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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/24/1990PRESENT Mayor Pro Tem Joe McCcmib Council Members: Cezar Galindo Leo Guerrero Tom Hunt Edward Martin Clif Moss Mary Rhodes Frank Schwing Absent Mayor Betty Turner CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR OOUNCIL ANG APRIL 24, 1990 2 p.m. 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 be conducting the meeting because Mayor Turner is in Washington on City business in regard to Homeport. Council Member Moss moved to excise Mayor Turner's absence from the Council Meeting. The motion 'was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously by those present and voting. The invocation was given by Billy Storm, Ph.D., Travis Baptist Church following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Ed Martin. Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 17, 1990 and there being no additions or corrections, he proclaimed them approved as presented. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinanr's and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 8 and Council Member Moss requested that Items 1 and 2 be withheld for discussion. City Manager Garza stated that Item 6 will be withdrawn for about two weeks. * Council Member Schwing entered the Council Chambers at 2:05 p.m. MICROFILMED Linutes Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1990 Page 2 There were no comments from the audience on Items 1 thru 8. Relative to questions raised by Council Member Moss on Item 1 in regard to the approval of the purchase of medium and heavy trucks, City Manager Garza advised that all units are replacements except for one additional dump truck. He stated that the City sells its used equipment at auctions held throughout the City. On Item 2, the approval of a supply agreement for gasoline and diesel fuel, Council Member Moss inquired if unleaded gas can be used in lieu of regular gas, and City Manager Garza responded that the feasibility of using unleaded gas in City vehicles and equipment will be explored. City Serretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. M90-105 Motion approving awards to the following for the purchase of medium and heavy trucks, based on low bids and only bids: Crosstown Ford Corpus Christi, TX 1 Truck 10 Trucks Total: $15,957 Power Equipment Inter- national San Antonio, Texas Corpus Christi, TK 15 Trucks Total: $33,783 Total: $467,935 Grand Total: $712,550.60 Benson Chevrolet Corpus Christi, TX Total: $194,875.60 Commercial Body 1 Truck The foregoing motion used by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner absent. 2. M90-106 Motion approving a supply agreement for an estimated 945,000 gallons of gasoline and 450,000 gallons of diesel fuel in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0225-90 with Chaparral Petro -Mark, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for an estimated annual expenditure of $792,766.68 based on total 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. This fuel will be used by various departments throughout the City for City -owned vehicles and equipment. Funds have been budgeted. .Iinutes Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1990 Page 3 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner absent. 3. M90-107 Motion accepting the donation of the Kent Ullberg sculpture, "Leaping Marlin," located at the Padre Island entrance sign on the State Highway right-of-way of Park Road 22, and approving a letter of request from the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation that the City accept responsibility for maintenance, lighting, electrical service, and liability. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner absent. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 20908 APPROVING THE DEVELOPER'S APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,168.17 TO ROY M. SMITH AND W. M. BEVLY, OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS OF LOTS 2C AND 2D, PARK PLAZA ANNEX, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 88 FEET OF 8 -INCH PVC SANITARY SEWER PER ORDINANCE 17396; AND APPROPRIATING $1,168.17. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Mar"tin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner absent. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 20909 RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF KEN DAVID RILEY. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner absent. 6. Withdrawn AHPHeRf'dfN6 -THE -E3f ±eN -GF -A -USE-PRIVILEGE -AGREEMENT -WITH -AL -MEGAN BHILBER7-INGT TB-INSEKEE-A-FENCE-WETHIN--THE-FETBEIG-RIGHT-BP-WAY-EH-WENBS6N6 SHBBIVISISN-UNIT-±4-P9H-A-Prh-GF-S2587 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20910 CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE 5 }oul WIDE BY APPROXIMATELY 380 FOOT LANG UTILITY EASEMENT IN LAT Q, BLUCHER SUBDIVISION A; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Noss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, Adnutes Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1990 Page 4 "Aye"; Turner absent. