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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/13/1990PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem Tan Hunt Council Members: Cezar Galindo Leo Guerrero Joe McComb Clif Moss Mary Rhodes Frank Schwing Absent Edward Martin a-e-e-e-rc MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR C UNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1990 11:30 a.m. 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 and explained that the purpose of the meeting was to receive bids on the sale of $9,425.000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1990 and an the sale of $1,920,000 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1990. City Secretary Armando Chapa verified that a quorum of the Council and the necessary charter offices were present to conduct the meeting. City Manager Juan Garza provided a further explanation of the purpose of the bond sale and stated that the firm of McCall, Parkhurst and Horton is assisting the City as bond counsel; M. E. Allison Company, Inc. is the financial advisor for the City; and the registrar is First City Bank of Corpus Christi. Mr. Garza explained that this is a bid sale rather than a negotiated sale; the syndicate that bids the lowest interest rates will be awarded the bid; the City received a bond rating of AA -1 frau Standard and Poors and Al from Moody's. Mr. Jim Seal of the firm of M. E. Allison Company, Inc. deibed two recent bond sales conducted the past week and stated that this is a good time for the City to be selling bonds. Council Member Moss inquired as to why the bonds are dated back to March 1st and expressed concern about the interest that is already accruing. City Manager Garza stated that the financial institution that is successful in the bid will pay that interest. OPINED Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 2 Assistant City Manager Debra Andrews opened bids on the $1,920,000 Certificates of Obligation from seven financial institutions or syndicates. Council Member Guerrero arrived at the meeting at 11:45 a.m. Assistant City Manager Andrews continued and opened bids on the $9,425,000 General Improvement Bonds, Series 1990 from six financial institutions. City Manager Garza and Mt. Seal both stated that the bids received were excellent and a recommendation will be prepared for the Council to act on at 2 p.m. this afternoon. Council Member Frank Schwing arrived at the meeting at 11:48 a.m. Mayor Turner recessed the Council Meeting at 11:50 a.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 2 p.m. The invocation was delivered by Pastor Ken Gable of Parkside Church of God following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Schwing. City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required Charter officers were present to conduct the remainder of the meeting. He noted that Council Member Fd Martin had called to explain that he would be unable to attend the meeting today. Mayor Tuner referred to the bids received at 11:30 that morning for the sale of bonds and Certificates of Obligation. City Manager Garza stated that the staff recommends that the Council award the bids to the low bidders as follows: $9,425,000 of General Improvement Bonds, Series 1990 to be awarded to Merrill Lynch Capitol Markets and Associates for an effective interest rate of 7.220008 percent and that the $1,920,000 of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1990 be sold to Lovett Underwood Neuhaus and Webb at an effective interest rate of 6.5953 percent. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinances were passed: 3. ORDINANCE NO. 20888 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUI#NCE OF $9,425,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1990, OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATES HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF AT MATURITY; REPEALING ALL _4inutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 3 ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND ALL OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin absent. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 20889 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,920,000 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1990; AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Special and Regular Council Meetings of March 6, 1990, and there being no additions or corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following newly appointed Board and Committee members: Dr. Sam Logsdon - Municipal Arts Commission and Alda Klett and Lillian Villarreal - Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Advisory Committee. Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the following appointments were made by the Council: (M90-065) CC Regional Transportation Authority Food ServicP.s Advisory Committee Leon Loeb Jack Cooper Dee Haven - Chairman Kennedy Causeway Advisory Committee Landmark Commission Twig Gonzalez Leslie Mabrey Chip Carn er Edwin Goodman Cynthia Hill James Catron Planning Commission Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee Paula Leone Elda Castillo Mary Ruth Johnson tiinutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 4 Senior Community Serviceq Advisory Committee Eliseo Cantu * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Tmr-ner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances arra ordinances from previous meetings on Items 5 thru 8. There were no comments from Council Members or members of the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 5. M90-065 Motion approving a supply agreement for ductile iron pipe in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0202-90 with American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Dallas, Tx. on the basis of low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $141,601.00. The term of the agreement shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds were budgeted for these items by Water division. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Sdhwing voting, "Aye"; Martin absent. 6. M90-066 Motion approving the purchase of nine liquid chlorine systems with controllers for the Park and Recreation Department to be installed in area swimming pools, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0160-90, from the law bidder meeting specifications, DX Systems, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for a total of $30,574. The items are budgeted in the 1989-90 Budget. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin absent. 7. M90-067 Motion approving the purchase of five CD-ROM cataloging systems for the South Texas Library System from the Library Corporation, Inwood, WV., for a total price of $37,200, based on law bid. Funds are made available through a state grant. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin absent. itnutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 5 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20890 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A FIVE-YEAR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR TAXICAB SERVICE OWNED AND OPERATED BY MR. HOWARD KING, DBA KING CAB MANY . The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner then recessed the Council Meeting at 2:25 p.m. in order to sign the bowl documents. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:33 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Hunt addressed remarks to the bond attorneys and the financial advisors and expressed the opinion that their services should continue even after the sale of the bonds and the Certificates of Obligation had been completed. Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 9 from the regular agenda which is a motion authorizing a policy that establishes procedures for allowing citizens to speak before the Council under the Petitions/Comments section of the agenda. She then called on Council Member Sdhwing, who had suggested establishing the policy, for comments. Council Member Schwing stated that he had suggested the time change to the first part of the meeting in order to accommodate the people who have to wait from three to four hours in order to address the Council for three minutes. He stated that he felt that this would encourage participation by more citizens and if they are registered with the City Secretary's office prior to the meeting, it is likely that the staff would be able to answer more of their questions before the end of the meeting. A lengthy disrrussion ensued among the Council Members in regard to the pros and cons of requiring speakers to register with the City Secretary's office and to moving the time to the beginning of the meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to amend the proposed policy to change the time the public would be allowed to speak to have it remain at the end of the meeting as listed under Item R but to require speakers to register to speak with the City Secretary's office. Mayor Turner stated that she would like to determine which Council Members preferred to move the comments section to the beginning of the meeting. This policy failed to pass by the following vote: Galindo, Guerrero and Schwing voting "Aye"; Turner, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "No"; Martin absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 6 A motion was then made by Council Member Schwing to extend the registration time from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero arra passed unanimously; Martin absent. Mayor Turner then called for comments from the audience. Mr. Raymond Hacker objected to changing the policy, noting in particular that it should be made clear that citizens can register to speak by telephone. He also objected to the proposal to censor cotmients by discontinuing televising the Council Meeting when citizens are speaking. Mr. Pinkie Eldredge, 4201 Bartlett Street, stated that he prefers to have comments from the public at the beginning of the meeting. He stated that the Council had passed an ordinance on third reading authorizing the operation of a taxicab service before he was even allowed to speak. Mayor Turner explained that the comments that the Council are discussing are items that are not on the agenda. She also pointed out to Mt. Eldredge that the taxicab ordinance was read on three readings arra there had been ample opportunity for anyone to speak on the issue. Council Member Moss stated that he would be interested in reconsidering the ordinance that was passed on third reading until after Mr. Eldredge has spoken Mayor Turner suggested that the issue under di cItsion be completed first. Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, stated that he is not opposed to the proposed policy but suggested that an abbreviated agenda should be published in the newspaper so that people would be aware of what items are going to be considered. He stated that he felt that the entire meeting should be televised. Mrs. Gloria Perez, 1317 Seventh Street, expressed opposition to the requirement for people to register before 1:30 p.m. She also indicated a preference to have the comments from the audience after 5 p.m. Mrs. Althea Hanson, 1617 Ocean Drive, urged that the Council not establish policies to discourage people from speaking. She stated also that she felt that five minutes wculd be a better length of time. A motion was made by Council Member Schwing that section a. of the motion should be changed to state that citizens must register either by telephone or in person with the City Secretary. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. Mayor Turner summarized the charades by stating that comments from the public will be at the beginning of the meeting; the deadline for registering will be extended from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.; and registration may be by phone. Another motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to amend section a. to delete the statement that allows citizens to speak even if they have not Adnutea Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 7 registered if a majority of the Council votes to allay that. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schwing arra passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes voting, "No"; Martin absent. Mayor Pro Tem Hunt inquired if the Council is getting ready to vote on having input from the public before the regular agenda, and Mayor Turner responded in the affirmative. She then called for the vote on the motion as amended and it failed to rays by the following vote: Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner, McComb, Moss, Rhodes voting, "No"; Martin absent. Failed to Pass Dation -autherining -a-pe}}ey -that -establishes preeedures -fen alerting speak-__ the-Geuneii-,+naA..te-petit3enf2erunents-seetien-e€ the- a--A}}-indiv dua}s-wanting-te-speak-haler-the —(P£ ONS -6N-}NPeI }eN-Frei-'-AHB}ENeE-SN -MATTERS Nee SGHEBETEEB eN -PHE AGFNDA}-seetien -ef -the -agenda -n List -regis er -with-the -2ity Secretary-bbefere -12-ee -meen -the -day -ef the-Eeaneii -Meeting. --The registration—mtnst--ine-ludo—the—name; —address? and tepie te he addressech---The-tepie-sheuld iso-en}y-fer matters pertaining to-Eity affairs -net -seheels}eel-en-the-agenda-whieh the speaker feels -slog be brexght -te -the -attention -ef -the -€caned . --en}y persens -whe -sign tie win -be -permittee) -te -speak- —E eeeptiens -win be a}}awed -en}y by a ma3erity-vete-ef-the-eeunei}-present--The-eity-Seeretarywill previde the-re'pistec=ce-the-Eeunen-at-the-beginning-ef-the-Getman-Meeting. br—Thistetien-efte-agenekt-{PETIFIGNS-GR-INFGRNATIGN-FR9M-THE-ABBIENGE DE -MATTERS -Nee-SeBEBBhFB -ON -}HE -AGENDA} -ori}} be pimeed at the beginning -after ABM}H}SPRATIeN-GF Hs -and before BGARB &-eeMMEEPTEE APPe3EN7TMf? TS- er—A-time-}unit-ef-three minutes per-presentatien-fer ---persens -whe -have-s±gned -ep -te -speak-will -be-streetiy-enfereed- Speakers -win -net -be -interrupted befere their-3-minut-preseatatien-is eemg}eted—A-me4erity=vo`Y =`__ Counci}-present-wi}} he-required-te a}}eti-the-speaker-mere-time. Diqnizsion followed in regard to further amending the policy. Mayor Turner inquired if the Council desired to attempt another motion with a change of time for the public to speak, indicating that she objected to having comments at the beginning of the meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero that the motion be adopted as amended with the change of the time for cements to be no later than 5:00 p.m.; seconded by Council Member Moss. Several Council Members voted "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 8 City Manager Garza suggested that the appropriate procedure would be to reconsider the action previously taken. A motion was made by Council Member Moss to reconsider the motion; seconded by Council Member Guerrero and failed to pats by the following vote: Tirner, Guerrero, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt, Galindo, MoCanb and Rhodes voting, "No"; Martin absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor T rner then called for consideration of Items 10 and 11 pertaining to Senior Services Programs. City Manager Garza stated that he would like for Cecilia Martinez, Director of Senior Community Services, to make a presentation. Mrs. Martinez briefly described the Meals on Wheels Program. Mayor Turner ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in regard to these items. The following motions were passed: 10. M90-068 Motion authorizing a grant application to the Texas Department of Human Services to continue the meals on wheels program for the year beginning June 1, 1990, and authorizing the City Manager to approve a contract and related documents. The proposed 75% grant of $73,386 would require a local cash match of $24,462. The current year portion of $4,077 is available in the state and federal grant fund and $20,385 will be included in next year's budget. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin absent. 11. M90-069 Motion authorizing a grant application to ACTION to continue the Senior companion Program for the year beginning July 1, 1990, and authorizing the City Manager to approve a contract and related documents. The proposed grant of $147,662 would be matched with local cash of $26,452. The current year portion of $2,204 is available in the state and federal grant fund and $24,248 will be included in next year's budget. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin absent. * * * * * *C* * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 12 and 13 which deal with amer>dments to the City Code of Ethics. Ainutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 9 City Manager Garza referred to Item 12 regarding appearances by Council Members before City boards, commissions and committees, stating that there are few cozmnittoc that the Council might wish to exempt frau the list provided them, i.e., Civil Services =mission and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Council Member Rhodes stated that Item 13 which would amend the Code to allow the Council to refer pnRsible violations to the Ethics Commission, just indicates that the Council would need to send a written complaint approved by a majority of the Council Members. Council Member Rhodes then referred to Item 12 regarding Council Members' appearances before boards and commissions and stated that she would prefer that this read that they should not be allowed to go before boards and =Emissions for any reason. She then stated that she would put that in the form of the motion that the Council would not be allowed to appear before boards and =missions at all. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero. Considerable discussion on this motion ensued and it failed to pas by the following vote: Galindo, Guerrero and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Hunt, McComb and Moss voting, "No"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken; Martin absent. A motion was made by Council Member Rhodes that Item 12 be referred to the Ethics Commission to obtain their opinion. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and passed by the following vote: Galindo, Guerrero, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Hunt and McComb voting, "No"; Schwing absent at the time the vote was taken; Martin absent. 12. Referred to Ethics Commission AMENBIN6-THE-elT' CODE-eF LT=-13"1-Ai4 B3ENG-SETBSEeHHeN-f6, SEefP3N 2-3+± RESARBFNe-AFFEARANepS-Big-e eNeFE-MWBERS-BEFBRE-e TY BeARBS, -E lefSSIeNS, ANB-EeMMITTEES7 Mayor Turner called for comments from the audience on Item 13. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed opposition to the entire change, particularly the portion that would allow five Council Members to vote and send a matter for investigation to the Ethics Commission. Council Member Rhodes pointed out that if a matter is before the Council, they will have to make the final decision and it is only reasonable to send such a matter to the Ethics Commission since the Council sends items for consideration to all of the advisory boards. City Secretary thapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance passed on first reading. 13. FIRST READING .4inutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 10 AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ETHICS, BY AMENDING sata'aON 2-330-(b) REGARDING REFERRALS OF POSSTBTF VIOLATIONS TO THE ETHICS OZMMISSION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL. The foregoing ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Galindo, NbCamb, Moss, Rhodes arra Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken; Martin absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 14 and stated she will refrain from the dismission and vote because she has filed an affidavit of a prisible conflict of interest. There were no comments frau the Council or the audience on Item 14. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: 14. SECOND READING AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE BY GRANTING A CHANGE IN ZONING AND A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ALLOWING A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS (TRACTS 2A/B, 3), AN OPEN-AIR RETAIL MARKET, AND SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR LANDSCAPING AND SIGNAGE; AND DECTARING AN EMERGENCY. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Hunt, Galindo, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting "Aye"; Turner abstaining; Guerrero and Martin absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner announced the public hearing on the following zoning caqn: 15. Application No. 290-1, E & G Investments, Inc.: For a change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-4" General Business District on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block I, Ocean View Addition, located on the southwest corner of Ocean Drive and Morgan Avenue. Mayor Turner indicated that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff reconmiend Denial of "B-4", and in lieu thereof, grant "AB" Professional Office District. Mayor Turner inquired of the applicant if the "AB" zoning would be acceptable, and the applicant indicated that he was satisfied with that zoning. Mayor Turner called for comments from the audience. .,.inutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 11 Mr. Clark Flato, speaking on behalf of the applicant, noted that the proposed medical office building to be constructed on the three lots would be in conformance with other u^r- in the area. He explained that they own three lots there and they are planning to conduct a market survey to determine the size of building that is needed. He commented that the applicants have renewed a leasn with Spohn Towers for two years and the building will not be constructed until approximately that period of time. Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning, described uccs allowed under the existing zoning of "A-2", also "B-4" and "AB" win-. He stated that "AB" zoning would be more restrictive than the existing "A-2" zoning but it would generate more traffic. Council Member Rhodes inquired about the reason for their request of "B-4" zoning, and Mr. Flato stated that they wanted the highest poRaible use for the three lots. Mrs. Rhodes continued by stating that if a large office building is constructed, the applicants would probably return to the City Council to request more signage. Mr. Harvey pointed out that if the "AB" zoning is granted, the applicants could erect a 20 square foot sign on the wall or a 20 square foot freestanding sign.sign. Speaking in opposition to the request was Mrs. Gloria Bell, 1309 Ocean Drive, who pointed out that there can be no driveway opening from Ocean Drive but the driveway would have to be from Morgan Street which would create a traffic hazard. Mr. Harvey stated that actually a driveway would be allowed from either Morgan Street or one driveway could be installed on Ocean Drive. A motion was made by Council Member Moss that the hearing be closed; seconded by Council Maher Schwing and passed unanimously by those present and voting. Council Member Rhodes expressed concern about allowing "AB" zoning on Ocean Drive, stating that she felt that if it is approved, other applicants will approach the City for the same type of zoning on that block and the Master Plan indicates that that portion of the street should be residential and she felt that Ocean Drive should be protected. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 20891 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF E & G INVESTMENTS, INC. BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK I, OCEAN r .4inutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 12 VIEW ADDITION, FROM "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO 'AB' PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Hunt, Galindo, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; McComb and Rhodes voting, "No"; Guerrero and Martin absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza informed the Council that Mrs. Joe DeLeon, Sr., wife of a former Council Member, died the preceding night, and Mayor Turner suggested that a letter of condolence be written to the family. Mayor Turner informed the Council that a meeting was conducted that morning with representatives of Javelina Company and a report will be prepared to provide information for Ms. Jeannine Foster and other residents who are interested. She stated that answers will be provided at that time. Council Member Rhodes reminded the Mayor that she had appointed her to act as liaison on the AIDS Program. She pointed out that the City does not have a definite policy but she understood that a draft copy had been prepared and asked that this be considered by the City Council for pa sage. City Manager Garza stated that there is a lot of research on this subject; the City staff has contacted a number of entities; and the draft copy is almost ready. He stated, however, that the City is presently conducting training aacsions on the City's new drug policy and he would prefer to wait a few weeks before pugging a policy on AIDS. Council Member Rhodes requested a report on the policy on bees and inquired about a memorandum pertaining to United Airlines and the proposal they had made. She also stated that a gentleman had called her and commented on the City Hall building. He provided her with pictures of a building exactly like this one which is located in Illinois. Council Member Schwing referred to a presentation that occurred over two years ago in connection with the City's leasing facilities for a radio tower. He also expressed concern that the Council had approved spending over $1 million for rental of a radio tower, yet a company called Advance Communication Service had presented a letter to the City to construct a radio taxer and building for $175,000. He stated that he had discussed this with two representatives of the Sheriff's office who stated that they were renting a location for a tower for only $240.00 a month. He suggested that the Council re-evaluate the contract that was approved the preceding week. Mayor Turner indicated her concurrence and stated that she believed that the Council should have the written justification for the recommendation made by staff the preceding week. .4inutes Regular Council Meeting Match 13, 1990 Page 13 A motion was made by Council Manber McComb to reconsider the action taken on the radio towers; seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously by those present and voting. City Manager Garza stated that he has not executed the contract yet and the contract is not binding until it has been signed. He stated that he felt that it would be appropriate to reconsider that action but pointed out that the County system does not mare to the system that the City is purchasing. He also stated that the staff is investigating the sites considered by the consultant. Council Member Schwing then noted that Alice, Teams hired an environmental consultant in regard to a transmission of brine line going through a residential area. He stated that he would like staff to consult the environmental consultant who is from Kingsville, Texas to attempt to obtain a report. Mayor Pro Tem Hunt stated