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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/16/1989PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem Clif Moss Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Tom Hunt Edward A. Martin Joe McComb Mary Rhodes Frank Schwing MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 16, 1989 2:00 p.m. City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney Hal George City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Council Member Joe McComb following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Mary Rhodes. City Secretary Armando 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 May 9, 1989 and there being no additions or corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Mayor Turner recognized Messrs. Berney Seal and Rob Earley, representatives of the Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and presented them with a Proclamation designating May 15 - 21, 1989 as "National Tourism Week." Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following Board and Committee appointees: Gene Ward - Human Relations Commission; and Ed Hecht - Transportation Advisory Committee. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner recessed the Council Meeting at 2:15 p.m. to convene the Annual Meetings of the Corpus Christi Housing Improvement Corporation, the MICROFILMED _a Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 2 Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation, the Corpus Christi Health Facilities Development Corporation and the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 3:03 p.m. and called for consideration of Consent Motions, Resolutions, Ordinances and Ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 8, and Council Members requested that Items 4 and 8 be withheld for discussion. There were no questions from the audience on the other items. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. M89-0123 Motion approving a supply agreement for loop detection construction work with V.C. Huff, Inc. based on the low bid of $14,600. The term of the agreement will be twelve months with an option to extend for an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. This service will be utilized by the Traffic Engineering Division. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 2. 1189-0124 Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for miscellaneous concrete mix and cement based on low bid. The terms of these agreements shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items will be used by the Wastewater, Traffic, and Water Departments. MG Building Corpus Christi Normal Strength Concrete Mix Masonry Cement Total: $17,204 Starcrete Robstown, Texas Portland Type I Cement Total: $5,180 Grand Total: $23,356 United Masonry Corpus Christi Portland Type II Cement Total: $972 Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 3 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 3. 1189-0125 Motion approving the purchase of fifteen (15) Lifepak 200 Defibrillator units at a cost of $60,405 from Physic) Control funded from the FY 1988-89 Nueces County Hospital District contribution. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 5. M89-0127 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $229,000 to Heldenfels Brothers to construct a street extension from the intersection of Compton Road and First National Boulevard to Flour Bluff Drive parallel to and south of South Padre Island Drive. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 6. M89-0128 Motion authorizing fee acquisition of street and drainage right-of-way located west of Waldron Road between Compton and Graham Roads at a cost of $30,000 from N.J. Welsh III, et al, for the O'Neill/Compton Connection project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 7. M89-0129 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $457,444.55 to Backhoe Lease Service, Inc. for the installation of 12" diameter waterlines along Caribbean Drive, Laguna Shores Road, and Yorktown Boulevard in Flour Bluff. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 4 In answer to a question from Council Member Martin relative to Item No. 4 on the CCIA Employee's Parking Lot Expansion, Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, stated that funds were allocated for this project approximately a year ago, noting that some bond funds were left over due to advantageous bids on prior projects. Council Member Martin expressed concern and questioned if this project is the number one priority project at the airport, and City Manager Garza stated that the Airport Advisory Board was asked their opinion; they reviewed the matter; and they approved the project. Relative to Item No. 8 on the Allen School Area Street Improvements, Phase I, Council Member McComb expressed concern about the change order for $13,047.10 for additional water lines, and Director of Engineering Services Crull offered a brief explanation of the change order, stating that the City's records did not accurately reflect the location of the water lines and additional lines are being added to the contract. There were no questions from the audience on Items 4 or 8. A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga to approve Items 4 and 8; seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 4. M89-0126 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $72,607.79 to Construction Assistance & Services, Inc. for expansion of the existing employees' parking lot and modifications to the entrance and exits of the public short-term parking lot at the Corpus Christi International Airport. 