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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 30, 1991
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem Joe McComb
Council Members:
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero
Betty Jean Longoria
Ed Martin
Dr. David McNichols
Clif Moss
Mary Pat Slavik
City Manager Juan Garza
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
Assistant City Secretary Dorothy Zahn
Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Dr. Clifford Taylor, Pastor of Bethany Christian
Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led
by Council Member Longoria.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn 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 called for approval of the Minutes of the Special and Regular Council
Meetings of April 23, 1991, and there being no corrections or additions, she proclaimed
them approved as presented.
Dr. Gary Jeffress of the Blucher Institute gave a presentation on the subject of an
environmental research proposal to be performed by CCSU on oil spill prevention in the
Corpus Christi waterways.
A presentation was given by Dr. Glen Kost, General Chairman of the Sister City
Committee, recommending that the City of Corpus Christi bid on the 1995 Sister Cities
International Conference and provide a minimum guarantee of $50,000 in cash or in-kind
services as required by Sister Cities International.
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The Council referred this issue to the City Manager and recommended that he meet
with the Convention and Visitors Bureau and present a recommendation to the Council by
June lst.
Mayor Rhodes announced that the presentation by the Corpus Christi Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau has been withdrawn.
Mayor Rhodes remarked about the appointments of the Board of Directors of the
Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation, the Corpus Christi Health Facilities
Development Corporation and the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation.
Council Member Martin moved to approve Item No. 1; seconded by Council Member
Galindo and passed unanimously; Guerrero absent.
1. M91-094
Motion appointing the City Council Members to serve as the Board of Directors to
the following organizations:
- Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation
- Corpus Christi Health Facilities Development Corporation
- Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation
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Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on
the agenda.
Mr. Arthur Montalvo, 704 Atlantic, commented about the good of the City and
suggested that the Council Meetings be held in the evenings.
Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, spoke about the composition of the Boards and
Committees. He stated that he has not received a response to his question in regard to the
Open Records Act, and City Manager Garza explained that a response to Mr. Hudson's
question is in the mail.
Mr. Alan Evans, 2811 Robby Street, raised questions in regard to a zoning
application which was approved last week, and Mayor Rhodes referred him to Bill
Hennings, the Director of Development Services.
Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, commented about the Flour Bluff Fishing Pier
mitigation project, and it was recommended that he meet with the Deputy City Manager.
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Ms. Olga Gonzalez, 1809 Yale Street, spoke on the number of burglaries in her
neighborhood, and City Manager Garza stated that he will look into the matter.
Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, commented about a certified letter that he had received.
He spoke about the high weeds in the area of Santa Fe and Buford, and Mayor Rhodes
stated that she will look into the issue of the certified letter and get back with Mr. Perez.
Mr. Robert Reyna, 1821 Roslyn, spoke of a weed problem in the neighborhood of
Roslyn and Prescott, and Mayor Rhodes suggested that Mr. Reyna take this issue to the
proper City department and if there is no recourse, come before the Council.
Mr. Jim Isley remarked about the trash issue in the City.
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 5 thru 15, and Council Members requested
that Items 5, 6, 7, 8 and 14 be withheld for discussion.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
9. M91-101
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application and
to execute all documents necessary to enter into a contract with the Texas
Department of Human Services for the continuation of the Title XX Meals on
Wheels Program. The contract contains a budget which includes $117,781 in Title
XX funds, $18,524 in USDA funds, $27,025 in cash match and $2,677 in non-cash in-
kind for a contract total of $166,007.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye'; Guerrero absent at the
time the vote was taken.
10. FIRST READING
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT
WITH IOAN CHERCIU FOR ACCESS ACROSS THE 050 GOLF COURSE AT
ALAMEDA AND GLENMORE STREETS.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye";
Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
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The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye";
Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
11. SECOND 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 second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye";
Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
12. SECOND 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 second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye";
Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 021146
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 36, PARKS.
