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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/23/1991MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 23, 1991 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Joe McComb Council Members: Cezar Galindo Leo Guerrero Betty Jean Longoria Edward Martin David McNichols Clif Moss Mary Pat Slavik City Manager Juan Garza Interim City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by retired pastor, Reverend E. F. Bennett, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Slavik. 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 Rhodes remarked about the selection of the Mayor Pro Tem and suggested that the appointment remain on a rotating basis. Council Member Guerrero moved that the Mayor Pro Tem appointment remain on a rotating basis. The motion was seconded by Council Member Slavik. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the first term be allotted to Council Member McComb, followed by Council Member McNichols - District 4, Council Member Guerrero - District 3, Council Member Galindo - District 2, Council Member Longoria - District 1, Council Member Slavik - At large, Council Member Moss - At Large, and Council Member Martin - At large. MICROFILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 2 The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 16, 1991, and there being no additions or corrections, she proclaimed them approved as distributed. Mayor Rhodes 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. Hal Wasson, 3101 Up River Road, expressed appreciation to the voters who voted for him in the election. He made comments about the new Council Members. Ms. Yolanda Olivarez, Vice President of the Volunteer Center, invited the Council to attend the Annual Volunteer Recognition Program which will be held on Friday, April 26th, at the Bayfront Convention Center. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, commented about the Open Records Law and made remarks about the Council's swearing-in ceremony. Mr. Earl Wilder, 517 Williamson Place, spoke regarding the pensions of the retired firefighters. Mayor Pro Tem McComb advised that this issue is not one that is decided by the Council. He stated that the Firemen's Pension Fund is operated and controlled by a vote of the current firefighters. Mayor Rhodes stated that she will serve as the representative on the Firefighters Retirement System Board and attempt to get the issue resolved. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, remarked about the salaries for some of the U.S. military. He stated that the Taxpayers Association is opposed to the formation of a Management District. Mayor Rhodes informed Mr. Pillinger, the following speaker, that Item 10, in regard to Boards and Commissions, has been withdrawn. She stated that the memorandum will be reworded because the intent had been misinterpreted. Mr. Barry Pillinger, 6660 Clarion, spoke against any proposed ordinance that would infringe on Board and Commission members. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 3 Ms. Pauline Clark, 3902 Mueller, suggested that the proposed ordinance relative to Board and Commission members be placed on the agenda as a three -reading ordinance. Mr. Bill Anderson, Corpus Christi Snack Sales, expressed concerns in regard to the Javelina Refinery. Mayor Rhodes informed Mr. Anderson that she will meet with the representatives of Javelina to address the various concerns of neighbors in the area. She stated that she will advise Mr. Anderson of the outcome of the meeting. Mr. Donald Greene, 512 Furman, inquired about the Shoreline Blvd. signal standards. City Manager Garza presented a general overview of the traffic signal hardware design standards on Shoreline Boulevard and discussed the equipment costs. Mayor Rhodes noted that several Boards and Commissions recommended a unified system of traffic signal structures on Shoreline. She proposed that if staff does not concur with the recommendations, it should be brought to the attention of the Council. Discussion ensued dealing with the traffic lights and the mast arms and City Manager Garza responded to specific questions raised by the Council. Council Member Slavik moved that the issue of the signalization policy for the Shoreline area be sent back to the Boards and Commissions for discussion as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously. Mayor Rhodes stated that she would like to institute a policy whereby when the Council establishes policies, there is a written policy book. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the memorandums to the Council be sent out in the Friday mail packets because the Council does not have time to read them on Tuesday. Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza provided background information in regard to a jointly sponsored study of the potential of using diverted inflows and return flows for enhancement of wetland and estuarine areas in the Nueces and Oso Bays. Deputy City Manager Garza summarized events and reviewed a history of the various water issues. He commented about prior studies which were conducted in regard to the City's reservoir system and remarked about the water releases and return flows in the Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 4 reservoir system. He elaborated on the components and benefits of the proposed joint study and spoke about the possible results. He provided a breakdown of the funding of the study by the various participants. Following a brief question and answer period, a discussion ensued and various Council Members expressed support of the City's participation in the study. Responding to a question from Mayor Pro Tem McComb, Deputy City Manager Garza stated that he will inquire into a caliche operation in the area of the Knolle Farms to see about the possibility of taking advantage of the water from the caliche pits. Ms. Pauline Clark, 3902 Mueller, expressed concern about the diversion of water below the Calallen Dam and expressed opposition to any diversion of the total flow of water from the Calallen Dam. Deputy City Manager Garza responded to Ms. Clark's concern and remarked about the diversion project. He stated that it should not affect the river levels. Council Member Guerrero moved to approve Item 1; seconded by Council Member Martin and passed unanimously. 