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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/05/1990CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 1990 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Betty Turner Mayor Pro Tem Joe McComb * Council Members: Leo Guerrero Cezar Galindo Tom Hunt Edward Martin Clif Moss Mary Rhodes * Frank Schwing City Manager Juan Garza Asst. City Attorney Jimmy Bray City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was given by Council Member Leo Guerrero following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was delivered by Tony Cantu, a Boy Scout from Troop 178. City Secretary 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 Minute of the Regular Council Meeting of May 29, 1990, and there being no corrections or additions, she proclaimed them approved as presented. * council Member Rhodes entered the Council Chamber at 2:06 p.m. Mr. Paul Vonschreiber, a representative of OmniVision, gave a presentation on OmniVision's wireless cable TV which will soon be available in Corpus Christi. Mr. Vonschreih r responded to questions raised by the Council in regard to the wireless cable TV. He pledged that OmniVision will make a contribution to the City equal to the amount lost in revenue through the TCI Cablevision Contract should those services be reduced, and if OmniVision achieves its goal of 15,000 cable hookups. * Mayor Pro Tem McComb arrived at the meeting at 2:19 p.m. Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the following appointments were made by the Council: (M90-137) MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 5, 1990 Page 2 Animal Control Advisory Committee CCIIIC/Loan Review Committee Fred Greenberg Dr. Michael Hughes Water Shore Advisory Committee Charles West - Scott Skinner - Charlene Forrest Robert Gross - David McGee - Reappointed " " Louis Garza - Reappointed Patricia Alba - " Vicente Ortiz - " Mayor Turner administered the Oaths of Office to the following newly appointed Board and Committee members: Orlando Noyola - Ethics Commission; and Elizabeth Guthrie - Human Relations Commission. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 7 and Council Members requested that Items 2, 3 and 5 be withheld for discussion. There were no comments from the audience on the items. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. M90-138 Motion approving the purchase of four refrigerated wastewater samplers for Wastewater Services from ThISI, Inc., Dallas, TX, for the total amount of $15,580 based on low bid meeting specifications in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0262-90. The units were budgeted in the 1989-90 Capital Outlay as replacement equipment and are within budget. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 4. ORDINANCE NO. 20928 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE TO COLLINS SUPPLY COMPANY OF A PORTION OUP OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 2, CENTRAL, WHARF AND WAREHOUSE, SOUTH BLUFF PORTION SUBDIVISIONS FOR $5,700; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 5, 1990 Page 3 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20929 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONCTSSION AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN GOLF ASSOCIATION FOR THE GABE LOZANO SR. GOLF CENTER. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20930 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY CREATING A NEW DIVISION 12, HONEY BEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Relative to a question from Mayor Pro Tem McComb on Item 2, authorizing an Ad Hoc Committee to the Municipal Arts Commission, City Manager Garza explained that the panel will be made up of Arts specialists to assist in the review of subgrant applications from art organizations. Mayor Turner expressed concern that some members on the committee represent groups which will be asking for funds. She expressed the opinion that the members on the panel should be individuals who do not represent organizations that will request funds. Mayor Turner stated that she would like to see the guidelines the Municipal Arts Commission uses to select the Art, and Council Member Rhodes indicated that would not be a good idea. In answer to a question posed by Mayor Pro Tem McComb on Item 3, Art Selection panel for Broadmoor Senior Citizens Center and Greenwood Library Expansion, City Manager Garza explained that there would be a separate panel for each location. Mr. McComb inquired if the commmnity representatives at the Greenwood Library expansion by the name of DeLeon are related, and Mr. Garza responded that they are not. Mayor Turner expressed concern about the continuation of surrealistic art and modern art in facilities where more realistic art would be more appreciated. City Manager Garza explained the role of voting member community representatives at the senior center and library expansion, stating that they are participants in the cent-Prs. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 5, 1990 Page 4 Discussion followed and in answer to a question from Council Member Martin, City Manager Garza clarified that in regard to the selection of art brought before the Council, it would be any item over $10,000. He stated that anything under $10,000 would be approved by the City Manager. Mr. Garza indicated that it is the Council's decision and he asked direction from the Council. Mr. Garza then read a portion of the Public Art Ordinance No. 19663. On Item 5, grazing laasa agreement - 5.43 acres out of the Greenway Waterline right-of-way, Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Servicts, discussed the overall plan for the subject property. Council Member Martin stated that before the next reading of the ordinance, he would like to know the zoning of this property and what the zoning provides for commercial grazing. In answer to a a question from Council Member Moss, Assistant City Attorney Jimmy Bray responded that any kind of lease or disposition of real property has to be brought before the Council. There were no comments from the audience on Items 2, 3 or 5. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 2. M90-139 Motion authorizing the Municipal Arts Commission to appoint an Ad Hoc Peer Panel, made up of art specialists, to assist in review of subgrant applications from art organizations. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 3. M90-140 Motion authorizing the Municipal Arts Commission to appoint two art selection panels to review public art projects for the Broadmoor Senior Center and the Greenwood Library Expansion. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 5. F RST READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A THREE YEAR GRAZING LEASE AGREEMENT AND AGRICULTURAL WAi'E} USE COVENANT WITH JAMES M. JURANEK FORA 5.43 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE GREENWWAY WATERLINE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT MAGEE LANE AND LOW ALTA AND APPROVING THE RENTAL P'E'E OF $30 PER MONTH; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 5, 1990 Page 5 The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 8 in regard to the proposed Transportation Improvement Program for 1990-93. City Manager Garza stated that the Transportation Improvement Program is updated yearly and is designed to coordinate highway planning among all governmental entities in nieces County. Mr. narza advised that the Council is required to vote on this program annually and that they can amend the program. Council Member Moss expressed concern about the small amount of funds for traffic signalization. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, stated that most of the projects in the highway and traffic signalization are those projects which will receive federal funds. He stated that there are also projects that are solely locally funded which may not be in this program, and there are some limitations in the Capital Improvements Program as to the amount of funds that were provided for signalization versus street improvements. Mr. Crull stated that the City pursues all the available funding sources it can through the Federal Highway Administration for signalization projects. Mr. Crull responded to various questions in regard to the program which were raised by the Council. He stated that projects are identified through the adoption of a Transportation Improvement Program which includes projects funded and administered by the different governmental agencies within the urban area. He stated that upon review by local officials, the '1'IP is reviewed and endorsed by the Metropolitan Planning Organization for submission to the Federal Highway Administration and Urhan Mass Transportation Administration. Mr. Crull stated that most of the projects in the first year have received funding and he discussed the funding for certain projects in the next two years. Mayor Pro Tem McComb expressed concern about the large amount of funding for a high speed water transportation system. He stated that he will support the plan if that particular project is removed from the plan. Council Member Hunt concurred with Mayor Pro Tem McComb. Mr. Crull stated that the high speed water transportation system is one of the projects in the plan and was included in anticipation of the RTA applying for a grant. He stated that in order to receive federal funding through the Federal Highway Administration and the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, local government has to be involved in a review process; and this is part of that review process to coordinate all the transportation efforts in the City. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 5, 1990 Page 6 Council Member Martin moved to amend the p1ojram and move the project regarding the extension of Matlock frau the second year schedule to the first year 1990 - 1991. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McComb and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem McComb made a motion to delete the high speed water transportation system frau the plan. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hunt and failed to pass by the following vote: McComb and Hunt voting, "Aye"; Turner, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "No." Extensive discussion and deliberation of the plan followed including the reconstruction of Holly Road and the Del Mar Neighborhood Street Improvements Phase I and Phase II projects. Council Member Sdhwing referred to the McKinzie Road project and stated that it is one of the oldest projects which has been approved by the voters. He made a motion that the McKinzie Road reconstruction be moved up to the first year schedule instead of the second year. The muLion was seconded by Council Member Moss. Discussion ensued and Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza stated that the City is working with the State Department on this project and there is a possibility of the City receiving additional funding. Mr. Garza stated that the City has done the preliminary design of McKinzie Road and it was at the State Highway Department's request that the City not proceed any further in order to see if additional funding can be obtained. Mayor Pro Tem McComb suggested that an amendment be added to Mr. Schwing's motion in that the project be moved up to the first year schedule only if the State Highway funding is not available; but if the funding is approved then the project would remain with the proposed schedule. The motion passed unanimously by those present and voting; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed opposition to the RTA project of $2.2 million for a high speed water transportation system. Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, expresccd confusion, stating that the resolution specifies that the plan is a three-year Transportation Improvement Program, but the City Manager has stated that the program will be voted on annually. Mr. Hasker expressed opposition to funding for the high speed water transportation system. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution was passed as amended: 8. RESOLtJPION NO. 20931 ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) FOR 1990-1993 CONSISTING OF A THREE-YEAR LISTING OF FEDERAL AND CITY BOND FUND Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 5, 1990 Page 7 TRANSPORTATION REAPED PRWECPS, TO BE PRESENTED CORPUS CHRISTI METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION. The foregoing resolution passed, as amended, by the McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and "Aye"; Hunt voting, "No". * * * * * * * * * * * * * FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE following vote: Turner, Schwing voting, Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on updating the Comprehensive Plan - Corpus Christi International Airport Master Plan. City Manager Garza provided background information on the plan and stated that this project is funded 90% by the Federal Aviation Administration. He stated that in order for the City to continue to participate in the FAA Grant Program, there must be a plan established for the airport. Mr. Garza advised that it has been seven years since the City amended the Airport Master Plan. George Hext, Aviation Director, explained that this is an update of the existing Master Plan. He indicated that even though dates are given in the plan, those are only indicative of the potential for when the projects will be completed. He stated that when sixty percent of the existing capacity in any area is reached, the City should then begin the planning for additional facilities. Mr. Hext introduced Mr. Jack Karibo, Reynolds, Smith, and Hill, who gave a presentation on the Master Plan. Mr. Jack Karibo, representing the consulting firm of Reynolds, Smith, and Hill, began his slide presentation and provided a project summary of the Master Plan Update for the Corpus Christi International Airport. (Copy of Project Summary is on file in the City Secretary's Office). Mr. Karibo explained in detail the master planning elements recommended by his firm if the growth of the Airport is as great as expected, including an additional runway, noting that they actually have three alternative runway plans, but that their company's preference is for a runway parallel to the existing runway. Mr. Karibo described various short-term projects recommended in the plan and pointed out the need for a new terminal in the future that would include additional gates to accommodate improved service to Corpus Christi. He stated that it might be possible to construct the new terminal between the two parallel runways and it should include upper level departure areas. Other improvements recommended in the study were a new baggage claim area and expanded parking. Mr. Karibo concluded his presentation by explaining the estimated development costs in the three phases of the plan which includes funding from FAA and the City. Council Member Martin pointed out that the plan assumes that the Airport will continue to be self-sustaining through landing fees, parking fees, etc. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 5, 1990 Page 8 Mt. Hext informed the Council that they are considering various conrpssions that will generate additional revenue and stated that he has had discussions with developers who are interested in constructing a hotel or an office building, explaining that they were delaying the hotel so as not to create problems with existing hotels in other areas of the City. Council Member Martin expressed the opinion that apparently the City is very comfortable with the land owned by the Airport now, but urged that the City purchase as much land as possible while the land is still available. Discussion ensued as a series of spa.ific questions were raised by various Council Members and Mr. Hext responded to the questions. Mayor Turner called for continents from the public. Mt. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, expressed the opinion that the Master Plan is rather extravagant and he commented in this regard. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, commented in regard to the plan He remarked that he is not against the plan but expressed the opinion that it should not be adopted at this time. He stated that the Council Members did not receive a copy of the actual Master Plan but only an Executive Summary. Mt. O'Brien expressed concern about the mention of the establishment of a special tax district in the plan. He stated that Mayor Pro Tem McComb referred to the Comprehensive Plan which was adopted in July, 1987, and he is unaware of that plan. Mr. O'Brien concluded by reading a letter to the Council from the Executive ConmmittPP of the Taxpayers Association expressing opposition to the adoption of the Airport Master Plan, as proposed. Council Member Martin advised that the Airport Master Plan has been in the working, changing and discussing stage for over ten years. He stated that he is totally satisfied that the City should move ahead with this planning effort for the Airport. Council Member Galindo recommended that the staff provide Mr. J. E. O'Brien with a copy of the Comprehensive Plan which he referred to. City Se.-retary (papa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution passed: 9. RESOLUTION NO. 20932 ENDORSING THE MASTER PLAN UPDATE OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AN ELEMENT OF THE CCMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISii. The foregoing resolution paased by the following vote: Turner, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 5, 1990 Page 9 Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza stated that in regard to information he presented the Council last week, the Texas Department of Health regulations pertaining to dirt cover were amended in 1977 but were not enforced until 1985. City Manager Garza announced that the Budget Workshop Meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday at 6 p.m. Mayor Turner called for reports from the Council. Council Member Moss reported that he could not reach 911 from his mobile phone, and Tomas Duran, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that when 911 is called from a mobile phone, you are connected to a mobile operator who then connects you to the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem McComb remarked that he has heard very positive cxm¢nents from the public about George Hext, Aviation Director, and the operation and improvements at the Airport. Council Member Schwing commented about an issue regarding a right-hand lane in River Hills. He asked if staff would check with the State Highway Department in regard to plans for construction of a ten -foot shoulder in the River Hills area. Mr. Sdhwing commented in regard to the piping which was damaged on Dunn Lane and asked whether the City had inspected the damage. City Manager Garza advised that an inspector checks the area daily; the damage was repaired; but the City may request the company to dig up the entire area to make sure it has been corrected properly. Council Member Rhodes spoke about donations for a Transplant Fund. Council Member Galindo suggested that a full-time inspector be installed at the Dunn Lane location. Mr. Galindo referred to a letter which he received from the Hinojosa Fence Company about a possible violation in regard to the building of a fence, and City Manager Garza stated that he will check into the situation. Mr. Galindo stated that he has spoken with Judge Westergren who expressed support of a prisoner work program. Mr. Galindo emphasized that this program could save a lot of tax dollars. Council Member Martin referred to a memo from City Manager Garza in regard to the Whitna Mines, stating that he concurred with the City Manager's recommendation. Mr. Martin spoke about the Capital Grant which the Parkdale Library received for the second year in a row. Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 5, 1990 Page 10 Mr. Martin referred to a letter from the Pan Am Golf Association for a request to waives the fees, and City Manager Garza stated that he has already informed the Association that the fees cannot be waived. Council Member Hunt commented about an Aviation Advisory Board Meeting which was a closed meeting and was not open to the public. He requested that this matter be looked into. Council Member Moss spoke about a conflict of events at the Convention Center, and City Manager Garza responded that he is in the process of working out the conflict with the Jazz Festival and the Bridge tournament. He stated that he has met with the Convention and Visitors Bureau in regard to the coordination between the staff at the Convention Center and the staff at the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Moss commented in regard to the authorization of funds for engineering for the design of various projects, and City Manager Garza stated that he will provide the Council with a list of the projects. Mt. Moss inquired about the Frost Brothers Building, and City Manager Garza responded that the building is being shown to a group of people from out of town. Mt. Moss spoke about the conservation of water and suggested that City employees refrain from watering the lawns in the hot sun. Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, referred to the consulting firm which was awarded the contract to update the Master Plan for the Corpus Christi International Airport. He stated that the firm which was selected indicated that they would contribute 25 to 30 percent to the local economy. He stated that he has learned that only about $5,000 has been spent locally. Mr. Dietz asked who is responsible to see that the out-of-town firms adhere to the agreement. City Manager Garza stated that he will check into the matter. Ms. Jeannine Foster, 1118 Vernon, read from a prepared statement in regard to damaged water lines on Dunn Lane by the Javelina Company. She also spoke about excessive dust on Dunn lane from large mounds of dirt. Mt. Tom Whitmire, 4502 Surfside, spoke in regard to the property on Corpus Christi Beach which will be leased to the City from Wayne Johnson. Mt. Whitmire expressed the opinion that the City should receive a higher rent than that agreed on. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:45 p.m. on June 5, 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 June 5, 1990, which were approved by the City Council on June 12, 1990. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 079 rt• day of August, 1990. Armando Chapa City Secretary Mayor ed,