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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 16, 1991
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Betty Turner
Mayor Pro Tem Mary Rhodes
Council Members:
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero
Tom Hunt
Ed Martin
Joe McComb
Clif Moss
Frank Schwing
City Manager Juan Garza
Interim City Attorney James Bray
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Fred Martin of St. Luke's United
Methodist Church 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 the Regular Council Meeting of
April 9, 1991, and there being no corrections or additions, she proclaimed them approved
as presented.
Representatives of the Carroll High School Environmental Society gave a
presentation on the subject of mass balloon releases in the City. They urged the Council
to pass an ordinance to prohibit the mass launching of helium -filled balloons in an effort
to protect marine animals and prevent littering.
Discussion ensued and a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes directing staff
to prepare an ordinance prohibiting mass balloon releases for commercial and recreational
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April 16, 1991
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purposes. The motion was seconded by Council Member Martin and passed unanimously;
Schwing absent.
Mayor Turner called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the
agenda.
Mr. Jesse Hix, 2622 Segrest, spoke on the clean-up of the City.
Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, made comments about the church and the State.
Mr. Ricardo Elizondo, 3410 Picadilly Street, spoke in regard to stagnant water in
ditches.
* Council Member Schwing arrived at the meeting.
City Manager Garza updated the Council on the water toy bid concession issue
pursuant to comments from the audience.
Mr. Chris Urquhart, 442 Troy, and Mr. Tony D'Amico, 145 Chiltipin, spoke on the
water toy concession procedures.
City Manager Garza discussed the rationale for the City to solicit the water
concession bids and he explained the City's bidding process.
Council Members Galindo and Hunt expressed concern about the possibility of
putting small business owners out of business if the City goes out for bids.
Mr. Hunt inquired if a grandfather clause could be considered so that the
concessionaires who have been in business could be protected, and City Manager Garza
stated that he did not think it is appropriate for the City to get involved in the open market.
Council Member McComb suggested that the leases for the recreational water space
have only one ownership per slip.
Following a discussion, City Manager Garza responded to specific questions raised
by the Council. He noted that staff would not execute any contracts until coming before
the Council. He stated that prior to action being taken, the Council could decide to
restructure the contract.
Mr. Scott Kate, 729 Sam Street, and Mr. John Schultz, 114 Hawthorne, water
concessionaires, spoke in regard to the water toy concession bid procedures.
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April 16, 1991
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The next individuals made comments relative to freedom of religion: Mr. Harold
Hoppenrath, 338 Clifford; Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo; and Mr. Leon Perez, 904
Buford.
Mayor Turner called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza provided background information and discussed a
recommendation to confirm the scope of the Saratoga Boulevard -Rodd Field Road project
as a five -lane facility. He reviewed a recommendation to amend the schedule for the
Crosstown and Holly roadway projects and to reallocate funds to the Del Mar Phase II
improvements. Mr. Garza addressed a recommendation to amend the scope of the Matlock
Street Improvements and commented in regard to the Corona -Williams Connection. He
discussed the scope, funding, and reprogramming options for the above projects.
Council Member Martin referred to the street projects and expressed concern about
the timing of the presentation on this subject to the Council. He stated that next week,
there will be new members of the Council and the presentations will have to be given again.
Relative to the Saratoga project, Council Member Martin moved to reaffirm the Council's
decision to keep the scope of the Saratoga project as a five -lane facility. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Guerrero.
Discussion ensued dealing with the Saratoga improvements, and Carl Crull,
Engineering Services Director, reviewed the status of the project and addressed the scope
and financing. He responded to various questions posed by the Council.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin and Moss voting, "Aye"; McComb and Schwing voting, "No." (M91-
079)
Mr. Crull presented a general overview of the Matlock Street improvement project,
the Crosstown extension and Holly Road improvements, the Del Mar Phase II project, and
the Corona -Williams connection.
Extensive deliberation and discussion ensued relative to the scope and funding of the
various street projects, and Council Member McComb expressed concern about improving
the traffic flow in the City.
Mr. Garza and Mr. Crull responded to a series of specific questions raised by the
Council regarding the various projects and the funding proposal for the Capital Street
Improvement Program.