1. M91-086 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an agreement for Joint Sponsorship of a Regional Study to evaluate the potential of using Wastewater Return Flows for enhancement of wetland and estuarine areas in Nueces Bay and Oso Bay; and approving the expenditure of $25,000 for the City's share of the local matching funds for the project. Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 2 thru 13. She announced that Items 5 and 10 have been withdrawn, and Council Members requested that Items 4, 7 and 9 be withheld for discussion. There were no comments from the audience on the other items. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following passed: 2. M91-087 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 5 Motion approving the purchase of a digital voice processing system in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0145-91 from Dictaphone Corporation, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the amount of $15,477 based on low bid. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 3. M91-088 Motion approving a supply agreement for wrecker service for City -owned vehicles in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0166-91 with WDH Enterprises, Corpus Christi, Texas, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $31,000. The term of the contract shall 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 contract will be administered by the Maintenance Services Department and costs of services will be charged to the appropriate department. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 5. Withdrawn elderly of Corpus Christi. Funding was budgeted in FY 90 91. 6. M91-090 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $39,465 to Easley Roofing and Sheetmetal Company, Inc., for the application of spray -on insulation on the roof of the Convention Center parking garage as part of the Bayfront Auditorium Convention Center, 1990 Energy Conservation Improvements, Phase I project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 8. M91-091 Motion authorizing acquisition of Parcels 4 and 5, located on the east side of Waldron Road between Belma Street and Graham Road, for $21,500 in connection with the Waldron Road Sanitary Sewer Project. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 6 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 10. Withdrawn ESTABLISHING THE MANNER OF REMOVAL OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 11. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A ONE YEAR GRAZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ARTURO BAYARENA FOR A TEN ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON HEARN ROAD, WHICH IS A PORTION OF THE O. N. STEVENS PLANT PROPERTY; AND APPROVING THE RENTAL FEE OF $70 PER MONTH. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 12. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CONQUEST AIRLINES AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 13. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 36, PARKS. RECREATION. CULTURAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENTS SUBMII1ED BY THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR FOR DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL FEES. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye? Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 7 Relative to Item 4, approving the purchase of select fill material, Mayor Pro Tem McComb inquired about the dirt in drainage ditches near Kaffie School, and City Manager Garza replied that the dirt is owned by Heldenfels and is part of the City's drainage system. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, stated that an agreement was made when Kaffie School was built wherein Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. would essentially excavate the drainage ditch for the dirt. He stated that they have been using the fill material for the construction of Padre Island Drive. Pertaining to Item 7, Bayfront Auditorium Convention Center 1990 energy conservation improvements, Phase II, Council Member Guerrero expressed concern that there was a bid which was $10,000 lower than the recommended award of the contract. He stated that there was an error on the bid form and that is the reason for awarding the contract to the next bidder. He inquired if the City has the option to choose the lowest and/or best bid, stating that if the taxpayers can be saved $10,000, it would be in the best interest to award the contract to the low bidder. City Manager Garza stated that the City reserves the right to award the contract to the bid which is in the City's best interest. In this case, he pointed out that there was a mistake made on the bid and the City should consider only the bids that have been correctly submitted. Carl Crull, Engineering Services Director, elaborated on the error in the bid document and responded to specific questions posed by the Council. Discussion followed dealing with the error and Council Member Moss moved to accept the lower bid. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero. Council Member Martin suggested that the item be held a week, stating that he would like to review the bid documents. Mr. Moss withdrew his motion and moved to table Item 7 for a week in order for the Council to examine the bid sheet. The motion was seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. Relative to Item 9, annexation of approximately 2 acres known as the extension of "Road H," Council Member Galindo inquired why the City will acquire additional land to maintain when it does not need this piece of land, and City Manager Garza responded that by an error in the description of the land being annexed, the City left the roadway out. He stated that the City guaranteed that the roadway would be annexed to the City. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were approved: Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 8 4. M91-089 Motion approving the purchase of 40,000 cubic yards of select fill material from Heldenfels Brothers, Inc. for a total cost of $52,000 for use in backfilling an out -of - service filter basin at the Cunningham Water Treatment Plant. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. 7. Tabled 9. M91-092 Motion authorizing the proceedings required for annexation of approximately 2 acres known as the extension of "Road H" adjacent to Bill Witt Park, including setting a public hearing for May 14, 1991. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye' Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * * In regard to Item 9, Mayor Pro Tem McComb referred to a letter from Safety Steel Service, Inc. requesting that "Road H" be renamed to Safety Steel Drive. He moved that the City Manager be instructed to pursue the renaming of "Road H" to Safety Steel Drive. City Secretary Chapa clarified that there is a standard procedure for the renaming of streets. He stated that a copy of the section of the code which deals with the renaming of streets was sent to Safety Steel Service and they will begin the process immediately after the annexation. Mayor Pro Tem McComb withdrew his motion. For the record on Item 4, City Manager Garza and Interim City Attorney Brary advised that the City is purchasing the fill material on an emergency basis and they elaborated on the emergency. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 9 Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 14, Flour Bluff Fishing Pier mitigation project. Deputy City Manager Garza provided background information and gave an informational report in regard to a contract for professional services with the Center for Coastal Studies at Corpus Christi State University for technical and administrative services in securing approval of a mitigation project required as part of the settlement of an Environmental Protection Agency administrative order stemming from unauthorized dredge and fill activities associated with the construction of the Flour Bluff fishing Pier. Mr. Garza related that the City has asked Dr. John Tunnell, Director of the Center for Coastal Studies at Corpus Christi State University, to assist in the initial design of the wetlands restoration project and in coordinating the formal Habitat Evaluation Procedure with the resource agencies. He stated that this is the first step in which the City can move a step closer to resolving the mitigation requirements of the EPA's administrative order. Mr. Garza described the phases of the project. Council Member Moss expressed concern, stating that King Construction is ultimately responsible for the error, and Mr. Garza stated that the Federal Government has held that the City was the permit holder. Mr. Garza stated that the City has kept logs of all the work it has done on the project; King Construction and the insurance company are aware of the work; and they have agreed that when the final settlement is approved, those hours will be part of the settlement. Council Member Slavik noted that this is a complicated issue and inquired if it could be delayed a week, and Mr. Garza stressed that he would not recommend a delay and he justified the reasons. Council Member Martin moved to approve Item 14; seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. 14. M91-093 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a contract for professional services with the Center for Coastal Studies at Corpus Christi State University for technical and administrative services in securing approval of a mitigation project required as part of the settlement of an Environmental Protection Agency administrative order stemming from unauthorized dredge and fill activities associated with the construction of the Flour Bluff Fishing Pier; and approving funding in the amount of $17,530. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 10 s Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 15, ordinance regarding hot air balloons. Mr. Rex Wahl, Manager of the Texas Coastal Sanctuary System, expressed support of the ordinance. Ms. Tanya Sepulveda, a representative of the Carroll High School Environmental Society, spoke in support of the ordinance because it is an effort to protect marine animals and prevent littering. Council Member Martin stated that the motion made last week was to prohibit the mass release of balloons. He expressed concern that the way the ordinance is written is not the direction of the motion. He voiced opposition to a City ordinance in which it would be against the law for someone just to release two or three balloons. Interim City Attorney Bray stated that the ordinance would prohibit an individual from knowingly releasing balloons. He stated that a small child would not meet the intent requirement. He indicated that at a mass balloon event, it would allow the prosecution of individuals who individually release balloons or anyone else who intentionally released a balloon into the air. The Council discussed the subject of the definition of a mass of balloons. Mayor Pro Tem McComb moved that the ordinance be tabled and brought back with the intent of the Council. The motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo. Mr. McComb stated that the Council should be realistic in the rules they make, stating that the intent is to prevent a mass release of balloons. Council Member Guerrero stated that the City's smoking ordinance is very effective and it is enforced without penalties or fines. He stated that the Council might have taken that direction in trying to educate the public in regard to stopping the mass releases. Council Member Slavik pointed out that the City has a littering law. She stated that one piece of litter constitutes a violation, but realistically this is not enforced. She stated that the intention is correct; it does send a message to the public; and it is a psychological statement. The motion to table passed by the following vote: McComb, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Rhodes, Guerrero, Martin and Slavik voting, "No." 15. Withdrawn Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 11 PROHIBITING RELEASE -OF LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOONS; PROVIDING .