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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 1990
11:30 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City
Hall and called for a roll check of the Council.
City Secretary Chapa conducted a roll check and verified that a quorum of the
Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Turner arrived and announced the bid openings on the sale of $3.6 million
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1990-A and on $12
million General Improvement Bonds, Series 1990-A.
Jorge Garza, Finance Director, opened bids on the General Improvement Bonds
from the following companies: Merrill Lynch, effective interest rate - 6.959217%;
Prudential Bache, effective interest rate - 6.8866%; Bank One, effective interest rate -
6.92514%; and Lovett, Underwood, Neuhaus & Webb, effective interest rate - 7.043435%.
Mr. Garza then opened bids on the Certificates of Obligation from the following
companies: Merrill Lynch, effective interest rate - 6.978877%; Prudential Bache, effective
interest rate - 6.9006%; Bank One, effective interest rate - 6.92391%; and Lovett,
Underwood, Neuhaus & Webb, effective interest rate - 7.040940%.
In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Mr. Garza identified the co -
managers and members of Prudential Bache.
Responding to questions raised by the Council, City Manager Garza implied that the
City did not require the bonds to be insured, stating that the bidders may insure them at
their own risk and cost. He informed the Council that the City retained its bond rating of
AA with Moody's and AA- with Standard and Poor's.
Finance Director Garza stipulated that the Certificates of Obligation will be paid for
from revenue generated from solid waste operations.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed opposition to the sale of the $3.6 million
Certificates of Obligation and alleged that this Council approved bonds in excess of over
$72 million without voter approval.
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Mayor Turner recessed the Council Meeting.
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PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Ed Martin
Council Members:
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero
Tom Hunt
Joe McComb
Clif Moss
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing *
City Manager Juan Garza
City Attorney Hal George
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Turner reconvened the Council Meeting at 2:15 p.m.
Council Member Galindo delivered the invocation, following which the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member McComb.
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 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
December 4, 1990, and there being no corrections or additions, she pronounced them
approved.
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Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report.
Referring to the bid opening of that morning, City Manager Garza announced that
the low bid on the General Improvement Bonds and on the Certificates of Obligation was
submitted by Prudential Bache, and he recommended approval of both bids.
In response to a question raised that morning by Mayor Turner, Mr. Garza reported
on recent similar bond sales. He advised that the net interest cost on the Certificates of
Obligation is $3,252,598.26, and the net interest cost on the General Improvement Bonds is
$10,907,295.28.
- City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinances
were passed:
3. ORDINANCE NO. 21040
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APPROVING THE FORM AND USE OF THE FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,600,000
COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION,
SERIES 1990-A.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting, "Aye";
Schwing absent.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 21041
APPROVING THE FORM AND USE OF THE FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $12,000,000 GENERAL
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1990-A.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss and Rhodes voting,
"Aye"; Schwing absent.
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A concise informational report was provided by City Manager Garza in regard to
confirming the adoption of the 1990-95 Capital Improvement Program and appropriating
$30,619,030 from the Capital Improvement Fund. He outlined the advantages of
appropriating the capital budget. Mr. Garza requested direction from the Council as to
which types of projects they would like to review prior to advertisement for proposals or
bids.
A conversation followed dealing with the subject of the one-time appropriation, and
Mayor Pro Tem Martin expressed his concerns in this regard. He made a motion directing
the City Manager to draft a resolution which sets forth the criteria that he could live with
without affecting his ability to manage the City properly, i.e. submitting plans and designs
to the Council on the major capital improvement projects and all consulting contracts over
$10,000. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously;
Schwing absent.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution
was passed:
5. RESOLUTION NO. 21042
CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR YEARS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR
1990 AND ENDING IN 1995 AND APPROPRIATING THE 1990-91 FISCAL
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
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The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, McComb and Rhodes voting, "Aye"; Moss voting, "No"; Schwing
absent.
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City Manager Garza summarized events leading up to the discussion on recycling and
requested clear direction from the Council. He advised that the items to be recycled can
be found, but it has not been determined whether there will be a market for the material.
He suggested that no additional funds be spent on recycling without knowing whether there
will be a market.
Mayor Turner emphasized that recylcing is needed in the community for
environmental reasons and for EPA regulation reasons. She stressed that something has
to be done about the solid waste in the City and it should be done as cost effectively as
possible. She suggested going out for competitive bids from the private sector.
Council Member Schwing arrived at the Council Meeting.
Bob Bruner, Solid Waste Services Director, gave a detailed presentation, outlining
several options for promoting a Corpus Christi City-wide curbside recycling program. He
elaborated on the advantages and disadvantages of the various options and advised that
staff recommends option no. 4 which would be phased in to the City's operations within a
three-year period. In this option, he stated that the City would make regular trash pickups
once weekly instead of twice a week, with only recyclable goods collected on the second
pickup.