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20911 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 I. WIDE BY APPRPXOIMATELY 384 FOOT LONG UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 8, BLOCK 1, GLYNWICK PLACE SUBDIVISION; AND A 5 FOO WIDE BY 105 FOOT LONG ELECTRICAL EASEMENT IN LAT 1, BLACK 1, GLYNWICK PLACE; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for consideration of Item 9, Intergovernmental Cooperation Project. Mr. McComb provided background information on the project and presented highlights of a feasibility study on intergovernmental cooperation in which twenty governmental entities in Nueces County, including the City of Corpus Christi, participated in. Mr. McComb continued by stating that the consultants who conducted the study were asked to identify possible duplication of servirns and ways in which taxpayer dollars can be used most efficiently in three distinct service areas including purchasing of'gonds and services, emergency medical services and joint use of facilities. He stated that also included in the study was a review of the budget and fee structure for the new consolidated tax collection system implemented by Nuerrs County. Mr. McComb elaborated on the findings, recommendations and implementation plans of the report. He stated that one of the recommendations is the adoption of a resolution which endorses continued cooperation among local governmental entities. City Manager Garza stated that he met with Mr. Jack Stout, the consultant who gave the presentation on the EMS workshop, and Mr. Stout offered recommendations and suggestions regarding structuring funding, and operating the local EMS system. Mr. Garza stated that he will pursue some of Mr. Stout's recommendations and will send a letter to Judge Barnes expressing the City's interest. In regard to the subject of solid waste, Mr. Garza stated that the Council of Governments is in the prrn s of applying for a grant to do a broader study for a regional solution which would involve the City. He indicated that they will approach the City for partial funding on that study. Council Member Martin expressed the opinion that the study is excellent. He suggested that there be Council representation to serve on the Cooperative ednutes Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1990 Page 5 Purchasing Committee and the Regional EMS Task Force. He also proposed that City Staff representives on those committees be either the City Manager or an Assistant City Manager, stating that it should be an individual who has the authority to make decisions in this regard. He also suggested that the City staff representatives on the committees attend the meetings and provide a report to the Council about every thirty days. Mr. Martin inquired about the status of the Solid Waste Study, and Mr. Garza replied that he will provide an update to the Council. Relative to the EMS presentation, Council Member Rhodes commented in regard to the suggestions made by Mr. Stout and stated that she would like to see more statistics and background information. She suggested that the Council have a discussion on the subject. Mrs. Rhodes referred to the Intergovernmental Study and expressed concern about the purchasing aspect in regard to the City. Mayor Pro Tem McComb elaborated on the concept of the purchasing of goods and services by local government entitites. A short discussion followed and substantial support for the concept of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Project was conveyed by the Council. Council Member Guerrero suggested that Council Member Tom Hunt be the individual to represent the Council on the committees. Council Member Martin referred to the Solid Waste Study to be done by the Council of Governments and stated that he is totally opposed to it. He indicated that the City had done their study and everyone had been invited to participate but had not. City Manager Garza stated that he will attempt to make certain that aspect of the study fits what the City has done. He stated that he would like to propose that the funds which the City has spent on the study be applied as a credit toward any further regional study that would be funded in part by the State of Texas. There were no comments from the audience on Item 9. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution was passed: 9. RESOLUTION NO. 20912 EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION PRQ7E)CP, SPONSORED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION, AND 20 GOVERNMENTAL ENTYPIES WITHIN NUECES COUNTY. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, 1 Ainutes Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1990 Page 6 Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for consideration of Item 10 on the resolution pertaining to the allocation of the State's share from pari-mutuel pools. Mr. McComb reviewed the status of the proposed resolution arra expressed the opinion that the State's percentage from pari-mutuel racing not be reduced as it had originally been passed in 1986 by the legislature and in 1987 by the voters. Council Member Rhodes expressed concern regarding how items are placed on the agenda. She expressed the opinion that there should be a clearer rule as to how things are placed on the agenda and that the Council adopt a policy among themselves. She also stated that she did not think any of the Council Members have the right to assume the powers of the Mayor while they serve a rotating three-month term, expressing concern about the authority