8. M89-0130 Motion approving Change Order No. 1 for $13,047.10 to the contract with A. Ortiz Construction and Paving Company to install additional water lines in the Allen School Area Street Improvements, Phase I project and providing for a 10 -day extension. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 9 thru 15, and Council Members requested that Items 9 and 11 be withheld for discussion. There were no questions from the audience on the other items. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 5 10. RESOLUTION NO. 20672 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE HEADSTART AGREEMENT WITH NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY WHICH PROVIDES FOR A FORTY-FIVE EXTENSION AND AN ADDITIONAL $13,900 FOR THE MOLINA/LOS ENCINOS AND SPOHN HOSPITAL AREA FEADSTART PROJECT. The foregoing Resolution was passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20673 CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE UTILITY EASEMENT VARYING IN WIDTH FROM 9 TO 14 FEET AND 60 FEET LONG IN LOT 4A, BLOCK A, W. L. EVANS SUBDIVISION, SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS LISTED. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20674 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CHANGE THE NAMES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS: From Library Advisory Committee To Library Board; From Mechanical Advisory Committee To Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board; From Municipal Arts Advisory Committee To Municipal Arts Commission AND AUTHORIZING THE NAME CHANGE IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE CODE WHERE THE BOARDS ARE REFERENCED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 20675 AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS - SARATOGA BOULEVARD BETWEEN AYERS STREET & SOUTH STAPLES STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 20676 AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE VI, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES ON PORTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 6 DRIVE, SARATOGA BOULEVARD AND TIGER LANE; PROVIDING PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance was passed on third reading by Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FOR SEVERANCE; AND the following vote: and Rhodes voting, Relative to Item No. 9 on the Cole Park Evening Summer Band Concerts, Council Member Berlanga raised some questions in regard to the security, litter, traffic congestion and parking problems, and City Manager Garza indicated that the City has contracted with the Music Performance Trust Fund for eleven 1989 summer concerts and funding of these concerts has been approved in the 1988-89 Community Services Budget. Mr. Garza indicated that there have been no parking problems in the past. In answer to questions raised by Mayor Turner relative to Item No. 11 on the Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee, Assistant City Manager Hennings stated that the project is still in the beginning stages; there are approximately twenty companions; it is a one-year grant; and an in-kind match. Mr. Hennings stated that it is a federally funded program; there is a staff person in charge of the program; and the staff person's salary is reimbursed by the grant. Mayor Turner suggested that the Council appoint the advisory committee for the Senior Companion program. A motion was made by Council Member Rhodes that the City Council appoint the advisory committee for the Senior Companion program. The motion was seconded by Council Member McComb and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. There were no questions from the audience on Items 9 or 11. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 9. M89-0131 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an agreement with the Music Performance Trust Fund for eleven 1989 summer concerts to be performed at the Cole Park Amphitheater by the Corpus Christi Musicians Association, Inc., Local 644, for a total of $12,000, of which $11,200 is for the payment to the musicians for performing and $800 is for stagehand expenses. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 7 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 11. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION 15, SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-173, DUTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTING A SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance was passed, as amended, on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 16 and 17. Relative to Item No. 17 on the Establishment of Tipping and Special Fees at the Landfills and Installation of Scales, Council Member McComb inquired about the funding for the scales and asked when the garbage rates were last increased, and City Manager Garza noted that the rates were increased about four or five years ago, and Assistant City Manager Jesus Garza stated that in reference to the scales, based on the new revenues that the City would generate from the new system, the City would be advancing themselves the funds to purchase the scales. Assistant City Manager Jesus Garza provided an explanation on the proposed fees and the inclusive system for billing and establishing a tonnage fee. Mr. Garza stated that next week the San Patricio Commissioners Court will consider amending their rates at the San Patricio landfill. He stated that the City is trying to encourage individuals to utilize the City's available services, such as the bulk trash and brush collection programs. Mr. Garza also stated that the City will endeavor to do a better job of educating the public on the services