• IAN a• • • ORDINANCE. a • • N A . * ************ Mayor Rhodes declared a five-minute recess. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting and opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 16. Case No. 391-2. Frost National Bank: A change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 18, Block 4, Highway Village, located on the east side of Charles Drive, approximately 200 feet north of Leopard Street. Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the "B-4" District, and in lieu thereof, recommend approval of a special permit for "B-4" District uses subject to nine conditions. Mayor Rhodes inquired if the special permit was acceptable to the applicant, and Planning Director Harvey responded in the affirmative. There was no opposition to the zoning application. Council Member Guerrero moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 021142 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION BY FROST NATIONAL BANK BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR "B-4" DISTRICT USES SUBJECT TO NINE (9) CONDITIONS ON LOT 18, BLOCK 4, HIGHWAY VILLAGE LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CHARLES DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET NORTH OF LEOPARD STREET SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 12 An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." a s x s s s s x s s: s s Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning application: 17. Case No. 391-3 Exiquio "Kiko" Barrera: A change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District with a "SP" Special Permit allowing a parking lot and a restaurant office to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 3, Block 3, Gardendale No. 1, located on the south side of Bonner Drive, approximately 225 feet east of Everhart Road. Mayor Rhodes stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the "B-1" District, and in lieu thereof, recommend approval of a special permit for a parking lot subject to five conditions. Mayor Rhodes inquired if the special permit was acceptable to the applicant, and Planning Director Harvey replied in the affirmative. There was no opposition to the zoning application. Council Member Guerrero moved that the public hearing be closed; seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously. Responding to a question from Council Member Martin, Planning Director Harvey stated that construction has begun on the restaurant but has not been started on the expanded parking lot which is the subject of the rezoning. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 021143 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION BY EXIQUIO "KIKO" BARRERA BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A PARKING LOT SUBJECT TO FIVE (5) CONDITIONS ON LOT 3, BLOCK 3, GARDENDALE NO. 1; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye? Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 13 s a s s s x a s s.. s r Mayor Rhodes called for the discussion and possible action with respect to legislation which is pending or may be proposed at the 72nd Texas Legislature. Interim City Attorney Bray commented in regard to a resolution supporting legislation reversing the result of the Court of Criminal Appeals decision regarding proof necessary to establish lack of financial responsibility. He discussed the intent of the legislation. A brief discussion ensued on the proposed legislation and Interim City Attorney Bray responded to specific questions raised by the Council. Council Member Martin expressed concern that the City is not supporting a specific bill. He suggested that the resolution be delayed until a bill is introduced. A motion was made by Council Member Moss to support the resolution; seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Martin voting, "No." City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution was passed: RESOLUTION NO. 021144 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REVERSING THE RESULT OF THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS DECISION REGARDING PROOF NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH LACK OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Martin voting, "No"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. City Manager Garza discussed a resolution to support the passage of House Bill 1214 which would amend sections of Chapter 26 of the Texas Water Code relating to petroleum storage. He reviewed the proposed amendments of the resolution. He stated that the City has about eight sites which will be eligible for coverage under the reimbursement fund and would stand to benefit from these proposed amendments. Mr. Garza stated that in addition, the changes would take some of the financial burden off many of the small businesses in the community that are struggling to meet the costs of complying with the current regulations. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 14 The Council discussed the proposed resolution and Mr. Garza responded to their questions. Council Member Moss moved to support the resolution; seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Martin and McComb voting, "No"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution passed: RESOLUTION NO. 021145 SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 1214 TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF THE FIRST EXPENSES AN OWNER OR OPERATOR OF PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING UNDER THE REIMBURSEMENT. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Martin and McComb voting, "No"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. * * * * t * * * * est * Mayor Turner called for comments from the City Manager. City Manager Garza discussed a total quality management concept that the City is attempting to develop. He referred to the questionnaire which was given to the Council and asked that they submit their comments relative to improvements in the agenda preparation. Mr. Garza informed the Council of a seminar on solid waste management training classes which will be held on May 1 and May 2. He stated that if the Council is interested in participating to advise him and he will submit their applications. Council Member Martin recommended that expenditures of this nature be charged directly to the individual Council expense accounts. Mayor Rhodes advised that the Council has been invited to a joint meeting of all the governmental agencies which will be held at 9 a.m. on April 27 at Sandy Shores. Mayor Rhodes stated that the Council's community setting goals session will be held on May 11 at 9 a.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center. She stated that the community will be invited. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 15 Mayor Rhodes referred to the memorandum she had sent to the Council Members relative to policies and procedures. She proposed that a Regular Council Meeting be conducted every other week and on the alternate weeks, the meeting will consist of only the consent agenda and long-term planning and goal setting. She stated that she would like to start that procedure on May 14. Mayor Rhodes noted that next Tuesday evening is the Community Block Grant Meeting. She noted that she and some of the Council had a prior commitment with the AGC which they will have to be excused from. She asked that staff contact the AGC and send regrets for herself and Council Member Moss. Mayor Rhodes asked that the Council submit their preferences for liaisons to the Boards and Commissions. She stated that Council Member Martin will be the liaison to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. She stated that Council Member Moss had been the liaison to the RTA and if Mr. McComb wanted the position, he could have it. She explained the procedure by which the Council serves as a liaison on the Boards and Commissions. Mayor Rhodes noted that the Council receives copies of all the Agendas and Minutes of the Boards and Commission meetings. She suggested that the City Secretary contact the chairperson of each of the Boards and Commissions and ask them to prepare a one-page summary of anything they feel The Council needs to know. She asked that one copy of the Minutes for the various Boards and Commissions be filed in the City Secretary's office. City Secretary Chapa stated that he will provide the Council a list in the Friday mail packet of the vacancies on the Boards and Commissions. He stated that he would like to have the first board appointments in two weeks. Council Member Moss expressed support of Council Member Martin's suggestion in regard to Council committees on specific items. Council Member Martin recommended that a committee of the Council be appointed to work on the Council budget. He proposed that the Mayor ask two or three Council Members to undertake specific projects. Mr. Martin suggested that the Council should see more of the City projects as a group. He stated that he believes that ground breakings, dedications, and field trips in advance of decisions on major projects would be beneficial. The Council discussed meeting at last once each year with the local schools boards, the Del Mar Board, the County Commissioners and the legislative delegation. Mayor Pro Tem McComb spoke about the vacation policy for City employees. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 16 Mr. McComb stated that there is a recommendation in the CDBG Book for the Northside Senior Center central kitchen. He noted that the school district prepares meals and asked if it is possible to contract with the school district to provide the meals. City Manager Garza stated that he will check into the matter. Council Member Galindo asked the City Manager to look into the possibility of improving the neighborhood improvement program in regard to vacant lots, stating that there are repeat offenders, and City Manager Garza stated that he will check into the situation. Council Member Martin referred to the deep grass on the executive nine at the Lozano Golf Course, and City Manager Garza stated that he will check it out, noting that they have started doing tiered mowing. Mr. Martin asked for a report on the status of the baggage area at the airport. Mr. Martin requested a report on the status of the roof at the airport. He suggested that there be a Closed Meeting on all pending litigation so that the new Council Members can be apprised. Council Member Slavik remarked about the poor condition of the Oso Golf Course and asked the staff to check imo the situation. She inquired if the City's nursery of trees could be used at the golf course, and City Manager Garza responded in the affirmative. Mrs. Slavik referred to the county education district and inquired how it will impact the ad valorem taxes in the City, and City Manager Garza responded that it is an attempt to allow the college district to broaden its tax base. He stated that he could provide the Council with a map of the affected area. Tom Utter, Public Works Director, provided a brief informational report stating that the county education district does not affect the other taxing districts but only affects education districts. Council Member Longoria noted the empty lots in District 1 and asked for a report on the procedure for getting owners to clean up their lots. Mrs. Longoria referred to the old Coca Cola plant. She asked what can be done to clean up the recycling material that is in back of the plant. Mrs. Longoria stated that she would like to concentrate on cleaning up the Port and Leopard Street area. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 23, 1991 Page 17 The Council went into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2(e), V.A.C.S. regarding City of Corpus Christi, et al vs. Joseph A. Adame, et al, No. 88-3200F, 214th District Court. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting and there being no further business to come before the Council, she declared the meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m. on April 23, 1991. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 23, 1991, which were approved by the City Council on April 30, 1991. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 30th day of May, 1991. C Armando Chapa City Secretary