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Council Member Martin moved to approve the Matlock project and that the
additional $30,000 be funded out of prior year's CDBG unexpended funds.
A short discussion followed and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes expressed concern about
funding the project in that manner.
Mr. Martin reworded his motion and moved to support the staffs recommendation
on Matlock Street with the additional $30,000 to be funded from the Street Bond Fund
Reserves, to leave Crosstown and Holly Road funds as originally designated, and to proceed
with the Del Mar Street improvements project with the savings realized from the Saratoga
project decision. The motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo. It was pointed
out that by reallocating the funds by this motion, none of these projects will be delayed.
Council Member Schwing referred to the McKenzie Road project and inquired why
it was not a part of staff recommendation, and City Manager Garza and Mr. Crull reviewed
the status and funding of the McKenize project.
Mr. Harold Hoppenrath, 338 Clifford, remarked about the Del Mar Street
improvements, and Mayor Turner informed him that no funds have been taken from the Del
Mar Phase II Street Improvement Project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Moss voting, "Aye"; Schwing voting, "No." (M91-080)
Mayor Turner called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances,
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 2 thru 13.
There were no comments from the Council or audience on Items 2 thru 13.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
2. M91-081
Motion approving a supply agreement for C-900 PVC pipe in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0124-91 with Davis -McAllen Pipe and Supply, Corpus Christi,
Texas, based on total low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $307,060. The
term of the agreement shall be for 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. This pipe will be used by the Water and Wastewater
Departments. Funds have been budgeted for FY 90-91 by the using departments.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye."
3. M91-082
Motion approving the purchase of a tractor brush loader in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0161-91 from Forklifts Unlimited, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, in the
amount of $50,909, based on low bid. The unit will be used by Solid Waste
Department and was budgeted in the 1990-91 Capital Outlay.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb and Moss voting, "Aye"; Schwing abstaining.
4. M91-083
Motion approving the purchase of a sludge mixer with manual winch assembly and
rubber shroud in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0082-91 from Process
Engineered Equipment Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the total amount of
$13,102 based on low bid. This item will be used by the Wastewater Department at
the Broadway Treatment Plant and is included in the 1990-91 Capital Outlay as an
additional item.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye."
5. M91-084
Motion approving payment to Nueces County as Tax Collector for the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, and for the Reinvestment Zone No. 1. Payment is for partial refunds
of 1989 ad valorem taxes to First City Bank, Houston, Texas, in the amount of
$50,214.82 and to the Travelers Insurance Company in the amount of $26,569.65.
Both refunds include interest calculated at 8% per annum from the delinquency date
to the refund date. The refunds resulted from lawsuits initiated by the owners
against the Nueces County Appraisal District regarding the valuation of their
properties.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye."
6. M91-085
Motion approving the application by the Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association
to hold the 3rd annual "Cinco De Mayo" Fiesta on May 3 - 4, 1991, and approving
the closing of the following streets for this event:
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a. No. Chaparral Street, between Peoples Street and Starr Street,
beginning Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, May 5, 1991.
b. No. Chaparral Street, between Lawrence Street and Peoples Street,
beginning Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5, 1991
c. Schatzell Street, between No. Water Street and Mesquite Street,
beginning Thursday, May 2, to Sunday, May 5, 1991.
d. Peoples Street, between No. Water Street and Mesquite Street,
beginning Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5, 1991.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo,
Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye."
7. ORDINANCE NO. 021137
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A USE AGREEMENT WITH I.
GOLTZMAN AND SONS TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF A CANVAS
AWNING APPROXIMATELY 9 FEET ABOVE THE SIDEWALK LEVEL IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CHAPARRAL STREET, ALONG A
PORTION OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3, BLOCK 9, BEACH PORTION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and
Schwing voting, "Aye."
8. ORDINANCE NO. 021138
CLOSING AND ABANDONING A UTILITY EASEMENT WHICH IS
APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET BY 115.71 FEET OF TRACT F OF PONTIAC
TRACTS AND A UTILITY EASEMENT APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET BY 115.71
FEET OF LOT 133, BAYMOOR ADDITION; SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS
LISTED BELOW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and
Schwing voting, "Aye."