available. Council Member Martin referred to the support memo on this item and suggested that this item be held over because the memo did not mention how much this is going to cost, how much revenues will be raised and how much it will save the City. He suggested that the support memo be rewritten, noting that the City is adoping a whole series of items which are not disclosed in the memo. Discussion followed and Assistant City Manager Jesus Garza pointed out that this is a three -reading ordinance. He indicated that the Council will be provided a more detailed memorandum relative to the items referred to in the discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following Ordinances were passed: Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 8 16. ORDINANCE NO. 20677 AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 20637 TO PROVIDE FOR CO -CHAIRPERSONS OF THE ETHICS COMMISSION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. 17. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 21, GARBAGE, TRASH AND OTHER REFUSE, BY DELETING SECTIONS 21-19 (b), 21-20, AND 21-21.1, AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE A NEW SECTION 21-19; AMENDING SECTIONS 21-17, 21-18 AND 21-21; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; McComb and Martin voting, "No." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner announced the public hearing on adopting the Southside Area Development Plan, An Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning, briefly explained the plan, stating that the principle objectives of the plan are to recognize the environmentally sensitive nature of land and water forms within the study area; to propose techniques or methods by which the environmentally sensitive areas should be preserved and/or developed with minimal disruptions; to propose appropriate land uses and a corresponding transportation network to serve future land uses; and to facilitate infrastructure planning through a reasonable estimate of future Land use, thereby enabling infrastructure to be planned accordingly. Mr. Harvey continued by stating that the Planning Commission and staff conducted a total of 19 public meetings in developing the recommendations, including six public hearings, four of which were held in the southside community. He stated that the City has identified existing trends and land uses and has made a concerted effort to allow those land uses and trends to continue. He indicated that as a result, there would be no revisions to zoning to a more restrictive cause then is currently in place for the property that is zoned. Mr. Harvey stated that there are some areas outside the City limits where current land uses are beginning to manifest themselves and the City is attempting to retain those land uses and incorporate them with a long-term plan. Mr. Harvey elaborated on the plan recommendations relative to the various policy statements for the environment, land use, transportation and public services in the area between Ayers Street, South Padre Island Drive, Oso Creek Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 9 and Cayo del Oso. Mr. Harvey noted that many of these policy decisions will not be implemented for fifteen years or more. After extensive deliberation and discussion of the plan, members of the Council emphasized that this plan is a planning document which will require numerous ordinances and many years to implement. The Council also discussed the adoption of the plan by ordinance, motion, or resolution. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to adopt the Southside Area Development Plan by Resolution rather than by ordinance. The motion was seconded by Council Member Martin and passed by the following vote: Turner, Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No." none. Mayor Turner called for public comment from the audience and there was A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member McComb and passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following Resolution was passed: 18. RESOLUTION NO. 20678 ADOPTING THE SOUTHSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. The foregoing Resolution was passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt abstaining; and Moss absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner recognized Assistant City Manager Tom Utter who provided the Council with an update on current legislative matters. Mr. Utter indicated that in June, the Council will be furnished a complete report on the various legislative Bills. Council Member Hunt referred to House Bill #3160 and a Resolution in support of the Bill which was recently passed by the Council. He expressed concern that the Council was not properly briefed on the Bill. Mr. Hunt indicated that he did not read the Bill. He stated that the Bill supercedes the City Charter and he is against the Resolution passed by the Council and the Bill. Mr. Utter provided an explanation of the Bill, stating that the Bill is a rewrite for House Bill 1/1446 and he read the specific language of the Bill relative to Mr. Hunt's concerns. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 10 Council Member McComb requested an update on the amount has been generated from the passage of the greyhound racing. Mayor Turner called for the City indicated that staff has been working of a golf course and recreational before the Council. of revenue which Manager's report, and City Manager Garza with a property owner for the development facility and the issue will be brought Mr. Garza stated that the tax consolidation issue will be brought to Council in two weeks. He indicated that he has some valid concerns developing the contract and he will provide the Council with his concerns. Garza stated that if the City is interested in entering into a contract with county, he would strongly urge the Council to consider an agreement that City continue as is this year with a commitment to consolidate next year. The issue of tax consolidation was discussed by Council Members indicated that they are in favor of Garza indicated that he will try his best to provide contract. the on Mr. the the the Council and various the consolidation. Mr. the Council with a good Mayor Turner asked about the validation of the signatures on the petition for the referendum, and City Secretary Chapa indicated that the issue will be brought before the Council at next Tuesday's meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Moss commented on a letter from Carl Crull to Chris Adler relative to parking for tourists and conventioneers. Council Member Guerrero commented on an issue relative to Woody's Bar, stating that the City has an obligation to obtain a commitment from Mr. Woodson. He made a motion to instruct the staff to negotiate with Mr. Woodson to try and obtain a commitment from him in reference to the criteria set by the staff; and If no commitment is obtained, that it be brought back to the Council for them to take other remedies to resolve the problem. The motion was seconded by Council Member Berlanga and passed unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Philip Rosenstein commented on the condition of the San Juan district and displayed pictures of the area. He stated that the area needs drainage and street paving and qualifies for government, state and local funding. Mr. Terry Whitmire, Old Brownsville Road, read a letter to the Council relative to the building permit fees. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 11 Mayor Turner recessed the Council Meeting at 5:40 p.m. to allow the Council a dinner break. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting at 6:07 p.m. and announced the public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program. Mayor Turner asked Assistant City Manager Elizondo to present the proposed 1989 CDBG program. Mr. Elizondo summarized the activities leading to the program development. He went over the policies used as guidelines to develop the recommendation. The staff then presented the staff recommendations for use of 1989 funds and Arnold Moreno, Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented the Commission's recommendations. Mayor Turner then called for comments from the public. Mr. Kevin Walker, 315 N. Chaparral, representing the Heart of Corpus Christi, stated that they had originally requested a matching grant of $200,000, but that the Planning Commission had recommended $150,000. He stated that there was slum and blight which needed to be eliminated. Mr. Walker stated that the project will create interim and permanent jobs for low to moderate income individuals and would protect the City's tax base. He further stated that they currently had a plan for the downtown area. Mr. Jack Ratkovic, 13911 Seahorse, representing Ethyl Eyerly Center, stated that the center had outgrown its use. He explained that they had received $75,000 from the 14th Year CDBG Program, but that they needed an additional $100,000 for the expansion. Mr. Philip Garner presented photographs of the downtown area before and after restoration. Ms. Marty Lash Cook, 429 Palmero, representing Communities in Schools, stated that they have a dropout prevention program and are requesting $35,000 for a portable building to be placed at Crockett Elementary. She stated that part of the building would be used for counseling services and the other half would be for a volunteer program for the school parent involvement/parent education program. Council Member McComb stated that he was in favor of the project, but that there were several vacant buildings throughout the City. He asked the necessity for the building to be located on the Crockett Elementary site, and Ms. Cook replied that it was critical for the building to be accessible to the students and the parents. Ms. Rheba Jones, representing the Literacy Council/Library, spoke in support of the Greenwood Library Expansion Project. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 12 Ms. Deirdre Norton indicated that the Library Board fully endorsed the Greenwood Library Expansion project. There was further discussion regarding the completion of the construction. Mr. Arthur Barnes, 218 Skipper Lane, representing neighbors in the immediate area between Jester, Laguna Shores and Lakeside, stated that he had petitioned the City for the past four years and had 250 signatures from residents in the immediate area in support of Laguna Park. Mr. Barnes stated that there were about 50 acres of property, ten of which was dedicated for a park. He stated that a portion of it belongs to the sewage treatment plant, noting that the portion belonging to the City was not being maintained. Mr. Barnes suggested that if the City would not fund Laguna Park, they should at least clean up their property so that the children could use the area for baseball or other recreational activities. Mr. Vic Menard, 1518 Dove, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, spoke in support of Laguna Park improvements. Mr. Menard stated that there was not a park in the surrounding area for children to play. Mayor Turner asked Mike Gordon if there was a park in that immediate area, and he replied that there was not. Mr. Menard also spoke in support of Molina Veteran's Park, the expansion of the Ethyl Eyerly