HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/21/1990CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR CUM= MEETING
AQP 21, 1990
2 p.m.
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Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Frank Schwing *
Council Member:
re7ar Galindo
Tom Hunt
Edward Martin
Joe McComb
Clif Moss
Mary Rhodes
Absent
Inc Guerrero
City Manager Juan Garza
City Attorney Hal George
City Sgarretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Betty Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Council Member CPzar Galindo following
which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was
led by Council Member Clif Moss.
City Secretary Armando Chapa called the roll and verified that the
necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present
to conduct the mooting.
Mayor Turner called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of August 14, 1990, and there being no corrections or additions, she
proclaimed them approved as presented.
Mr. R. J. Herschbach interrupted the Council Meeting and announced that
notice of today's meeting had not been properly posted in accordance with the
Texas open Meetings Act requirements which stipulates that notices be posted
inside City Hall 72 hours in advance He alleged that any businincs conducted
during the meeting will be in violation of the Open Meetings Act.
City Secretary Chapa related that the Council had passed a notion
designating the bulletin board on the Leopard Street side of City Hall as the
official bulletin board on which all agendas are posted. He stated that notice
of the meeting had been posted for 72 hours, noting that if the notice was
posted inside the building, it would not be accessible to the public.
MICROFILMED
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City Attorney George commented about a case in San Antonio which failed to
meet the Texas Open Meetings Act requirements. He stated that he did not
believe today's meeting is in violation of the open Meetings Act.
City Secretary Chapa interjected that the agenda is available for full view
by the public in his office on Friday afternoon.
Mayor Turner recognized Ms. Kay Schaffer, a teacher affiliated with the
Educational Foundation Program, and visiting students frcan France, Martinique
and French Guiana who are participants in the program. Mrs. Turner presented
the students with honorary citizen awards.
* Mayor Pro Tem Schwing entered the Council Chambers at 2:10 p.m.
Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Conmiittee appointments and the
following appointments were made by the Council: (M90-216)
Building Code Board of Appeals Cable Communications Advisory Conunittaa
Bill Osburne
Miles Graham
Thomas McDonald
Charles Irby
Juri Koern
Jerry Vestal - Reappointed
CC Area Convention & Visitors Bureau CC Regional Transportation Authority
Barbara Shepphard - Ratified
D3 Garza - Reappointed
Berney Seal -
Shirley Pagan -
Roy Mayo -
Ken Austin
Leroy FYrglsan g
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Pat Sullivan - Reappointed
Mike Stewart -
W. O. Harrison -
carol Hipp -
Leon Loeb -
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Electrical Advisory Board Museum Advisory Committee
Philip Benavides
Human Relations Commission
Elida Gonzalez - Reappointed
Jimmie McGurn -
Grandis Lenken -
Gene Ward -
Dr. Kate Haltom
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Art Howerton
Augustin Rivera, Jr.
Honey Bee Advisory Committee
J. R. Brown, Sr.
Dee B. Deshelter
Lillian Edwards
Sal Holguin
Jack Padgett
J. W. Reed
Dr. Wesley Stafford
Tom Stewart
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Kennedy Causeway Advisory Committee Planning Commission
George Clower - Reappointed Jake Sanchez - Reappointed
James Lewis, II - " Ro Wickham -
David McKee - " William Sanderson
Cora Chisolm -
John Parmer -
Pat Suter -
Marie Speer -
Bette Harris -
Joseph Alexander -
Frank Hankins -
Jack Ratkovic
Lamont Taylor
Senior Communion Procrram Advisory Committee
John De La Garza
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions,
ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 13, and Council
Members requested that Items 1 and 9 be withheld for discussion.
In regard to Item 3, contract with the Texas State Department of Highways
and Public Transportation, City Manager Garza pointed out that the State Highway
Department will fund $30,105 for the salary of two data entry clerks to enter
all traffic data onto the TRASER software package developed by the Texas
Transportation Institute.
There were no comments from the audience on the items.
City seretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes arra the following
were passed:
2. M90-218
Motion approving a supply agreement for soft body armor in accordance with
Bid Invitation No. BI -0354-90 with Taylor Enterprises, Corpus Christi,
Texas based on best bid and law bid for an estimated annual expenditure of
$20,400. The term of the agreement shall be for twelve months with an
option to extend for up to an atti1tional twelve months subject to the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items
will be used by the Police Department. Funds have been budgeted in FY
90-91.
