HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/20/1989PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tem Clif Moss
Council Members:
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Tom Hunt
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing *
Absent
Mayor Betty Turner
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 20, 1989
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Juan Garza
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Pro Tem Clif Moss called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber
of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Chaplin Medicus Rentz, Director of Pastor
Services at Memorial Medical Center, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Moss.
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.
A motion was made by Council Member Berlanga to excuse Mayor Turner's
absence from the Council Meeting because she is out of town on City business.
The motion was seconded by Council Member McComb and passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss called for approval of the Minutes of the Workshop and
Regular Council Meetings of June 13, 1989 and there being no corrections or
additions, he proclaimed them approved as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss presented a Proclamation to Mr. Chris Nelson, Executive
Director of the United Way, designating Thursday, June 22, 1989 as "United Way
People Awareness Day."
Mayor Pro Tem Moss recognized Ms. Rosie Garza, representing the Southern
Cole Park Neighborhood Association, who gave a presentation on sailboarding.
Ms. Garza expressed opposition to the use of Oleander Point as the current
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location for the Caller -Times U.S. Pro Am Sailboard Regatta. She commented on
alternative sites for sailboarding and requested that the Council renegotiate
the contract for the Regatta.
Dr. L. W. O. Janssen, 2925 Ocean Drive, a member of the Southern Cole Park
Neighborhood Association, communicated opposition to Oleander Point as the
location for the sailboarding regatta.
Some Council Members concurred with Ms. Garza and Dr. Janssen, and it was
pointed out that the contract is a five-year contract subject to renegotiations.
Council Member Guerrero suggested that the contract be renegotiated and
recommended that it be presented to the Council for consideration.
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Mayor Pro Tem Moss called for consideration of Consent Motions,
Resolutions, Ordinances and Ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 8.
City Manager Garza remarked that Item No. 4 on the Utilization of the
Watergarden for the Fiesta de Corpus Christi event should be a one -reading
Ordinance and not a Resolution.
Relative to Item No. 4, Mr. Ricardo Rodriquez, Chairman of the Board of the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, requested approval of this item; he explained the
Fiesta de Corpus Christi event; he invited the Council to the celebration; and
he presented T-shirts and posters to the Council.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were approved:
1. M89-0164
Motion accepting the South Staples Waterline project from Saratoga
Boulevard to Oso Creek, and authorizing final payment of $63,879.51 plus
retainage interest to Backhoe Lease Service, Inc.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Moss, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner and Schwing
absent.
2. M89-0165
Motion approving the application by the Mayor's Office 4th of July
Celebration Committee and the Heart of Corpus Christi to hold a street
festival on July 4th, and approving the closing of the following streets
during the event period:
a. Schatzel Street, between West Shoreline Boulevard and Lower
Broadway Avenue.
b. Chaparral Street, between Lawrence Street and Peoples Street.
c. Mesquite Street, between Peoples Street and Lawrence Street.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Moss, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner and Schwing
absent.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 20695
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICE
CONTRACT WITH THE CONSULTING LIBRARIANS GROUP TO DEVELOP A LONG RANGE PLAN
FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI PUBLIC LIBRARIES; APPROPRIATING $30,680.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Moss, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner and Schwing
absent.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 20696
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HISPANIC
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE USE OF THE WATERGARDEN AREA FOR A FIESTA de
CORPUS CHRISTI EVENT ON JUNE 23-25, 1989 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Moss, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Punt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner and Schwing
absent.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 20697
APPROVING THE FINANCING BY THE TARRANT COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION OF A HEALTH FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS.
The foregoing Resolution passed by the following vote: Moss, Berlanga,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner and Schwing
absent.
6. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE OSO PONY
LEAGUE FOR THE USE OF A 15.4 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN SOUTH GUTH PARK FOR
YOUTH SPORTS PURPOSES.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye";
Turner and Schwing absent.
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7. SECOND READING
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20382 TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 BUDGET TO
APPROPRIATE THE SELF-INSURANCE UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE TO THE RESERVE
APPROPRIATION OF THE SELF-INSURANCE FUND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye";
Turner and Schwing absent.
8. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT TO LEASE AND A LONG-TERM LEASE WITH
TWO OPTIONS NOT EXCEEDING SIXTY (60) YEARS TOTAL FOR LOTS 3, 4, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, AND 12, BEACH ADDITION, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, TO THE CREATIVE ARTS CENTER, INC., AND APPROPRIATING $125,000 FROM
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND (243.54)
The foregoing Ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye";
Turner and Schwing absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Moss called for consideration of Items 9 and 10.
Relative to Items 9 and 10 on the Allen School Area Street Improvements,
Phase II, Assistant City Manager Jesus Garza provided background information.
He stated that the 1986 Bond Program, the Water Bond Fund and the 14th Year
Community Development Block Grant Program provided funding for this project
which includes the complete reconstruction of the streets with new pavement,
curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, storm sewers and waterlines.
No one from the audience spoke on Items 9 and 10.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
Ordinances were passed:
9. ORDINANCE NO. 20698
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF: Allen
School Area, Phase II - 1. Twelfth Street, from Morgan Avenue to Elizabeth
Street; 2. Eleventh Street, from Morgan Avenue to Booty Street; 3. Tenth
Street, from Morgan Avenue to Booty Street and from McKenzie Street to
Ayers Street; 4. Alameda Street, from Morgan Avenue to Elizabeth Street; 5.
Elizabeth Street, from Brownlee Boulevard to Staples Street; 6. Booty
Street, from Eleventh Street to Alameda Street, and 7. McKenzie Street,
from Brownlee Boulevard to Alameda Street; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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An emergency was declared and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes
voting, "Aye"; Turner and Schwing absent.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 20699
APPROVING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF VARIOUS COSTS FOR
THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: Allen School Area, Phase II - 1.
Twelfth Street, from Morgan Avenue to Elizabeth Street; 2. Eleventh Street,
from Morgan Avenue to Booty Street; 3. Tenth Street, from Morgan Avenue to
Booty Street and from McKenzie Street to Ayers Street; 4. Alameda Street,
from Morgan Avenue to Elizabeth Street; 5. Elizabeth Street, from Brownlee
Boulevard to Staples Street; 6. Booty Street, from Eleventh Street to
Alameda Street, and 7. McKenzie Street, from Brownlee Boulevard to Alameda
Street; DETERMINING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST
ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY TPF CITY; SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY ROLL DURING A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON
JULY 18, 1989, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 1201 LEOPARD STREET,
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing Ordinance passed by the
following vote: Moss, Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes
voting, "Aye"; Turner and Schwing absent.
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City Secretary Chapa announced that Mayor Pro Tem Moss has filed a Conflict
of Interest affidavit with the City Secretary's office on Item No. 11 and will
abstain from the discussion and vote on this item.
Council Member Berlanga called for consideration of Item No. 11 on the
Corpus Christi Yacht Club Lease.
In answer to a question from Council Member Guerrero relative to an
explanation of the amortization of the cost of the improvements, City Manager
Garza responded by stating that the City retains title to the pier. He
indicated that the Corpus Christi Yacht Club has offered to reconstruct the pier
and slips and finance that from the cash flow that they would be paying the
City. Mr. Garza indicated that the advantage to the City is that the Club rents
the slips and guarantees the income to the City regardless of whether the slips
are rented. He stated that the City's revenues are providing the payoff on the
debt service. Mr. Garza indicated that the Corpus Christi Yacht Club will
obtain their own financing from a local bank, noting that the City is not
providing any money to them.
Council Member Martin asked if the budget reflects the $47,000 in lost
revenues, and City Manager Garza responded in the affirmative and stated that
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the proposed budget would make up the difference from existing surplus for fund
balancing in the Marina Fund.
Mr. Giles Giddings, a member of the Corpus Christi Yacht
American Bank has agreed to finance the project. He commented
of the piers; he provided background information on the Club;
explanation of the contract.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes
Ordinance was passed on first reading:
11. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PIER
CHRISTI YACHT CLUB PROVIDING FOR A REPLACEMENT PIER.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed on first reading by
Berlanga, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Rhodes
abstaining; Turner and Schwing absent.