Center, and Matlock Street expansion. Mayor Turner asked why the Planning Commission and staff did not recommend the project, and Assistant City Manager Elizondo explained that the City would have to acquire some right of way, and that there had been some opposition from some of the residents in the neighborhood who did not want the traffic. Ms. Irene Byrd, 1310 Dema, representing Matlock Street extension, stated that the extension was to provide the residents north of South Padre Island Drive access to the Naval Air Station and the Corpus Christi Army Depot. Mr. Jim Lewis, 3125 Bimini, President of the Flour Bluff Business Association, stated that they supported the Matlock Street extension. Mr. Jerome Farias, 3314 Heritage Lane, Westside Business Association, presented slides and spoke in support of the Agnes Street improvements. Ile stated that the area should be enhanced with a median and that the State Highway Department would participate in the funding. Mr. Ted Anderson, 519 Everhart, Builder's Association of Corpus Christi, explained the need for transitional housing and stated that the Builder's Association is requesting a $25,000 matching grant to rehabilitate existing structures which would be in CDBG eligible areas. Ms. Peggy Clark, 3333 Floyd Street, member of the Landmark Commission spoke in support of the Preservation Plan. She also spoke in support of the Blucherville Project. Ms. Clark asked Ms. Claudia Blucher Harold to speak on the history of Blucherville and Ms. Harold gave a brief presentation. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 13 Mr. Hal Holmes, member of the Landmark Commission, requested seed money for the Blucherville Preservation Project. Mr. Bill Ward, 505 S. Water, representing the property owners around Blucherville, spoke in support of the project and presented a letter endorsing the Blucherville project. Mr. Oveal Williams, 2218 Winnebago, Washington Center, requested funds to construct a new center. Mayor Turner requested a report from Assistant City Manager Elizondo explaining the usage of the Washington Center. Mr. Cheyenne Eichelberger, 2206 Saxony, requested endorsement and support of the Crossley School Children's Equipment Project. He stated that there were several other groups in support of this project which have agreed to maintain the equipment once it is in place. Council Member McComb suggested that the school district install the equipment and use the funding which was going to be used for installation to purchase more equipment. Mr. Elizondo stated that they could pursue that request. Mr. Joe Martinez, 6232 Boca Raton, Executive Director of Nueces County Community Action Agency, spoke in support of the Weatherization Program. There was further discussion regarding whether or not the funds were being used for operating expenses or for actual weatherization. Mr. Augustine Ruiz, 3201 Magnolia, spoke in support of the youth sports complex. He stated that the Planning Commission and staff had recommended $175,000, but he is requesting the full $200,000. Council Member Guerrero stated that he was under the impression that they had committed themselves to funding the youth sports complex for three years at an amount of $200,000. He asked why staff had only recommended $175,000, and Mr. Elizondo replied that they were trying to make ends meet. Mr. Joe Valdez, 1446 Daytona, Board Member of Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi and volunteer for West Oso Minded Organization, spoke in support of playground equipment for the Molina Day Care Center and Elgin Center. Mr. Ruben Bonilla, 2727 Morgan, representing the Boy's and Girl's Club, stated that he was not appointed to the Board until April 22 and this was the reason for the request coming in after the deadline. He discussed the importance of keeping the Club open for children in the area. Mr. Bonilla stated that the reason the Boy's Club had collapsed was because United Way had withdrawn their funding because of the dilapidated condition of the building and that there was no other funding mechanism to keep it open. He stated that he felt confident that they would regain United Way funding. He stated that he had set up several other organizations such as Friend's of the Boy's Club, a sustained membership, an Advisory Council, and expanded membership recruitment, and were having a "Splash Day" to open up the swimming pools. There was further discussion regarding the use of a gas or electric air conditioning system. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 16, 1989 Page 14 Mr. David Noyola, 4433 Valdez, spoke in support of the Youth Sports Complex and the Molina Veteran's Park. He stated that the neighborhood worked together to keep the park looking nice and that people from all over Corpus Christi visited the park because of the monument dedicated to the veterans. Mr. Noyola also spoke in support of Laguna Park. Ms. Janet Rice, 118 Southern, spoke in support of the Preservation Plan. She stated that Corpus Christi should look into this project for future tourism, stating that they are behind in preservation compared to other Texas cities. There being no other comments from the audience, Mayor Turner declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. on May 16, 1989. * * * * * * * * * * * * * _ I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the 1989, which were approved by the City Council WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this th 1989. et71TurneC1741 ty , Mayor is a true and correct copy of the City of Corpus Christi of May 16, on May 23, 1989. /cid / day of 4;t14.2-6.1, atm—n-72 04r__ Armando Chapa City Secretary