The foregoing nation passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, MXCcanb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
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3. M90-219
Motion approving the submission of a contract for $30,105 with the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the salary of two data
entry clerks and associated training travel.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, &Comb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 20963
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER 10 EXECUTE RENEWAL OF GENERAL LAND OFFICE
MISCELLANEOUS EASEMENTS IN LAGUNA MADRE AND OSO BAY.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
5. M90-220
Motion authorizing acrluisition of Parcel 1 located at Burleson Street and
seagull Boulevard for $12,579 in connection with the Surfside/Timon
Boulevard Street Improvements project.
The foregoing notion used by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rh&rs voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 20964
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO SAM SUSSER FOR THE LOS
ANGELES HILLS PLAZA TRACT FORA CASH CONSIDERATION OF $5,000.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 20965
AUTHORIZING THE SALE, BY THE LAW FMK OF CALAMNE, LINEBARGER, AND GRAHAM,
OF 14 TAX SALE PROPERTIES WHICH HAVE OR WILL EXTEND BEYOND THE TWO YEAR
REDEMPTION PERIOD OF FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 WITH OPENING BIDS OF TWENTY-FIVE
PERCENT OF THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, AND RELEASING
ALL LIENS AND SATISFYING ALL JUDGMENTS TO PROVIDE FREE AND CLEAR TITLE.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
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8. ORDINANCE NO. 20966
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL AND GRAZING LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH MR. S. GENE WILSON Kit A 20 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WITH
IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED OFF YORKTOWN ROAD ACQUIRED FOR THE SOUIHSIDE SEWER
TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT, WITH A RENTAL FEE OF $500 PER MONTH; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Schwing, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, MOConb, Moss and
Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
10. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FARMING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN H. KELLY
AND/OR JAMES P. KELLY FOR A PARCEL OF LAND ON CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT; APPROVING A RENTAL FEE OF EITHER A DESIGNATED DOLLAR PORTION OF
THE CROP HARVESTED FROM THE ACREAGE ORA GRANTEE $20/ACRE PER CROP YEAR,
WHICHEVER IS GREATER; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance messed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Schwing, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
11. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR FARMING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD
NEMEC FOR A 20.598 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
THE INTERSECTION OF CHAPMAN RANCH ROAD AND SARATOGA BOULEVARD; APPROVING A
RENTAL E r;r, OF ETHER A DESIGNATED DOLLAR PORTION OF THE CROP HARVESTED FROM
THE ACREAGE ORA GUARANTEED $20/ACRE PER CROP YEAR, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Schwing, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
12. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR FARMING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
KLOSTERMANN FARMS FOR A 23.099 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTH
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CHAP AN RANCH ROAD AND SARATOGA BOULEVARD;
APPROVING A RENTAL Fa. OF EITHER A DESIGNATED DOLLAR PORTION OF THE CROP
HARVESTED FROM THE ACREAGE OR A GUARANTEED $20/ACRE PER CROP YEAR,
WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Schwing, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
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13. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH M. DOYLE
SLOUGH FORA 46 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM THE SOUIBSIDE SEWER TREATMENT PLANT
SITE LOCATED OFF YOHCIOW I BOULEVARD; APPROVING A RENTAL NL OF EITHER A
DESIGNATED DOLLAR PORTION OF THE CROP HARVESTED FROM THE ACREAGE OR A
GUARANTEED $20/ACRE PER CROP YEAR, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Schwing, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
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Relative to Item 1, purchase of police sedans, Council Member McComb
disagreed with the recommendation of the City Manager to reject Bid No.
BI -0412-90 and re -advertise. Mt. McComb expressed the opinion that in order to
preserve the integrity of the City's bidding system, the contract should be
awarded to the original low bidder who met the specifications on the original
bid invitation.
Mr. McComb moved to remove from the table the purchase of thirty-five
police sedans in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0412-90, reject the City
Manager's recommendation to reject all bids and to accept the original low bid
of Benson Chevrolet, contingent upon the bid price remaining the same. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Moss.
Mr. James Cook, 13765 Eaglesnest, presented material to the Council in
regard to information he had received from his insurance company about anti-lock
brake systems and air bags. He urged the Council to support Mr. MCCanb's
relation because it will uphold the integrity of the original bid
invitation.
Mr. Raymond Masker, 1813 Wallace, commended Council Members McComb and
Martin for their questions and concerns in regard to this bid invitation. Mr.
Hasker expressed concern about the integrity of the City's bidding process.
Mr. Harold Hoppenrath, 338 Clifford, expressed concern in regard to the
integrity of the City's bidding process.