RECREATION. CULTURAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AGREEMENTS
SUBMIIThD BY THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR FOR DISCOUNTS AND
SPECIAL FEES.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye";
Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 021148
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR
CONTRACT WITH MRS. JUANITA ANAYA FOR THE OPERATION OF
MANUAL FOOD AND DRINK CONCESSION AT THE OSO BEACH
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
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Relative to Item 5, appointment of the City Attorney, Mayor Rhodes expressed
support of the appointment of James Bray.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following
motion passed:
5. M91-095
Motion confirming the appointment by the City Manager, pursuant to the City
Charter, Article IV, Section 10, of James R. Bray, Jr. as City Attorney.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the
time the vote was taken.
City Attorney Bray expressed words of appreciation and cited some of his goals in
his new position.
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In regard to Item 6, approving a supply agreement for ready mix concrete, Council
Member McNichols remarked about the price increase in fuel last year. He inquired if
there would be a price adjustment if fuel costs continue to decrease, and City Manager
Garza responded in the affirmative.
* Council Member Guerrero arrived at the meeting.
Responding to questions from Council Member Martin on Item 7, capital equipment
(FY 90-91), City Manager Garza clarified the justification for the direct purchase and lease
purchase of the equipment.
Council Member Martin expressed concern about the five-year lease cost, stating that
the Council was advised that the purchase would be funded out of this year's budget.
In regard to Item 8, awarding the Homemaker I subcontract to Concepts of Care
Home Health Agency, Council Member Moss expressed support of this item but inquired
if any other agency could render this service.
City Manager Garza stated that the City is one of the largest organized agencies for
providing services to the elderly and has taken the initiative in acquiring these grants.
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Council Member Martin pointed out that this is a situation where funding is
available, but the City renders a more comprehensive service.
Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobablo, remarked about the grant and the senior
citizens. He expressed opposition to turning the services over to another agency.
Relative to Item 14, Bayfest agreement, Council Member Slavik inquired if the City
formerly collected a share of the receipts in addition to being reimbursed for cleaning up,
and City Manager Garza replied that Bayfest has the option under City ordinance to pay
the actual cost incurred by the City as opposed to four percent of gross revenue.
Council Member Guerrero expressed concern that the City will be locked in for five
years with this contract. He recommended that the contract state that Bayfest should pay
four percent of gross or the actual costs, whichever is greater.
City Manager Garza stated that historically Bayfest has paid actual costs incurred by
the City because of its greater amount.
Mr. Guerrero moved to amend the contract whereby Bayfest will pay the actual cost
incurred by the City or 4% of gross, whichever is greater. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Galindo and passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; McComb and Slavik voting, "No."
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
6. M91-096
Motion approving a supply agreement for ready mix concrete in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0121-91 with Gulf Concrete Co., Corpus Christi, Texas, based on
low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $21,065. The term of the contract
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 material will be used by the Gas, Water, Wastewater, Traffic Engineering and
Park and Recreation Departments. Funds have been budgeted for FY 90-91 by the
using departments.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye."
7a. M91-097
Motion approving the purchase of two trucks and one vibratory roller in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI -0103-91 for the Street Division, based on low bids and low
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bid meeting specifications. The equipment is budgeted in the 1990-91 Capital Outlay
as additional equipment:
Crosstown Ford
Corpus Christi. Texas
Flat Bed Truck
$24,900
Contractor's Building Supply
Corpus Christi, Texas
Vibratory Roller
$7,382.20
Grand Total: $58,712.77
Power Equipment Int'l
Corpus Christi Texas
Dump Truck
$26,430.57
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye."
7b. M91-098
Motion authorizing the acquisition of three five cubic -yard dump trucks from Power
Equipment International, Corpus Christi, Texas, and one asphalt paver from Romco
Equipment Co., San Antonio, Texas, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0103-
91, based on low bid and low bid meeting specifications. The purchase price from
Power Equipment is $79,291.71, and from Romco Equipment is $110,825. The total
purchase price is $190,116.71. The equipment shall be leased on a five-year term,
with lease financing provided by Associates Commercial Corporation.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye."
7c. M91-099
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year lease purchase
agreement, by and through Associates Commercial Corporation, and authorizing the
Purchasing Agent to execute such security instruments, UCC Statements and other
such instruments as required by such lease purchase agreement. The total lease
purchase agreement is for $227,349.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye."