Following extensive discussion and deliberation, Mr. Bruner responded to specific
questions raised by the Council.
Ms. Janet Harte, Chairman of the Recycling Committee, spoke in support of recycling
and option no. 4. She commended the City's Sanitation Department and expressed the
opinion that recycling will be an expensive proposition with visual results. She suggested
that the City, the County and the School District be mandated to purchase nothing but
recycled paper. Ms. Harte implied that the neighborhood collection centers would not
involve the entire citizenry.
Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, spoke in support of recycling and expressed the opinion
that recycling is working on the west side of the City.
Mr. Rick Roberson, 3458 Austin, expressed support of recycling.
Mr. Quenton Dokken, 6921 Dundee, a member of the recycling committee, expressed
the opinion that recycling in the City should be mandatory. He stated that there are two
goals to recycling, the immediate goal which is reducing the space at the landfill, and a
higher goal which is resource conservation.
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Ms. Pat Suter, 1002 Chamberlain, remarked about recycling and concurred with Ms.
Harte and Mr. Dokken. She commended the City staff in regard to the implementation of
the pilot recycling program.
Ms. Jennifer Lorenz, 7450 Convair, a member of the recycling committee, expressed
the opinion that recycling in the City should be mandatory.
Mr. Arthur Montalvo, 704 Atlantic, expressed support of neighborhood recycling
centers and made suggestions in regard to recycling.
Following more discussion, major objections addressed by the Council included the
cost of the program; the insignificant impact the program would have on reducing the
amount of trash into the City's landfills; a once a week trash pickup would be insufficient;
and the lack of data on which the proposal was based.
Mayor Turner expressed support of option no. 4 and reiterated that she would like
comparable proposals submitted from the private sector.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin led a conversation about the City's pilot program and
suggested that this program be expanded.
Council Member Hunt concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Martin.
Council Member McComb expressed the opinion that if a recycling program is
recommended, it should be made mandatory. He moved to instruct the City Manager to
modify the existing area under contract in the pilot program to reflect options 3 or 4;
report to the Council with a response from the contractor; and if the response is
affirmative, allow the program six months to gather the data. The motion died for lack of
a second.
Council Member Rhodes made a motion authorizing the City Manager to proceed
with option no. 4 to implement a City-wide recycling program. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Turner and failed to pass by the following vote: Turner and Rhodes voting,
"Aye"; Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "No."
Mayor Turner recommended putting a provision in the City's purchasing contacts
that the City purchase only recycled items when its appropriate.
City Manager Garza stated that he would prefer that the recommendation be
directed by five members of the Council. He stated that the City could bid paper as an
alternate; recycled paper versus pulp paper, with a choice of picking either one on a low -
bid basis. However, he pointed out that recycled paper would cost about ten percent more
than straight paper. Mr. Garza continued by stating that he will work with the recycling
committee and continue to study this matter.
Council Member Galindo requested that the City's contract with Garbage Gobbler be
put in the Council's mail packet on Friday.
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Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 7 thru 17.
There were no comments from the audience on the other items.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
7. M90-314
Motion approving a supply agreement for the physical move to Police/Municipal
Court facilities in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0022-91 with Install of San
Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, for an estimated total of $12,610 based on low bid.
The term of the agreement shall be for three months with an option to extend for up
to an additional three months. This service will be used by the Police/Municipal
Court Departments. Funds have been budgeted for FY 90-91.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
8. M90-315
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application to and
execute a contract with ACTION for the continuance of the Retired Senior
Volunteer Program.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
9. M90-316
Motion authorizing a Joint Election Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi
and Corpus Christi Independent School District to share expenses for the Special
Election of January 19, 1991.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
10. RESOLUTION NO. 21043
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH BAY, INC. TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW 20 -INCH WATERLINE IN PARK ROAD 22;
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $258,000 FROM THE NO. 144-271.08
PADRE ISLAND WATER SYSTEM ESCROW FUND TO THE NO. 205 WATER
BOND FUND AND APPROPRIATING THIS AMOUNT.
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The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
11. ORDINANCE NO. 21044
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE
FOLLOWING STREETS: Ayers Street, from Norton Street to Baldwin Boulevard;
FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE AND ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and
Schwing voting, "Aye."
12. M90-317
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $1,277,524.50 to Asphalt Paving and
Construction Company (APCCO) for the Ayers Street Improvements, from Baldwin
Boulevard to Norton Street.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye."
13. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI ART FOUNDATION CONCERNING THE ART
MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS BUILDING.
