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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/18/1988PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem Leo Guerrero Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Clif Moss Bill Pruet Mary Rhodes Mary Pat Slavik Frank Schwing Linda Strong * MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 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 delivered by Chaplin Peter DeRuitter following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Slavik. Mayor Turner referred to the rotating position of Mayor Pro Tem and welcomed Council Member Guerrero as the new Mayor Pro Tem. City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 11, 1988. Council Member Slavik pointed out a correction of a vote on Page 12 indicating that the "No" vote should read "Slavik" instead of "Schwing." Mayor Turner proclaimed the Minutes approved as corrected. Mayor Turner recessed the Council Meeting to convene the Meeting of the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 2:21 p.m. MICROFILMED rtes ..Cgular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 2 Council Member Strong arrived at 2:20 p.m. during the meeting of the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation. Mayor Turner recognized representatives of the Padres Program and Pioneer Telephone Company and presented them with a Proclamation designating October 23 - 30, 1988 as "Red Ribbon Week." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner announced the bid opening on the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. Mr. Victor Medina, Director of Engineering Services, opened bids on this project from the following firms: Austin Engineering; BOH Brothers Construction Co.; Basic Constructors, Inc.; Martin K. Eby Construction Co.; Heldenfels Brothers; Industrial Contractors, Inc.; Jalco, Inc.; Lem Construction; Nunn & Shumway; Temple Associates, Inc.; and W. T. Young Construction. Mr. Medina noted that all contractors had submitted the required bid security bond and acknowledged receipt of the addendum. Mayor Turner expressed appreciation to the bidders for submitting bids on this project. Council Member Pruet inquired why the contractor bids were higher than the City's estimates, and Mr. Medina stated that the project is a highly specialized project and may be more then what the City anticipated it to be. He also stated that the proposals will be evaluated, and the Council will be advised on possible reasons for the disparity and if portions could be deleted. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Wastewater Superintendent Paul Werner gave a presentation on Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Dam. Mr. Werner displayed renderings of the area, provided background information and reviewed the specifics of the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan which was adopted by the Council in 1987. Mr. Werner noted that the dam is surveyed every year, noting that there are gauges at both reservoirs which indicate the level of the water. He stated that they are very accurate, indicating that there is fluctuation due to wave action, but it is very minimal. Mr. Werner indicated that four phases are defined under the reservoir's operational guidelines and are invoked at various levels to protect the City's water supplies. He provided an explanation of the four phases of operation in the operations plan for the Lake Corpus Christi -Choke Canyon Reservoir System, noting that Phase II allows for the level at Lake Corpus Christi to be maintained at 88 feet elevation, provided Choke Canyon remains at 204 feet and water user demand is less than 150,000 acre feet per year. lutes ..egular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 3 Mr. Werner continued by stating that the Nueces River watershed has not received substantial rainfall in the past year, indicating that the area could be entering another drought period. He indicated that the City's reservoirs are adequately stocked with water for the near future, noting that the City must be prudent on how the water is released. After substantial discussion regarding this matter by various Council Members, Mr. Werner concluded his presentation by stating that Corpus Christi has good water; the water is safe; and it has good quality. Mr. August Meinrath, Trinity Towers, expressed concern about the water situation, stating that he hopes that the City has not discounted the idea of lifting water from the Nueces River into Choke Canyon as an alternative for additional water. Mr. Meinrath referred to a newspaper article pertaining to an appointment to the Water Board by Governor Clements. Mr. Henry Lyle, Lake Corpus Christi, referred to the ordinance adopted by the Council, noting that it is fair and useful and should not be changed. He spoke in opposition of moving water from Nueces River thru pumps to Choke Canyon. Mr. Herb Reed, a resident of Calallen, disputed several remarks made by Mr. Paul Werner. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Motions, Resolutions, Ordinances and Ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 13, and Council Members requested that Items 3, 7 and 10a be withheld for discussion. There were no comments from the audience on the other items. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. M88-0221 Motion approving a supply agreement for complete temperature control with Johnson Controls, Inc. based on the low bid of $10,758.75. The term of the contract will be twelve months with option to extend for up to two additional twelve month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Seven City facilities will be covered by this contract. The foregoing Motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. Utes regular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 4 2. M88-0222 Motion approving the Housing Assistance Plan and authorizing the City Manager to submit the plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The foregoing Motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. 4. M88-0224 Motion authorizing the acquisition of a portion of Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Tex Mex Right -of -Way Subdivision No. 1 from the Texas Mexican Railway Company at a cost of $14,400 for the Agnes Street Improvements from Port Avenue to Airport Road. The foregoing Motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. 