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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/18/1990MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1990 2 p.m. 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 called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Council Member Moss following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Rhodes. 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 Workshop and Regular Council Meetings of December 11, 1990, noting that the Workshop Minutes had been amended. There being no additional corrections or additions, she proclaimed the Minutes approved as amended. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mr. Mike Carroll, 1990 United Way Campaign Chairman, updated the Council on the United Way Pacesetter Campaign and expressed appreciation to the City for its contribution and support of the campaign. Ms. Janette Hallmark, a representative of the Northwest Business Association, gave a presentation regarding the proposed development of a River Park Gateway to the City at the Nueces River Park area. She stated that the proposal involves a municipal golf course and a four-star RV park resort. Ms. Hallmark remarked that various civic organizations MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 2 have passed resolutions in support of the project, and the association is requesting the Council to follow suit. * Council Member Schwing arrived at the meeting. Following a brief discussion, Council Member Schwing moved to direct staff to bring forth a recommendation regarding the possible funding for the river park, identifying the possible cost and sources of revenue. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. Mr. Schwing reported that there is $55,000 in the park account for restroom facilities at the park. He made another motion directing staff to identify the funds to complete the bathroom facility at the river park for presentation at the January 2nd Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Hunt. Council Member Guerrero amended the motion by allocating the $55,000 towards the restroom renovation and bring before the Council whatever additional funding source is necessary to complete the renovation. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Martin made comments in regard to the proposal submitted by Mr. Garnett Brooks. A motion was made by Council Member Schwing directing staff to bring forth a recommendation on Mr. Brook's proposal relative to the development of the golf course. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. Mr. Schwing requested a report on the status of a former request made to clear some pathway in some of the corridors around the trees in the park area. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner recognized Ms. Maude Horton, a special guest who is celebrating her 101th birthday. Ms. Horton expressed appreciation for the special recognition. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Turner referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the following appointments were made by the Council. (M90-318) Human Relations Commission Sister City Committee Adelaide Marlatt Rose Gunji - Reappointed Terry Mills Dr. Kathryn Lang - Reappointed Pat Rousseau - Reappointed Rev. Bruce Chabot - Reappointed Glen Kost - Reappointed (Appt. Gen. Chairman) vlinutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 3 Gilbert Casares - Reappointed Charles Vasquez Senior Community Services Advisory Committee Aileen Creighton - Reappointed John Dunn - Reappointed Carol Carroll - Reappointed Dorothy Earwood - Reappointed Elva Alba - Reappointed Josephine Dobson - Reappointed Alicia Ruiz - Reappointed Helen Fisher Margaret Hick Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report. Assistant City Manager Hennings provided a brief informational report on Item 1 regarding the donation of eight Miradores on the seawall from the Devary Durrill Foundation. He responded to questions posed by the Council and expounded on the funding for the City's share of the project. He commented in regard to the electricity and water service for the structures. Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, made suggestions in regard to the Miradores. Mayor Turner recognized Mrs. Durrill and expressed appreciation to the Durrill Foundation. Council Member Guerrero moved to approve Item 1; seconded by Council Member Hunt and passed unanimously. 1. M90-319 Motion approving an agreement with the Devary Durrill Foundation for donation of eight Miradores shade structures installed on the Shoreline Boulevard seawall. s s s s s s s s s a s s s Relative to Items 2, 3, and 4, City Manager Garza furnished background information in regard to improving the standards of taxicab service; an increase in the taxicab rates; and a rate increase for the Airport Limousine Service. He intimated that staff believes that the rate increase is appropriate. Mr. Pinkie Eldridge, owner of Pinkie's Taxi, spoke in support of the fare increase and made remarks in reference to the upkeep and maintenance of vehicles. He related that the taxicab owners pay a fee to the airport and the City and they have no representation. He suggested that the ordinance be changed. City Manager Garza responded that he will look into the matter. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 4 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinances were passed on first reading: 2. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 57, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, SECTION 57-31, CERTIFICATE APPLICATION; SECTION 57-37(a), TAXICAB STREET USE FEE; SECTION 57-80, INSPECTIONS; SECTION 57-105, NEAT AND CLEAN APPEARANCE OF DRIVERS, AND BY ADDING SECTION 57-87, CONDITION OF TAXICAB VEHICLES; SECTION 57-88, AGE OF VEHICLES; AND SECTION 57-115, OFF-DUTY STATUS OF TAXICABS. The foregoing ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 3. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 57, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, SECTION 57-135, FARES -AMOUNTS, BY REPEALING SECTION 57-135 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR NEW PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH TAXICAB RATES. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 4. FIRST READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 57, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, SECTION 57-152, ZONES AND FARES, TO INCREASE THE RATE STRUCTURE FOR AIRPORT LIMOUSINE SERVICE. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 5 thru 23, and Council Members requested that Items 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, and 20 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa announced that Mayor Pro Tem Martin has filed a conflict of interest affidavit on Item 16 and will abstain from the discussion and vote. There were no comments from the audience on the other items. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 5 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 5. M90-320 Motion approving a supply agreement for uniformed guard security service for City Hall in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0043-91 with Stanley Smith Security, Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $53,611.20. The term of the agreement shall be twelve months with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. 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." 6. M90-321 Motion renewing the City's Airport Liability and Excess Workers' Compensation insurance policies through W. L. Dinn and Company at an estimated annual premium of $112,204.83. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 7. M90-322 Motion authorizing the assignment of professional rights for the Al Kruse Tennis Center from Dr. Shelby Torrance to Ms. Susan Torrance. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 10. M90-325 Motion authorizing an agreement with Texas Eastern Gas Pipeline Company to relocate a three-inch pipeline crossing the drainage channel near State Highway 44 in connection with the DeDietrich Plant Public Works Improvements. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 11. RESOLUTION NO. 21049 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,110 WITH HAAS PAVING COMPANY TO REALIGN LAWRENCE STREET BETWEEN EAST SHORELINE AND WEST SHORELINE Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 6 BOULEVARD; APPROPRIATING $75,000 FROM THE NO. 121 TAX REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1 FUND. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 14. RESOLUTION NO. 21051 ESTABLISHING A RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND PRESCRIBING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION CONSISTENT WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS ACT WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1989. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 15. ORDINANCE NO. 21052 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE CONCESSIONAIRE AGREEMENT AT BILL WITT SO) 1BALL COMPLEX WITH CHRISITINE HEINESH TO PROVIDE FOR A TRANSFER OF CONCESSION RIGHTS TO PADRE LITTLE -SENIOR LEAGUE DURING FUNCTIONS SPONSORED BY THE LEAGUE; 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.' 17. M90-327 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Corpus Christi Firefighters' Association pursuant to collective bargaining negotiations for the period of August 1, 1990 through July 31, 1993. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 18. ORDINANCE NO. 21054 AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 7 AND BENEFICIARIES OF DECREASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS; 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." 21. SECOND 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 passed on second reading by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 22. ORDINANCE NO. 21056 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 third reading by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 23. ORDINANCE NO. 21057 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 third reading by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." Responding to a question from Council Member McComb on Item 8, Lindale and Greenwood Senior Citizen Community Center additions, City Manager Garza clarified that Salazar International, Inc. and Salazar Construction are the same firm. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 8 Council Members McComb and Moss expressed concern on Item 12 regarding the expense of a study to determine the feasibility of utilizing alternate power sources to provide a portion of the pumping power demand at the 0. N. Stevens Plant and Holly Road Reservoir and Pump Station. City Manager Garza discussed the need and purpose for the study and commented about a recent malfunction in the switchgear at the Holly Road Reservoir. Mr. Garza suggested that it is good policy for the City to identify alternate power. Mayor Pro Tem Martin expounded on the need for the study and stated that this is the type of thing that the Council has been encouraging to get done, noting that it is matter of an alternative source of power. Mr. David Hooper, Area Manager for CP&L, commented about the malfunction in the switchgear, stating that CP&L does not have a switchgear at the Holly Road Pump Station. He indicated that CP&L could install one for about the same price of the study and also a backup transformer that would assure almost perfect reliability. Following a discussion, Deputy City Manager Garza spoke about the malfunction, stating that it was a CP&L issue; they corrected the problem; and it took them some time before getting the problem fixed. He also elaborated on the necessity and objective of the study. Relative to Item 13, review of RFP's and conceptual designs, Council Member McComb expressed concern that if every project has to be brought before the Council, projects would be delayed. City Manager Garza explained that he has requested staff to get him a ninety -day planning calendar and a list of the items that would be brought before the Council for action. He stressed that there has to be clear communication between the Council and the City Manager. Mayor Turner expressed the opinion that the Council would never reach a consensus about the design of certain buildings. She expressed concern about the RFP's, stating that presently the Council does not have any voice prior to the time proposals go out, and they would like an opportunity up front to decide if something is needed. Mayor Pro Tem Martin referred to the motion passed last week for a resolution in regard to submitting plans and designs to the Council on the major capital improvement projects and all consulting contracts over $10,000. He suggested that the Council make their approval at an early stage so that time and energy is not spent. He recommended that designs for capital improvement projects and all consulting contracts should be pre - approved. Regarding Item 16, South Staples Street improvements, Council Member McComb related that several citizens have expressed concern about the speed limit between rvlinutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 9 Saratoga and Yorktown Boulevard. He requested the City Manager to consider lowering the speed limit, and City Manager Garza responded that he will review the matter. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 8. M90-323 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $334,150 to Salazar International, Inc., to expand the Lindale and Greenwood Senior Citizen Community Centers. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye." 9. M90-324 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $190,040 to Construction Project Management to expand the Ethel Eyerly Community Center; and authorizing $2,400 to Chuck Anastos Associates, Inc., as additional compensation for work performed outside the original project scope. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Martin, Galindo, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Turner abstaining. Note: Mayor Turner has filed a conflict of interest affidavit on Item 9 in the City Secretary's office. 12. M90-326 Motion approving a contract for engineering services in the amount of $40,000 with Bath & Associates, to perform a detailed study to determine the feasibility of utilizing alternate power sources to provide a portion of the pumping power demand at the O.N. Stevens Plant and Holly Road Reservoir Pump Station. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Hunt, McComb, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Guerrero and Moss voting, "No." 13. RESOLUTION NO. 21050 EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS OF SPECIAL INTEREST AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS OF CERTAIN MAJOR BUILDINGS AND OTHER MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Turner, Galindo, Hunt, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Martin, Guerrero, McComb and Rhodes voting, "No." ivlinutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 10 16. ORDINANCE NO. 21053 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20683 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREET: South Staples Street, from Saratoga Boulevard to Oso Creek; 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." Relative to Item 19, City Manager Garza summarized issues in regard to amending the Compensation and Classification Plan to delete provisions providing for unlimited accrual of vacation and sick leave and replacing it with a transitional provision phasing 1,091 employees into a revised leave plan. He remarked that the deletion of the accrued benefits has generated concerns from City employees. He implied that the recommendation is fair, stating that the City needs to find ways to reduce the unfunded liability and the future liability that the City faces when there is unlimited accumulation of vacation and sick leave days. Mr. Garza advised that his proposal has a phase-out provision of five years; but in fairness to those employees who have accrued benefits already, he requested that the Council pass a motion to extend the grace period from five to ten years. Council Member Moss moved to extend the grace period from five to ten years. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero. Discussion ensued and Mr. Garza responded to specific questions posed by the Council. He offered a detailed explanation of the vacation and sick leave accrual process in regard to Plans I and II. Mayor Pro Tem Martin pointed out that this change would adversely affect approximately 1000 employees and he commented about the morale of the employees. He expressed the opinion that this change would not be a wise decision and that he would be in favor of another plan which would affect future employees. He stressed that the Council does not readily understand the proposed package. Council Member Rhodes expressed concern that she did not have a chance to study the amendment presented by the City Manager, stating that she will not support an amendment which was introduced without an explanation to the Council. Council Member Guerrero remarked that there is an equity in the system. He referred to the private sector, stating that no one gets paid for unlimited accumulative sick days. Mr. Guerrero asserted that he supports the City Manager's recommendation with or without the amendment. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 11 Council Member McComb concurred with Council Member Guerrero, stating that the five-year phase-in is an excellent recommendation. He pointed out that this change was proposed by the Council, and they are changing their position when they see the plan in black and white. Council Member Rhodes implied that this was decided in closed session, emphasizing that she has not changed her position. She recommended that this item be considered on three readings and that the employees have an opportunity to study the proposal and comment on it. A broad conversation followed dealing with the subject of sick leave and the accrual of vacation. Council Member Galindo declared that he would not support this proposal if it takes away from the employee something that they have already earned. He indicated that he would support another plan for new employees. The motion previously proposed by Council Member Moss to extend the grace period passed as follows: Turner, Martin, Guerrero, Hunt, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye"; McComb, Galindo and voting, "No"; Rhodes did not cast a vote. Ms. Becky Miller, 1901 Tara, Vice President of Communication Workers of America, stated that she is speaking on behalf of some City employees. She intimated that employees were told that they would be able to keep their sick days and vacation accrual days. She stressed that other employees have been given these days, and everyone should be allowed to keep what they have earned. Mr. Jose Villegas, 2424 Rose, a park maintenance employee, presented a signed petition in which employees are requesting a six percent cost -of -living increase; a yearly issuance of five uniforms; the issuance of one free pair of safety toe shoes; and to allow the City employees to participate in City politics. On Item 20, Compensation and Classification Plan amendments pertaining to the salary increase, Council Member Hunt claimed that he will not support a salary increase for the City's top management employees. The subject of salary increases was discussed and deliberated by the Council, and City Manager Garza responded to specific questions. Council Member McComb moved to defer action on Item 19 and instruct the City Manager to return with a policy for adoption by the Council which would establish accrual of sick leave and vacation pay rates for all new employees (Plan III) effective January 1, 1991; the policy to exclude all current employees in Plan I and II. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rhodes. Discussion ensued dealing with Plan III and the motion which was proposed by Council Member McComb. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 12 Mayor Turner then called for the vote on the motion and it passed unanimously. 19. DEFERRED . e . YY 1 .111 • =•Y a I. ■ CLASSIFICATION PLAN, REGARDING TIIE ACCRUAL AND USE OF VACATION, PERSONAL, AND SICK LEAVE BY CITY EMPLOYEES BY REVISING PLAN I AND PROVIDING A TRANSITION FOR EMPLOYEES UNDER LEAVE PLAN II TO THIS REVISED LEAVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, questioned how many top management people received increases since the reorganization. He suggested that Item 20 be amended to exclude the increase in the top management pay grades. Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, and Mr. Robert Reyna, 1821 Roslyn, spoke in support of the salary increase for all City employees. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance passed: 20. ORDINANCE NO. 21055 AMENDING COMPENSATION ORDINANCE 8127, AS AMENDED, SECTION 501, SALARY SCHEDULES "A" AND "B" TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN APPROXIMATE GENERAL INCREASE OF 5% FOR EMPLOYEES IN GRADES 8-14, 4% FOR EMPLOYEES IN GRADES 15- 21, AND 3% FOR EMPLOYEES IN GRADES 22-43 EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 3, 1990; AMENDING SECTION 510, MANAGERIAL GROUP PAY PLAN 1990-91; BY REPLACING IT WITH A REVISED SECTION 510 EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 3, 1990 PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 3% GENERAL INCREASE AND ADJUSTMENT TO SALARY RANGES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Hunt abstaining. In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Martin, City Manager Garza responded that the raise included everyone except the City Manager. After a brief conversation, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Martin that the salary increase include everyone, including the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Guerrero, McComb and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Galindo, Hunt, Moss and Rhodes voting, "No." .Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 13 Mayor Turner announced that the discussion on the Transportation System Analysis Study has been withdrawn. Mayor Turner called for liaison and other reports from the Council. Council Member Hunt inquired about the status of the shrimp hatchery zoning application, and City Manager Garza responded that the application is dead at that particular site but the City will continue to work on it. In response to concerns expressed by Council Member Hunt, City Manager Garza reviewed the status of this incident and stated that from now on, the deed restrictions will be an item on the check list for the staff. Referring to the Miradores, Council Member Galindo suggested that staff contact the hotels about adopting the maintenance of the Miradores, and City Manager Garza stated that he will check into the matter. Council Member McComb spoke about a potential problem in regard to a shooting range in the area of Staples Street past Saratoga, and City Manager Garza stated that staff is looking into the situation. Mayor Pro Tem Martin intimated that it is against the law to shoot in the City. Referring to the shrimp hatchery, Mr. Martin inquired what it entails to bring a case to the Planning Commission, and City Attorney George responded that in order to file a plat, you have to have the signature of the owners but to file a zoning case, you do not. Planning Director Harvey stated that the City's Zoning Ordinance does not require ownership or any participation by the owner in a zoning application. He stated that anyone can request rezoning on any property with the presumption being that the public hearing and the notification process will bring forth the owners, and they can state their positions. Mayor Pro Tem Martin suggested that the City's Zoning Ordinance be amended. Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, invited the Council to the Westside Business Association's Annual Children's Christmas Party on Sunday, December 23rd. .Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 18, 1990 Page 14 Mr. James Cook, 13765 Eagles Nest, spoke about televising Council Meetings prior to the election. He suggested offering candidates an opportunity to speak at the end of the Council Meeting which would give the public access to the candidates. City Secretary Chapa intimated that he checked into this matter and provided a memorandum to the Council. He stated that his recommendation is to continue televising the Council Meetings throughout the election period. A conversation followed and Mayor Pro Tem Martin inquired about offering some kind of a forum where candidates can make campaign speeches to the public. He suggested that staff check into the matter to see what kind of air time would be required. Mayor Turner suggested that the City Secretary check about available air time and what the cost would be. Mr. Chapa advised that he checked with the F.C.C., and to his understanding, they had originally ruled that individuals could not do political campaigning on the public access channel, and that the City's franchise agreement prohibited it. He stated that that ruling apparently has been changed and the City's franchise agreement still remains the same. Mr. Chapa declared that he does not know what the procedure is to amend the franchise agreement. Mr. Jim Wright, 155 Wellwood, Director of Transportation for the Corpus Christi Independent School District, commented in regard to DWI accidents and the law. He intimated that recommendations from a task force will be forthcoming to the Council. Mr. Joe Flores, 1222 Hayward, made remarks in reference to a complaint about an electrical problem. : s s s s s s x s s s s s There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. on December 18, 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 18, 1990 which were approved by the City Council on January 2, 1991,. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 29th day of January, 1991. / L/rrs-ri.,8 a -- Armando Chapa City Secretary