9. ORDINANCE NO. 021139
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: Del Mar Area. Phase II - 1.
Palmero Street, from Santa Fe Street to South Staples Street; 2. Clifford, Cole,
Naples, and Atlantic Streets from Santa Fe Street to Alameda Street; 3. Del Mar
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Boulevard, from Santa Fe to Alameda Street; 4. Santa Fe Street, west side only, from
Ayers Street to Louisiana Avenue; 5. Louisiana Avenue, North Roadway, from Santa
Fe Street to Alameda Street; and 6. Lawnview Street, from Louisiana Avenue to
Ayers Street; REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES TO
PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO FILE NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS AS TO THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW
SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and
Schwing voting, "Aye."
10. ORDINANCE NO. 021140
APPROVING THE WRI11'EN STATEMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF
VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING
STREETS: Del Mar Area. Phase II - 1. Palmero Street, from Santa Fe Street to
South Staples Street; 2. Clifford, Cole, Naples and Atlantic Streets from Santa Fe
Street to Alameda Street; 3. Del Mar Boulevard, from Santa Fe to Alameda Street;
4. Santa Fe Street, west side only, from Ayers Street to Louisiana Avenue; 5.
Louisiana Avenue, North Roadway, from Santa Fe Street to Alameda Street; and 6.
Lawnview Street, from Louisiana Avenue to Ayers Street; ESTIMATING 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 MAY 14, 1991, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY
HALL, 1201 LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; APPROVING
THE CITY ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF COSTS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and
Schwing voting, "Aye."
11. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 36, PARKS.
RECREATION. CULTURAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENTS
SUBMITTED BY THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR FOR DISCOUNTS AND
SPECIAL FEES.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Turner,
Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye.'
12. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT
DTFA07-91-L01004 BETWEEN THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION AND CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, McComb, Moss and Schwing
voting, "Aye."
13. SECOND READING
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TEN YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI AREA COUNCIL FOR THE
DEAF, INC. FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF MT. VERNON PARK, TO
INCLUDE EXPANSION OF THE LEASED AREA; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was passed on second reading by the following vote:
Turner, Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Hunt, Martin, Moss and Schwing voting, "Aye";
McComb abstaining.
No discussion or action was taken on proposed legislation at the 72nd Texas
Legislature.
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City Manager Garza commented about the computer malfunction in the police
communications system.
Mr. Garza advised that he will send out a questionnaire with the agenda to request
input from the Council on how the agenda can be improved. He stated that this will be
done periodically.
Mr. Garza apprised the Council of the Federal Emergency Management Meeting
which will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 1991.
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Mayor Turner called for reports from the Council.
Responding to a question from Council Member Galindo in regard to the police
communications system, City Manager Garza stated that the company will not receive final
payment until the City accepts the system.
Deputy City Manager Jesus Garza provided a brief informational report relative to
the police communications system, emphasizing that the City has not yet accepted the
system.
Council Member Rhodes referred to the Javelina issue and stated that the neighbors
in the area have not yet been given a telephone number to call if there is an emergency, and
City Manager Garza stated that he will check into the matter. Mrs. Rhodes requested that
a meeting be set up between herself and the representatives of Javelina.
Council Member Martin inquired about the marina fueling issue, and City Manager
Garza provided an update of the situation.
Responding to a question from Council Member Martin, City Secretary Chapa
advised the Council that there will be a Council Meeting next Tuesday morning to canvass
the votes and have the swearing-in ceremony. He stated that there also will be a regular
Council Meeting at 2 p.m.
Council Member Hunt advised that there are no sidewalks on either side of McArdle
Road from Rodd Field Road to Ennis Joslin and it is a real hazard to children walking to
school.
Council Member McComb inquired about the jail consolidation agreement, and City
Manager Garza gave an update on the jail consolidation agreement.
Mr. McComb referred to his memorandum in regard to the SPID ramp reversal
between Everhart and South Staples and asked for Council concurrence on bringing this
issue back for consideration. It was the consensus of the Council not to bring this matter
back for consideration.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Turner declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m. on April 16, 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 April 16, 1991, which were
approved by the City Council on April 23, 1991.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 30th day of May, 1991.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary