HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/26/1988PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Pruet
Council Members:
Leo Guerrero
Clif Moss
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong *
Absent
David Berlanga, Sr.
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 26, 1988
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Juan Garza
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 San Williams of Parkway Presbyterian
Church following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
was led by Council Member Leo Guerrero.
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 Council Member Slavik to excuse Council Member
Berlanga from the Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Rhodes and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Strong absent at the
time the vote was taken.
Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of April 19, 1988.
Council Member Moss requested the addition of some words to be inserted on
Page 16, and inquired if the words "per annum" should not be added on Page 5,
and on Page 11, Council Member Slavik noted that a word should have been "rates"
instead of "ratings." A motion was made by Council Member Moss that the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 19, 1988 be approved as amended;
seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously by those present and
voting; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken.
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* Council Member Strong arrived at the meeting at 2:05 p.m.
Mr. Rudy Delgado of the Economic Development Corporation presented a report
to the Council on the Goodwill Trade Mission to Monterrey, Mexico. Mr. Delgado
provided the Council with some background history regarding the City's relations
with Monterrey and noted that the City has some opportunities in Mexico. He
stated that on the recent trip they visited eight plants; five plants have ties
and some potential for doing business with Corpus Christi; and he elaborated on
the various plants. Mr. Delgado noted that a representative who heads the
Industrial and Commercial Development for the State of Monterrey has made a
commitment to form a delegation to visit Corpus Christi in mid-June.
Mr. Delgado informed the Council that tomorrow there will be a breakfast to
promote a Corpus Christi -Laredo Trade Show which will take place on May 23 and
24. He also noted that on Friday they will meet with some medical people in the
area to see what medical services there are in Corpus Christi that need to be
promoted in Mexico. He stated that the City needs to establish closer ties on
the university levels, and noted that there was a suggestion for an exchange of
professors which would be one way of establishing cultural ties with Monterrey.
Mayor
a fabulous
Mayor
audience.
Mayor
project:
Turner noted that Mr. Delgado's report was excellent and that he did
job in organizing a very important national trade mission.
Turner recognized Mayor Emeritus Luther Jones who was in the
Turner
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announced the bid opening on the following
Weber Road Utility Cover Adjustments
Mr. Victor Medina, Director of Engineering Services, opened
project from the following firms: Backhoe Lease Service, Inc.
Construction & Paving, Inc. Mr. Medina noted that Backhoe Lease
the required bid security bond and A. Ortiz Construction did not.
the City usually does not require bid bonds for under $25,000 and
look into the matter before making a recommendation to the Council
also informed the Council that the second bid opening was postponed
engineering
bids on this
and A. Ortiz
had submitted
He noted that
that he will
. Mr. Medina
for a week.
Mayor Turner expressed appreciation to the bidders for submitting bids on
the above project.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Motions 1 thru 3, and a
Council Member requested that Motion No. 2 be withheld for discussion.
There were no comments from the audience on the Consent Motions.
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A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to approve Motions 1 and 3;
seconded by Council Member Strong and passed unanimously by those present and
voting; Berlanga absent.
In reference to Item No. 2 pertaining to the Public Hearing changing the
name of a portion of Minnesota Street to Airheart Point, Council Member Slavik
inquired if there will be a celebration in connection with this, and City
Manager Garza replied that this is just the initial step and that something will
be done in connection with this.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pruet to approve Motion No. 2; seconded
by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously by those present and voting;
Berlanga absent.
1. M88-0093
Accepting the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements completed by
Basic Constructors, Inc., authorizing Change Order No. 9 which provides for
a contract time extension of 122 days, an additional payment of $13,350 to
the contractors for delays; authorizing final payment to the contractor
except for $3,000 to be retained until pending items of work are completed;
and approving an amendment to the contract with Urban Engineering for
additional compensation of $58,811.
2. M88-0094
Scheduling a public hearing for May 3, 1988, to consider renaming the
portion of Minnesota Street that extends from Ocean Drive to Corpus Christi
Bay, to Airheart Point.
3. M88-0095
Accepting the Lamar East Area Street Improvements project, and authorizing
final payment of $68,385.07 to Oceanside Asphalt, Inc.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Resolutions, Ordinances
and Ordinances from previous meetings.
In reference to Item No. 5 pertaining to Furnishings for the public area at
the Airport, Council Member Schwing noted that Yochem's was a supplier of the
furniture for City Hall and inquired if they are extending the same discount to
the airport, and City Manager Garza noted that the City received an annual
supply agreement; they will buy under the same contract; and it is in effect for
one year.
In reference to Item No. 6 pertaining to the I.H. 37 Utility Adjustments,
Phase B, Council Member Moss noted that this was requested by the State Highway
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Department in writing in early March, and that the project is being held up for
approval at City Hall. Mr. Moss stated that they are still waiting on some
easements on the west side of I.H. 37.
Victor Medina, Engineering Services Director, noted that the request was
sent to the City by the State Highway Department and the City had to re-engineer
several of the adjustments.
Council Member Moss pointed out that they have been waiting and have asked
the City to expedite this because the whole paving project is waiting on this,
and Mr. Medina stated that it may have been held up in the City office because
of the City's financing, and noted that was the only delay. Mr. Medina stated
that the State Highway Department is ahead of schedule, and the City had to
implement these adjustments. Mr. Medina stated the City has acquired all the
parcels except one, and the City has reached an agreement with the property
owner of that parcel.
