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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.
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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
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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.
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Mayor Turner recognized Ms. Maude Horton, a special guest who is celebrating her
101th birthday. Ms. Horton expressed appreciation for the special recognition.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Mayor Turner then called for the vote on the motion and it passed unanimously.
19. DEFERRED
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary