HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/15/1990PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Joe McComb
Council Members:
Cezar Galindo
Tom Hunt
Edward Martin
Clif Moss
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing
Absent
Leo Guerrero
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 15, 1990
2 p.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.
The invocation was given by Pastor David Pantexmuehl of St. Paul United
Church of Christ following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was delivered by Council Member Clif Moss.
City Sorretary Armando Chapa called the roll and verified that the
necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present
to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of May 8, 1990 and there being no corrections or additions, she
proclaimed them approved as presented.
Mayor Turner recognized Mr. Berney
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors
tourism events in the City. Mayor Turner
designating May 13 - 20, 1990, as "Corpus
Seal, Chairman of the Board of the
Bureau, who gave a presentation on
presented Mr. Seal with a Proclamation
Christi Tourism Week."
Mayor Turner recognized Dr. Alan Sugg, President of Corpus Christi State
University, and presented him with a Proclamation proclaiming May 15, 1990 as
"Alan Sugg Day." Mayor Turner noted that Dr. Sugg has accepted a position in
another city, and she remarked about his eighteen -year tenure with the
university.
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Mr. Bob Cooper, First Vice President of the Corpus Christi Metro Softball
Association, commented about the softball program and presented a cashiers check
to the City. He stated that the check will be placed in a trust account to be
disbursed at the approval of the executive board of the association in
cooperation with the Director of the Park & Recreation Department.
Mayor Turner recessed the Regular Council Meeting to convene the JTPA
Executive Committee Meeting.
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Following a short recess, Mayor Turner reconvened the Regular Council
Meeting at 3:10 p.m. and announced the bid opening on a mineral lease for 45.3
acres out of the Lula Mae Noakes Estate and dP -ibed as Nueces River Park.
James Conn, Petroleum Inspection Superintendent, opened bids for the
mineral leiica from Jerry L. Keehan, Inc. and Shell Western E. & P., Inc. A
nation was made by Council Member Moss to award the bid to Shell Western E. &
P., Inc. The motion was seconded by Council Member Schwing and used
unanimously by those present and voting; Mary Rhodes out at the time the vote
was taken; Guerrero absent.
1. M90-122
Motion to award a mineral lease to Shell Western E. & P., Inc. for 45.3
acres out of the Lula Mae Noakes Estate and described as Nueces River Park.
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Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the
following appointments were made by the Council: (M90-123)
Airport Advisory Committee Board of Adiustment
W. L. Bates - Reappointed Walter DeVille - Reappointed
Willard Hammonds - " John R. Dykema - "
Norberto Vianante - " Ramiro Gamboa - "
Bert Beecroft August Meinrath - 11
Robert Welch - Advisory Member Patrick Veteto
Julius Rosenberg - (Alternate)
Gerardo Garcia - (Alternate)
Ethics Commission Housing Authority
Jan Rehler
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Rev. Ernest Bennett - Reappointed
Dr. Arturo Gutierrez - "
Kay White -
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Municipal Arts Cormnission
Barbara Silverman
Transportation Advisory Committee
Len Bram - Reappointed
Roberto Bosquez
Braxton Routh
Sister City Committee
Father Bruce Chabot
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions,
ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 2 thru 4.
There were no comments from the Council or the audience on Items 2 thru 4.
City Se..etary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
2. M90-123
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $69,463.45 to A. Ortiz
Construction and Paving, Inc. to construct minor storm sewer improvements
at various locations throughout the city.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, McCanb,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
3. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI COUNCIL
OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. FOR THE USE OF THE GARDEN CENTER BUILDING FOR
EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
4. SECOND READING
CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE SECTION OF CIIN BLVD. FROM THE MISTY MEADOWS
INTERSECTION NORTHWARD FOR 680 FEE]. AND THE SECTION OF MISTY MEADOWS,
APPROXIMATELY 300 FLP WEST OF THE CHOWDEVRISTY MEADOWS INTERSECTION;
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
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The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 5.
Relative to Item 5, time extension for Coastal Bend Salvage Pool special
permit, City Manager Garza provided background information in regard to the
extension.
There were no comments from the Council or audience.
City Sarretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
motion was passed:
5. M90-125
Motion granting a 9O -day time extension for Coastal Bend Salvage Pool
Special Permit Application No. 290-3.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
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Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park and Recreation, provided bad
information on Item 6, the youth sports assistance grant award pLogram and
reviewed the funding for the various projects.
Relative to questions raised by Council Member Schwing concerning funding
not being granted to specific leagues, Mr. Matthews responded that the City has
no control over certain leagues; they are on county property; and the county did
not wish to adopt an agreement with the City to relinquish control over the
property. Mr. Matthews stated that Gulf Coast Little League is no longer a
valid organization, and Northwest Youth Football is contemplating relocation and
will not be controlled by the county.
Mr. Bill Hall, a resident on Crestview Drive, expressed support of the
youth sports program but questioned funding of certain projects. He commented
about the funding and expressed concern that the funding will be depleted.
