problem with the Boat Pass.
She noted then at the last minute there was a letter indicating that there might
be a problem. She stated that there is some discussion going on about what the
official position of the Attorney General's office is going to be, and that she
thought it will be an on-going situation. Mrs. Strong referred to a packet of
sample letters from ROPC to show members of the Council and stated there were
approximately 550 letters written to the Corps of Engineers in support of the
Boat Pass plus a petition with 1200 signatures. She stated that the process is
moving forward and now the decision is in the hands of the Corps of Engineers.
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She noted that the letter from the Attorney General's office was signed by his
assistant, Mr. Cross.
Botanical Gardens - Council Member Pruet referred to the membership drive
continuing through the 31st of March in an effort to acquire 2,000 new members.
He stated that they have had several hundred new members this first month and
had a number of businesses committing their entire work force for membership as
a vehicle for corporate donation.
Downtown Revitalization - Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga stated that the Search
Committee has just interviewed the last applicant for the position of Director
and should know by 12:00 noon who the new director will be.
Council Member Noss referred to a letter about removing the parking meters
downtown, and Mayor Pro Tem Berlanga stated that he thought eventually the
downtown group will ask the City Council to officially remove the meters.
Council Member Pruet referred to the recent trip to Jacksonville, Florida
by the group from Corpus Christi and suggested that the downtown committee get
some input from Mr. Davis regarding the similarities on the Jacksonville Landing
Project, particularly as it relates to some type of festival market activity.
Council Member Strong presented information to the Council on an
Adopt -A -Beach Task Force Meeting she attended in Austin and a flier on the Great
Texas Beach Trash -Off which will be held on April 23, 1988. Mrs. Strong
presented a lengthy report to the Council regarding background information on
the formation of the Task Force and how it will change the future of Corpus
Christi Beaches and provided the Council with an update on all of the proposed
legislature regarding waterfront counties.
Mrs. Strong referred to steam sterilization and stated that the Port of
Corpus Christi has volunteered to set up a situation so that garbage can be
steam sterilized here at the Port. Mrs. Strong then explained the procedure.
She referred to a problem with the Agriculture Department and stated that it is
extremely important for the Council to recognize that Congressmen Kika de la
Garza and J. J. Pickle were instrumental in working with the FDA and the D.S.
Agricultural Department in overcoming all of their objections to steam
sterilization. She noted she would like some sort of a letter recognizing in
particular Congressmen Kika de la Garza.
Mrs. Strong referred to a House Bill pertaining to the use of
photodegradeable plastics and 6 -pack rings and stated it is a project that the
Council can start by going to many of the dealers and encouraging them, or
demanding, that they use the six-pack rings.
Council Member Moss inquired of City Attorney George about a letter he
received from Mr. Dobbins about the contract awarded to King -Isles Construction
where they did not acknowledge receipt of the addendum, and City Attorney George
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stated he has not seen the letter that Mr. Moss refers to but he has talked to
Mr. Dobbins on several occasions. Mr. George stated that the Staff is convinced
that they did receive the addenda and it was included in their bid. He stated
his Staff is convinced that the Engineering reasons are sound for selecting this
company and the cases that Mr. Dobbins relies on are not the proper cases.
Council Member Slavik stated it has been brought to her attention that the
City Staff is working on a Reinvestment Zone Plan for Padre Island and she
requested an explanation, and City Manager McDowell stated there are no plans;
no Staff activity; and no discussions underway for a Reinvestment Zone on the
Island.
Mayor Turner called for petitions and other information from the audience
on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Jose Torres, Jr., 2746 Blue Grass, a member of the Veterans Band,
requested that the Council provide two buses for a trip to Brownsville for three
activities in the Valley on February 27, and Mayor Turner requested that the
Staff check into this matter.
Ms. Anna Alesio spoke in reference to Mrs. Helen Royal's home on Corpus
Christi Beach. She stated it is a beautiful home, well furnished and the City
only offered her $5,000. She requested more generosity on behalf of the City in
taking Mrs. Royal's home.
Mr. Ben McDonald, 619 Del Mar, attorney representing the Humana Health
Plan, referred to their negotiations with the City Staff and City Attorney's
office. He stated they received copies of Mr. Juan Garza's report to the City
Council on January 25; they have concurred and worked out a program whereby
Humana will be admitted August 1, 1988 at a $10 front-end payment. He stated
that he hoped it will come to the Council and meet with their approval. Mr.
McDonald referred to years ago when he served on the City Council and the
annexation process. He stated that at that time they did not have the extra-
territorial jurisdiction, and since that time the Legistature enacted the law to
provide for extraterritorial jurisdiction which protects a city from
encroachment. He suggested dividing the annexation election into two issues.
Mr. David Saenz, Electrical Engineering Student at Del Mar, presented
information to the Council on a benefit for construction of the Ronald McDonald
House which will be built behind the Driscoll Foundation. He referred to an
event scheduled for March 6 and requested members of the Council to attend to
man the pledge lights.
Mr. Raymond Hasker spoke in reference to the upcoming annexation election
and stated as a member of the Taxpayers Association they do not look forward to
the money being spent on this election. He stated as taxpayers they should get
a good explanation why the City annexes, especially the water areas.
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The Council Council recessed the Council Meeting at 12:10 p.m.
The Council reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m. and went into
Closed Session pursuant to Article 6252-17 of V.A.C.S. to discuss Litigation,
land Acquisition to receive City Attorney's advice with respect to pending or
contemplated litigation.
The Council came out of closed session at 3:50 p.m. and reconvened the
Council Meeting at 3:51 p.m. There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion by Council Member Strong, seconded by Council Member
Guerrero, and passed unanimously, the Council Meeting adjourned at 3:52 p.m. on
February 16, 1988.
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
16, 1988, which were approved by the City Council on March 1, 1988.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the
B tty Turne , MAYOR
1
day of
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
City of Corpus Christi