5. M88-0225 Motion accepting the City Hall and Utilities Building Demolition project; granting a 6 working day time extension; and authorizing final payment of $16,360.53 to Olmos Equipment Company, Inc. The foregoing Motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 20494 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE JOINT VENTURE OF W. P. WILLS, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. AND SHEARER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DESIGN OF FUTURE AIRFIELD IMPROVEMENTS AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, INCLUDING WIDENING THE COMMERCIAL AVIATION RAMP BY 200 FEET AND CONSTRUCTING A CROSS TAXIWAY BETWEEN TAXIWAYS "A" AND "B"; AND APPROPRIATING $104,732.50. The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 20496 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR DE DIETRICH (USA), INC. ites ttegular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 5 The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 20497 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS TO DESIGNATE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI URBANIZED AREA. The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 20498 EXPRESSING THE CITY'S SUPPORT OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE'S EFFORTS TO CLARIFY THE STATE LAWS ON TRENCH SAFETY ENACTED BY HOUSE BILLS 662 DURING THE 1987 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. 11. SECOND READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 10 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF LOT 8 AND THE NORTHEASTERLY LOT LINES OF LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK H, FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES I SUBDIVISION, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS LISTED BELOW. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. 12. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 23, HEALTH AND SANITATION, SECTION 23-18, HEALTH CLINIC VISIT FEE, BY INCREASING THE FEE FOR HEALTH CLINIC VISITS TO $15.00 FOR EACH PATIENT WHOSE HOUSEHOLD MONTHLY INCOME EXCEEDS 200 PERCENT OF FEDERAL GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. Utes Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 6 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20500 AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 23, HEALTH AND SANITATION, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 23-20, ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS INSPECTION FEE, TO ESTABLISH A FEE OF $60 FOR INSPECTION OF ONSITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * In reference to Item No. 3 pertaining to the Execution of the Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc. Contract, Council Member Slavik stated that the City is going to grant $19,400 for the Metro Ministries renovation project and Metro Ministries will contribute $66,000 toward the renovation, noting that total construction would be $85,400. Mrs. Slavik inquired if that statement is correct, and City Manager Garza replied in the affirmative. In reference to Item No. 7 pertaining to the Multicultural Center Courtyard in Heritage Park, Council Member Slavik inquired about the target completion date of the improvements to the courtyard, and Victor Medina, Engineering Services Director, noted that the project will take twenty-five working days after the award of the contract, noting that the project will be completed about the beginning of January. Mrs. Slavik inquired about the status of the Sesquicentennial Trust Fund and the Committee, and Assistant City Manager Hennings responded by stating that when the committee was dissolved, their request was that this money be used for improvements to the Multicultural Center, noting that this would transfer out the balance remaining in the trust fund. In reference to Item No. l0a pertaining to the Mistral Windsurfing Championship, Mayor Turner noted that she and others have worked with Mistral Windsurfing Company from Zurich, Switzerland to obtain the IMCO World's '89 Windsurfing Championship in Corpus Christi, indicating that she received word from the Corpus Christi Caller -Times that the Mistral organization has agreed to hold the championship on Corpus Christi Beach in late October 1989, subject to the City Council endorsing the championship. Mayor Turner read the resolution which endorses and supports the championship and authorizes the City Manager or his designee to negotiate a contract with Mistral. Council Member Slavik indicated that the City is fortunate to have been selected for the regatta and inquired if Corpus Christi Beach is adequate for that race, why the local sailboarding group selected Oleander point. Mr. Mark Delaney, 322 Williamson, noted that Mistral Company is a world-wide company which manufactures sailboards, noting that the company is funding the regatta. rtes Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 7 Council Member Strong noted that Mistral Company has committed $300,000 in advertising for this world championship. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 3. M88-0223 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute the Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc. Agreement for the renovation of the Kennedy Building located at 1906 Leopard and the construction of a new addition to the Meadow Building Complex located at 1919 - 1925 Leopard. The foregoing Motion passed by the following vote: Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Turner abstaining; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 20495 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HERITAGE PARK COURTYARD; APPROPRIATING $61,425.01. The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 20499 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE HOLDING OF THE IMCO WORLD'S '89 CHAMPIONSHIP ON CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH. The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on closing and abandoning the 15 -foot wide public alley in Block 5, Gaffney addition and Block 5, Bay View Unit 1, subject to retaining the entire alley as utility