Mr. Matthews commented in regard to funding for the school districts and
stated that the City is allowed the use of the CCISD high school baseball
practice fields during times when they are not being used by the school
district. He stated that the City summer baseball program is the primary user
of these fields during the school district's off seasons.
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A representative of the Corpus Christi Teenage Baseball Association
provided details of their program; he stated that it is open to the public; and
he explained the rules of the pLoy.am.
Mr. Hall spoke again and stated that he did not see any improvements at
Bill Witt Park. He indicated that sone of the projects have other sources of
funding, and he requested that Item 6 be tabled in order to set up an on-going
trust fund.
Mr. Glen Returo, 3734 Kingston, a representative of the Padre Youth Soccer
League, expressed support of funding for this program and cemented about
activities at Bill Witt Park.
Mayor Pro Tem McComb made statements clarifying the funding for various
projects and raised questions about the concession facilities at Bill Witt Park.
Discussion followed and Mr. Matthews responded to specific questions raised
by the Council.
Council Member Martin expressed concern about the City spending bond money
at high schools to improve facilities for high school interscholastic athletics.
He stated that the schools have their awn bond programs to take care of those
projects.
Various Comcil Members expressed concern about the funding of various
projects, and Mayor Turner requested that the Council provide a policy of
eligibility for participation in this pit.,jLam.
Council Member Martin moved to amend the resolution and remove the funding
for the Miller High School Booster Club. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Hunt and passed unanimously; Guerrero absent.
City Sa-retary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
resolution passed as amended:
6. RESOLUTION NO. 20919
AUIHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT'S WITH YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT YOUTH SPORTS FIELDS.
The foregoing resolution passed, as amended, by the following vote:
Turner, McCmnb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
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In regard to Iters 7, Freeport Amendment, Mayor Turner read a letter from
State Representative Hugo Berlanga in support of the proposed State Property Tax
Board Rule 161.201 to be considered on May 23, 1990 by the State Property Tax
Board.
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There were no cortnents from the Council or audience.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
resolution passed:
7. RESOLUTION NO. 20920
ADOPTING A POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED STATE
PROPERTY TAX BOARD RULE 161.201 TO BE CONSIDERED ON MAY 23, 1990 BY THE
STATE PROPERTY TAX BOARD.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Rhodes absent at the
time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
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Relative to Item 8 in regard to the Choke Canyon Reservoir, Mayor Turner
expressed support of the resolution, in which the City supports and encourages
the Texas Water Commission's development and ordering of reasonable, fair, and
effective permanent operating procedures to govern releases of water from the
choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi system for bay and estuary purposes in
accordance with Special Condition 5.B of Certificates of Adjudication No.
21-3214. She read a letter from the Board of Trade, Port of Corpus Christi, in
support of the resolution.
Mr. Richard Horton, Mathis, Texas, commented about extreme water
conditions. He expressed support of protecting the City's water supplies and
remarked about the Texas Water Commission's decision.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
resolution passed:
8. RESOLUTION NO. 20921
REGARDING THE OPERATION OF CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR UNDER SPECIAL CONDITION
5.B OF CERTIFICATE OF ADJUDICATION NO. 21-3214.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
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Pertaining to Item 9, airport terminal and tower building roof replacement,
George Hext, Director of Aviation, provided background information in regard to
the roof replacement.
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Council Member Moss expressed the opinion that the City should have acted
more quickly to have the roof problems corrected by the companies responsible
for manufacturing and installing the roof.
Mr. Hext indicated that legal action is underway to attempt to recover the
costs of replacing the roof.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the
following resolution used:
9. RFSOLUITION NO. 20922
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH NYFELER ORGANIZATION, INC.
FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICR_S FOR THE TERMINAL AND TOWER BUILDING
ROOF REPLACEMENT AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING
$600,000.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Galindo,
Hunt, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; McComb and Martin absent at
the time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
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Relative to Item 10, lease agreements for the City-wide radio system, City
Manager Garza provided background information and presented a synopsis of the
site selection process. He summarized the basis for the recommended sites of
One Shoreline Plaza and Gulf mast Broadcasting. Mr. Garza stated that a key
factor in developing the system involved the achievement of 98% coverage. Mr.
Garza then urged the Council to approve the contracts with Gulf Coast
Broadcasting and Shoreline Venture, Ltd. for the purpose of housing antennas for
the new radio system.
Council Member Schwing expressed the opinion that the Police, Fire, EMS,
and other municipal services should appreciate the time, effort and quality that
went into the radio system.
Discussion ensued as a series of specific questions were asked by various
Council Members, and Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza responded to the questions.
Various Council Members expressed concern about the cost of the antenna and the
rent for the location.
Deputy City Manager Garza reviewed the various options of the locations and
elaborated on the cost of the tower rental. He stated that GE has guaranteed
that there will be 98% coverage at One Shoreline. Mr. Garza indicated that
there will be a backup power system, and in summarization, he expanded on the
leasing costs.
After deliberation and discussion by the Council, Mr. Garza stated that a
future goal will be the potential of allowing other public safety agencies to
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utilize the City's system so that there can be communication on a regional
basis. He then gave a slide prcccntation of the antenna system.
Mr. Jim Gillman, 738 Sheridan Drive, raised various questions about the
antenna system in regard to 98% coverage, the location of the tower, and the
warranty by GE.
Mr. John Wallen, 513 Fairfield, Chief Engineer for Texas Commerce Plaza,
commented about locations for the antenna. He stated that their building is not
much shorter than One Shoreline, and he stated that they were denied a copy of
the propagation study which was conducted for One Shoreline. He implied that
the cetition was unfair.
Mr. Sam Granato, President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers
Association, commented about the present radio system and urged the Council to
approve Item 9.
Mr. George Weimer, Vice President of Engineering, Raymond C. Trott
Consulting Engineers, made statements clarifying questions on the antenna
system. He reviewed the status of the single -site system; he elaborated on the
location of the site; and he commented about the leasing costs and the backup
system. Mr. Weimer explained the warranty by GE, stating that GE is required to
provide a field test to verify the 98% coverage. He pointed out that they will
not receive final acceptance on the system or payment until the test is passed.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
resolution passed:
10. RESOLUTION NO. 20923
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH GULF COAST
BROADCASTING AND SHORELINE VENTURE, LTD., FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOUSING
ANTENNAS FOR THE NEW RADIO SYSTEM FOR POLICE, FIRE, EMS, AND OTHER
MUNICIPAL SERVI('RS, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 20883 BY SUBSTITUTING THIS
RESOLUTION THEREFIOR.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
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Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza commented about a memorial service for Robert Garza, a
police officer who passed away.
Mayor Turner called for reports from the Council.
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Council Member Rhodes remarked about the dangerous situation at the
intersection of Waldron Road and South Padre Island Drive.
City Manager Garza indicated that the City will attempt another procedure
by removing the optic lease from the signal light.
Council Member Rhod-s presented material pertaining to a water conservation
meeting she attended.
Council Member Hunt also consented about the Waldron Road and SPID
intersection.
Mr. Hunt spoke about the travel allowance for City departments and Boards
and Commission members and requsted a breakdown of travel expenses by
departments for the last year.
Mr. Hunt asked about the City's role in regard to the Aquarium, and City
Manager Garza stated that he will provide a written chronology in regard to the
City's role.
Mr. Hunt raised questions about local funding for Homeport in rase it is
lost, and City Manager Garza indicated that the City will not get the money
back.
Council Member Martin requested that the travel policy for Board and
Commission members be examined. He then stated that Minutes from some Board and
Commission meetings are sent to his home address as well as various invitations
from City departments, and he preferred that they be mailed in his packet.
Council Member Moss inquired about the recommendations from Mr. Stout's
presentation regarding the Emergency Medical Service, and City Manager Garza
stated that he will provide the Council with a recommendation.
Mr. Moss asked about the budget presentation, and City Manager Garza
responded that it will be presented at the last meeting in May.
Mr. Moss referred to Mr. Garza's memo in regard to bidding for the natural
gas requirements for the Gas Division and requested information about a low bid
the City received last year.
Mayan' Pro Tem McComb commented about funding in regard to the softball
program.
Mr. McComb remarked about the possibility of prohibiting cottonwood traps
because of the excess leaves that are deposited at the city's sanitary
landfills.
Council Member Galindo asked the City Manager to consider changing the day
that the landfill is closed because many citizens would like the landfill to be
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open on Sundays. Mr. Galindo asked for a report on cost comparison charges for
professional users compared to costs for people dumping outside the landfills.
Mayor Turner agreed that the landfill should be open on Sunday. She
requested the staff to examine the charges for use of the landfills.
Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not
scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Por[vano, coimnented in regard to the City giving
awary dirt after the Council's approval of a large soil purchase. He remarked
about the City's financial statement of July 31, 1988 in regard to the balance
in the Sanitation Department.
Mayor Turner made statements clarifying the purchase of soil, commenting
about the EPA requirements in regard to landfills.
City Manager Garza indicated that he will check into Mr. O'Brien's cormnents
in regard to the City giving dirt away after the purchase of soil.
Mayor Turner recessed the Council Meeting to conduct the following
meetings:
a. Annual meeting of the Corpus Christi Industrial
Development Corporation.
b. Annual meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing
Finance Corporation.
c. Annual meeting of the Corpus Christi Health
Facilities Development Corporation.
d. Annual meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing
Improvement Corporation.
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Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting and the Council went into
closed session under Article 6252-17, Section 2(e), V.A.C.S., for attorney's
advice regarding Benavides et al vs. City, 87-4503G, 319th District Court.
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Following the closed :rasion, Mayor Turner declared the Council Meeting
adjourned at 7 p.m. on May 15, 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 May 15, 1990, which were
approved by the City Council on May 22, 1990.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 29th day of June, 1990.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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Mayor
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