In reference to Item No. 7 pertaining to the Reimbursement to the General
Fund for Park Planning, Council Member Moss noted that in the support material
it shows direct and indirect overhead totalling sixty percent, and he inquired
why this is so high, and City Manager Garza stated that the overhead included in
the City's accounts is not normally overhead; it includes direct costs such as
retirement benefits, health insurance, the City's portion of life insurance and
several other items which are normally considered a direct cost.
In reference to Item No. 8 pertaining to the City Hall Land Expansion -
Parcel No. 2, Council Member Moss referred to the property the City has already
acquired and asked if it is necessary to acquire this additional property, and
City Manager Garza noted that the decision was made several months ago to
purchase that block of land for additional parking needs as the use of City Hall
expands in the future; and it was felt at that time, that would be an
appropriate area to expand into. Mr. Garza continued by stating that the City
is just proceeding with the implementation of the plan.
In reference to Item No. 9 pertaining to the Contract with Shoreline
Surreys of Texas, Council Member Slavik expressed concern that the City might
lose both surrey companies and stated that she would like to see this matter
worked out. She noted that if the City gives the Byerley's sixty more days, she
suggested using that time to send this matter to the relevant Boards for their
recommendation.
City Manager Garza noted that
would like to see the contract done
the Boards as soon as possible.
Council Member Moss inquired
Manager Garza noted that last week
the papers to grant the sixty-day
not to do that.
is the intent of the sixty-day delay; he
correctly; and that staff will provide it to
why this needs to be extended, and City
the Council voted to have the staff draw up
extension, and that he has no valid reason
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Council Member Rhodes noted that she made the motion last week and it was
the intent to just allow the contract to extend until it was considered by the
two Boards. She pointed out that whatever time it takes to go thru both Boards
was the amount of time she was suggesting.
Council Member Schwing noted that since the Board meets at least once a
month, he would think the decision could be made in thirty days which would
allow time for the matter to go before both Boards.
Council Member Strong inquired if this matter has to go thru both Boards,
and Bob Bruner, Director of the Park & Recreation Department, stated that it
should only have to go thru one Board and three readings of the Ordinance.
Council Member Guerrero expressed the opinion that the City is trying to
resolve this issue; and if it requires 60, 30 or 120 days, that is not the
issue; the issue is whether the City wants surreys on the Shoreline and how it
wants them.
Mayor Pro Tem Pruet concurred with Council Member Guerrero and noted that
there was specific information that he has requested from staff dating back to
the initial surrey contract and noted that the Council needs to have access to
the complete history regarding this issue.
After more discussion by the Council, there was a suggestion that the
period not exceed sixty days and that they should be given the necessary time.
There were no comments from the audience on any of the Ordinances or
Resolutions.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
4. ORDINANCE NO.20278
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19793 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE
FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREET:
Lamar - EAST Area 1. 18th Street, from Morgan Avenue to Coleman Avenue and
from Coleman Avenue to Dead -End; 2; Craig Street, Hancock and Coleman
Avenues, from 19th Street to 17th Street; 3. 17th Street, from Mary Street
to Marguerite Street; 4. 18th Street, (pavement only), from Mary Street to
Agnes Street; and 5. Marguerite Street (pavement only), from 18th Street to
the Crosstown Freeway; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and
Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent.
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5. RESOLUTION NO.
20279
APPROPRIATING
SEATING UNITS,
FOR THE PUBLIC
The foregoing
Guerrero, Moss
absent.
$45,000 FROM THE AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF
COAT AND GARMENT BAG RACKS, SAND URNS, AND TRASH CONTAINERS
AREA AT THE AIRPORT.
Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet,
, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga
6. RESOLUTION NO. 20280
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CAT CONTRACTING, INC. AND
MICHIGAN SEWER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A JOINT VENTURE, PROVIDING FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A 48 -INCH DIAMETER WATERLINE ALONG THE RELOCATED SHARPBURG
ROAD AND THE EXTENSION OF BORED CASINGS UNDER THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD
TRACKS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE ENGINEERING
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH S. A. GARZA ENGINEERS, INC. PROVIDING FOR INCREASED
COMPENSATION FOR PLAN REVISIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; AND APPROPRIATING $183,000.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet,
Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga
absent.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 20281
APPROPRIATING $9,961 FROM THE PARK TRUST FUND AND $6,700 FROM THE PARK BOND
FUND TO SUPPLEMENT $12,290 PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE
GENERAL FUND FOR THE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF VARIOUS PARK PROJECTS.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet,
Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga
absent.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 20282
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 2 FOR THE CITY HALL LAND EXPANSION
PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $196,429 FROM THE RESERVE APPROPRIATION OF THE GAS,
WATER, AND WASTEWATER FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet,
Guerrero, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Moss voting,
"No"; Berlanga absent.
9. RESOLUTION N0. 20283
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SIXTY-DAY CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR A
QUADRICYCLE SURREY CONCESSION ALONG THE BAYFRONT SEAWALL WITH WILLIAM
BYERLEY AND CHERILYN BYERLEY, D/B/A SHORELINE SURREYS OF TEXAS.
