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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/14/1989MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 1989 2:00 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem Leo Guerrero * Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Tom Hunt Edward A. Martin Joe McComb Clif Moss Mary Rhodes Frank Schwing * City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney Hal George City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Reverend Larry Howard of First United Methodist Church 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 November 7, 1989, and there being no additions or corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Public officials and a property owner from the City of Port Aransas gave a community presentation relative to the growth plans of Port Aransass and why such growth would be in the best interest of Corpus Christi. Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Borders, Mr. Mike Hall, President of the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Tom Jackson, President of the Council of Owners of the Sand Piper Condominiums, Mr. Jim Atwill, an attorney for the Nueces County Water Control, Mr. Edwin Flat, an owner of 1400 acres of property, and Mayor J. C. Barr formally requested that the City of Corpus Christi cede to the City of Port Aransas their extraterritorial jurisdiction from their present city limits to the northern boundry of Mustang Island State Park. Mayor Turner referred the request to staff to establish a Council workshop to discuss the City's options and the financial and legal ramifications of MICROFILMED tnutes .egular Council Meeting November 14, 1989 Page 2 providing services to that area. She stated that the City of Corpus Christi should very clearly define its intentions regarding annexation. * Mayor Pro Tem Guerrero and Council Member Schwing arrived at the meeting at 2:11 p.m. Council Member Tom Hunt indicated that he would support the request, stating that what is good for Port Aransas is good for Corpus Christi. Mayor Turner declared a five-minute recess. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:55 p.m. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, gave a presentation on the Blanche Moore Traffic Study. He displayed a rendering of the area and provided an update of several long-term roadway and traffic improvements proposed for the area. Discussion enused as a series of specific questions were asked by several Council Members, and Mr. Crull responded to their questions. Council Member Martin expressed concern about the safety issue and suggested that a traffic signal would help if placed at the center of the shopping center's three exits. Mr. Crull stated that a turn signal would solve the problem of traffic leaving Moore Plaza but would slow traffic on Staples Street. It was the consensus of the Council that a traffic signal at the site is necessary. Mr. Crull stated that a turn signal could be installed by December 1st. City Manager Garza expressed the opinion that the developer of Moore Plaza should pay for the traffic signal. Mayor Turner requested that the Council be provided a calendar of the entire plan for the area. City Manager Garza presented a plaque to Dan Hobbs, Management and Budget Director, for the Government Finance Officer Association's award for a Distinguished Budget Presentation. Mr. Hobbs expressed appreciation for the award and introduced members of the Management and Budget Department. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following Board and Committee appointees: V. Fred Kuddes - Food Service Advisory Committee; Carol mutes ..egular Council Meeting November 14, 1989 Page 3 Scott - Municipal Arts Commission; and Sandy McKinnon - Museum Advisory Committee. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 6 and a Council Member requested that Item 2 be withheld for discussion. Relative to Item 1 on approving the purchase of copper pipe, City Manager Garza made comments regarding the bid tabulation. He stated that staff recommends that the Noland Company receive the award based on the low bid of $23,869.60. 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. M89-0331 Motion approving the purchase of 20,600 feet of copper pipe, sizes 3/4" 2" based on low bid. The pipe will be used by the Water Division for maintenance and installation of meters. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 20826 AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 FOR CABINETS FOR SHOP AND KITCHEN, SECURITY GATES, AND EXHIBIT DESIGNER DRAWINGS FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM EXPANSION; AND APPROPRIATING $75,513.90. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 20827 AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF AND AMENDMENT TO THE MODIFICATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CHAPARRAL AVIATION, INC., TO HEDRICK BEECHCRAFT, INC. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken. 