HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/30/1990PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tel Tom Hunt
Council Members:
Leo Guerrero
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Clif Moss
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 30, 1990
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Juan Garza
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando thapa
Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Council Member Clif Moss following which
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro
Tem Ton Hunt.
City Scrretary Armando Chapa called the roll and verified that the
necessary quorum of the Council and the required Charter officers were prcecnt
to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Special Council
Meeting of January 15, 1990 and Regular Council Meeting of January 23, 1990, and
there being no additions or corrections, she proclaimed them approved as
presented.
Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the
following appointments were made by the Council: (M90-025)
Airport Advisory Committee
R. Ehnerson Harris
Sister City Committee
Dr. Kathryn Lang
Pat Rousseau
Electrical Advisory Board
Larry Major - Reappointed
Ashok B. Nadkarni
MICROFILMED
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Senior Community Services Advisory Committee
Grace Rank - Reappointed
Ray Garcia -
Theodora Oliviera - "
Thomas TOporowski - "
Eli Abrams *
Doris Porter
Elsa M. Ciminelli
Shevaun Beck
* Appointment made at end of Council Meeting - (See page 8)
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions,
ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 7.
There were no contents from the audience on the items.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
1. M90-026
Motion approving the purchase of 60,000 library book bags, in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI -0134-90, frau Continental Extrusion Corp. of
Garden City, New York based on low bid for the amount of $11,323.30. These
bags will be used by the patrons of the South Texas Library System to
transport books to and from the library.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
2. M90-027
Motion approving a supply agreement for 1" house type gas service
regulators in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0137-90 with National
Meter Parts, Inc., Lancaster, Ohio for an estimated annual expenditure of
$26,010 based on low bid. The term of the agreement 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
regulators will be stored in the Warehouse and used by the Gas Department.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
3. M90-028
Motion authorizing the City Manager to summit an application for the
Emergency Shelter Grant PLuytam (ESG) and execute all related documents
pertaining to the ESG Program.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Guerrero,
Martin, MbOomb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
4. M90-029
Motion authorizing acquisition of Parcels la, lb, and lc, located east of
Navigation Boulevard between Agnes Street and Old Brownsville Road, in
connection with the Airport Road Drainage Ditch Improvements, as part of
the Agnes Street Improvements project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
5. M90-030
Motion authorizing acquisition of Parcel 2, located east of Navigation
Boulevard, between Agnes SLceet and Old Brownsville Road, in connection
with the Airport Road Drainage Ditch Improvements, a part of the Agnes
Street Improvements Project, consisting of 1.494 acres at a cost of
$41,832.
The foregoing notion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
6. M90-031
Motion authorizing acquisition of Parcel 4, located west of Navigation
Boulevard, between Bates Street and Agus Street, in connection with the
West Oso Drainage Improvements, a part of the Agnes Street Improvements
Project, consisting of 1.696 acres at a cast of $27,350.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
7. SEOOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REPLACEMENT BONDS POR THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TE AS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1978, BOND NUMBERS 1666
THROUGH 1668 AND 1679 THROUGH 1685 WITH COUPONS ATTACHED, AND OTHER MATPEES
RELATED THERETO.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
ZUrner, Hunt, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
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Relative to Items 8 and 9, Brooklyn Addition Street and Alley Closure
Request, Mr. Lath Bishop, 319 Glenmore, stated that he is representing Mr. and
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Mrs. Rhodes who own land at 409 Bridgeport and who are opposed to the closing
because it world interfere with access to their property.
Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, prczcnted slides of the area
and stated that staff has reviewed the closures and traffic circulation in the
area and believe that the remaining street system is adequate to provide
circulation to the properties in the area.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinances were passed on second reading:
8. SECOND READING
CLOSING AND ABANDONING COASTAL AVENUE BETWEEN SEAGULL BOULEVARD AND WEST
SURFSIDE BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN ADDITION; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Hunt, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
9. SECOND READING
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 20 -FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEY ADJACENT TO IDIS 5-12,
BLOCK 54, BROOKLYN ADDITION, AND THE 20 -FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEY BETWEEN ELM
STREET AND COASTAL AVENUE IN BLOCK 55, BROOKLYN ADDITION; SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Hunt, Guerrero, Martin, MbCcmb, Mbss, Rhodes' and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 10, the Petition to close
Lorine Drive in Flour Bluff.
Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza reviewed the status of the street closure
request. He stated that the Police and Fire Departments have studied the effect
of the closure of Lorine Drive and have indicated their opposition because of
the unsafe restriction of emergency access. He stated that the Transportation
Advisory Committee discussed the request, and in lieu of closing the street,
recommended the installation of additional traffic control devices on Lorine
Drive, such as nmible strips in advance of the intersection, and a flashing
beacon on the existing "tee" intersection advance warning sign. Mr. Garza
stated that the Police Department has monitored the area and reported that the
traffic was within the required speed limit.
Mayor Turner inquired red about the time frame for the recommended
improvements, and Deputy City Manager Garza responded by stating that the
improvements can be installed within the next four to six weeks.
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After a brief discussion by the Council, Council Member Martin suggested
various alternatives in lieu of closing the street.
Mr. Zeke Ramos, an attorney representing Anthony LaManna, presented 89
letters signed by residents in the immediate neighborhood in favor of closing
the street. Mr. Ramos stated that a very serious problem exists in the area,
and he commented about several incidents which have occurred in the area. He
stated that his client does not think rumble strips and stop signs would be
sufficient to solve the problem, but is in favor of speed bumps.
Ms. Barbara Butler, 7613 Sternberg Lake Drive, a former resident of Fort
Wayne, Indiana, presented material to the Council regarding a fatal accident
which occurred in Fort Wayne. She commented about the incident, similar to the
concerns raised by Mr. laMa-na, and indicated that the city of Fort Wayne
suffered a great liability.
Council Member McComb expressed the opinion that the problem is not a poor
street design. He stated that the City should do everything prsible to prevent
accidents, but is not responsible for individuals who drive under the influence
of alcohol. Mr. ?&cab remarked about similar situations in the City.
In answer to a question from Council Member Rhodes relative to speed humps,
Deputy City Manager Garza stated that he would not recommend the installation of
speed bumps on a residential street because a motorcycle driver could lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously hurt.
Mr. Ralph Lnngbine, 2506 Figi, spoke in opposition to the street closure.
Ms. Cloys McGinley, 2310 011ie, expressed opposition to the street closure.
She stated that she has obtained 105 signatures of people in the surrounding
neighborhood who are opposed to the closing.
Mr. David Riojas, 2502 Lorine, expressed opposition to the street closure.
He displayed a drawing of residences in the neighborhood who are opposed to the
closure.
Ms. Dianne Pretzer, a neighbor of Mr. LaMaua, spoke in favor of the street
closure.
Mr. Harold Hopper, 338 Clifford Street, commented about people who drive
the wrong way on a one-way street.
Mt. William Gatlan expressed opposition to the street closure.
Dismission followed, and Mayor Turner suggested that staff's recommendation
of stop signs and rumble strips be implemented immediately.
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Council Member Guerrero expressed the opinion that rumble strips would not
solve the problem. He stated that the residents in the area will complain
about rumble strips.
It was the consensus of the Council to support the staff's recommendation
to not close Lorine Drive, but install the stops signs and rumble strips
immediately.
City Manager Garza stated that staff will study the situation further to
see if the traffic in the neighborhood can be slowed dawn. He implied that the
improvements implemented on Lorine Drive should be duplicated on Sands Drive.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 11, Employee Group Health
Program Proposals.
City Manager Garza stated that it has been six years since the City tested
the market. He commented about proposals submitted and stated that the
proposals reccumiended provide the most cost-effective program plan. Mr. Garza
indicated that because of sone concerns, the recommendation for a dental program
has been withdrawn, but will be pursued at a later date at one -hundred percent
employee cost.
Mr. Garza provided clarification regarding the temporary disability pay,
and in answer to questions raised by the Council, he stated that the cost
savings realized by the City will be placed in the City's Self -Insurance Fund
balance. Mr. Garza stated that staff does not propose any changes in benefits
at this time.
There were no comments from the audience on Item 11.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
motion was passed:
11. M90-032
Motion authorizing the City Manager to contract in accordance with the
Request for Proposals and responses thereto for services and insurance
coverages listed below:
a) Local Claims Administration - Lone Star
Administrators/Broker: Carrigan & Associates of Corpus Christi,
Texas.
b) Specific and Aggregate re -insurance for health
claims - Insurance Company of North America/Broker: Corrigan &
Associates of Carpus Christi, Texas.
c) Life Insurance - Insurance Company of North
America/Broker: Corrigan & Associates of Corpus Christi, Texas.
d) Long -'Perm Disability Insurance - Great American
Reserve/Broker: Butch Fscobedo of Corpus Christi, Texas.
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e) Flexible Reimtursement Ptuyram - Great American
Reserve/Broker: Butch Escobedo of Corpus Christi, Texas.
The total estimated annual cost of the proposed contracts is $746,601.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Guerrero,
Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; McComb not voting.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 12, Motion considering the
waiver of water and sanitary sewer systems acreage fees for Flour Bluff Garden
Annex, Tracts 3A and 3B.
Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza reviewed the status of Mrs. Perry's request
to waive the fees. He indicated that the Planning Commission recommends that
the water acreage fee is warranted; that the sewer acreage fee is not warranted;
and suggested a deferment of sewerage acreage fees until the sewer is actually
tied into. Mr. Garza indicated that staff recxm¢ends the payment of all fees
applicable to the subject property as prPgcribed by the Platting Ordinance.
Council Member Rhodes stated that Mrs. Perry requested proof which showed
that she was given an opportunity for a grace period. She stated that Mrs.
Perry did not apply for a replat during the grace period because it was not made
clear to her what was available.
Mrs. Rhodes moved to waive the water and sanitary sewer systems acreage
fees for Flour Bluff Garden Annex, Tracts 3A and 3B. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Guerrero.
Mayor Turner and City Manager Garza departed the Council Meeting in order
to travel to Washington for a presentation on the Homeport issue.
Council Member Martin expressed the opinion that the Council should not get
in the habit of waiving fees He stated that if Mrs. Perry had received proper
notice in 1982, she could have replatted her property; and at that time, she
would have been exempted frau water acreage fees only. Regarding the sewer
acreage fees, he suggested that Mts. Perry must hook into the system if it
becomes available.
Mrs. Jack Perry, owner of the subject property, reviewed the status of her
request for an appeal of the acreage fees. She stated that if she had been
aware of the grace period back in 1982, she would have taken advantage of it.
She presented material to the Council that was published in the Caller -Times
which does not mention anything pertaining tb a grace period.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the
following motion made by Council Member Rhodes was passed:
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12. M90-033
Motion to waive the water and sanitary sewer systems acreage fees for Flour
Bluff Garden Annex, Tracts 3A & 3B.
The foregoing motion pas'd by the following vote: Hunt, Guerrero, Martin,
Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; McComb voting, "No"; Turner absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hunt called for consideration of Item 13, the contract for
laaca and agreement with the Museum of Oriental Cultures.
Council Member Martin inquired if the rent should be a figure instead of a
zero amount in order to show true consideration. He asked what the building was
bought for, and Assistant City Manager Utter responded by stating that the City
wanted to acquire most of the property in that area for parking and expansion of
the Bayfront Arts and Science Park activities. Mr. Utter presented a drawing of
the area.