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The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet,
Guerrero, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Moss voting,
"No"; Berlanga absent.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 20284
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: I.H.
37 South Frontage Road from Rehfield Road to 850 feet west of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad tracks; 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, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and
Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 20285
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20129, WHICH CLOSED AND ABANDONED A 10 -FOOT WIDE
PORTION OF SAN ANTONIO STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, BY DECLARING VOID THE METES AND
BOUNDS DESCRIPTION ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW
METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and
Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 20286
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ULTIMATE
YACHT RACE, INC. TO ALLOW USE OF THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE L -HEAD FOR THE
1988 EVENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and
Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 20287
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH LOMA ENTERPRISES D/B/A
DOLLAR RENT -A -CAR FOR A CAR RENTAL CONCESSION AT CORPUS CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NOT TO EXCEED TEN MONTHS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and
Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent.
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14. ORDINANCE NO. 20288
CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE RAINBOW BAITSTAND LEASE FROM RICHARD L.
FRENZEL TO GENE FRENCH.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and
Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga absent.
15. SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING SECS. 2-80,
2-81, 2-82, 2-83, 2-84, 2-85; AMENDING CHAPTER 12, BOATS, BAYS AND
WATERWAYS, BY AMENDING SEC. 12-42(1); PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting,
"Aye"; Berlanga absent.
16. SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CHANGE THE
NAMES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS:
From To
Airport Board Airport Advisory Committee
Animal Control Advisory Board Animal Control Advisory Committee
Food Services Advisory Council Food Services Advisory Committee
Library Board Library Advisory Committee
Museum Advisory Board Museum Advisory Committee
Park & Recreation Board Park & Recreation Advisory Committee
Transportation Advisory Board Transportation Advisory Committee
Mechanical Advisory Board Mechanical Advisory Committee
Solicitations Commission Solicitations Advisory Committee
Bay Drilling Committee 011 & Gas Advisory Committee
Marina Board Water Shore Advisory Committee
Cable Communication Commission Cable Communication Advisory Committee
Municipal Arts Commission Municipal Arts Advisory Committee
AND AUTHORIZING THE NAME CHANGE IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE CODE WHERE THE
BOARDS ARE REFERENCED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting,
"Aye"; Berlanga absent.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 20289
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 17, FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY AMENDING
SECTION 17-36, LEVY OF TAXES; RATES; EXCEPTIONS: BY DELETING PARAGRAPH (C)
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WHICH EXEMPTED RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, OR EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FROM
COLLECTION OF THE HOTEL -MOTEL TAX LEVY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting,
"Aye"; Berlanga absent.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 20290
AMENDING SECTION 13-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "STANDARD BUILDING
CODE ADOPTED; AMENDMENTS," BY AMENDING SECTIONS 3401, 3402, AND 3403 AND
ADDING SECTION 3404; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY
NOTICE.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote:
Turner, Pruet, Guerrero, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting,
"Aye"; Berlanga absent.
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Mayor Turner called for the discussion on softball policies and fees.
Assistant City Manager Hennings noted that the issue of softball policies
and fees has been before the Park and Recreation Board for the past several
weeks, and two weeks ago the Board considered two issues -- 1. a proposal from
the Grandstands; and 2. an overall policy discussion about cost recovery for
recreation programs. He noted at that meeting the Park Board recommended that
the contract with the Grandstands not be pursued, and the Board asked the staff
to come back with specific recommendations about fees for softball and other
services. He noted that there is a time issue involved; the next softball
season starts in about two weeks; and if a change is to be implemented that
would affect the next season, it needs to be done today; and if the fees are to
be increased, that also needs to be done today, if it is to affect the next
season.
Mayor Turner referred to the Griffith Study and inquired if it addressed
this issue, and Mr. Hennings noted that it does provide cost figures about the
cost of providing softball leagues, and that Bob Bruner, Director of the Park &
Recreation Department, will explain the basis for the recommendation.
Mr. Bruner stated that when staff looked at the Griffith Study, they looked
at cost recovery on a total cost package and looked at what percentage they
wanted to recover. He noted that approximately $536 was close to what the total
cost was for the softball program per team per season; they felt that the total
cost for a softball team for eight games was about $530; that is what they used
for the base line; and that is how they came up with the recommendation at a
sixty percent recovery. He stated that they looked at a policy recovery on what
they wanted to recover on those sports in the General Fund, and that is how they
came up with $325 for a sixty -percent recovery.
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In answer to a question from the Mayor, Mr. Bruner stated that the Park
Board did give them some guidance, and that the rationale was to look at total
cost. He stated that currently it costs $150 to the City and $75 to the
association to pay ball, so the total cost to a team is $225. He noted that
they need some policy regarding what they are going to charge for sports and
that this recommendation gives them the flexibility of lowering the cost.
Council Member Moss pointed out that the Council has not seen the Griffith
report; they were supposed to get it; and until they review it, they should not
make a final decision.
City Manager Garza stated that the pertinent section of the Griffith Report
dealing with this recommendation regarding softball was conveyed to the Council
in their packet about a week ago. Mr. Garza noted that the Griffith Report will
be presented to the Council TODAY.
Mayor Turner inquired if the report recommends that the City attempt to
recover full costs the first year, and Mr. Garza noted that the Griffith Study
does not recommend one way or the other; it is for the City to decide; and it
gives the City the data base needed to make decisions.