of the Mayor Pro Tem. She suggested changing the manner of the Mayor Pro Tem's appointment. A brief discussion followed regarding how this item was placed on the agenda. The Council also discussed the duties of the Mayor Pro Tem acting as Mayor when the Mayor is out of town. Reactions on the resolution varied and relative to the State's percentage from pari-mutuel racing, Council Member Hunt stated that the Council should stand behind what was voted on by the public. He stated that City residents would be affected because they pay State taxes as well as those levied by the City. He expressed support of the resolution and -indicated that he cannot support lowering the revenue. Council Member Martin commented in regard to legislative bills. He expressed the opinion that this item is really an issue pro or against racing. He expressed opposition to the resolution, stating that the City has no reason to take action on a State taxing issue. He stated that the amount of State tax revenue generated by race tracks would not affect the City. Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, spoke in support of the resolution and expressed the opinion that it is not strong enough. Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, expressed support of the resolution. Mr. Herb Kinard, 4629 Donegal, presented information to the Council and expressed support of the resolution. City Serretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance failed to pass: 10. Failed to Pass ±dnutes Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1990 Page 7 PERTAINING TO ALLOCATION OF STATE SHARE FROM PARI-MUTUEL POOLS. The foregoing resolution failed to paaa by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Hunt and Rhodes voting, "Aye" Guerrero, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting, "No"; Turner absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for consideration of Item 11, recommendation of Ethics Commission. There were no comments from the Council or the audience on Item 11. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance passed on second reading: 11. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ETHICS BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 16, SECTION 2-311, REGARDING APPEARANCES BY COUNCIL MEMBERS BEFORE CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No"; Turner absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza commented in regard to his memorandum to the Council on the water release to bays and estuaries. He stated that there will be a meeting of the Texas Water Commission on April 25 and he will provide the Council with a report of the meeting. Mr. Garza stated that he is working on a concept to consolidate the utilities for credit purposes and he will provide a written update on this matter. Council Member Moss inquired if the City is taking credit for the wastewater affluent released into the bays and estuaries as a substitute for releases from the river, and City Manager Garza responded affirmatively. Council Member Martin suggested that the item on the future agenda regarding the annexation of Port Aransas be reworded. Council Member Hunt inquired about the status of an investigation regarding the CDBG funds in reference to the Boys and Girls Club, and City Manager Garza provided an update of the investigation in relation to the City. 1 it nutes Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1990 Page 8 Mr. Hunt referred to the land which the City purchased for a new police building and asked if any consideration had been given to selling the land, and City Manager Garza stated that the land could be sold but that he would like to study the pzsibilities for use of the entire tract of land. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Hal Wasson made remarks about Fire Station No. 2 and suggested that it could be used for an ambulance station. Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, commented in regard to the El Camino Falcon Project. Mr. Ron McGee, 431 Claride, Four Bluff, expressed the opinion that there is a dangerous and hazardous situation at the intersection of Padre Island Drive and Waldron Road. Mayor Pro Tem McComb informed Mr. McGee that staff will look into the situation. Mr. Willie Robinson, 4645 Ocean Drive, stated that he was a former employee of the Police Department and was fired by Chief Banner. He spoke in reference to a previous complaint and asked if the matter could be reinvestigated. Mayor Pro Tem McComb advised Mr. Robinson to discuss the matter with the City Manager. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, referred to the long-standing traffic warrants which were disposed of and inquired how much money they amounted to, and City Manager Garza stated that it was a significant amount. Park. Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, spoke about the poor condition of Blucher * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem McComb recessed the Council Meeting to conduct the Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 4:05 p.m. on April 24, 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 24, 1990 which were approved by the City Council on May 1, 1990. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 29th day of June, 1990. Armando Chapa City Secretary Betty Tur er Mayor