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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/17/1990CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 1990 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Pro Tem Joe McComb Council Members: Cezar Galindo Tan Hunt Edward Martin Clif Noss Mary Rhodes Absent Mayor Betty Turner Council Member Leo Guerrero Council Member Frank Schwing City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney Hal George City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Pro Tem Joe McComb called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. He announced that he will conduct the meeting because Mayor Turner is in Mexico on an economic trip. The invocation was delivered by Reverend Medicus Rentz, Pastoral Services, Memorial Medical Center, 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 requried charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 10, 1990. There being no additions or corrections, Council Member Moss moved to approve the Minutes as suh fitted. The motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously by those present and voting. ************* Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 11. There were no comments from the Council or the audience on Items 1 thru 11. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 17, 1990 Page 2 1. M90-097 Notion approving the purchase of one 12 -ton 9 -wheel roller from Closner Equipment Co., Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for $29,924, and two vibratory walk -behind rollers from Prime Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas, for $13,980 in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0133-90 based on low bid and only bid. These items will be used by the Street Division and funds have been budgeted in the approved 1989-90 Capital Outlay. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 2. M90-098 Motion approving the purchase of three 72" rotary mowers in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0224-90 from Goldthwaite's of Texas, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, based on the low bid of $14,682. These mowers will be used by the Park and Recreation Department and funds have been budgeted. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 3. M90-099 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 27,000 galvanized and black pipe fittings ranging in size from 1/4" to 4", in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0211-90, with Evans Supply Co., Corpus Christi, Texas, for an estimated annual expenditure of $17,665.53 on the basis of low bid. 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 These items will be used by the Gas and Water Departments have been budgeted. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 4. M90-100 Motion approving the supply agreements for water meters with Schlumberger Industries, Inc., for $54,450, Badger Meter, Inc. for $36,992, and Kent Meters, Inc., for $33,169.04 based on low bid in accordance with Bid Invitation No. 81-0127-90. The terms of these contracts will be 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. These items will be used by the Water Division and have been budgeted accordingly. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 1 r Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 17, 1990 Page 3 5. M90-101 Motion approving the purchase of two swimming pool filtration units frau Design Controls, Houston, TX, for the total amount of $42,732 based on low bid meeting specifications in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0252-90. The filters will be used by Park and Recreation and funds have been allocated from the Park Bond Fund. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 6. M90-102 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $140,820 to Bay, Inc., to construct waterline improvements on the Bates Drive and Agnes Street Outfall Ditches. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 7. M90-103 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $145,800 to Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. to construct ditch improvements to the West Oso Ditch. The foregoing motion pawed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 8. M90-104 Motion authorizing the City Manager to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development a request for funding in the amount of $147,000 for the Fiscal Year 1990-91 Rental Rehabilitation Program. The foregoing motion paased by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 9. SECOND READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 5 FOOT WIDE BY APPRO}aMAEE Y 380 FOOT LONG UTILITY EASEMENT IN WT Q, BLUCHER SUBDIVISION A; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 10. SECOND. READING riinutes Regular Council Meeting April 17, 1990 Page 4 CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 FOOT WIDE BY APPROXIMATELY 444 FOOT LONG UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 1, GLYNWICK PLACE SUBDIVISION; A 10 FOOT WIDE BY APPRPXOIMATErY 384 EWT LONG UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 8, BLOCK 1, GLYNWICK PLACE SUBDIVISION; AND A 5 FOOT WIDE BY 105 FOOT LONG ELECTRICAL EASEMENT IN LAT 1, BLACK 1, GLYNWICK PLACE; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance paased on second reading by the following vote: McCamb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20907 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 10 FOOT WIDE BY APPROXIMATELY 110 FOOT LONG DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 25 AND 26, BLOCK 11, DINT TESORO UNIT 2 SUBDIVISION; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Meath, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner, Guerrero and Schwing absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for consideration of Item 13 and stated that Item 12 will be considered later during the meeting after a presentation is given by the Chamber of Commerce. On Item 13, recommendation of Ethics Commission, Council Member Rhodes stated that she will vote for the amendment becaiisn it clearly defines the rules but that the amendment is not as stringent as she had desired. There were no continents from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed on first reading: 13. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ETHICS BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 16, SECTION 2-311, REGARDING APPEARANrES BY COUNCIL MEMBERS BEFORE CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND CONAIITTEES. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Martin, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No"; Timer, Guerrero and Schwing absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for the City Manager's report. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 17, 1990 Page 5 City Manager Garza informed the Council that a presentation will be given on plans to modernize the dispatching and records keeping methods for the Police Department and Municipal Court System. Captain Leonard Scott, representing the Police Department, presented a report on the proposed Computer Aided Dispatch System and Record Management System for the Police Department. He presented a slide presentation of the existing system and encouraged the Council to visit the Police Department and view the present dispatching and records keeping methods. Di mission ensued as a series of specific questions were asked by the Council, and Captain Scott and John Bacon, Municipal Information Systems Director, responded to their questions. City Manager Garza elaborated on the funding for the proposed systems. He indicated that the police system would be about $1,550,000; the court system about $620,000; and that total funding would be approximately $2.2 million. He stated that the major portion of the funding for the police system would be derived fruin the department's forfeiture fund and that the funding for the municipal court system would emanate from the City's General Fund. Mr. Garza indicated that the systems would be obtained through a lease -purchase plan with payments being spread over five years. Maria Tamez, Administrative Director for the Municipal Courts, reviewed the status of the existing system and discussed the benefits of the proposed system, noting that the new system would enhance her department's efficiency. Ms. Tamez responded to a series of questions raised by Council Members, and Council Member Martin expressed concern about the need for the new computerized records management system for the municipal courts. City Manager Garza indicated that additional information and material will be provided at next week's Council Meeting which will explain more clearly the necessity for the system for the municipal court. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for consideration of Item 12. Mr. Mark Scott, Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the status of a resolution in support of the proposed Texas Highway Trunk System, which includes the development and upgrading of State Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 59 between Corpus Christi and Laredo. He stated that the resolution is needed because of immediate needc, future economic development and transportation requirements. Mr. Scott elaborated on the funding and stated that the funds for the projects will be provided from the State of Texas' portion of the Federal Highway Department funding. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 17, 1990 Page 6 Mr. Scott responded to questions posed by various Council Members, and Council Member Rhodes requested that the item be postponed until more backgrc uxi information is provided the Council. City Manager Garza then withdrew Item 12. 12. Withdrawn REEeSNaaB e-PHE-NEE9-P9R-BEVEEOPMF P -AF -STATE -HIGHWAY -44 ANB-H-S--3EEGHWA1 59-BE2WEEti-ABRFHS-e R ISTf-ANB-MRE86- * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for reports from the Council. Mr. MtCcxt referred to the County Commissioners Meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. regarding a presentation on Emergency Medical Service Programs. He encouraged Council and staff participation at the meeting. Council Member Rhodes stated that she will be unable to attend the meeting but requested that it be taped. Mrs. Rhodes referred to a letter from Hayden Head, Jr. regarding a tunnel problem. She provided the City Manager with a copy of the letter and asked for staff comment. Mrs. Rhodes moved to excuse Mayor Turner and Council Member Guerrero from the Council Meeting because they are out of town on City business. The motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously by three prcocnt and voting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mt. Sam Granato, 802 Perry, President of the Police Officers Association, referred to the litigation regarding Benavides et al. V. City of Corpus Christi. He indicated that the Police Officers Association has attempted to settle this case but it is still pending. Mr. Granato requested that the Association's attorney, Mr. Kim Cox, be permitted to represent them during the Council's closed zcssion. Mr. Jassy Hix, 2622 Segrest, inquired about the status of the radio antenna for the police station. He commented about the computer system for the municipal court. City Manager Garza stated that the report on the radio antennas will be given in approximately three weeks Ainutes Regular Council Meeting April 17, 1990 Page 7 Mr. Harold Hoppenrath, 338 Clifford, speaking on behalf of the Texas Native American Indian Council, presented a gift to Council Member Rhodes for her participation in the North American Indian Festival. Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, commmented about remarks made by Mayor Pro Tem McComb relative to the censoring of Council Meetings. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, voiced his objection to Item 13, recommendation of Ethics Commission, stating that it is a violation of the Council's first amendment rights. Mr. Raymond Basket, 1813 Wallace, commented in regard to Item 13, the resolution in support of improvements to State Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 59 and inquired about City funding for the improvements. Mr. Hasker was advised that no City money will be required for the improvements. Council Member Martin requested the staff to draft a resolution in regard to the death of Mr. Ken Riley which could be presented to his family. Mr. David Noyola commented in regard to trash in the vicinity of the West Oso School District and high grass in the area from Airline to Weber. * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Council went into closed sn sion pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2(e)), V.A. C. S., to receive City Attorney's advise with respect to the pending litigation of: Cause No. 87-4503-G, Benavides et al vs. City of Corpus Christi et al. Mayor Pro Tem McComb reconvened the Council Meeting, and there being no further business to come before the Council, he declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 4:14 p.m. on April 17, 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 April 17, 1990 which were approved by the City Council on April 24, 1990. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 29th day of June, 1990. AIS gir_____ Armando Chapa City Secretary etty Turntr Mayor