Council Member Slavik inquired if in the information the Council was
provided, is the staff recommendation that flag football remain the same, and
Mr. Bruner replied that the staff is only recommending today that they change
the adult softball fees. He referred to the other activities and stated that
Staff needs to go back to the Park Board and get some policy of what the City
wants to recover. He noted that all of these fees will eventually change, but
that will take some time.
Council Member Slavik inquired if it will be done in stages or if it will
increase from $150 to $325, and Mr. Bruner stated that is the staff
recommendation; staff looked at other cities; they ran surveys among park
people; they selected sixty percent; and it is arbitrary.
In answer to a question from Mrs. Slavik about why it is so expensive, Mr.
Bruner stated that a good part of it goes for umpires; another is ground
preparation; and he noted that about thirty percent goes into park and
maintenance.
After more discussion, Mayor
recovery and inquired if the sixty
doing, and Mr. Bruner stated that
with some cities in Texas and the
pretty much in line in athletics
recovery.
Pro Tem Pruet referred to the sixty -percent
percent is the norm of what other cities are
the City's fee at $325 is probably in line
Eastern seaboard. He noted that the City is
when you consider a sixty to eighty percent
In answer to a question from Council Member Rhodes if this fee at $325 will
allow the Grandstands to compete, and Mr. Bruner replied it should; they sent
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the City a contract which was not approved; and that fee started at $285 and
went to $345 over a three-year period.
Mayor Turner referred to the sixty -percent recovery and inquired if that
is going to be the recommendation made across the board, and City Manager Garza
replied that staff had anticipated that would be a major concern of the Council;
staff is trying to give some objectivity to the process; and are trying to
develop a form which they will share with the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Pruet noted that the need for increasing the fees is clearly
understood and pointed out that the City will recover a lot more then they ever
had. He noted it does allow for private competition to have a chance to compete
without the strong subsidizing by the City.
Mr. Dusty Adams, 5026 Middlecoff, a representative of the Softball
Association, presented material to the Council and noted that they do not
approve of the increase to $325. He noted that he disagrees with the $536 cost
and stated that includes excessive administration costs. He noted that several
months ago, the Council was given a total recovery cost of what the actual cost
of running the program is and that came to $210 of actual cost, and now it is
approximately $500. He noted that they do agree with an increase. He
questioned the fees and inquired about the additional cost.
Mr. Bruner provided a detailed explanation and noted that in the case of
softball, they looked at the $210 fee; those fees primarily pay for what goes on
in the Athletic Department; and he elaborated on that. He stated those were
direct costs at $210 at that time, and noted that $210 is not valid.
Mayor Turner asked Mr. Bruner to comment on the major discrepancy between
the cost of the program between private activity and the cost of the City, and
Mr. Bruner noted that primarily it will be in City overhead. He noted that it
cost approximately $530 to run eight ballgames.
Council Member Rhodes noted that she thought this fee would indicate that
City would then be the same as the Grandstands, and Mr. Adams pointed out they
will be $50.00 less, and Mr. Bruner noted that is correct; he looked at sixty
percent recovery of the City cost and did not look at competition.
Discussion followed and Mr. Bill Holland, 5417 Presler, a representative
from the Grandstands, expressed the opinion that there needs to be an increase
and it needs to be done immediately.
Ms. Gwen Bryant, 5029 Merganser, urged the Council to make the decision
today and don't take it as a blanket recommendation that the Park Board will
make for all sports because they will all be different.
Mr. Edward Hogan, 5305 Sugar Creek, President of the Grandstands,
requested the Council to increase the rates without further delay and asked that
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they be allowed to compete. He asked that the increase being considered be put
into effect immediately.
Ms. Rose Garst, 1442 Maryland, noted that she would like to see a copy of
the Griffith Report; it should be public information; she does not think the
decision should be made today to raise the fees to $325.
Mr. Rodney Lee, 610 Vaky, noted that he has tried to get a copy of the
Griffith Report but has not been able to. He stated that he opposes the
ordinance and noted that before the Council raises the figures, they need to
understand those figures.
Mr. Dusty Adams spoke again and stated that they do agree to an increase of
100% of total cost; it is currently $150; the total cost is $210 which matches
other cities in South Texas. He stated that they do agree to increase it $60
from $150 to $210.
Mayor Turner noted that there are two cost figures in front of the Council
and stated that they have to rely on the staff to provide them with the accurate
current figures. She noted that the decision should be made today to allow the
City to recapture sixty percent of the costs.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
Ordinance was passed:
19. ORDINANCE NO. 20291
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 36, PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURAL AND LEISURE
TIME ACTIVITIES, BY AMENDING SECTION 36-8, ATHLETIC LEAGUE TEAM FEES:
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Pruet, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong
voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Berlanga absent.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of the Tax Increment Revenue
Certificates of Obligation.
City Manager Garza stated that after consulting with the Bond Counsel, this
Ordinance can be approved under three readings since the actual bonds will not
be sold until after the lawsuit is resolved.
Mayor Emeritus Luther Jones urged the Council to pass the ordinance as
expeditiously as possible. He noted that the City had a bond election in 1986,
and 59 percent of the people who voted voted in favor of the aquarium. Mayor
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Sones stated he did not know of very many issues that are as important as this
one to the City of Corpus Christi.