'mutes .egular Council Meeting November 14, 1989 Page 4 5. SECOND READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF AVENUE A, BETWEEN MIDDLE LANE AND MOUNTAIN TRAIL ADJACENT TO LOTS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17A, AND 18A, IN THE ORIGINAL CALALLEN TOWNSITE; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20828 CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A 10 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 11, BLOCK 133, CROSSGATE SUBDIVISION, AS IDENTIFIED BY CROSSHATCHING ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO, AND BEING 2 FEET WIDE BY 21 FEET LONG; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * In answer to a question from Council Member McComb on Item 2 relative to approving the purchase of an ambulance, City Manager Garza stated that this ambulance is a regularly scheduled replacement. He indicated that the City has been converting to the modular ambulances. Assistant City Manager Elizondo discussed the procedure for ambulance replacement. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion was passed: 2. M89-0332 Motion approving the purchase of one modular ambulance from Collins Ambulance Sales and Service for $64,076 based on low bid. The ambulance will be used by the EMS/Fire Department and is included in the 1989-90 Capital Outlay. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 10 thru 11b. There were no comments from the Council or audience on Items 10 thru lib. (mutes aegular Council Meeting November 14, 1989 Page 5 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 10. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 2-51, ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS; DIVISION 5, MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD; AND CHAPTER 36, PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, SECTION 36-6, CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM ADMISSION FEES, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM TO CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." lla. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, HUMAN RELATIONS, ARTICLES I-IV, SECTIONS 1-69; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." lib. FIRST READING ADOPTING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CORPUS COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading Turner, Guerrero, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner declared a five-minute recess. * * * * * * * * * * * * * CHRISTI HUMAN RELATIONS FOR PUBLICATION. by the following vote: Moss, Rhodes and Schwing Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting at 3:55 p.m. and called for consideration of Item 7 on the Wastewater Capital Improvement Program. A report from Assistant City Manager Jesus Garza was received on the various projects which are proposed for F.Y. 89-90 Wastewater Capital Improvements and the funding proposed for the various projects. (Report Attached) Mr. Garza provided background information and commented on the recommendation for confirming the projects approved for FY 89-90 including preliminary design of the Southside Plant, designating project funding from nutes _.egular Council Meeting November 14, 1989 Page 6 wastewater revenues and the proposed certificates of obligation according to departmental priorities; and confirming the Oso Plant Modifications as part of the Wastewater Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Garza stated that the key issues are the Oso modification, the odor control program and the preliminary design of the Southside Treatment Plant. He displayed a chart depicting the flows at the Oso plant and provided a schedule which ties into the flow characteristics of the Oso. He discussed the preliminary engineering of the Southside Treatment Plant and stated that although the Southside Plant has been accelerated, expansion of the Oso plant remains a critical need under the Wastewater Program. Mr. Garza continued by stating that the Oso is currently operating at 85% capacity and the City must now begin plans for the expansion in order to meet treatment demands and remain under compliance. He stated that should the City begin work immediately on the Southside Plant, the facility would not go on line until 1995, while the Oso plant is expected to meet 90% capacity by 1991, the point at which EPA requires expansion to be underway. He then commented on the basic waiver provisions. Mr. Garza indicated that if the City proceeds with the Southside Treatment Plant, it will be a $30 million project; there will be about a twenty -percent rate increase to be able to fund that plant; and this will be in addition to other projected increases. Extensive deliberation and discussion followed and one of the principle concerns discussed by the Council was the time frame for the Southside Plant. Mr. Garza indicated that the Southside Plant would be in operation by January or February of 1996 and the Oso improvements would be completed by the end of 1992. Council Member Martin expressed concern regarding the rate increases in conjunction with the Southside Plant and the Oso improvements. He stated that the City needs a bond election that authorizes those projects by the voters informing them that their rates are going to increase. Mr. Martin indicated that he would like to see some figures which will indicate what the costs will be in terms of rates to implement and operate the projects over a ten-year period. Mr. Barry Pillinger, representing the Pharaoh Valley Neighborhood Association, presented material to the Council. Mr. Pillinger expressed opposition to the expansion of the Oso plant, stating that the Association agrees with the master plan concept but not the schedule in which it is going to be implemented. Mayor Turner requested that the Council Members have an opportunity to review the specifications for the Oso expansion. Mr. Frank Kolda, a resident in Pharaoh Valley, spoke in support of the development of the Southside Plant. He asked some specific questions which were responded to by Mr. Garza and he commented on improvements to the Oso plant. Dr. Miriam Wagenschein expressed concern about the odor control in the area of the Oso. She stated that the City of Corpus Christi will have to spend money Lnutes aegular Council Meeting November 14, 1989 Page 7 on major infrastructure in the next ten years and the the City and residents should all work together in a positive manner. Ms. Mary Davis, a resident on Sahara in Pharaoh Valley, commented on the age of the Oso plant and the infrastructure in Corpus Christi. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion was passed: 7. M89-0333 Motion confirming the projects approved for FY 89-90 including preliminary design of the Southside Plant, designating project funding from Wastewater revenues and the proposed certificates of obligation according to departmental priorities; and confirming the Oso Plant Modifications as part of the Wastewater Capital Improvement Program. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Berlanga, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 8 on the agreement with the Texas State Aquarium Association. Assistant City Manager Bill Hennings provided a layout of the Aquarium area and reviewed the basic provisions of the contract. He stated that the contract would also commit the City to issue $1.5 million in Certificates of Obligation to finance the construction. He stated that the Aquarium Association has agreed to reimburse the City for fifty percent of the debt service on the certificates. Mr. Hennings stated that the contract would provide that the City may impose a charge for parking and if the City collects parking revenues from Aquarium visitors, those revenues would be credited to the Aquarium Association. Mr. Hennings continued by stating that the contract would agree to an exchange of land to allow for orderly future expansion of parking and Aquarium facilities. He elaborated on the parcels of land which would be exchanged. A broad discussion followed on this issue and the Mayor and some Council Members expressed concern regarding the parking provisions in the contract whereby revenues would be credited to the Aquarium Association. City Manager Garza suggested that the contract could be amended whereby the City would receive fifty percent of the net revenues and the Aquarium would get credited with fifty percent of the net revenues. Dealing with the subject of the platting of the Aquarium, Council Member Martin expressed a concern about the exchange of land with the Aquarium. Mr. Martin stated that he would like a presentation given to the Council regarding this issue. inutes _.egular Council Meeting November 14, 1989 Page 8 After more discussion, be deferred for one week in with the Council discussion of net. the consensus of the Council was that Items 8 and 9 order for the contract to be rewritten consistent about the issues of revenue sharing and definition Mr. Quenton Dokken, representing the Aquarium Association, briefly discussed the reasons for the exchange of properties requested by the Aquarium Association. 8. Deferred AUTHORIZING-EKEGUT4ON-E}F-AN--A6H.MMEPpT FTEN-414H—GI-F1- ANB-THE-TEXAS-STATE AQUARIUM-A8£O64AT40H--T'-0-40�FEFRi3GF-pM4 P4G-4N-3'4}E--RQBA•hI-3M- �FGII437h--48SBB 6BRTIFIGATES-W--}BI,,*F. 44-0N - CIIARE 4;,036 -FS PIBRGOFr .&XC44ANGB-R&Ab-PRGPERTY-FN THE--AQFk1 444--8I61N3VI;--A?iD--ESTABLISH-4HsbA }-9BbIGATIONS;- LI AHE. W -FOR SBVERABIEITY;-ANB-DEGLARING-AN-EMERGBNGY: 9. Deferred BY--FR&-444*--60H*Glir-9F- TRFH- CAR-6F--GORP86-4 F&F4,--3'LEXA$s--HIREGTIN6 P8BIAGATION-OF -NOTICE-E}F--INFENPIGN-TO- P5&WEr-&ER9'IFI6A4'BS--0F'--OBbIGATI9N; SERIES- 1138}; -ANP?--0RBAbN1NG-4lTHER -MATTERS-4HrI FEND-T49--'FN&--64}&,iEf)I; -ANB BBBbARING-AN-BMBRGBNGVT * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza informed the Council that Mr. Dusty Durrill, thru his Foundation, has offered the City approximately $400,000 to install gazebos on the bayfront along the seawall. He stated that there would be some City involvement in acquiring water and power for the project. Mr. Morgan Spear, an architect speaking on behalf of Mr. Durrill, described the project and presented plans of the gazebos. He stated that the Foundation wants to be in total control of the design of the project. Discussion ensued and a motion was made by Council Member McComb to instruct staff to review the proposal and present the concept to the Council for final approval. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously; Schwing and Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Mayor Turner called for Council reports. Council Member Rhodes inquired about a presention regarding alcoholic abuse, and City Secretary Chapa responded that staff is handling the details for the presentation to be placed on the agenda. Mrs. Rhodes presented material to the Council regarding the procedure for creating the Reinvestment Zone. She referred to the Council Meeting when this Lnutes .