HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/14/1988PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Pruet
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Clif Moss
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong *
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 14, 1988
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Juan Garza
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Absent
Leo Guerrero
Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Pruet, following which the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Rhodes.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum
of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Council Meeting of
June 7, 1988. There being no corrections, the Mayor proclaimed them approved as
presented.
Mayor Turner recognized Ms. Alicia Gallegos Gomez, member of the Library
Services & Construction Act Advisory Council, who informed the Council that the
Library has received $66,000 in federal funds for two special projects, one a
disadvantaged grant pertaining to the job information center and the other
pertaining to a scientific survey of how to better serve the Corpus Christi
school students.
Herb Canales, Libraries Director, stated that the Library Staff is very
excited about the two special projects, noting that the results of the scientific
survey will allow the Library to ask for money from the state next year to
develop a cooperative effort for the schools.
Mayor Turner acknowledged Ms. Joann Carpenter, a Counselor at King High
School, who introduced ten students from King, Ray and Carroll High School who
will be student ambassadors abroad in connection with a trip to six European
Countries.
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Mayor Turner presented the students with official Goodwill Ambassador
Certificates and Posters to be presented as gifts.
* Council Member Linda Strong arrived at the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
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Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following newly
appointed Board and Commission appointees: Donnie Sluyter - Coastal Bend Health
Facilities Development Corporation; Dr. Dan Meadows - Animal Control Advisory
Committee; Sarah Loeb - Museum Advisory Committee; Jack Graham, Armando Reyna -
Corpus Christi Housing Improvement Corporation/Loan Review Committee.
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Mayor Turner announced the bid opening on West Allison Trunk Sanitary
Sewer No. 2 Force Main and Lift Station Improvements.
Victor Medina, Engineering Services Director, opened bids on this project
from the following firms: Austin Engineering Co., Inc.; Garney Companies, Inc.;
H & H Concrete Construction; Jalco, Inc.; King -Isles; Pate & Pate Enterprises,
Inc.; W. T. Young Construction Co.; and Cat Contracting. Mr. Medina noted that
all bidders had submitted the required bid security bond and acknowledged
receipt of the addenda.
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 4.
In reference to Motion No. 4 pertaining to the street closure request
Cuiper Street, City Secretary Chapa informed the Council that the date of the
hearing has been changed to June 21, 1988.
There were no comments from the audience or Council Members on the Consent
Motions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Pruet to approve Motions 1 thru 4;
seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously by those present and
voting; Guerrero absent.
1. M88-0132
Approving a supply agreement for meal delivery service with R & R Delivery
Service based on low bid for the estimated annual expenditure of
$35,204.40. The term of the contract 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. This service is used for
the Elderly Nutrition Program.
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2. M88-0133
Approving supply agreements for work uniforms in the following estimated
annual amounts: Model Industrial Service - $50,890.70 for pants and
shirts, $2,671.50 for coveralls, and $600 for patches; Texas Industrial
Services - $2,295 for coaches jackets; and Cothran's Uniforms - $2,040.50
for tee shirts, based on low bids. The term of the contracts shall be
twelve months with an option to extend for an additional twelve months
subject to approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee,
and the agreement shall include all terms and conditions set forth in City
Bid Invitation BI -0151-88.
3. M88-0134
Awarding a contract in the amount of $41,722 to Progressive Structures,
Inc. for completion of the cafeteria in the new City Hall building.
4. M88-0135
Scheduling a public hearing for June 21, 1988 on a request to close and
abandon a 3.6 foot wide by 150 foot long portion of Cuiper Street
right-of-way near Ayers Street.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Resolutions, Ordinances
and Ordinances from previous meetings on Items 5 thru 8.
There were no comments from the Council Members or the audience on Items 5
thru 8.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
5. RESOLUTION NO. 20342
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCEL 5 IN CONNECTION WITH THE AIRLINE ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet,
Berlanga, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at
the time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 20343
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PARCELS 22 AND 24 IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH STAPLES STREET IMPROVEMENTS;
AND APPROPRIATING $130,000.
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The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet,
Berlanga, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at
the time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 20344
APPROVING THE DEVELOPER'S APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $30,256.86 TO JAMES B. WRIGHT, JR., DEVELOPER OF LOTS 5 AND 6,
BLOCK 16-D, LOKEY SUBDIVISION, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 566
LINEAR FEET OF 8 -INCH DIAMETER OFFSITE SANITARY SEWER LINE; AND
APPROPRIATING $30,256.86.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet,
Berlanga, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at
the time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
8. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE HERTZ CORPORATION; COASTAL
BEND RENT -A -CAR, INC. D/B/A AVIS RENT -A -CAR; NATIONAL CAR RENTAL OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, INC.; PAGAN LEWIS MOTORS, INC. D/B/A BUDGET RENT -A -CAR; AND LOMA
ENTERPRISES D/B/A DOLLAR RENT -A -CAR FOR CAR RENTAL CONCESSIONS AT CORPUS
CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Pruet, Berlanga, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing and Slavik voting, "Aye";
Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 9 pertaining to the Old
Brownsville Road at South Padre Island Drive Waterline Adjustments.
