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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1991
2:00 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
Interim City Attorney Jimmy Bray
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Herb Kinard, Missionary for KBNJ Radio Station,
following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council
Member Galindo.
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 December 18, 1990. There being
no additional corrections or additions, she proclaimed the Minutes approved.
City Manager Garza recognized City Attorney Hal George, who will be taking a
position in the private sector, for his 20 years of service as City Attorney and announced
that Jimmy Bray would be Interim City Attorney.
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Dr. Michael Speed, Vice President of 4UCC Foundation, gave a presentation
identifying the basic issues regarding proposed infrastructure improvements at Corpus
Christi State University. He referred to the executive summary report which highlights the
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need for offsite infrastructure services such as water, irrigation, etc., and offsite
transportation improvements.
Council Member Moss made a motion to refer this report to staff for further
recommendation and review of possible funding sources for the project; seconded by Council
Member Galindo and passed unanimously.
A brief discussion ensued ranging from the landscape design to the capability of the
Oso Water Treatment Plant to handle the anticipated growth.
Mayor Turner administered the Oath of Office to the following newly appointed
Board and Conunittee Members: Terry Mills and Adelaide Marlatt - Human Relations
Commission; and Mary Ellen Collins - Landmark Commission.
Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report.
Mayor Turner commended Council Member McComb for his outstanding leadership
in coordinating the discussions concerning the funding and operation of the Emergency
Medical Service.
City Manager Garza recommended that the Council support Item 1, negotiating an
interlocal agreement with the Regional Transportation Authority, although certain legislative
changes, primarily allowing the EMS program to be funded by RTA's revenues from the 1/2
cent sales tax without specifying percentage, may be required. He also informed the Council
that an EMS oversight Committee was being developed and that an ordinance establishing
this committee would be presented to Council.
Mayor Turner recognized Pat Eisenhauer, RTA Chairman, who reported that the
RTA Board approved of the proposal as presented by City Manager Garza.
City Manager Garza affirmed to Council Member Hunt that this motion would
supersede the resolution previously submitted to the legislature.
Council Member McComb summarized the events which unified the different entities
thus enabling a viable solution for continuing the EMS service to be developed. He
directed the City Manager to continue negotiations with the different entities and report
back to Council.
Mayor Turner called for comments from the audience.
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Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, urged the Council to review the need for using the revenues
for indigent health care and building an incinerator before earmarking it for EMS.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion was
passed:
1. M91-001
Motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an interlocal agreement with the
Regional Transportation Authority to include long-term funding to support the City
of Corpus Christi Emergency Medical Services.
The foregoing motion was passed 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 2 thru 9, and Council Members requested
that Items 2 and 3 be withheld for discussion.
Council Member McComb requested that a response to Anthony R. De Amico's
letter be provided to Council prior to the third reading of the Amendment to Taxicab
Regulations.
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:
4. ORDINANCE NO. 21058
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE
IMPROVEMENT OF: Gardendale Area. Phase III. Street Improvements, Williams
Drive, from 922 L.F. east of Everhart Road to South Staples Street; 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."
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5. ORDINANCE NO. 21059
APPROVING THE WRIT IEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF
VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING STREET:
Gardendale Area. Phase III. Street Improvements Williams Drive, from 922 L.F.
east of Everhart Road to South Staples Street;
DETERMINING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST
ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY THE CITY;
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY ROLL DURING A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 29, 1991, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 1201 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS; 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."
6. ORDINANCE NO. 21060
CLOSING AND ABANDONING A BLANKET EASEMENT FOR PIPELINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY DATED FEBRUARY 10,1941, FROM MRS. J. R. WILKEY TO
HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION, WHICH WAS CONVEYED TO
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI IN THE CONVEYANCE AND BILL OF
SALE DATED DECEMBER 28, 1962, INSOFAR AS IT AFFECTS LOT E,
SAMMONS SUBDIVISION; SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS LIS 1ED BELOW;
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."