Ms. Peggy Clark, 3333 Floyd, Vice President of the Texas State Aquarium
Association in Charge of Special Events, spoke in favor of the aquarium and
urged the Council to work with the association to make this a reality.
Pat Suter, 1002 Chamberlain, stated that she is for the aquarium. She
noted that the perception in the community is that what the Council has done is
unfair awarding one person on North Beach ten times the assessed value for his
property and not wishing to pay any other people the taxable value of their
property. She noted that everyone should get an equal deal. She stated that
what they are considering is raising taxes to pay for a $10} million security of
Tax Reinvestment Zone Bonds which have not been approved by the voters.
Mayor Turner pointed out that this aquarium project will be paid for, as
long as it is possible, from funds generated from the tax increment district.
Mr. Gordon Landreth, 1309 Sea Lane Drive, stated that Corpus Christi needs
this aquarium and the Council should move on it now.
Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, noted that he has not yet read the ordinance
and questioned Mayor Turner's statement about payment of the bonds which are now
referred to as Certificates of Obligation, coming solely from the Tax Increment
Zone. He questioned the words "on all taxable property" which are in the
caption of the ordinance, and Mayor Turner noted that it is an insurance policy,
and one does not know for sure what will occur in the zone.
City Manager Garza stated that any time the City pledges its full faith and
credit of the City, you make one decision which is one of the few that you can
make that binds future Councils, and that is that you levy a tax and you make a
promise to levy taxes, if necessary, to retire those bonds. He stated that in
this case, the revenue from the Reinvestment Zone from the present taxable
appraised value is sufficient to pay off the debt service of the bonds that the
City is going to sell.
Mr. Dietz inquired if this conforms to the Reinvestment Zone Act of 1981
and the Financing Act of Chapter 311 and stated that nothing is said in either
of these acts about Certificates of Obligation. He stated there is a
requirement for certain stipulation upon bonds and notes. He inquired if
Certificates of Obligation are covered in the Reinvestment Zone Act, and City
Manager Garza stated that the Certificates of Obligation are City of Corpus
Christi obligations, and the City is pledging the full faith and credit of the
City to bring the borrowing rate down.
Mr. Dietz inquired if the City has assurance that this will be supported by
taxes solely from the Reinvestment Zone, and Mr. Garza replied in the
affirmative.
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Council Member Rhodes referred to a concern of a phrase in the Ordinance
pertaining to "junior liens," and Mr. Garza stated that the City believes that
the Reinvestment Zone tax base will grow; there may be a project in the future
that a future Council may want to finance from the cash flow; and that is the
reason for that language. He stated it would give the future Council the option
should the financing be created to float more bonds.
Council Member Rhodes inquired if the obligation bonds would be guaranteed
to be paid before the next Council funds something out of the Reinvestment Zone
and then the Council would be forced into a position of levying taxes to support
the aquarium, and Mr. Garza replied legally the City could not do that.
Mr. Douglas Mobley, 4033 Bradford, referred to a request to be furnished a
petition regarding Ordinance 20257 in the event the Council does not take action
today to reconsider or rescind the above ordinance. He questioned how the City
can solicit or sell anything that they don't own.
Mr. Tom Matthews, 6209 Bourbonais, spoke in support of the aquarium, and
noted he is amazed at the ability of a small local group to get the attention of
the media and the City Council and obstruct what people are trying to achieve
for the betterment of Corpus Christi. He stated it is time for the rest of the
citizens in Corpus Christi to stand up in vocal opposition.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, stated that the aquarium is fast going
downhill. He referred to two issues: 1, the Resolution appointing First City
Bank as the paying agent registrar for these funds and referred to Section 102
Compensation where it refers to the fees and the amount that the City is going
to have to pay to the bank for their acting as the agent. He read an excerpt
from the section and stated that he did not think the Council received a copy of
Annex "A" and asked what the fees are that will be charged. He referred to the
second paragraph in the same section which refers to additional expenses that
the City is going to pay to the bank and he elaborated on that. He inquired if
the City is going to pay for the work Mr. Bell did in developing the Financing
Plan. Mr. O'Brien referred to the Ordinance and urged the Council to put it on
the ballot for the people to decide.
Council Member Slavik noted that she did not receive a copy of "Attachment
A" and City Manager Garza noted that it will be provided to the Council. Mr.
Garza pointed out that it is normal to pay fees to the bank.
Ms. Sarah Graham, 7005 Ashdown, spoke in favor of the aquarium and noted
that people are tired of the harassment that continues from a certain element
from the City. She stated that she supports Mr. Matthews in everything he said.
Mr. Lewis Lovelace, 1549 Casa Grande, referred to certain people and
expressed appreciation to them and those who try to keep everyone on the
straight and narrow and try to do things that are honest and fair.
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Mr. David Saenz, 1430 17th Street, requested that the vote for the aquarium
go before the people.
Mr. Raymond Hasker expressed the opinion that it is not a good contract and
insinuated that the people are being lied to. He referred to the 15 lawyers on
staff and noted that they should be replaced because they are not providing
legal advice. He implied that one year after the aquarium is in, the taxpayers
will be asked to pay for it.
Mr. Steve Hayes, 1766 Starcove, Mr. Charlie Leroy, 2426 Scotch Moss, and
Mr. James W. Bowman of Portland, representatives of the Board of Trustees for
the aquarium, spoke in support of the aquarium.
Mr. Jack Graham expressed the opinion that if some people want a tax
referendum, let them pay for it, because the working people are tired of paying
for referendums.
Mr. Berney Seal, 209 Bayside, begged the Council to pass this Ordinance
pertaining to the aquarium and asked the Council to make a stand for the entire
community.
Mr. Gary Bushell, 6402 Oakbrook, representing the Economic Development
Corporation, commended the City staff for the aggressive way they are dealing
with the most recent obstacle in reference to the aquarium. Mr. Bushell spoke
of the importance of the aquarium to the community and urged the Council to move
quickly on it.
Mr. John Dorn, 210 Jackson Place, President of the Texas State Aquarium
Association, stated he is amazed at how certain citizens have skepticism for
this particular project and noted that there is no one benefiting from this
project who represents the Texas State Aquarium. He noted that this project is
for all of Corpus Christi. He stated there is nothing to hide, and if it is
delayed any longer, the entire City will be the loser. He stated it is a pure
and simple project in which everyone is the winner.
Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, implied that the aquarium will cost a lot more
than $10 million.
Council Member Slavik referred to Pages 19 and 20 in the agreement and
stated she is concerned about Section 17 and 18. She noted that the idea was to
have the revenues flow from the Reinvestment Zone to pay the $10 million for the
aquarium. She noted that this section can legally be deleted, and expressed the
opinion that she thought it should be, as a show of good faith to the citizens.
City Manager Garza noted that it could be deleted and the City could sell
the bonds. He stated if the section were to be deleted, it would rule out any
future financing should the financing capacity develop.
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Council Member Rhodes inquired if the section were deleted if it could be
undone, and Mr. Garza replied that it could not; once the City has sold the
bonds, they have made a covenant with the people who lend the money until the
bonds are retired. He stated that for the purpose of selling more bonds, he
would not recommend it.
Council Member Slavik inquired when the staff received the first draft from
Fulbright and Jaworski and why it was so late, and Mr. Garza replied that they
received it on Friday and stated that the practice when bonds are sold is to
present the ordinance to the Council on the day the bonds are sold. He stated
that the City is pricing the bonds the day before it is brought to the Council.
He noted that because of the litigation, the actual bond sale will not occur
until after the lawsuit is resolved.
Mayor Pro Tem Pruer n r ,j -hnr the agi=enent does say that the Reinvestment
Zone will apply revenues to the aquarium bonds first, but there are provisions
whereby the City can have additional expenditures, as long as the City has in
the Reinvestment Zone receipts, sufficient dollars to meet these obligations.
He noted that the City would not have, without breaking the full faith and
credit of the City, the leeway of spending Reinvestment Zone dollars on other
projects and fail to meet the obligations of the aquarium first.
Mayor Pro Tem Pruet stated that he thought there is a lot of confusion
about the provision in the agreement; he thinks it is a good provision; and
there was never any intent that this be the only project that the Reinvestment
Zone funds could be used to benefit the City.
Mayor Turner noted that she is confident that
responsible Ordinance and emphasized how important
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
Ordinance was passed on first reading:
20. FIRST READING
this is legally a correct and
the project is to the City.
their votes and the following
Authorizing the issuance of "CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX
AND TAX INCREMENT REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1988 (TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING ZONE PROJECT)"; levying an ad valorem tax upon all
taxable property in the City and pledging tax increment revenues from the
Tax Increment Fund of Corpus Christi Reinvestment Zone No. 1 for the
payment of said Certificates; specifying the terms and features of such
Certificates; approving an escrow agreement relating to the disposition of
the proceeds of such Certificates (including approval of the form of
Purchase Agreement attached to such escrow agreement); and resolving other
matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, security, payment and
delivery of said Certificates.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Pruet, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing and Strong voting, "Aye"; Slavik
voting, "No"; Guerrero and Berlanga absent.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 21 pertaining to the
Resolution authorizing retaining the law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski in
reference to the Certificates of Obligation.
Mayor Turner called for questions from the Council and audience and there
were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
Resolution was passed:
21. RESOLUTION NO. 20292
AUTHORIZING RETAINING LEGAL COUNSEL, AUTHORIZING LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO
VALIDATE A SERIES OF CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED BY
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAJOR, CITY MANAGER, AND SUCH OTHER OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS ARE NECESSARY AND
APPROPRIATE TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS, AFFIDAVITS, AND OTHER PAPERS
NECESSARY TO THE INSTITUTION AND PURSUIT OF SUCH LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet, Moss,
Rhodes, Schwing and Strong voting, "Aye"; Slavik voting, "No"; Guerrero and
Berlanga absent.
Mayor Turner declared a five-minute recess at 4:10 p.m.
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Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting and called for the City
Manager's Report.
City Manager Garza presented material to the Council including the Griffith
Report and newsclippings pertaining to the Ultimate Yacht Race.
Council Member Moss inquired about City preparations for the Yacht Race,
and Assistant City Manager Hennings noted that the Ultimate Yacht Race has a
staff in Corpus Christi; the Marina Superintendent has been working with them
very closely; along with the Police, Street and other City departments preparing
the plans for the initial kick off.
Mayor Turner called for liaison and other reports from the Council.
Convention & Visitors Bureau - Mayor Pro Tem Pruet noted that the Bureau is
extensively marketing the Ultimate Yacht Race.
Council Member Rhodes referred to a difference of opinion between the
Library Board and the Municipal Arts Commission. She asked if the Council had
any objections noting that she is attempting to resolve the issue and has
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arranged for a meeting between herself and representatives from both Boards to
see if they can reach a compromise.
Mrs. Rhodes noted that she was asked to speak to the Council about better
enforcement of the forbidding of vehicles parked on medians and referred to the
Bucaneer Fireworks where vehicles were parked on the medians.
Mayor Pro Tem Pruet referred to a luncheon next Tuesday sponsored by the
Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce in which Senator
Lloyd Benson will be the guest speaker. He urged that the Council attend as a
body and suggested that the City Secretary's office make joint reservations.
Council Member Slavik made another request for "Attachment A" and City
Manager Garza noted that she could receive it today but he would like one of the
Assistant City Managers to prepare a memorandum to go along with it, and it was
decided that it will be provided to the Council in the Thursday packet.
Council Member Slavik referred to Item No. 21 and inquired about the cost
and who will pay for it, and City Attorney George stated that the staff does not
really know what the cost will be; litigation is billed on an hourly basis;
Fulbright & Jaworski estimated the fee to be about $15,000 for the full
litigation; and noted that he and Assistant City Manager Utter think it will be
closer to $30,000-$40,000.
Assistant City Manager Utter stated that the attorney fees on this
litigation will be part of the bond issue and explained that in essence, the
City will be paying the fee, and Mr. George stated that the City will attempt to
collect it against the plaintiffs.
Council Member Slavik expressed the opinion that she would prefer that this
be done in-house, and Mr. George replied if it were not so important a project,
he would have been eager to do it.
Council Member Slavik inquired if the City encourages various qualified
legal and bond firms to bid on all bond sale work, and City Manager Garza
replied the City does not and explained the procedure. He stated that the City
has traditionally used the firm of McCall, Parkhurst and Horton; he prefers to
use the same firm with an eye on the cost figures just for the sake of
stability.
Council Member Slavik inquired if the City would do better if the work was
passed around, and Mr. Garza replied probably not.
Council Member Strong referred to last week's agenda and requested a
clarification regarding the Resolution dealing with the Kennedy Causeway
Advisory Committee. She noted that she received a call from the Land Office
asking for clarification on exactly what the Council voted on. She noted that
in the Resolution that was passed, the wording set up the committee and outlined
the three policy statements. She stated she remembers the Council discussing
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the phasing issue and discussing releasing the General Land Office to allow them
to begin negotiations for the Red Dot Lease. She stated that according to the
Minutes and according to the Resolution, there is no indication that the Council
voted on anything other than the committee and the three policy statements. She
noted that she was under the impression, until she looked at her Minutes, that
the Council discussed and passed all of those issues that were recommended.
Mrs. Strong continued by stating that if, in fact, the Council did, the
City needs something that reflects that. She noted that someone from the Land
Office will meet with Assistant City Manager Hennings tomorrow. She noted that
they were very unsure about what the Council passed and are ready to begin
negotiations on that lease, but felt like their hands were tied until they
understood what the City had actually done last week.
Assistant City Manager Hennings noted that the item about the Red Dot
Baitstand was not included in the Resolution; and that will come back to the
Council when staff figures what action is needed to do what the land office
wants.
Council Member Strong inquired if the Council didn't vote informally in
discussion session to allow the City to begin negotiations with the Land Office,
and Mr. Hennings replied that two weeks ago it was the Council's intent to go
ahead and agree to the request that Mr. Boettcher made.
Mayor Turner requested written clarification of what did occur, and Mrs.
Strong asked if something written could be provided to Mr. McElroy for
tomorrow's meeting.
Mr. Hennings stated that Mr. Boettcher noted that there were four points he
wanted dealt with; the Resolution took care of two of those; one of the other
two was the Red Dot Baitstand; it will be dealt with at tomorrow's meeting; the
other was some kind of a rent abatement procedure; and that is to be worked out
at some point in the future, but there has been no action taken on that.
Council Member Strong stated she believed they did address this as a
Council and stated it could be something that would be included as a
consideration and asked if that was correct, and Council Member Rhodes replied
in the affirmative.
Mr. Hennings stated that next week the Council will take up the
appointments to the Steering Committee, and Mrs. Strong noted that the Council
did not discuss the process for making appointments to the committee and asked
how that would be done, and Mayor Turner stated that she thought it important
that there is certain representation on that committee, and requested a list of
individuals recommended for that, and City Secretary Chapa noted that was done
on Thursday and referred to his April 21 memo from which he read an excerpt.
Mr. Chapa stated that he sent the Council copies of membership for the different
Boards and Commissions mentioned.
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Council Member Strong inquired if the Council will make the nominations or
if the Mayor will make the recommendations with Council concurrence, and Mayor
Turner stated that she would like to see the Council do it, but she wanted to
make sure the bases are covered, and there is representation from the groups.
Mrs. Strong noted that a gentleman from San Antonio, Mr. Rudy Rodriguez,
who serves on the Riverwalk Committee, is dealing with the Land office on one of
those leases and has experience on this type of a Citizen's Commission. She
stated that his recommendation to her was that they have actual business people
who have businesses in that area to serve on that committee. She also noted
that Mr. Rodriguez has volunteered to serve as an ex -officio member or in any
way he can to offer his expertise.
Mayor Turner requested that a list be sent out of the groups that need to
be represented with some recommendations, and she asked the Council to provide
their recommendations. Mayor Turner requested the City Manager's assistance in
this matter.
City Secretary Chapa inquired if this is to be scheduled for next week, and
Mayor Turner replied in the affirmative. Mr. Chapa referred to the
Quincentennial Committee and asked if that could be scheduled for appointments
next week, and Mayor Turner replied in the affirmative and noted that Mr.
Bonilla had some pretty strong recommendations of who he would like included on
that committee. She suggested that Mr. Chapa contact Mr. Bonilla and ask him
for some recommendations.
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Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not
scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, noted that he has a pet peeve being when he
writes some checks, they go out of town and the money leaves the City. He
suggested that payments be received locally because he would like to see the
money stay in the City. He encouraged the City Council to think about keeping
money in the City and requiring the franchise holders to deposit funds received
from local customers in local banks.
Council Member Slavik inquired if the City has ever encouraged this, and
City Manager Garza replied he is not sure that can be done; staff will check it
out; and it is an idea worth looking into.
Mr. Lewis Lovelace, 1549 Casa Grande, stated he cannot understand when
there are fifteen paid attorneys on the City staff that the City has to hire out
of town law firms to represent the City, referring to the contract with the
Texas State Aquarium bond financing. He stated that if the legal staff cannot
do the job, why not fire them and hire someone who can. Mr. Lovelace referred
to the first reading of the Ordinance today regarding the aquarium and noted
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that he thought it is a bad contract, and that the Council should give all of
the facts to the public on the contract so that they could vote on it.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, stated he is disappointed because it has
been the normal procedure to ask for comments from the audience prior to voting
on any agenda item. He referred to the pending lawsuit the City has and how an
out-of-town law firm has been hired. He quoted from the City Charter the
responsibilities and duties of the City Attorney and asked if the City Attorney
had given a written request to the City Manager, and City Manager replied that
Mr. George did not in this particular case, but that they have discussed this
with him and the City Council.
Mr. Terry Whitmire, Brownsville Road, referred to a letter from Mr.
Elizondo concerning the recommended Task Force. He noted that the intent of the
Task Force, with the modifications suggested by Mr. Elizondo, would dilute the
effectiveness of the Task Force and he explained the intent of the Task Force.
Mr. Whitmire made comments about Mr. Elizondo's suggestions, and it was the
suggestion of the Council that Mr. Whitmire respond with his recommendations in
writing, noting that there will be an opportunity to discuss it. Mr. Whitmire
referred to an item that he would like to see placed on the agenda concerning
the limited electrical licenses in various fields, noting that there are people
who are violating the permit procedure.
Mr. John R. Baldree, President of Progressive Structures, noted that a bid
notice was posted on March 10 for a design -built project; their proposal was
then prepared with the understanding that the bids would be evaluated and a
contract awarded by mid-April; the bid was submitted on April 8; and to date the
bids have not been opened. He noted that with all the combined costs required
to bid this type of project, they are requesting that the City proceed with the
opening and evaluation of the bids as soon as possible.
City Manager Garza stated that the Staff is reviewing this matter and will
bring it to the Council to get them to officially reject the bid and he offered
a detailed explanation.
Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, inquired if anyone has tried to find out
the person who altered the letter from Fulbright & Jaworski and asked the City
Manager who authorized the change of the letter to begin with.
City Manager Garza noted that the author of the letter, Mr. Morrow of
Fulbright and Jaworski, authorized the amendment of the letter, and he has a
record of the conversation requesting the removal of that line from the letter.
Mr. Jim Wealth, representing the Corpus Christi Dental Plan, noted that
they have approached the City for the past three years and their efforts have
been in vain. He requested permission to bring up some specifications on a
dental program for the City that can be put up for bids at no cost to the City
but on a voluntary basis.
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City Manager Garza noted that he has directed Assistant City Manager
Andrews and her staff to prepare a plan regarding a cafeteria plan of benefits
and noted that this is being done.
Mr. David Saenz, 1430 17th Street, requested the Council's help regarding
police manpower matters, and stated that he would like to see at least the same
amount of people replaced that the City has lost.
City Manager Garza noted that the City discontinued a long-standing
practice they had in doing the academies in anticipation of a turnover in the
Police Department. He stated that he would like to reinstitute that practice;
he is working on it; and it will be brought to the Council along with the Budget
proposal.
An unidentified woman spoke in reference to problems in the Gardendale area
concerning dirt on the medians, and City Manager Garza stated he will refer her
to the correct department.
At 5:35 p.m. the Council went into closed session in accordance with
Article 6252-17, Section 2(e) of V.A.C.S. to discuss personnel.
Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting at 6:25 p.m. and there being no
further business to come before the Council, she adjourned the Council Meeting
at 6:30 p.m. on April 26, 1988.
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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 April
26, 1988 which were approved by the City Council on May 3, 1988.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 2 6 �- day of imay
l Y
Armando Chapa, City ecretary
City of Corpus Christi
Betty Turner, MAYOR