There were no comments from the audience on Item No. 9.
A motion was made by Council Member Rhodes to accept the waterline
adjustments at Old Brownsville Road at South Padre Island Drive; assessing
liquidated damages of $3,000 against the contractor for time overrun; granting a
37 working day time extension; and authorizing final payment of $14,370.20 to J
& B Contractors, Inc. dba South Texas Utility Contractors. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pruet and passed unanimously by those present and
voting; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
(488-0136)
Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 10 pertaining to Zoning
Application No. 488-2 - Mr. Ben L. Herndon.
There were no comments from the audience on Item No. 10.
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A motion was made by Council Member Rhodes to reconsider Zoning Application
No. 488-2, Mr. Ben L. Herndon. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pruet
and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Strong absent at the time
the vote was taken; Guerrero absent. (M88-1037)
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 11 pertaining to the
Agreement with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission.
Risk Manager Dan Blosser noted that this agreement will establish a one on
one relationship between the Texas Rehabilitation Commission and the City of
Corpus Christi to more quickly address individual employee injury/rehabilitation
case needs. Mr. Blosser introduced members of the Commission and members of his
staff.
There were no comments from the Council Members or the audience on Item No.
11.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
Resolution was passed:
11. RESOLUTION NO. 20345
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
COMMISSION FOR REHABILITATIVE
COORDINATION.
The foregoing Resolution passed
Berlanga, Moss, Rhodes, Schwing,
absent.
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
SERVICES AND INJURED
by the following vote:
Slavik and Strong voting,
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REHABILITATION
EMPLOYEE CASE
Turner, Pruet,
"Aye"; Guerrero
Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report, and City Manager Garza
noted that June 21 is the last Council Meeting for the month of June, noting
that the Council Retreat will be on June 28, and stated that it was the
consensus of the Council last week to cancel the July 5 Council Meeting.
Mr. Garza expressed concern about the amount of vacant slips at the marina,
noting that he has requested the staff to present a proposal to the Water Shore
Advisory Committee requesting a delay in the implementation of the rate increase
for at least a year, noting that he would like to study this matter. Mr. Garza
informed the Council that the proposal for the delay of the implementation of
the fee increase for the slips will be on the agenda next week.
In answer to a question from the Mayor, City Manager Garza stated that the
current fee structure is reflected in the proposed budget without the fee
increase.
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Mayor Turner called for liaison and other reports from the Council.
Boat Pass - Council Member Strong noted that everything is still in the
hands of the Corps of Engineers, noting that they soon will be coming forth
with a recommendation.
In answer to a question from the Mayor, Mrs. Strong stated that to her
knowledge, the Corps has not yet granted a permit for the Boat Pass.
Botanical Gardens - Council Member Slavik noted that $10,000 has been
donated to the Gardens from Exxon Corporation. Mrs. Slavik indicated that the
private sector involvement in the Gardens is beginning to materialize.
Economic Development Corporation - Council Member Schwing read a portion of
a letter which he received from the Vice President of Berry Contracting Company,
indicating that the French -based corporation of D. Dietrich, Inc.'s recent
decision to locate their business in Corpus Christi was based on the initial
reception and continuing effort of the Corpus Christi Area Economic Development
Corporation. Mr. Schwing noted that Berry Contracting will hire about seventy
people for well paid industrial jobs.
Downtown Revitalization - Council Member Berlanga informed the Council that
there will be a meeting on downtown revitalization on Thursday, June 16 at 8:30
a.m. at 316 No. Chaparral Street.
Convention and Visitors Bureau - Council Member Pruet referred to the
Religious Planners Convention which will be held in Corpus Christi in 1991,
noting that it was the most successful convention the Bureau has ever booked.
Mr. Pruet referred to the Texas Riviera dollars, noting that they are being
highly utilized this year, far more than last year.
Council Member Strong stated that the first full meeting of the Building
Inspection Division Task Force met last Monday; all three sub -committees formed
at that meeting have already met; and there is a lot of enthusiasm and positive
comments coming from those groups.
Mrs. Strong referred to the Farmers Market which operates on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, noting that they have fantastic produce.
Mrs. Strong stated that Radio Station Z-95 deserves a pat on the back,
noting that they have been doing a lot of news coverage on the conventions which
are coming to the City and are increasing the public awareness of what is going
on in Corpus Christi.
Council Member Slavik requested that the Council be provided in the
Thursday packet a complete breakdown of the $4 million bond money for the
aquarium.
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Mrs. Slavik referred to a recent incident where a dog was mistakenly killed
by Animal Control and requested a report on this matter.
Assistant City Manager Hennings stated that unfortunately, something like
this does happen on occasion, and it is impossible to avoid entirely. He
explained the incident, noting that the department does a good job and has since
added another check to the system to try and avoid the problem.
Council Member Strong referred to a positive note about the system, noting
that she has received calls from citizens whereby animals were picked up and
owners were unable to get their dog out of the pound. She stated that as long
as the owner makes an attempt to pay the fine, the department will hold the
animal indefinitely, noting that steps are being taken to insure that no dog is
destroyed if the owner has the ability to reclaim the animal.
Mayor Turner discussed the situation briefly and Council Member Slavik
requested more information on this matter.
Mrs. Slavik noted that she appeared on the 3 Magazine show and discussed
the bank low interest loan pool for downtown revitalization, noting that she has
received some positive response. Mrs. Slavik requested that the staff consider
a workshop presentation on this subject, or if that is not possible, some type
of report from the staff be provided to the Council.
City Manager Garza pointed out that the staff is working with local banks
in regard to this matter, and he will be providing the Council with a report
when he has something definite to report, and Council Member Slavik requested
that the item be placed on the log for information.
Council Member Strong indicated that if there is interest in local banks in
forming a low interest loan pool, she suggested it be made available to owners
of property all over the City, not just the downtown area, noting that the
entire community would benefit from it.
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Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not
scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, appeared with a broom in his hand,
noting that the broom says it all.
Ms. Pat Duaine, 4909 Branscomb, referred to the parking spaces for the
handicapped, indicating that cars are parked in the spaces without the proper
stickers. She stated that she called the police on one occasion to report two
cars illegally parked in the handicapped spaces, noting that the police did not
show up for thirty-five minutes. Ms. Duaine referred to another city where
there is an effective system, noting that the City should change its enforcement
system.
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City Manager Garza noted that part of the problem of enforcement is that
the spaces are often improperly marked, noting that he will look into the
situation.
Mayor Turner pointed out that it is important that the policy first be
clarified, and then a decision made on the enforcement procedure.
Council Member Moss noted that the Transportation Advisory Board has a
T -Man program and he explained the program to Ms. Duaine.
Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, referred to the handicapped parking,
noting that there should be a sign posted at the space which is clearly visible
at windshield level. Mr. Hasker referred to a situation regarding a dog in his
yard, whereby a man jumped the fence into the yard, cut his wrist on the fence,
alleging that the dog bit him.
Mrs. Eric Hanser, 1617 Ocean Drive, noted that there is a wastewater
problem on lot 5, block A, of the Del -Mar addition, and she referred to No. 27
of the restrictions. She indicated that there is a conflicting record of where
the line exists.
Assistant City Manager Garza explained the situation, noting that the line
that serves eight customers has collapsed; it is within the public easement of
the city; it will be done by hand; and the City will determine if additional
repairs are needed.
Mr. Abel Chapa, 902 Brock, invited the Council to a kick ball golf event
"KIBGO" on Saturday, June 25 beginning at 7:30 a.m. to benefit the area homeless
children, noting that it is open to walkers, soccer players, golf players and
all sports buffs.
Mr. Ted Bosquez, a Boy Scout, referred to an incident several years ago
where he was bitten by a cat and nothing was done to the cat, noting that there
should be a good, strong policy relating to animal control, and Council Member
Strong pointed out that the City now has a vicious animal ordinance which is for
the protection of people.
Mayor
session
discuss
Turner recessed the Council Meeting at 3:25 p.m.to go into closed
under authority granted in Article 6252-17, Section 2(g) of V.A.C.S. to
personnel and Section 2(e) to discuss litigation.
Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting at
Member Slavik asked Mr. Elbert Morrow about his fee
validation suit.
Mr. Elbert Morrow, a partner in the Fulbright and
that the fee arrangement would be on an hourly basis,
the particular attorney who is working on the project,
would be in the vicinity of $15,000.
4:47 p.m., and Council
in connection with the
Jaworski law firm, noted
with the hourly rate of
estimating that the fee
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Mr. Bill Edwards, an attorney in Corpus Christi, informed the Council that
he will represent the Texas State Aquarium Association in any lawsuits, noting
that there will be no fee involved.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner
adjourned the Council Meeting at 4:50 p.m. on June 14, 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 June 14,
1988 which were approved by the City Council on June 21, 1988.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the (4 day of
dzytAyfrutzt
Betty Tur er, MAYOR
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
City of Corpus Christi