The foregoing ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner,
Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
14. SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC,
SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, TO INCREASE THE SPEED LIMIT ON
LEOPARD STREET FROM 30 MPH TO 40 MPH BETWEEN REHFIELD ROAD
AND THE MISSOURI -PACIFIC RAILROAD CROSSING; AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE 20868.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner,
Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
15. SECOND READING
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AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, BY
AMENDING SECTION 53-252, SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT
ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF AGNES STREET, CIMMARON
BOULEVARD, SOUTH STAPLES STREET, AND YORKTOWN BOULEVARD.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner,
Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
16. ORDINANCE NO. 21045
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINIS''RATION,
SECTION 2-151, STEERING COMMI FI EE, TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF
MEMBERS ON THE STEERING COMMI'TEE OF THE SIS I'ER CITY
COMMII"1'EE FROM 21 TO 15; THAT SAID REDUCIION OCCUR BY
ATTRITION AS SET FORTH IN THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner,
Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
17. ORDINANCE NO. 21046
AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE PLATTING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS IN CONFORMITY WITH CHAPTER 212 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AMENDING PROCEDURES AND
CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION, STAFF REVIEW, SUBMISSION FOR
PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL, AND FILING FOR RECORDATION
OF A PLAT, REPLAT, OR PLAN OF A LOT, SUBDIVISION, OR ADDITION
OF LAND INSIDE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OR WITHIN FIVE MILES
OF THE CITY LIMITS.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Turner,
Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
Mayor Turner called for consideration of Item 18, a contract for the sale of raw
water from the Choke Canyon Reservoir.
In response to a question from Council Member Moss, City Manager Garza
elaborated on the water sales contract.
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City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance
was passed:
18. ORDINANCE NO. 21047
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A WATER SALES
CONTRACT WITH JAMES R. MCCELVEY DBA CHOKE CANYON WATER
SYSTEMS, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Turner, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye"; Martin absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Turner opened the public hearing on closing and abandoning Aubrey Street
from just east of Chaparral Street eastward 133.50 feet toward Water Street subject to the
applicant replatting the property within 180 days and meeting certain conditions.
No one spoke in opposition to the street closure.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to close the public bearing;
seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously by those present and
voting.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance
was passed:
19. ORDINANCE NO. 21048
CLOSING AND ABANDONING AUBREY STREET FROM JUST EAST OF
CHAPARRAL STREET EASTWARD 133.50 FEET TOWARD WATER STREET,
ADJACENT TO LOT 7, BLOCK 28, BEACH PORTION; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Turner, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye";
Martin and Rhodes absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Turner announced that Item 20 had been withdrawn.
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Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza remarked about the petition calling for a referendum of
Ordinance 21001. He distributed a memorandum from City Attorney George and stated
that the Legal Department is in the process of extensively researching this matter.
A motion was made by Council Member McComb that the Council review the memo
from the City Attorney and discuss this issue at next week's Council Meeting. The motion
was seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously.
Discussion ensued in regard to validating the signatures on the petition, and City
Secretary Chapa requested direction from the Council.
Council Member Guerrero made a motion directing the City Secretary to begin the
validation process on the following day. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Schwing and passed unanimously by those present and voting; Moss, Hunt, Martin and
Rhodes absent at the time the vote was called.
Mayor Turner called for liaison and other reports from the Council.
Council Member Schwing spoke about the vast amount of trash in front of the old
Coca Cola Building and asked the City Manager to check into the situation.
Council Member McComb made comments about the discharge into the canals,
stating that there is no sewage dump station in that area. He suggested that the City
provide some kind of a public dump station on the canals which could be tied into the
wastewater treatment plant.
City Manager Garza advised that there is a dump point in that area and he will see
to it that it is well publicized. He remarked that he will check into the suggestion made by
Mr. McComb.
Council Member Moss inquired about City service in the Rodd Field Road area, and
City Manager Garza responded that the City provides water; it has done seal coating on
public streets; and a plan for wastewater is in the workings. Deputy City Manager Garza
also reported on City service in the Rodd Field village area.
Mr. Moss then requested the City Manager to check into a complaint from a citizen
about the manner in which they were treated at municipal court.
Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the
agenda.
Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, spoke about economic development in the City.
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Mr. Arthur Montalvo, 704 Atlantic Street, commented about City development versus
the environment.
Mr. Rick Roberson, 3458 Austin, made statements in regard to recycling and
remarked about reducing crime and drugs in Corpus Christi.
Mr. Greg Ledet, 5530 Fox Run, Commercial Metals Co., spoke about the subject of
recycling.
Mr. Ron Hudson, 4622 Austin, made comments in regard to the Parkdale Library
and the adjacent land.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner
adjourned the Council Meeting at 4:50 p.m. on December 11, 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 December 11, 1990, which
were approved by the City Council on December 18, 1990,.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 29th day of January, 1991.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary