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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 02/14/1989MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1989 2:10 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem Frank Schwing Council Members: Clif Moss Bill Pruet Mary Rhodes Mary Pat Slavik Linda Strong * Absent David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney Hal George City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Pastor Sallie Sampsell of the First Presbyterian Church in Portland following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Bill Pruet. 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 Meetings of January 31, 1989 and February 7, 1989, and there being no additions or corrections, she proclaimed them approved as written. A motion was made by Council Member Slavik to excuse Mayor Turner and Mayor Pro Tem Frank Schwing from the February 7th Council Meeting because they were attending meetings in Austin. The motion was seconded by Council Member Pruet and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Berlanga, Guerrero absent; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken. Mayor Turner acknowledged Messrs. Gabe Rivas, Ray De Los Santos, and Jose de Lara, the President of LULAC, and presented Mr. de Lara with a Proclamation designating February 12 - 18, 1989 as "LULAC Week." MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 2 Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following newly appointed board members: Fred Greenberg - Building Standards Board; Jack Green - Electrical Advisory Board; Ronald Murray - Mechanical Advisory Committee; and Rose Gunji - Sister City Committee. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Consent Motions, Resolutions, Ordinances and Ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 14, and Council Members requested that Items 2, 3, 6 and 14 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. M89-0034 Motion approving a supply agreement for backfill sand and sandy loam with Earth Resources, Inc., based on low bid of $37,450. The term of the contract will be twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These materials will be used by Water, Wastewater, and Park and Recreation Divisions. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 4. M89-0037 Motion authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $17,186.10 to the contract with Larson Plumbing & Utility Company for additional improvements as part of the 1988 Minor Storm Sewers project to include an area along Weber Road from Bratton to Apollo Roads. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 5. M89-0038 Motion accepting the rehabilitation of approximately 720 linear feet of 24 inch diameter sanitary sewer line along Horne Road from Winters Drive to Creengrove Drive, and authorizing final payment of $8,802.53 to Insituform Gulf South, Inc. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 3 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 7. M89-0040 Motion approving a Cooperative Agreement with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for conservation, processing, and accessioning of historic shipwreck remains from the "General C. B. Comstock" by the Corpus Christi Museum. The costs, estimated to be $95,000, would be reimbursed by the Corps of Engineers. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 20585 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSULTING CONTRACT WITH HUNTER/RSH, INC. FOR A MASTER PLAN UPDATE FOR CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; AND APPROPRIATING $90,527. The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 9. SECOND READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING PORTIONS OF STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH HEREIN. The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 10. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 49, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 49-21, REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS; POLICY ON ASSESSMENTS, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION F RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS ON STATE HIGHWAY CONTROLLED ROUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 4 11. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF RELEASES OF COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS LEASE NOS. CL -80-008, CL -80-009, AND CL -80-010; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20587 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 12, BOATS, BAYS AND WATERWAYS, SECTION 12-61, RATES AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF SLIPS AND DOCK SPACE --SCHEDULE AND REGULATIONS, BY ADDING DRY HARD STAND BOAT STORAGE. The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20588 RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 19509, AND PROVIDING FOR EARNED FOR RETAINAGE OF GREATER THAN FIVE (5) P $400,000 OR MORE. The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Slavik absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ERCENT ON CONTRACTS OF by the following vote: voting, "Aye"; Strong Guerrero absent. * Council Member Strong arrived at 2:25 p.m. Relative to Item No. 2 on Approving a Supply Agreement for Ferrous Sulfate, Council Member Moss indicated that a local vendor presented the low bid and was not chosen because their method of production of ferrous sulfate is likely to have impurities. He inquired how the City can be sure there are no heavy metals in the other vendor's ferrous sulfate, and City Manager Garza indicated that the City's requirements for the material is for commercial grade ferrous sulfate which is designed in the manufacturing process to minimize the heavy metals in the crystals. In answer to another question from Mr. Moss, Mr. Garza indicated that he would very much like to recommend the local vendor but staff felt strongly that the recommended vendor should be selected because of the potential problems that the City might have with