Club, stated that
on the conditions
and he offered an
and the following
LEASE WITH THE CORPUS
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the following vote:
voting, "Aye"; Moss
Mayor Pro Tem Moss opened the public hearing on closing and abandoning Lens
Drive from Cimmaron Boulevard to Oso Parkway in King's Crossing Unit 1.
City Secretary Chapa announced that Council Member Martin has filed a
Conflict of Interest affidavit with the City Secretary's office on Item No. 12
and will abstain from the discussion and vote.
Mr. Carl Crull, Engineering Services Director, provided background
information on the request, stating that Urban Engineering, representing the
property owners, King's Crossing Golf and Country Club, inc., has submitted a
request to close and abandon Lens Drive and a portion of Oso Parkway in
connection with the expansion of the golf course in King's Crossing Unit I. He
stated that Cimmaron Boulevard and Oso Parkway will be realigned to create more
consistent traffic flows and will accommodate traffic which might have otherwise
traveled Lens Drive. Mr. Crull indicated that staff is supportive of the
closure and that any required replatting and physical construction will be done
at the developer's expense.
Mr. Gene Urban, a representative of People's Heritage, spoke in support of
the closure and explained the reason for the request. He indicated that the
realignment will be in concurrence with the City's Master Development Plan.
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A motion was made by Council Member McComb to close the public hearing;
seconded by Council Member Rhodes and passed unanimously by those present and
voting; Martin abstaining.
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Prior to the discussion of the Budget, Council Member Hunt indicated that
the City will shortly be considering the bids for the Balustrade. He expressed
concern about the $600,000 proposed for the Balustrade improvements and
recommended postponing the improvements or reconsidering the repairs on the
Balustrade.
Discussion followed and City Manager Garza indicated that he will provide a
report pertaining to the Balustrade to the new members ot the Council.
Council Member Guerrero expressed concern about a proposed industrial dump
site which is to be built on Leopard Street. He stated that the people in that
area should be allowed to express their viewpoints relative to having 38 tons of
waste burned daily.
City Manager Garza stated that he will check into the matter.
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Prior to discussion of the Police Budget, Mayor Pro Tem Moss called for
petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Glynn A. Pugh read a prepared statement and commented on the City's
Comprehensive Plan. He commented on Article V of the City Charter elaborating
on nine rules. Mr. Pugh stated that it is obvious that the City government is
being run in a manner inconsistent with the City Charter and he posed various
questions in this regard.
Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, stated that he is a life member of the
Friends of the Museum. He expressed opposition to the proposed fees at the
museum, particularly in regard to school children.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, directed the City Manager's attention to
page 355 in the Budget book, stating that a column of numbers does not add up
correctly. Mr. O'Brien directed the Council's attention to the booklet of the
Unmet Needs of the City for 1989 and commented on page 39, critical needs in the
Emergency Preparedness office and commented on page 66, critical needs for the
Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Mr. George Moff, representing the Joint Tax Office, stated that he will
provide the tax estimate numbers for 1989 and 1990 to the City Manager by
Friday, July 21st.
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City Manager Garza commented on the TML Conference for Mayors and Council
Members which will be held in Corpus Christi on June 23-25 and invited the
Council to the welcoming ceremony and the delegates' luncheon.
Robert Olson, Chief of Police, spoke on the proposed Police Budget, stating
that the proposed budget is a "bear bones" budget. He stated that to address
the need for officers in the field, the department has done various things,
including the civilianization of positions and the transfer of additional
personnel from the Criminal Investigation Division and Community Services
Division. He indicated that there are approximately four or five positions
inside the department that are manned by sworn people and it is the department's
goal to make them civilian positions. Chief Olson commented on the numerous
charts which were presented to the Council which graphically depict the problems
facing the Police Department. Chief Olson stated that the problem of drug abuse
continues to be a primary problem in the City and with the onslaught of the
drug, "CRACK", he would like more police officers assigned to the Narcotics
Department. Chief Olson indicated that the City needs at least five more police
beats to adequately handle the call loads.