There were no comments from the audience on Item 13.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the
following ordinance was passed on first reading:
13. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE DCDCUTION OF A CONTRACT TO LEASE AND A LONG-TERM LEASE FOR
TWENTY (20) YEARS FOR BLOCK 89, FRACTIONAL LOTS 7, 8, 9, AND FULL LOTS 10,
11, AND 12, BEACH ADDITION, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS TO
THE MUSEUM OF ORIENTAL CULTURES.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Hunt, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye";
Turner absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hunt called for the City Manager's report, and Deputy City
Manager Garza stated that Mr. Nino Gutierrez, a representative from the State
Highway Department, has been invited to give a presentation at next week's
Council Meeting regarding highway projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Hunt called for reports from the Council.
During the Board and Committee appointments, a question was raised
concerning Mr. Eli Abrams. The matter was resolved, and the Council appointed
Mr. Eli Abrams to the Senior Community Services Advisory Committee.
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Council Memher Moss referred to M90-024 made during the January 23, 1990
Council Meeting. He moved to reconsider the motion because of a liability issue
on the water slide in Greenwood Park. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Martin and failed to pass by the following vote: Hunt, Martin, Mc arab and Moss
voting, "Aye"; Guerrero, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "No"; Turner absent.
Council Member Moss asked when the engineering system maps will be
installed on the computerized mapping system, and Deputy City Manager Jesus
Garza stated that the Council will be provided a schedule.
Council Member Schwing inquired about the Utility Deposit Study, and Deputy
City Manager Garza stated that the Council will be furnished a report within
forty-five days.
Council Member Guerrero asked for an update on the Coastal Refinery issue,
and Assistant City Manager Elizordo updated the Council on the Dunn Lane
pipeline issue.
Mr. Guerrero referred to the Noise Ordinance and requested a daytime
decibel reading of the noise level in the refinery area.
Council Member McComb commented about the water slide proposed for
Greenwood Pool and a liability issue. He stated that he would like a legal
opinion regarding the statement "that the builder of the slide is going to
protect the City from liability exposure." He referred to the amortization
schedule for the slide and requested to see how it will be paid out, and if the
proposed rate has to be approval by the Council.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hunt called for petitions frau the audience on matters not
scheduled on the agenda.
Ms. Jannine Foster, 1118 Vernon, spoke on the Dunn Lane pipeline issue and
expressed opposition to it being installed on Dunn lane. She pointed out that
there is only one marker in the area.
Deputy City Manager Garza informed Ms. Foster that the application has not
been approved; the City is awaiting a response from Javelina; and the City will
make sure the area is properly marked.
Assistant City Manager Elizondo remarked that state statute does give the
pipeline company certain authority which includes going on private property. He
stated that it is conceivable that if the City denies the pipeline company the
right to use the City's rights-of-way, in essence, the City would be forcing the
company to go on private property.
Mr. James Cook, 13675 Eagles Nest, Padre Island, commented about the
proposed referendum on Packery Channel and requested that it be put on hold.
Mr. Cook commented on environmental issues and the flooding aspect. He asked
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the staff to review the FFT4A report as to the impact on Padkery Channel. He
made other requests which he will submit in writing.
Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza stated that regarding Packery Channel,
there is an approval process which will address all the issues raised by Mr.
Cook.
Mr. Morris Connelly, 1202 Dunn lane, expressed opposition to the pipeline
proposed to be installed on Dunn Lane.
Mr. Lath Bishop referred to Items 8 and 9, Brooklyn Addition Street and
Alley Closure Request, and requested that the third reading of the ordinance be
tabled for two weeks so that Mr. Rhodes, a hospital patient at this time, can
attend the meeting for the third reading of the ordinance.
After a brief d i co»sgi on, a motion was made by Council Member Martin to
postpone the third reading of the ordinance for two weeks. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously; Turner absent.
City S cretary Chapa requested direction frau the Council regarding the
Municipal Court Judge appointment. It was the consensus of the Council that
they receive all the applications submitted, and that the applications not be
submitted to the Chief Municipal Ccurt Judge for review.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem
Hunt adjourned the Council Meeting at 4:10 p.m. on January 30, 1990.
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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
January 30, 1990, which were approved by the City Council on February 6, 1990.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the
1990.
day of
Arlo Chapa
City Secretary