easement. Council Member Moss inquired if alleys have any value and if the City should be reimbursed if an alley is abandoned, and City Manager Garza responded by stating that he did not think so, noting that an alley is of no particular value to the City. He stated that the City Council previously debated this issue and adopted a policy whereby the City does not sell or get reimbursed for alleys. utes ..cgular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 8 Assistant City Manager Jesus Garza indicated that in terms of the abandonment of alleys, the City ordinance specifies that there is no collection of money. Council Member Moss expressed concern that the City is not reimbursed, and Council Member Pruet provided background information on the reason the Council adopted the current policy, noting that alleys existed by contribution of the adjoining property owners, and that the City did not pay for alleys. Mr. Pruet indicated that an alley is a liability, noting that as long as it is an alley, the City has the legal responsibility for maintaining and upkeeping the property. There were no comments from the audience on the closure request. A motion was made by Council Member Strong to close the public hearing; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerrero and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following Ordinance was passed: 14. FIRST READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 15 -FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEY IN BLOCK 5, GAFFNEY ADDITION, AND BLOCK 5, BAY VIEW UNIT 1, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS BELOW; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Pruet, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Moss and Rhodes voting, "No"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the assessment hearing for the Allen School Area Street Improvements, Phase I, indicating assessments of $195,160.24 on 133 items. City Attorney Hal George stated this this hearing is required by Article 1105-B of VACS which specifies that the City must prove that the property involved will be enhanced at least in the amount of the assessments. He called as his first witness Mr. Victor Medina. Through questioning of Mr. Medina, Mr. George determined that he has a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin; he is a registered engineer in the state of Texas; he is Director of Engineering Services for the City of Corpus Christi; and that he is familiar with the project. Mr. Medina testified that the project includes the construction of improvements to the following streets: Prescott, Elizabeth, McKenzie and utes megular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 9 Fourteenth Streets. Mr. Medina noted that the total cost of the project is $675,520.95; the preliminary assessments are $195,160.24; and the City's share is $480,360.71. He noted that the contractor is A. Ortiz Construction and Paving, Inc.; it is a CDBG project, noting that it is an involuntary paving project. Mr. Medina continued by stating that if the property owners meet Section 8 of CDBG guidelines and are homesteaders, they can qualify for grants. He stated for those who own commercial property and are tenants or fall under Section 8, they can qualify for three -percent interest loans on those improvements. Mr. George called as his next witness Mr. Milo Garcia to provide his expert testimony on the assessment roll. Mr. George questioned Mr. Garcia and ascertained that he has been a real estate appraiser for twenty-four years; he appraises both commercial and residential property; he is familiar with the project; and he has examined the assessment roll and each parcel. Mr. Garcia explained the project and stated that, in his opinion, all of the property will be enhanced at least in the amount of the assessments. Mr. M. S. Stardowski, representing Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Baggett, No. 53 on the assessment roll, stated that the Baggett's are property owners on Brownlee and McKenzie and are in objection to the assessments. Mr. Stardowski noted that Mr. Baggett is ill; they live on a fixed income; and they cannot afford the assessments. He also stated that there is no room for parking, noting that they park on the grass. Mayor Turner inquired if the Baggett's qualify for CDBG funding, and City Manager Garza indicated that it depends on their situation, and the staff will look into the matter. Mr. Philip Butler, representing a Baptist Church, noted that they object to the assessments; the church is located across from the Baggett's; the church has side parking for the elderly; and they would like the improvements ended at Fourteenth Street or at the beginning of the property. Mr. Medina noted that the staff will look into the matter. Mr. Larry Starr, co-owner of lots 31 & 32, spoke in opposition to the assessments, noting that his property is located at the corner of Prescott and Brownlee and is vacant. He stated that the lot is zoned commercial, noting that the curb/gutter pavement work is being assessed at twice the residential rate. Mr. Starr presented a list of comments and questions to Mr. Medina. City Manager Garza noted that the special assessment process does recognize the difference in the value of the land, noting an alternative would be to downzone the land. utes ..egular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 10 Discussion followed, and Council Member Strong expressed concern about Mr. Starr's lots which are zoned "B-4" which he cannot use at "B-4," noting that the property is not worth what it is appraised for, and perhaps he should downzone the property. Mr. Medina noted that in the past, the City has downzoned certain areas. He stated that it can be done and will bring down Mr. Starr's assessment on the overall property, noting that the staff will get together with Mr. Starr. Following a discussion on downzoning by the staff and Council Members, a motion was made by Council Member Strong to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza informed the Council of personnel changes, noting that Victor Medina will be the new Director of Utilities, effective November 7, and Carl Crull will be the Acting Director of Engineering, noting that he will recruit for that position. Mr. Garza announced that Frank Forbes has resigned, and Cynthia Garcia will be the Acting Director of Human Resources. Mr. Garza presented the Council with a report pertaining to items which are out for bid. He stated that if the Council had any questions or suggestions to call them in to his office. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for liaison and other reports from the Council. Council Member Pruet briefed the Council on his recent trip to West Germany, noting that a number of people from Germany who are interested in Corpus Christi are invited to a German/American Conference which will be conducted in Corpus Christi after the first of the year. Council Member Rhodes noted that it is a great idea which she supports, but she would have prefered to hear about it before the representatives had been invited. Mayor Pro Tem Guerrero referred to the Telco Credit Union zoning case which was considered last week, noting that the zoning issue was not resolved. Mr. Guerrero recommended that the zoning issued be resolved and be brought before the Council to approve or disapprove the zoning. He expressed concern that the applicant not be charged an additional application fee. Discussion followed and a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Guerrero to reconsider the zoning case next week; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and .utes Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 11 passed unanimously by those present and voting; Berlanga and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. City Secretary Chapa pointed out that the original ordinance will be brought back next week, noting that at that time, the Council could amend the ordinance. Council Member Slavik referred to the beautification problem at the entrance to the City and requested the staff to look into the situation, and City Manager Garza noted that funds have been designated by the state for that area, and the City is in the process of working out something with the RTA. Mrs. Slavik referred to the canals on Padre Island and inquired if the Corps of Engineers closes the canals, if the City has any financial obligation to close or fill them in, noting that it is private property, and City Manager Garza responded by stating that staff will look into the situation. Assistant City Manager Utter indicated that this matter has come up before, noting that it is not a City responsibility and staff feels that specifically it is the responsibility of the individual property owner and/or the property owners association. Council Member Moss inquired about the status of the Board of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and City Manager Garza noted that there will be a task force meeting next Thursday, noting that a deadline has been set for the first meeting in November for the Board to be appointed. Council Member Moss referred to the proposed police station in the CP&L building and inquired if the schedule could be investigated to see if the time can be shortened, and City Manager Garza noted that it is an extensive project and will take nine months for the design. He noted that staff has been pushing them as much as possible, indicating that he has not seen a project schedule, but is sure certain things can be overlapped. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Ms. Pamela Davis, 3725 Castle View, referred to a problem in her neighborhood with weeds and tall grass on vacant lots, noting that the neighborhood is fifty -percent developed. She suggested passing an ordinance where the owners of the lots would be responsible for the mowing of the lots, instead of the City taking responsibility. She suggested that the owners be required to keep their lots mowed and should be fined before the City mows. Mayor Pro Tem Guerrero noted that it is an excellent idea and suggested amending the ordinance, indicating that the Legal Department should check into the matter. ries ncgular Council Meeting October 18, 1988 Page 12 City Manager Garza pointed out that the problem is enforcing the ordinance, noting that it does require the property owner to keep the lot mowed and allows the City in the form of enforcement to mow and to file a lien. He stated that the City cannot go into private property without following the due process. Mr. Garza noted that the penalty provisions could be a lot more stringent. Council Member Schwing referred to the Griffith study regarding cost recovery and suggested charging the property owners an administrative fee. Following a discussion of this matter, it was the consensus of the Council that the Legal Department look into this situation. Ms. Elizabeth Walker appeared before the Council regarding a slide presentation for an area plan for Padre Island, and City Manager Garza noted that a public hearing on this matter is scheduled and would be an excellent time to make the presentation. Ms. Walker requested the Council to support members of the community who live in the waterfront community and expressed concern about the water quality in canal systems. At 4:40 p.m. the Council went into Closed Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2(g) and Section 2(e), V.A.C.S. to discuss personnel. The Mayor reconvened the Council Meeting at 5:35 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Guerrero referred to the evaluation of the City Secretary, and moved that the City Secretary be granted a three -percent increase in salary, providing for the employee TMRS contribution to be made by the City; and providing a $50.00 per pay period contribution to his ICMA deferred compensation plan. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed unanimously. (M88-0226) The Council went into closed session at 5:45 p.m. to discuss litigation regarding communications and environmental matters as per above Article. The Council came out of closed session and Mayor Turner declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. on October 18, 1988. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 October 18, 1988 which were approved by the City Council on October 25, 1988. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the day of A.-(7-vt 19 b . C Armando Chapa, City Se retary City of Corpus Christi /etty Tur er, MAYOR l