8. M91-100
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Motion authorizing a contract with Concepts of Care Home Health Agency in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0184-91. The total contract award is $45,742.
This contract will provide in-home services for the low income, frail and homebound
elderly of Corpus Christi. Funding was budgeted in FY 90-91.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye."
14. ORDINANCE NO. 021147
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH BAYFEST, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A
FESTIVAL ANL) RELATED ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
BAYFEST CELEBRATION TO BE LOCATED ALONG SHORELINE
BOULEVARD BETWEEN IH -37 AND THE BAYFRONT SCIENCE PARK
DURING 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, AND 1995; SUBJECT TO ANNUAL
CONFIRMATION OF TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES BY CITY COUNCIL
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading, as amended, by the following vote:
Rhodes,Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and McComb voting,
"Aye"; Slavik voting, "No."
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 16, Wesley Seale Dam gate
rehabilitation.
City Manager Garza provided background information and stated that this item is
approving the selection of the contract to perform engineering services on the project. He
stated that staff will negotiate the contract and then it will be brought before the Council.
He reviewed the funding for the project.
Council Member Martin moved to approve Item 16; seconded by Council Member
Galindo and passed unanimously.
16. M91-102
Motion approving the selection of Freese and Nichols in association with Russell-
Veteto Engineering and Bath and Associates to perform engineering services on the
Wesley Seale Dam Gate Rehabilitation Project and authorizing staff to negotiate a
contract for engineering services.
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Relative to Item 17, Bayfront Auditorium Convention Center 1990 energy
conservation improvements, Phase II, City Manager Garza remarked that it was obvious in
reviewing the bid documents that the low bidder had made an honest mistake and he
elaborated on the bid error. He stated that the Council has the authority and can exercise
their authority in selecting what they believe is the best bid.
Council Member Guerrero stated that it was clear what the intent and price of the
bid was and it is the Council's obligation to award the bid to the lowest bidder. He
moved that the City award the bid to the lowest bidder. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Moss.
Council Member Moss inquired if there could be problems in future procedures if
the bid was awarded to the low bidder, and City Manager Garza responded that the City
will continue to adhere to the written specifications.
City Attorney Bray stated that the Council has the authority to go either way, and in
this case, the intention of the bidder is clear.
Mayor Rhodes stated that she will vote against the motion because she is opposed
to the Council being placed in the position of interpreting the bids, and Council Member
Longoria concurred.
Mayor Pro Tem McComb expressed concern about the integrity of the City's bidding
process, stating that if the City has competitive bidding, individuals should not be permitted
to make mistakes.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Galindo, Guerrero, McNichols,
Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye'; Rhodes, Longoria, Martin and McComb voting, "No."
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following
motion passed, as amended.
17. M91-103
Motion to award a contract in the amount of $28,131.15 to H. L. Martin Construction
to construct return air ducts and install batt insulation in specified meeting rooms at
the Convention Center as part of the Bayfront Auditorium Convention Center, 1990
Energy Conservation Improvements, Phase II project.
The foregoing motion passed, as amended, by the following vote: Galindo, Guerrero,
McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Rhodes, McComb, Longoria, Martin
voting, "No."
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 18, youth sports assistance program
allocation for 1991.
Mr. Leslie Ory, 7457 Convair, district administrator for Little League baseball, spoke
in support of the youth sports assistance program allocations.
Mr. Chris Nelson, 14649 Sweet Water Creek Drive, coach of the Great Western
Soccer League, expressed appreciation for the allocations.
Mr. Ronnie Giron, 14725 Prairie Creek, expressed appreciation for the support given
to the youth sports assistance program.
Mayor Pro Tem McComb commented about a meeting of the Park and Recreation
Advisory Committee in which the public was not allowed to speak. He requested that the
Boards and Committees be reminded that public comments are allowed during the meeting.
City Manager Garza stated that he has issued that directive to the Park & Recreation
Director, and Mayor Rhodes suggested sending a memorandum to the chairpersons of the
Boards and Committees.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following
resolution was passed:
18. RESOLUTION NO. 021149
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH YOUTH
SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT YOUTH SPORTS FIELDS.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye."
