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.
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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.
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Regular Council Meeting
April 17, 1990
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for the City Manager's report.
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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.
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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.
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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
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59-BE2WEEti-ABRFHS-e R ISTf-ANB-MRE86-
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 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