Mr. Bob Fullerton, Fleet Manager for Benson Chevrolet, expressed the
opinion that the City should establish a clear policy in regard to its bidding
procedures that should be fair and consistent.
Mt. John Westervelt, 4426 Hamlin, concurred with Council Member McCcanb's
recommendation and expressed concern about the integrity of the City's bidding
process.
Mr. Eric Wranp, a police officer, spoke in support of the anti-lock brakes
and air bags and stated that many officers are injured in traffic accidents.
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Mr. Je'sn Hix, 2622 Segrest, concurred with Council Member NtcCanb's
recommendation because it will uphold the integrity of the City's bidding
prncn s.
In response to a question from Council Member Martin about the legality of
the Council's action, City Attorney George responded that he has not found any
Texas cases which indicate that once the City rejects a bid that they can award
the contract to the original bidder. He stated that there is out-of-state
authority that once you reject a bid you can't award it. He stated that if the
City attempts to contract with the first binder, the City cannot force the
company to accept the contract.
Mr. Fullerton declared that Benson Chevrolet will honor the contract.
Council Member MCComb's motion passed by the following vote: Turner,
Sehwing, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
ahcent.
1. M90-217
Motion to remove from the table the purchase of thirty-five police sedans
in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0412-90, reject the City Manager's
recommendation to reject bids, and to arcept the original low bid of
Chevrolet contingent upon the bid price remaining the same.
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No questions were raised by the Council or audience on Item 9.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinance was passed on first reading.
9. FIRST READING
CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 4 FOOT WIDE BY 28 FW2 LONG PORTION OF A 7.5 FOOT
WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 9, BLOCK 2, WOOD RIVER UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION;
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote:
Turner, Schwing, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting,
"Aye"; Guerrero absent.
Mayor Turner called for consideration of Items 14 through 19.
In regard to Items 14 thru 19, Herb Canales, Director of Libraries,
provided background information and gave a synopsis of the following grants:
State Fiscal Year 1991, South Texas Tihrary System Grants; State Fiscal Year
1991, Interlibrary Loan Grant; Greenwood Branch Library ESL Grant; Major Urban
Resource L,ihraries Grant; Parkdale Branch Library Expansion Grants; and
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Greenwood Branch Library Parent/Child Literacy Grant. Mr. Canales expressed
appreciation to the Library Foundation for their assistance in securing a
matching grant for the Parkdale Branch Library.
In response to a questions frau Council Member Mab, Mt. Canales
responded that there is some coordination between the City and the Literacy
Council. He also stated that the literacy grant is a recurring grant and he
expounded on the funding for the grant.
Ms. Inez Adams, Chairman of the Library Board, expressed gratitude to the
Council for their support of the library; she remarked about the grants; and
expressed appreciation for the private funds which were raised.
Ms. Mary Bell, President of the J.ihrary Foundation, made comments about the
Library Foundation and the City's libraries.
Ms. Kay Didear, a member of the T.1hrary Board, urged the Council to support
Items 14 thru 19.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
14. M90-221
Motion to accept grants totalling $741,234 and authorizing the City Manager
or his designee to execute contracts and all related documents for the
continuing operation of the South Texas J,i hrary System from September 1,
1990, through August 31, 1991.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
15. M90-222
Motion to accept a grant in the amount of $117,436 and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute a contract arca all related documents for
the continuing operation of the regional Interlibrary Loan Referral Center
located at Corpus Christi Public J,ihrary for state Fiscal Year 1990-91.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: TU ner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McCcnnb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
16. M90-223
Motion to accept a grant in the amount of $15,000 and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute a contract and all related documents
with Texas State J.ibrary. These funds will be used to purchase ESL
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(English as a Second Language) materials and equipment for the Greenwood
Branch Library.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
17. M90-224
Notion to accept a grant in the amount of $22,696 and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute a contract and all related documents
with the Texas State Library. Theca funds will be used to purchase books
and microfilm for the Local History/Genealogy collection at the Central
Library.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 20967
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS TOTALLING $200,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A GIFT AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOUNDATION, INC. AND A CONTRACT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE TEXAS
STATE LIBRARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN, AND EXPANSION OF PARKDALE
BRANCH LIBRARY; APPROPRIATING $200,000.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Schwing,
Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero
absent.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 20968
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT OF
$24,884 DESIGNATED FOR A PARENT/CHILD LITERACY PROGRAM AT THE GREESIWOOD
BRANCH LIBRARY; APPROPRIATING $24,884; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
BUDGET TO ADD ONE ADULT LITERACY COORDINATOR POSITION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Turner, Schwing, Galindo, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and
Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
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Relative to Item 20, contract with Corpus Christi Independent School
District, Assistant City Manager Hennings provided background information on the
renewal contract for an educational program at the Corpus Christi Museum of
Science and History. He expounded on the science education program and
elaborated on the funding.