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 19, Flour Bluff soccer club permit.
City Manager Garza briefly explained the recommendation.
There were no comments from the Council or the audience.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for their votes and the following
ordinance was passed on first reading:
19. FIRST READING
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AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, GIVING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL OF 20.40 ACRES AT WALDRON FIELD; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FLOUR BLUFF SOCCER CLUB FOR
UTILIZATION OF SAID PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting,
"Aye."
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 20, alternative balloon release
ordinances.
The following students representing the Carroll High School Environmental Society
spoke in support of the original proposed ordinance: Ms. Tanya Sepulveda, 4558 Silver
Hollow; Ms. Emily Gifford, 4126 Monaco; Mr. Mike Byrd, 3834 Lincoln; Ms. Leslie Peart,
421 Naples; Ms. Michelle Rios; and Ms. Theresa Lay, 6010 Shadowwood. (Note - many
other students were present in the audience to express support of the original proposed
ordinance.)
Mayor Rhodes recommended that the Council pass the ordinance in its original form.
She stated that she hoped the Council would support the example set by the students.
Council Members Longoria and Slavik concurred with Mayor Rhodes.
Mayor Pro Tem McComb noted that what was originally presented was the
environmental issue of the mass release of balloons and now it has changed to an issue of
litter. He stated there is a City ordinance which deals with litter. He spoke of the original
intent of the ordinance and stated that the enforceability of the ordinance is almost non-
existent.
Council Member McNichols concurred with Mayor Rhodes and stated that when the
ordinance was tabled, it was because of a concern about the wording of the motion, not the
intent.
Following a short discussion, Assistant City Secretary Zahn polled the Council for
their votes and the following ordinance passed on first reading as it was originally presented
to the Council on April 23, 1991:
20. FIRST READING
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PROHIBITING RELEASE OF LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOONS; PROVIDING
FOR EXCEPTIONS, SEVERABILITY AND PUBLICATION AS A PENAL
ORDINANCE.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting,
"Aye."
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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.
City Manager Garza updated the Council on the RTA/EMS bill.
Mr. Garza advised the Council about other house bills in regard to Catpool
insurance.
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Mayor Rhodes recessed the Council Meeting to convene the meeting of the Corpus
Christi Housing Finance Corporation.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting and inquired about the
petition which was turned in, and Assistant City Secretary Zahn and City Attorney Bray
informed the Council that they do not need to act on this matter at this time.
Mayor Rhodes made the following committee liaison appointments: Municipal Court
- Chairman Ed Martin and members Cezar Galindo and Betty Jean Longoria; Council
Budget Committee - Chairman Leo Guerrero and members Mary Pat Slavik and Clif Moss;
Mercer Committee - Chairman Clif Moss and members David McNichols and Joe McComb;
Water Committee - David McNichols; Sister City Committee - Mary Pat Slavik
City Manager Garza discussed the closure of the Parkdale Library due to renovation
work.
Council Members Slavik and Martin suggested that the library not be closed until the
school year has ended, and City Manager Garza stated that he will attempt to do that.
City Manager Garza advised that the Greenwood Library is scheduled for re-
dedication on Friday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m.
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Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns.
Council Member Martin referred to his memorandum relative to the budget
discussion and tax collections. He stated that he would like the Council to receive a
presentation on the consolidated tax effort.
Council Member Guerrero commented about a resolution endorsing the proposed
free trade agreement with Mexico. He made a motion that consideration of the resolution
be placed on next week's agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Slavik urged everyone attending the Buccaneer Parade this Saturday
to bring an American Flag as a salute to the military.
Council Member Longoria mentioned that Nueces River Park has no restroom
facilities or drinking water. She inquired about plans for the park, and City Manager Garza
responded that there is funding for the restroom facilities and he will provide her a
schedule.
Mrs. Longoria noted that Redbird Lane and Mayfield Drive in Calallen were listed
for street improvements which were voted for in a previous bond election. She asked to be
brought up to date as to when the improvements will be started.
Mrs. Longoria requested a schedule of City mowing for the median on Leopard
Street near the Annaville area.
Mayor Rhodes recessed the Regular Council Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
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Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 6 p.m. and opened the
public hearing on the fiscal year 1991 Community Development Block Grant Program. She
announced that the purpose of tonight's public hearing was to receive citizens' comments
regarding recommendation for the City's FY91 community development block grant funds
(17th Year). She then discussed the guidelines for the hearing.
Ms. Shirley Mims, Chairperson of the Planning Commission, gave a presentation of
the Planning Commission's recommendations for the 17th Year CDBG Program,
concentrating on differences between their recommendations and those of the staff.
Attachment "A" includes the staff and Planning Commission recommendations.
City Manager Garza discussed the variances in the recommendations.
The following individuals spoke during the hearing requesting funding:
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Mr. Wilson Calhoun requested funding for Habitat for Humanity - Corpus Christi.
He explained the program and discussed uses for the proposed funding.
Mr. Joe Martinez, Executive Director of the Nueces County Community Action
Agency, explained their grant request and discussed programs which the agency offers.
Mr. Philip Rosenstein, Ms. Elva Alba, Chairperson of the Senior Community Services
Advisory Committee, and Mr. O. V. Williams requested funding for the Northside Senior
Center/Central Kitchen.
Mr. Joe West and Mr. Jim Whatley spoke in support of funding for the Coastal Bend
Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center.
The following individuals requested funding for the Nueces County MHMR
Community Center: Mr. Wallace Whitworth, Executive Director, Mr. Greg Sanders, Ms.
Brenda Boland, and Ms. Sarah Gonzales.
Ms. Becky Brackett and Ms. Rhonda Bosquez, representatives of the Junior League,
requested funding for the Blucher Park restoration project.
Ms. Peggy Clark, Landmark Commission, related that the Landmark Commission
endorses the Blucher Park restoration project.
Ms. Carrie Cheatham, Vice Chairperson of the Boys and Girls Club of Corpus
Christi, spoke in regard to funding for the Boys and Girls Club.
Mr. R. V. Rincon, 4145 Staples, and Ms. Margaret Hinojosa requested funding for
the Greenwood Senior Citizen Center.
Ms. Olivia Flores asked for funding for the Zavala Senior Citizen Center.
Ms. Susan Tiller, Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf,
and Ms. Susie Grona, a teacher of deaf students, spoke on behalf of funding for the Council
for the Deaf.
Ms. Theresa Clark, Administrator of Ada Wilson Hospital, discussed the grant
funding for Ada Wilson Hospital.
Mr. Jerry Spence, 4613 Acushnet, and Mr. James Wagner, President of the
N.A.A.C.P., spoke on behalf of funding for the Brooks Chapel Day Care Center.
Ms. Anne Dunn, 113 Lakeshore, discussed funding for the HIV/AIDS Residential
Housing Center, Inc.
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Mr. Vic Menard, a representative of the south side Kiwanis Club, spoke in support
of funding for Laguna Park.
Frank Salazar, a student, and Mr. Juan Ramon, spoke on behalf of funding for the
Joe Garza Community Center.
Park.
Ms. Darla Higgins and Ms. Sarah Gonzalez discussed funding for the South Bluff
Ms. Wilmerine Howard requested funding for the T. C. Ayers recreational facility.
Reverend Van Thomas questioned why funding was not recommended for the Molina
and Washington Carver neighborhood centers.
Bill Hennings, Director of Development Services, commented about the funding
priorities and limited resources.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to close the public hearing;
seconded by Council Member Martin and passed unanimously.
Mayor Rhodes declared a ten-minute recess.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting.
The Council deliberated and discussed the proposed projects, reviewing each one
individually.
Bill Hennings, Director of Development Services, and Kelly Elizondo, Senior
Director of Housing and Community Services, responded to specific questions raised by the
Council concerning the requests for funding.
After deliberation, it was the consensus of the Council that the projects listed in
"Attachment B" be adopted as the 17th Year CDBG Program.
Assistant City Secretary Zahn called the roll and the following motion was
adopted.
23. M91-104
Motion adopting the fiscal Year 1991 (17th Year) Community Development Block
Grant Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit appropriate
documents to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, Slavik and McComb voting, "Aye."
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 1991.
ATTACHMENT "A"
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1991 CDBG PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
FY91 (17th Year) Allocation $3,895,000
Funds Available from Reprogramming 417,000
Program Income from Rehabilitation Loan Repayment 480,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE 17TH YEAR PROGRAM 4,792,000
Planning
Staff Commission
Recommendation Recommendation
Parks, Playgrounds and Other Recreational Facilities
H.P. Garcia Park 95,000 65,000
T.C. Ayers 68,000„ 50,000
South Bluff Park -0- 45,000
Joe Garza Community Center 2,000 2,000
Laguna Park 10,000 10,000
Ethel Eyerly Community Center Parking 20,000 -0-
Public Facilities and Improvements
Wynn Seale Phase I 337,500 237,300
Wynn Seale Design Phase II and III 25,000 25,000
Special Assessments Grants Program 112,500 60,000
Clearance
Demolition/Relocation Program 90,000 ' 87,000
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement 70,000 70,000
Neighborhood Facilities
Northside Senior Center/Central Kitchen 575,000 575,000
Nueces County MHMR Community Center 155,500 200,000
Coastal Bend Alcohol and Drug -0- 149,200
Rehabilitation Center
Ada Wilson Hospital 82,500 82,500
Nueces County Community Action Agency 210,000 210,000
Boys and Girls Club of Corpus Christi 135,000 127,000
Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf -0- 143,000
HIV/AIDS Residential Housing Center, Inc. 45,000 45,000
Habitat for Humanity -Corpus Christi 61,000 61,000
HIALCO, Inc. 37,000 37,000
Greenwood and Zavala Senior Centers 79,000 79,000
Rehabilitation (Loan and Grant Program)
Rehabilitation Services 574,000 574,000
Single Family /Commercial Rehab Loans 1,115,000 1,015,00
Emergency Repair 443,000 410,000
Paint Grant Program 50,000 33,000
Rental Rehabilitation Match Program 50,000 50,000
Administration
CDBG General Administration 285,000 285,000
Planning Department 50,000 50,000
Grantee Performance Monitoring 15,000 15,000
TOTAL 4,792,000 4,792,000
CDBG17
ATTACHMENT "B"
FISCAL YEAR 1991 CDBG PROGRAM APPROVED PROJECTS
FY91 (17th Year) Allocation
Funds Available from Reprogramming
Program Income from Rehabilitation Loan Repayment
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE 17TH YEAR PROGRAM
Parks, Playgrounds and Other Recreational Facilities
H.P. Garcia Park
T.C. Ayers
Joe Garza Community Center
Laguna Park
Ethel Eyerly Community Center Parking
Public Facilities and Improvements
Seale School Area Street Improvements Phase I
Seale Design Phase II and III
Special Assessments Grants Program
Clearance
Demolition/Relocation Program
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Neighborhood Facilities
Northside Senior Center/Central Kitchen
Nueces County MHMR Community Center
Coastal Bend Alcohol and Drug
Rehabilitation Center
Ada Wilson Hospital
Nueces County Community Action Agency
Boys and Girls Club of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf
HIV/AIDS Residential Housing Center, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity -Corpus Christi
HIALCO, Inc.
Greenwood and Zavala Senior Centers
Rehabilitation (Loan and Grant Program)
Rehabilitation Services
Single Family /Commercial Rehab Loans
Emergency Repair
Paint Grant Program
Rental Rehabilitation Match Program
Administration
CDBG General Administration
Planning Department
Grantee Performance Monitoring
TOTAL
CDBG17
approved.91
$3,895,000
417,000
480,000
4,792,000
95,000
50,000
2,000
10,000
20,000
287,300
25,000
60,000
87,000
70,000
575,000
150,000
149,200
82,500
210,000
127,000
143,000
45,000
61,000
37,000
79,000
569,000
1,015,000
410,000
33,000
50,000
285,000
50,000
15,000
4,792,000
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 30, 1991, which were
approved by the City Council on May 7, 1991.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 30th day of May, 1991.
C /r
Armando Chapa
City Secretary