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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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1988 Page 2 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1988 Page 3 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1988 Page 4 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. -417- Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1988 Page 5 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) * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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, * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1988 Page 6 * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1988 Page 7 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1988 Page 8 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 Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1988 Page 9 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * -r 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