Chief Olson continued by stating that education is the answer to the drug
problem in the community. He stated that the City has received a grant from the
Kenedy Foundation for $50,000 for Project D.A.R.E. which the City will match
with funds from the Drug Trust Fund and Dr. Benson has agreed to put up
additional monies from CCISD. Chief Olson indicated that the City will have a
D.A.R.E. officer in every elementary public and catholic school in Corpus
Christi beginning in September. He indicated that the City has been able to
solidify consistent, ongoing funding for the D.A.R.E. program. Chief Olson
explained that he has initiated a proposal with the school district
superintendents in the Corpus Christi area and they have agreed to work out
funding for 1990, 1991 and beyond.
Chief Olson indicated a need for $41,000 to fund the establishment of a
West Port Assembly area which is a beginning step in a proposed plan to
implement a community -oriented policing concept. He stated that officers and
additional civilians are needed to free up officers and that the Police
Department is tightly stretched. Chief Olson indicated that the Council needs
to make the decision on the priorities. Chief Olson noted that Corpus Christi
continues to grow and with the coming of an expanded Pomeport, a dog track
within the year, tourism and festivals, if the Police Department is to
adequately address the demands of these developments, it must be afforded the
appropriate resoures to deal with them.
Council Member Martin inquired how much money is in the Drug Trust Fund,
and Management and Budget Director, Dan Hobbs, stated that as of May 31st, there
is approximately $700,000, and Chief Olson pointed out tliat some of that money
is not the City's as yet, stating that there is only about $400,000.
Mr. Martin indicated that some of that money can be spent for legitimate
law enforcement functions, and Chief Olson indicated that the City can fund non-
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budgeted items such as equipment and education. Chief Olson stated that the
money in the fund cannot be used to supplement and can be used for expanded and
additional programs. Chief Olson indicated that there is a list of items the
money can be used for, and Council Member Martin stated that he would like a
copy of that list. Mr. Martin indicated that he would like to know the amount
of money the City has in the Drug Trust Fund, what the legal expenditures are
for those funds and what they have been spent on in the last year.
A discussion followed on the consolidation of jails, the Police Academy,
fines for D.W.I.'s and the advent of the CAD/RMS system.
Mr. Martin stated that he would like to know how much more money the City
can recoup through criminal investigations, D.W.I's and the serving of warrants.
He stated that the Council needs to discuss the priorities for law enforcement
that they would like to see in the Police Department.
Council Member Rhodes concurred with Council Member Martin and stated that
this topic should be rescheduled for a full discussion and not forgotten.
City Manager Garza indicated that there are some opportunities for the City
to support its own cost. He stated that there is no restriction on how the City
spends these monies as long as the money is spent to fight violators or
offenders of the Texas law.
City Manager Garza indicated that staff will present the Council with the
new proposed plan of the use for the Drug Trust Fund. He also indicated that he
has contemplated financing a one-time expenditure from the fund for the
computerized dispatching system because it is a big need of the City.
Council Member McComb referred to the pawnshop ordinance and expressed
concern about the recommendation that people be fingerprinted when they bring in
an item to pawn because it would be an invasion of privacy.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss suggested that the City Manager and Judge Barnes get
together and discuss some of the revenues that the county is passing to the City
under the City's enforcement of the City and County laws.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss recessed the Council Meeting at 4:09 p.m.
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* Council Schwing arrived at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 6:02 p.m. and
announced the public hearing on the Budget for FY 1989-90. Mr. Moss informed
the members of the audience that they would be allowed to speak for five
minutes, and the following persons addressed the Council:
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Mrs. Dorothy Kucera, 4637 Wilma, representing the Art Community Center,
questioned the fact that the $5,000 which had been allocated to them for the
past six years had been deleted from the budget. She reminded the Council that
the Art Community Center will actually have additional expenses since they plan
to move to the Bayfront some time this year. Mrs. Kucera stated that it is very
important that they continue to receive funding from the City, and they have
actually requested an increase to $7,500 for this year. She described the
fund-raising efforts they have undertaken for the renovation of the City Hall
Annex for use as the Arts Center.
Council Member Rhodes inquired of City Manager Garza as to why that item
was deleted from the budget, and Mr. Garza stated that he was not sure, but
possibly because of the tight budget, this item was given a low priority.