<egular Council Meeting November 14, 1989 Page 9 issue was discussed, stating that the Council did not say that they intended to establish the zone. City Manager Garza indicated that the direction given by the Council is not inconsistent with the language in the material presented by Mrs. Rhodes. He stated that the Council gave the message to the other taxing districts that it had not decided, but was giving notice under the provisions to get the procedure started. In answer to a question from Council Member McComb, City Manager Garza stated that some legislation had been prepared that would enable other taxing entities to change a percentage of the levy which would be set away for a Reinvestment Zone. He stated that he had asked Assistant City Manager Tom Utter to get the City exempt because it was pre-empting the City's authority. Council Member Rhodes inquired about the requirements for people desiring to run for office in District 2. City Secretary Chapa responded that according to the Charter, the individual has to live in the district six months. City Attorney Hal George stated that he will provide a written response to Mrs. Rhodes' inquiry. Mrs. Rhodes inquired about a written update regarding the pipeline issue, and City Manager Garza stated that there is a concern by people living on Interstate 37 and that he is working with Coastal to relocate the planned pipeline. Council Member Martin referred to Proposition 5 which was passed by the voters last week and suggested that the Council discuss it because it was passed on a local option basis. Mr. Martin commented on the issue regarding requests for presentations to be given at Council Meetings and suggested that the City Secretary handle the polling procedure for individuals wishing to make presentations to the City Council. Mr. Martin stated that he would like copies of the proposals which are being considered by the Audit Analysis Committee. Mr. Martin indicated that he would like the Council to discuss the procedure for Council replacement. Mr. Martin commented on garbage collection bills and asked for a report from staff. Council Member Moss stated that the Audit Analysis Committee received seven proposals which they discussed in detail. He stated that the proposals are available and four oral presentations will be given at next week's Council Workshop Meeting. nutes .egular Council Meeting November 14, 1989 Page 10 Mayor Turner referred to the baggage carriers at the airport, noting that their service is not consistently available. She suggested that they should receive a small salary, and City Manager Garza stated that he will look into the matter. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Enrique Garcia, President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association, commented about a survey which the Association conducted. He discussed some of the results of the survey which were provided to the Council Members. The Council went into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, V.A.C.S., Section 2(f) to discuss purchase and value of real property in connection with the Southside Sewer Treatment Plant project and Section 2(g) to discuss evaluation of the City Manager and City Secretary. Following the closed session, Mayor Turner adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:55 p.m. on November 14, 1989. * * * * * * * * * * * * * F.Y. 89-90 WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS RD:MENDED FUNDING FY 89-90 ESTIMATED WASTEWATER G.O. BONDS PROJECT AUTHORIZATION COST REVENUES OR C of O's Up River Rd./Five Points FY 89-90 CIP 390,000 390,000 Relief Line Oso Plant Modifications Pending 290,000 290,000 (Design) Laguna Shores Lift Statim 1984 Supplemental 700,000 * 700,000 and Force Main Horne Road Lift Statim 1985 Supplemental 925,000 * 925,000 Dechlorination Facilities FY 89-90 CIP 35,000 35,000 for Plants (Design) Padre Island Subdivisions 1984 Supplemental 460,000 ** 125,000 No. 1 and 2 Dechlorination Facilities FY 89-90 CIP 190,000 (Construction) Southside Plant - 1986 Bond Program 1,000,000 Preliminary Design Sanitary Sewer Adjustments FY 89-90 CIP 260,000 for Highway Projects Waldron Road Trunk 1986 Bond Program 630,000 Graham Rd./Wranosky Park FY 89-90 CIP 523,000 Lift Station & Force Main 190,000 1,000,000 260,000 630,000 1 523,000 1 F.Y. 89-90 WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPR0VEMENTS RECCTAERDED FUNDING FY 89-90 ESITMATED WASTEWATER G.O. BONDS PROJECT AUTHORIZATICt1 COST REVENUES OR C of O's Sliplining of Greenwood Dr. Trunk - PID to Saratoga (Design) FY 89-90 CIP 275,000 275,000 Whitecap Plant Expansion FY 89-90 CIP 250,000 250,000 Phase 2 (Design) Arcadia Lift Station 1986 Bond Program 460,000 * 460,000 Replacement Installation of Sanitary FY 89-90 CIP 54,000 54,000 Sewers in Developed Areas Without Wastewater Service TOTAL RECOMMENDED FUNDING: 2,465,000 3,642,000 AVAILABLE BONDS AUTHORTZED IN 1986: (2,595,000) BALANCE TO BE FINANCED WITH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION: 1,047,000 * Previous allocation transferred to Westside Plant Expansion. ** $335,000 available from prior allocation. Above plan provides for implementation of remaining 1986 bond projects with the exception of the Riviera Street Lift Station Upgrading ($160,000) and a portion of Sewer Main Rehabilitation ($240,000); however, we intend to fulfill the sA•pe of the 1986 Program and construct these projects through future Wastewater revenues. T HEREBY cEPTITY that the forepoioc, is a true and rr.ricct copy of tho Minutes off the ueril.ar- Council Meetinof the city of ,,iv s Christi. of ' vember l4. 1089 which were approved he the city Coonf.i .,i November 21. 1989 k1TNESSETH MY ilANO AND SEAL, r 1090. Dirtier, Maroc XrmIndo Chepa tl. Secretary