7. SECOND 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.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing
voting, "Aye."
8. SECOND 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 second reading by the following vote: Turner,
Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
9. SECOND 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 second reading by the following vote: Turner,
Martin, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Moss, Rhodes and Schwing voting,
"Aye."
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Responding to a question from Mayor Turner on Item 2, City Manager Garza
assured her that he had directed staff to include various agencies which deal with the
disabled community to be included on the City's approved bidders' list, thereby, assuring
them an opportunity to bid on future mowing contracts.
Relative to Council Member Schwing's inquiry on Item 3, City Manager Garza
responded that a maintenance agreement was not included with that item.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motions
were passed:
2. M91-002
Motion approving supply agreements for bulk mowing of various City properties in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0041-91 with the following companies based
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on los bid, only bid, and total low bid, for a total of $58,705.50. The terms of the
contracts will be twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve
months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee.
The properties to be mowed belong to the Water, Wastewater, and Park and
Recreation Departments.
Julian Priour Bee Line Mowing Service
Corpus Christi. Texas Corpus Christi. Texas
Total: $630.00
C.A. Sanchez
Corpus Christi, Texas
Total: $16,989.00
Four F Maintenance
Sinton. Texas
Total: $11,805.50
Total: $5,404.00
Flores Lawn Service
Corpus Christi. Texas
Total: $23,968.00
GRAND TOTAL; $58,705.50
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin,
Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Moss not voting.
3. M91-003
Galindo,
Motion approving the purchase of a motor grader in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI -0064-91 from Waukesha -Pearce Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the
amount of $18,900 based on low bid. The unit is for Solid Waste Services and is
included in the 1990-91 Capital Outlay.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Martin, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, McComb, Rhodes and Schwing voting, "Aye"; Moss not voting.
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Mayor Turner called for liaison and other reports from the Council.
Mayor Turner commented on the Regional Water Conference and stated that a very
strong recommendation was made by the entities involved that a Regional Water
Coordinator position be created within the City of Corpus Christi which would also serve
the entire region and that the funding for this position would be prorated among the entire
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region. She cited the individual's various duties, then inquired about the feasibility of
creating such a position.
City Manager Garza affirmed that a proposal would be presented to Council for
consideration.
Council Member Rhodes remarked on the continuing problems on Dunn Lane
caused when the flares go off at the Javalina refinery and asked City Manager Garza to
contact the plant manager and express the City's concerns.
Also of concern to Council Member Rhodes was staffing at the City Animal Control
Department, and City Manager Garza said that this problem is being reviewed. She cited
a pit bull problem that occurred in a westside neighborhood.
Council Member Moss praised the Water Department for the manner in which they
handled a water leak problem near his home but noted that the seal coating done on the
street has left a buildup which makes access to the valves difficult. City Manager Garza
responded that he would check into the problem.
Council Member Moss moved that the City Manager be directed to put on the
agenda an item to (a) revise the scope of the pilot recycling project to investigate a trial of
once a week pickup of garbage and once a week pickup of recyclables, and (b) that no less
than 4 - preferably more - recycling collection points be opened within the next two-month
period; seconded by Council Member Schwing; amended by Mayor Pro Tem Martin to also
indicate the cost for implementing the program; Council Members Moss and Schwing
concurring with the amendment. Mayor Turner then called for the vote on the motion and
it passed.
Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the
agenda.
Arthur Montalvo, 704 Atlantic, stated that the City should direct its funds toward
improving high school programs and on-the-job training programs instead of higher
education.
Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, recommended that the City look into the feasibility of
building an incinerator and cogeneration unit at Saratoga.
Robert E. Parsons, Padre Palms RV Park, 131 Skipper Lane, read a letter urging the
prompt opening of the Packery Channel Boat Pass and Mayor Betty Turner responded that
this issue is not within the City's jurisdiction.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. on January 2, 1991.
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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 January 2, 1991, which were
approved by the City Council on January 8, 1991,.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 29th day of January, 1991.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary