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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 CoL LL 'C 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. MICROFILMED r Ai Utes Regular Council Meeting May 15, 1990 Page 2 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 T Rev. Ernest Bennett - Reappointed Dr. Arturo Gutierrez - " Kay White - Ainutes Regular Council Meeting May 15, 1990 Page 3 Municipal Arts Cormnission Barbara Silverman Transportation Advisory Committee Len Bram - Reappointed Roberto Bosquez Braxton Routh Sister City Committee Father Bruce Chabot * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. r itnutes Regular Council Meeting May 15, 1990 Page 4 The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 15, 1990 Page 5 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. T r Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 15, 1990 Page 6 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 15, 1990 Page 7 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 T r Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 15, 1990 Page 8 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 15, 1990 Page 9 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 T T Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 15, 1990 Page 10 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Following the closed :rasion, Mayor Turner declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. on May 15, 1990. * * * * * * * * * * * * * T T 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 x; / -- etty Tur r Mayor T r