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In response to a question from Council Member Martin, Mr. Hennings
responded that he will check into the specific cost of the program to the City.
Relative to Item 21, Assistant City Manager Hennings provided background
information in regard to the replacement of palms which were lost to the freeze
along the Bayfront and at the Airport. He stated that staff has met with local
professionals and discussed the alternatives for replacement of the palms and
recommend a selection of appropriate palms. Mr. Hennings discussed the variety
of palms recommended and described the locations where the trees will be
planted.
In response to a question raised by Council Member Moss, Mt. Hennings
responded that some 900 palms planted in the City's nursery which survived the
1983 freeze are doing well and plans are to use 400 of these palms in City
parks at a later time. He noted that oak trees have been installed to replace
the palms on the east side of City Hall and palms of appropriate height have
been uzed to fill in on the west side.
Mr. Clay Moore, 325 So. Morningside, suggested that the palm trees be
replaced with native trees that grow in Corpus Christi.
Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, suggested planting oak and mesquite trees
along the Bayfront in addition to the palms.
On Item 22, Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, City Manager Garza explained
that this item is authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation
agreement with the nieces County Hospital District (d.b.a. Memorial Medical
Center, "the Hospital") to provide for the purchase of medical supplies for the
City of Corpus Christi Emergency Medical Service. Mr. Garza provided background
information and stated that it would be to the City's advantage to buy these
supplies through the hospital.
In response to a question from Council Member Moss, Council Member Martin
responded that Memorial Hospital is owned by the hospital district.
Relative to Item 23, Consumer Credit Commissioner propooed pawnshop
regulations, City Manager Garza stated that the City is in agreement with the
proposed rules, with the exception of the rule which gives the Consumer Credit
Commissioner the authority to overrule local zoning ordinances and allow the
permitting of a pawnshop in an area that the City's ordinance might not.
Council Member Martin suggested that if the proposed regulation in regard
to the zoning does not adversely affect the City, the City should support it.
City Attorney George pointed out that the commissioner does not endorse the
requirement for thumbprinting, and Mr. George predicts that that requirement
will not be adopted. He stated that the City will be represented at the
Consumer Credit Commissioner's public hearing on August 28th.
* Mayor Turner departed the Council Meeting.
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Following a brief di fission, Mayor Pro Tem Schwing called for comments
from the audience.
Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, spoke about government in Corpus Christi
and Austin.
Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, commented in regard to several pawnshops which
have opened in the City, and he questioned the commissioner's authority.
Council Member MdComb explained that under the current law, the
Commissioner has the authority to regulate pawnshops, noting that the
legislature could change.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
20. M90-225
Motion approving a contract with the Corpus Christi Independent School
District for an education program at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science
and History.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Schwing, Galindo, Hunt,
Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner absent at the time
the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
21. M90-226
Motion selecting palm trees instead of oak trees or other varieties to
replace palms lost to the 1989 frees'e along the Bayfront and at the
Airport.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Schwing, Galindo, Hunt,
Martin, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner absent at the time
the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
22. M90-227
Motion authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement
with the Nueces County Hospital District (d/b/a Memorial Medical Center,
The "Hospital") to provide for the purchase of medical supplies for the
City of Corpus Christi Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Schwing, Galindo, Hunt,
Martin, Md bmb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner absent at the time
the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
23. RFSOLUI'ON NO. 20969
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SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER'S RULES RESUTATING
PAWNSHOPS, EXCEPT FOR THE SITING OF PAWNSHOP RULE.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Schwing, Galindo,
Hunt, Martin, McCOmb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Turner absent at the
time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Schwing called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza asked direction from the Council in regard to scheduling
a workshop on the Capital Improvements Program, and it was the consensus of the
Council that the CIP presentation be given at the conclusion of next week's
Council Meeting.
Mr. Garza coxxnnented in regard to his memorandum about the Lawrence Street
realignment.
In response to a question from Council Member Moss about Mr. Mercer's
suggestion in regard to the CIP projects, Mr. Garza responded that at this time,
no changes have been made in the Lig reviewing procedure.
Council Mems Martin stated that he did not remember the discussion on the
Lawrence Street project and suggested that before going out for bids, the
Council should approve the project.
Mr. Garza briefly degrribed the Lawrence Street realignment project.
Mayor Pro Schwing called for reports from the Council and he began by
asking about details of a contract which was approved last week with Black and
Veatch in regard to the water pressure on the north west area of town.
City Manager Garza elaborated on the intention of the contract.
Mt. Schwing ccmmnented in regard to a letter he had received about recycling
road ben material, and Carl Crull, Engineering Services Director, indicated
that he has not responded to the letter but will meet with the gentleman because
he has scene concerns and would like some tests performed.
Mt. Schwing inquired about the cleaning of a ditch in Annaville, and City
Manager Garza responded that it is scheduled for clean-up and he will provide
Mt. Schwing with a report.
Council Member Galindo cemented in regard to the tire disposal problem in
the City and suggested the designation of a drop-off point for the tires.
Dicrnssi.on ensued and Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza related that the
contractor will charge the City or citizens for the delivery of tires.
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City Manager Garza remarked that the City cannot allow the dumping of tires
in front of the landfill, noting that staff will review the current pxc duce to
see if improvements can be made.
Mr. Galindo inquired about the status of the water efficient toilets, and
City Manager Garza responded that some cities are requiring through their
plumbing codes the use of water efficient toilets. He stated that the City has
not taken steps to amend its code for that purpose; staff has considered it; and
it has not been presented to the Council.
Mr. Galindo requested that requirement be considered.
Council Member Rhodes carmented about a blinding light that is reflected
from the dome of City Hall which occurs about 2:00 p.m. and blinds a person
driving off the Bridge onto Leopard Street.
Council Member Hunt commented in regard to a report he had received about
offensive odors at the Oso Plant and stated that he will provide the City
Manager with a copy of the report.
Council Member McComb inquired about the status of crossing guards at two
new elementary schools, and City Manager Garza responded that he has a report
fram the Chief of Police and he will soon discuss it with the Council.
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Mayor Pro Ten Schwing called for petitions from the audience on matters not
scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. David Saenz, 1430 Seventeenth, spoke of an assault and robbery incident
on Staples Street and requested that Staples Street be patrolled fram Leopard to
Six Points. Mr. Saenz then spoke in regard to the one-half cent sales tax.
Chief of Police Garrett stated that he has recently increased the police
patrol on Staples Street and he will check into the incident that Mr. Saenz
referred to.
Mr. Jetae Hix, 2622 Segrest, spoke in regard to the many pawnshops that
have opened in the City and spoke in favor of the thumbprint regulation.
Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, and Ms. Helen Morsch, 443 Indiana,
expressed appreciation to the City for its senior citizen programs.
Mr. R. J. Herschbach presented material to the Council in regard to a case
in which the City of San Antonio had failed to meet the Texas Open Meetings Act
requirements. Mr. Herschbach referred to his comments given at the beginning of
the Council Meeting and expressed the opinion that the City of Corpus Christi is
in violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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Mr. Jimmy Till, 1265 Southern Minerals Road, commented in regard to the
maintenance of unsightly roads in the vicinity of the airport.
The Council went into closed aessi.on pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section
2(g), V.A.C.S. to discuss personnel evaluation of Municipal Court Judges and
take any indicated action related thereto in open Cession.
Mayor Pro Tem Schwing reconvened the Council Meeting and called for
consideration of the salary evaluation of municipal judges.
Council Member Martin moved to accept the report of the Council Evaluation
Committee on the municipal court judges; to increase judge salaries as noted
below; and to continue the committee to provide oversight and act as a liaison
between the judges and the Council.
Salary Changes
Judge Rudy Tamez - from $48,865 to $49,200 effective immediately and from
$49,200 to $52,000 effective 10/1/90;
Judge Bill Monkres - from $45,835 to $48,000 effective immediately and from
$48,000 to $50,000 effective approximately 10/1/90;
Judge Melene Dodson - from $42,745 to $45,400 effective immediately and from
$45,400 to $48,500 effective 10/1/90;
Judge Nelda Rodriguez - from $40,400 to $42,800 effective 9/6/90.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously;
Turner absent at the time the vote was taken; Guerrero absent. (M90-228)
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Teen
Schwing declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. on August 21, 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 August 21, 1990 which were
approved by the City Council on August 28, 1990.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 7th day of January, 1991.
Etty Turngr
Mayor
Armando Chapa
City Secretary