EPA regarding the heavy metals concentration. Mr. Wayne Cockroft, Wastewater Superintendent, offered additional information on the recommendation and discussed the merits of the two processes in the preparation of the ferrous sulfate. He indicated that the local vendor did not meet the specifications and took exception to the bid. He indicated Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 5 that staff did not want the pickle liquor process because they do not feel it is the best bid for the City. Mr. Ron Horne, President of Pencco, Inc., the local bidder, indicated that they are currently supplying this same material to the City of Austin for use in the purification of drinking water. He stated that the proposed material is a very controlled material and that Pencco will work with the City to meet all the specifications. Mr. Horne noted that the City has five locations for injection of the ferrous sulfate and asked for the opportunity to be provided one of those locations. Discussion followed and City Manager Garza indicated that Pencco can change their process to conform to the City's requirements, noting that they have have never supplied ferrous sulfate to any municipalities for odor control. Mr. Garza stated that the City will continue to work with Pencco, Inc. to get them qualified so that their materials conform to the City's specifications relative to the level of impurities. Mr. John Talbot, 829 Egyptian Drive, stated that ferrous sulfate is used at the Oso Plant to suppress the odor. He indicated that if the headworks problem at the plant were corrected, not only would the odor be less, but the cost of ferrous sulfate would be reduced. He inquired about the potential funds for correction of the headworks problem at the Oso Plant. City Manager Garza indicated that staff will present a report to the Council of the City's wastewater needs which total about $35 million and it is the staff's recommendation that the Council consider the control of odor as a top priority. In answer to a question from Council Member Moss relative to Item No. 3 on the City Hall project, City Manager Garza indicated that the City has a liability to Manhattan Construction Company and a claim will be filed with the Federal Insurance Company, the surety in this project. Mr. Garza indicated that the funds will be taken from the General Fund because there are no funds left in the City Hall account. Council Member Pruet indicated that the City needs to pay Manhatten Construction; they contracted with the City; and the City needs to meet its obligations. Relative to Item No. 6 on the Renewal of a Horse Drawn Carriage Permit, Mr. Edward Vasquez, 901 Carmel Parkway, owner and operator of the Royal Carriage Company, offered background information on his company. He indicated that they have been in business three years; they have proven that they can handle and take care of their animals; and that their company has not been profitable as of yet. He stated that in addition to renewing their license, they are requesting a routing change on Shoreline, a reduction in the street use fees, and some type of exclusive arrangement in their operating permit or limiting another company geographically. I Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Schwing indicated that if the Council is truly tourist oriented, they should do everything possible to make sure the tourist -related businesses succeed. He made a motion to amend the ordinance to allow Mr. Vasquez exclusivity on his permit and to extend his route to include other hotels. Mr. Schwing's motion failed for lack of a second. Council Member Slavik indicated that Mr. Vasquez has done a good job and has taken good care of his animals. She stated that she would not mind letting him have the exclusivity permit and pay more money in fees. She requested the staff to comment about the proposed route change relative to safety problems. Mr. Carl Crull, Acting Director of Engineering Services, commented on the traffic and parking downtown and indicated that staff has no objection to allowing Mr. Vasquez to extend his route. Mr. Crull also indicated that staff recommends a reduction in Mr. Vasquez' fees, but that he be denied an exclusive operating permit. Mr. Vasquez indicated that his contract should have some protection if he is willing to spend his money in the future and if the tourist trade picks up. He asked the Council to consider the problems of allowing too many services of this type because studies in other cities have shown that too many carriage services lead to mistreatment of the animals. The Council discussed the staff's recommendation relative to the exclusive operating permit for Mr. Vasquez, and City Manager Garza indicated that it would take a substantial businessman to come in and compete with Mr. Vasquez but that he does not see it as a threat to him. Mr. Garza indicated that he has not heard any rumors about another carriage service locating in Corpus Christi. Relative to Item No. 14 on the Corona Drive Extension, Mr. Foster Edwards, Executive Vice President of the Corpus Christi Board of Realtors, indicated that they are in favor of the Blanche Moore development; they feel that the proposed solution to the traffic problem is incorrect; they have met with the City staff and have been given some assurances which will help minimize the damage to their property; but that they still feel their property will be damaged. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 2. M89-0035 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 900,000 gallons of ferrous sulfate with Davis Water & Waste Industries, Inc. based on low bid meeting specifications for a total of $243,000. The term of the contract will be twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. This chemical will be used by the Wastewater Division. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 7 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Schwing and Moss voting, "No"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 3. M89-0036 Motion authorizing payment of $43,500 to Manhattan Construction Company as final settlement of the claim for the chillers equipment for City Hall. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Pruet, Rhodes, Schwing, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Moss voting, "No"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 6. M89-0039 Motion authorizing the renewal of a three-year Horse Drawn to Royal Carriage Company, owned and operated by Mr. Edward The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; absent. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 20589 Carriage Vasquez. Turner, Berlanga Permit Schwing, Moss, and Guerrero AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY 1979 ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 15181 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 17, 1979. The foregoing Ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 7a, 7b and 8a on the supplemental agenda, and Council Member Slavik requested that Item 7b be withheld for discussion. City Manager Garza offered an explanation for the supplemental agenda. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 7a. M89-0041 Motion approving a contract with Winchester Fence Company in the amount of $21,955.63, based on low bid, for the installation of 7,800 linear feet of chain link fence around seven proposed ballfields at the Greenwood and Horne Road Youth Sports Complex. Funding has been allocated from 14th Year Community Development Block funds. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 8 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 20586 EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPT FOR ESTABLISHING TWO CENTERS FOR ACTIVITIES FOR TEEN AGE YOUTH, AND AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO APPOINT A SUBCOMMITTEE INCLUDING MEMBERS OTHER THAN ITS OWN TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING THIS CONCEPT. The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Relative to Item No. 7b on Cole Park - Oleander Point Sailboarding Area, Council Member Moss complimented the staff on presenting this item to the Council so soon after the bids were opened. He stated that he feels sure that Bay, Inc. will be very prompt in the execution of their contract. Council Member Slavik inquired about the option mentioned by Council Member Guerrero at last week's Council Meeting relative to cleaning up the rubble at Oleander Point, and City Manager Garza indicated that staff will look into that option and that Assistant City Manager Hennings will provide an explanation of this item. Assistant City Manager Hennings indicated that this item represents a contract with Bay, Inc. which would include identifying the submerged obstruction in the water, selecting the major items to be pulled out, and then constructing a gravel beach. He stated that the proposed contract will eliminate all the problems the sailboarders have incurred and would remove one hundred of the largest obstructions. Mr. Hennings commented on the benefits of the gravel beach, indicating that it would provide a more functional launch -recovery area for sailboards. In answer to a question from Council Member Slavik, Mr. Hennings stated that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is working on developing a permanent site for major events and that the City will still have the regatta in May. Acting Engineering Services Director, Carl Crull, reported that work on this project will begin about March 1st; the contract specifies thirty working days for completion; and work should be complete by May 1, 1989. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion was passed: Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 9 7b. M89-0042 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $105,400 to Bay, Inc. for the construction of a fabric form groin, approximately 550 feet to gravel beach area, and miscellaneous items at Oleander Point in Cole Park. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes, Slavik and Strong voting, "Aye"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item No. 15 relative to the Election of April 1, 1989. Council Member Slavik inquired if the City can legally annex the Rodd Field Village, Area C, and then set up a short-term industrial district, and City Manager Garza explained that once the City annexes, the area will fall under the City's rules and regulations. He stated that an industrial district is a form of limited annexation which allows for negotiations and for placement into the contract the terms which deal with the payment, in lieu of taxes, for the privilege of having an industrial district. Mrs. Slavik expressed concern about the Rodd Field Village area in that the businesses will move out. She inquired if Area C could be left off the ballot and if the City could negotiate a short-term industrial district with the businesses. She inquired if Area C could be included in another election in a couple of years if it is voted down; if the City could annex by ordinance if it failed; and if it would take four years, and City Manager Garza indicated that he will provide Mrs. Slavik with that answer. In answer to a question from Mayor Turner, City Manager Garza indicated that the Council instructed staff to proceed with the four separate proposals for annexation. He indicated that the City would be able to provide appropriate services to the Rodd Field Village area, noting that if the area's wastewater service is discontinued, the City would have to assume that responsibility. In answer to a question from Mayor Turner relative to City services, Assistant City Manager Elizondo indicated that the City's position is that it will provide the services in accordance with the Charter and in accordance with the state statute. He indicated that the City has two years to start the services and two and one-half years to finish, noting that the improvements will be comparable to the rest of the City. Mr. Elizondo stated that the services for all four areas are in accordance with the City's standards and that the City has the capabilities of providing the services immediately in accordance with state law. He stated that the City has additional activities which are developing and expanding without meeting any type of standards except for those which they impose upon themselves. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 10 In answer to questions posed by Council Member Slavik, City Manager Garza read a section from the City Charter, Article I, which refers to referendums and stated that it does not relate to this. Mr. David Hull, 10701 South Padre Island Drive, requested that the Rodd Field Village area be left off the ballot. He stated that the concept for the industrial districts is not the same concept as the Rodd Field businesses, but of what the Council approved several years ago. He stated that two of the industries in Rodd Field Village are in direct competition with industries that are in existing industrial districts. Mr. Hull commented on the 123 acres which were eliminated from annexation and questioned the elimination. Relative to the 123 acres mentioned Elizondo commented on the area and stated located there is being monitored by other does not have any expansion or development by Mr. Hull, Assistant City Manager that the waste disposal site which is agencies. He indicated that the area going on. City Manager Garza indicated that the policy on to be reviewed and will be brought before the Council. industrial districts needs After some discussion of this item, Council Member Strong expressed concern about the cost estimates for the owners in Rodd Field Village to come into the City limits. Mayor Turner noted that this annexation will have a major economic impact on the businesses in the Rodd Field Village area and inquired if there is any way the City can annex, but phase in the compliance over a period of time, and City Manager Garza pointed out that the day after annexation, the City is not going to require that the businesses start tearing down streets and buildings. He stated that they cannot further develop without meeting the City's standards, but that they are entitled to keep what they have. Mr. Harry Bruten, owner of a business in Rodd Field Village, expressed appreciation for today's public hearing and inquired if the businesses could be issued building permits for corrective repairs once they are annexed, and Mr. Elizondo responded by stating that the businesses would be allowed to repair what they have but that they cannot expand without a permit. Discussion followed and in answer to a question from Council Member Slavik, Mr. Hull stated that he did not think that the Rodd Village area will pass on the ballot; it will be four years before anything is done out there; and that he would like to see a contract with a definite period of time with requirements that the businesses could work towards. City Manager Garza read aloud the section from the City Charter relative to platting property, noting that it does not deal with the maintaining of existing structures. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 11 Ms. Gwen Bryant, 5029 Morganser, stated that she is positive about the concept of annexation and inquired if the proposals will be divided into four different areas on the ballot, and City Manager Garza replied in the affirmative. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following Ordinance was passed: 15. ORDINANCE NO. 20590 ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 1, 1989, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE ELECTION OF MAYOR AND EIGHT COUNCIL MEMBERS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER CERTAIN TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SHALL BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION AND PUBLICATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF BRANCH ABSENTEE POLLING PLACES; DESIGNATING POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing, Moss, Pruet, Rhodes and Strong voting, "Aye"; Slavik voting, "No"; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on the closure and abandonment of portions of street rights-of-way on North Shoreline Boulevard, Canal Avenue, Surfside Boulevard, Bennett Street, and two public alleys at the Aquarium site. Acting Engineering Services Director, Carl Crull, indicated that this hearing is a follow-up to previous actions the Council took in 1988 and the closures are being done jointly with the Aquarium and the City. He stated that the closures will provide for platting of the remainder of the site and subsequent progress toward the completion of the Aquarium. Council Member Slavik inquired if there are any plans to close Pearl Street, and Mr. Crull replied that there are no plans. He stated that in March of 1988 the Council amended the Urban Transportation Plan and he commented on the streets and traffic patterns in the area. Mr. Leslie Mabrey, a property owner on Surfside Boulevard, lot 115, stated that he is the only property owner left under the bridge. Mr. Mabrey asked if a reconciliation has been considered between the early plan and the impact of the Aquarium site on the plans which were in place and adopted by the City. He noted that Pearl Street in the early plan was originally supposed to be closed. Mr. Mabrey inquired about the number of plans for that area and stated that the property owners were told that the railroad right-of-way which was taken from the property would revert to the property owner. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 12 Assistant City Manager Hennings indicated that this is the Aquarium Site Development Plan which is the only plan. Mr. Hennings indicated that staff should meet with Mr. Mabrey to discuss the plans he referred to, and Mr. Mabrey indicated he would like to meet with the City staff to discuss the closure of Pearl Street, the parking under the bridge and the reversion of the railroad property which was promised to the property owners. Mr. Crull clarified that the only portion of Pearl Street that is recommended for closure is the portion from Surfside to the highway right-of-way to the west. A motion was made by Council Member Slavik to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously; Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner announced the assessment hearing for the Del Mar College area street improvements indicating assessments of $27,961.12 on 43 items. City Attorney George stated that this hearing is required by Article 1105-B of VACS which specifies that the City must prove the property involved will be enhanced at least in the amount of the assessments. He called as his first witness, Mr. Carl Crull. Through questioning of Mr. Crull, Mr. George determined that he is the Acting Director of Engineering Services for the City of Corpus Christi; he has been employed by the City for nine years; he is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas; he has a degree in Civil Engineering; and he is familiar with the project. Mr. Crull testified that the project will include construction of improvements to Edwards Street, from Ayers Street to Naples Street, and Naples Street from Edwards Street to Kosar Street. He stated that Bay Company, Inc. submitted the low bid; the total bid price is $482,864.30; the preliminary assessments are $27,961.12; and the City/College portion is $454,903.18. Mr. Crull indicated that the residential properties that back onto Naples Street are being assessed only one-half of the frontage rate providing that they have access for the curbs and gutters, noting that if they do not have access, they are only charged for the sidewalks. Mr. George called as his next witness Mr. George Paraskevas to provide his expert testimony on the assessment roll. Mr. George questioned Mr. Paraskevas and ascertained that he is a real estate broker; he has a broker and real estate license; he appraises both commercial and residential property; he is familiar with the project; he has examined each parcel; he has examined the assessment roll and is familiar with the amounts. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 14, 1989 Page 13 Mr. Paraskevas stated that, in his opinion, all of the property will be enhanced at least in the amount of the assessments. Mr. Edward Gomez, 1133 York Avenue, inquired if he gave up his right-of-way for the driveway if he would be charged less, and Mr. Crull noted where Mr. Gomez is on the assessment roll and indicated that Mr. Gomez' bill would be $130 which is for the sidewalk, noting that he would not have to pay any of the cost for curbs, gutters or pavement. Mr. Crull indicated that Mr. Gomez does not desire access to Naples Street and will pay one-half of the normal rate for the sidewalks. This was acceptable to Mr. Gomez. A motion was made by Council Member Pruet to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously; Schwing and Strong absent at the time the vote was taken; Berlanga and Guerrero absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza indicated that the Council will be provided the TML legislative policy for action at next week's Council Meeting. Mr. Garza announced the appointment of Carl Crull to the position of Director of Engineering Services. Mayor Turner offered a brief update of the legislative meeting she attended in Austin and commented on the Austin Council. Meeting, noting that they schedule the reading of Proclamations prior to the 2:00 p.m. meeting. She suggested if there are no objections, that the Proclamations be read at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and it was the consensus of the Council that this be done. Mayor Turner noted that the City of Austin, under their Executive Session, lists specifically what the Council will be discussing item by item. She asked for a recommendation from the Legal Department relative to this matter. Mayor Turner also noted that on the Austin agenda, the staff people that are required to be in the Council Chamber are listed by their item so that they would not have to be seated in the Council Chamber all afternoon during the Council Meeting. Mayor Turner called for liaison and other reports from the Council. Council Member Strong expressed appreciation to Margaret Wead, Bob Payne and Art Chavarria for their help in setting up the workshop meeting that morning. Council Member Slavik commented on the County of San Diego's drug-free Bill of Rights and requested a written comment relative to the Corpus Christi City Council setting this up. Mrs. Slavik referred to a letter concerning the traffic on the Harbor Bridge and Corpus Christi Beach and asked for comments from staff, and Director --Minutes egular Council Meeting ,!ebruary 14, 1989 Page 14 of Engineering Services Crull noted that the City is doing some improvements in that area and he offered an explanation. Mrs. Slavik requested an update on the recent purchase of the Oso Greenbelt park land; how much was paid for it; who were the owners; and who was the City's appraiser, and City Manager Garza indicated he will provide Mrs. Slavik that information. Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mrs. Marie Spear, 9320 South Padre Island Drive, suggested that before the Council vote on the Development Plan that the map be adjusted to match the text and she elaborated on pages where the map is different from the text. Mr. Trian Serbu, 14310 Playa Del Ray, commented on the location of Packery Channel as the preferred place for a pass to the gulf and suggested an alternate location for the boat pass. Mr. Hal Wasson presented Mayor Turner with a valentine and photographs. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. on February 14, 1989. * * * * * * * * * * * * * I HEREBY CERTIFY that, the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of February 14, 1989 which were approved by the City Council on February 21, 1989. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 19 yl Betty Tu ner, MAYOR day of Armando Cha a, City Secretary City of Corpus Christi