that the conditions in Flour Bluff are still very bad with trash and debris that has been thrown away. He stated that it needs to be cleaned up and urged that the staff do something as soon as possible. On another issue, Mt. Hunt inquired about the contract with the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and City Manager Garza replied that the City has a multi-year contract and the Bureau is to provide marketing, tourism and prorating the City as a convention destination. He stated that the contract is for three years and the Convention and Visitors Bureau is a type of privatization of services. Mayor Pro Tem Hunt suggested that the Chamber of Commerce take over that function instead of the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Council Member Galindo referred to the trash collection performed in this City and informed the Council that in the Houston area, residents are required to place their garbage in bags which saves a lot of time for the collectors and could be very cost-effective. He stated that he would like to include a requirement that citizens be provided with the bags. City Manager Garza stated that a study is being conducted right now to consider the possibility of collecting garbage in bags. ************* Mayor Turner called for comments from the audience on items not listed on the agenda. Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, registered a complaint about a street sweeper which was sweeping gravel off the street onto the grass area adjacent to the street. He stated that in checking he had discovered that sealcoating is no longer a function of the Street Department but has been transferred to the Sanitation Department and various departments are performing functions that are usually performed by another department. Mr. Dietz referred to another matter .4inutes Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 14 by stating that at the time the bonds for the City Hall were approved, the publicity indicated that the City would save $35,000 monthly in rent by consolidating all offices. He stated that instead there are a lot of trips being made to the Gibbons Building to obtain various drawings and swnething should be done to correct this. Mt. James Hinnant, 5433 Union, stated that he lives near the Javelin Refinery and objected to all the problems that neighbors are ennccunterinq because of the adverse street conditions. He inquired as to how they were allowed to start construction without a permit. Mayor Zhrner stated that the Council is attempting to get same answers and they will be committed to writing and that report will be shared with the neighbors as to what the City can and cannot do in this situation. Assistant City Manager Elizondo explained to Mr. Hinnant that the permits were issued by agencies, other than the City, who have jurisdiction over them. Mr. Scott Heim, President of Alphabyte Computers, stated that they had been burglarized both in their store and their vehicles with many valuable computers and equipment taken. He objected to the handling of the matter by the police officers, their failure to obtain fingerprints, their statement that a detective was not on duty on the weekends, and the fact that they indicated that the burglary was considered to be rather unimportant. Chief Henry Garrett of the Police Department stated that they are concerned about the burglary and the detectives do work on weekends but there were a large number of burglaries that particular weekend. He assured Mr. Heim that the Police Department is working on the cases but they do not have a suspect yet. Council Member Moss stated that he felt that there is a problem with Public Relations if someone made those statements to Mr. Heim. Mr Jose Guyton addressed the Council in regard to telephone ccammrnications and made several suggestions for cost-effective savings. City Manager Garza explained that staff needs to mare the systems that the City now has with whatever a new system would cost and then make a decision. He admitted that the existing phone system has not been functioning properly and stated that Mr. Guyton has been very cooperative with City staff on this. Mr. Sam Celum, 1101 Dunn Lane, again referred to the Javelina Refinery matter and thanked the Council for the answers that were mailed to him. He explained that the residents feel overwhelmed by the intolerable conditions that are occurring but that they do appreciate the concern the Council has shown. He urged that the Council do whatever pngsible to alleviate the Javelina problems with which they have been confronted. He then read a letter from the Javelin representative written to his wife. :dnutess Regular Council Meeting March 13, 1990 Page 15 Mr Robert Reyna, 1821 Roslyn, stated that he had read the agenda for the day and was disturbed that citizens are going to be required to register with the City Secretary before being allowed to speak before the Counil. He objected to the policy which would limit citizens' rights. Council Member Rhodes informed Mr. Reyna that the item was voted down today by the City Council. There being no further business to cane before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. on March 13, 1990. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 March 13, 1990 which were approved by the City Council on March 20, 1990. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 29th day of June, 1990. Armando Chapa City Secretary etty Turn r Mayor r