Mrs. Kucera offered a possible explanation by stating that the Art
Community Center was funded because they leased their present building from the
City and the allocation was made to provide funds for utility bills, postage,
etc., and it may have been tied in with their lease agreement.
Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, spoke in opposition to the proposed fees
for visitors to the Corpus Christi Museum, particularly for children, and
suggested that they be allowed entrance at no charge for a limited number of
hours.
Mr. R. B. Lear, 5044 Maylands, spoke in favor of increased funding for the
library, stating that he utilizes the resource center of the Corpus Christi
Library and refers clients to the center.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Moss' request, approximately 40 people in the
audience indicated their support of increased funding for the library.
Mr. J. D. Byars, 4634 Blundell Drive, complimented the Council and several
staff members for their work on the budget. He expressed opposition to the
proposed increase in sewer rates and suggested that the City conduct a lottery
in order to generate additional funds.
Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace Street, urged that there be no tax
increase nor an increase in the telephone franchise tax. He pointed out that
the reason for the proposed increase in the franchise tax was to provide an
additional $400,000 for the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
which was approved by the Council last year. He objected to the proposal to
again fund the Bureau in the amount of $1.5 million in next year's budget. Mr.
Hasker also questioned the need for telephones in Council Members' automobiles.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4140 Pompano, questioned the proposed 19.4% projected
increase in wastewater rates. He pointed out the hypocrisy practiced by the
Council in denying Central Power & Light Company's request for increased rates
to cover the cost of their mismanagement and having no hesitancy in increasing
wastewater rates. He suggested that the Council consider raising the cap on the
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number of gallons of water used on which to figure the wastewater rates so that
the citizens with low incomes would not be penalized by increased rates. Mr.
O'Brien then referred to Page 23 of the Budget book which lists transfers from
the Water Department in amounts in excess of $12 million.
Mrs. Jean Neri, representing the Museum of Oriental Cultures, requested
that their funding be increased from $9,000 to $18,000 because of the expenses
they will incur when they move their facility to Heritage Park.
Mrs. Elna Hosford, 4833 Wooldridge, urged support of the Arts and the
Museum, stating that she was speaking on behalf of the American Association of
University Women.
Mrs. Blanca Rosa Garcia, 3321 Casa Blanca, Chairman of the Citizens
Advisory Health Board, expressed concern about the proposed budget for the
Health Department, particularly for capital outlay items. She compared the
recommended capital outlay funding for that department with that of other City
departments.
Mr. John Harwood, 538 Sorrell, speaking as a former volunteer who worked in
the Career Center of the Corpus Christi Library, urged that funding for this
center, which employs only one person, be included in the budget. He explained
the benefits derived from the operation of this center.
Council Member McComb expressed the opinion that if accurate records are
kept of the people who obtain assistance from this center, and if it can be
verified that they meet the qualifications of low-income recipients, possibly
some funding for this center could be obtained from JTPA through a reimbursement
type of situation.
Council Member Martin expressed the opinion that if the guidelines are met,
reimbursement could be obtained from JTPA for the clients who are served by the
Career Center.
Council Member McComb stated that if he could be provided with statistics,
he would explore that possibility with the Private Industry Council of JTPA.
Mrs. Elizabeth Riggle, 1044 McClendon, an English teacher at Incarnate Word
Academy, urged that adequate funding be provided the library. She pointed out
that a good library attracts a number of software industries to locate in the
City.
Mr. Robert Reyna, 1821 Roslyn, expressed opposition to any tax increases or
any increases in the water rates.
Mrs. Deirdre Norton, Chairman of the Library Board, urged that the Council
consider the unmet needs of the library very carefully.
Council Member Martin noted that the Career Center and the renovation of
the Parkdale Library are the top priorities listed in the unmet needs section.
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He expressed the opinion that the Council should make a decision on funds for
the Career Center as soon as possible, since this involves only one employee who
might seek other employment if it is known that funding will no longer be
available.
No one else spoke during the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Moss declared the hearing closed and adjourned the meeting at
6:46 p.m., June 20, 1989.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of June 20,
1989, which were approved by the City Council on June 27, 1989.
1989.
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WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the //-1- --day of 51704-t-
etty Tur r, Mayor
Armando Chapa
City Secretary