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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/28/1991MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Joe McComb * Council M mbers: Cezar Galindo Leo Guerrero Betty Jean Longoria Edward Martin 'Dr. David McNichols Clif Moss Mary Pat Slavik City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Pastor Randy Walterman of Faith Temple Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Martin. Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 1991, and Council Member McNichols noted a correction on Page 12. There being no further corrections or additions, Mayor Rhodes proclaimed the Minutes approved as amended. * Mayor Pro Tem McComb arrived at the meeting. Dr. Michael Speed, 726 Brock, Chairman of the Mayor's committee on regional water issues, gave a presentation on water planning and stated that the committee has not been formed yet. He discussed the philosophy of the committee and stated that their purpose would be to evaluate, assimilate, and present policy recommendations to the Council. Dr. Speed reviewed short-term and long-term issues which need to be addressed, such as water conservation policies, water financing, environmental issues, and policies to guide the City concerning the type of industry it recruits. teStitigp Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 Page 2 Dr. Speed continued by stating that this is a very complex issue; the City is not in a crisis situation; and with proper policies, the City should have an adequate and reasonably priced water supply for many years to come. He urged the City to fill the position of the regional water coordinator. A question and answer period followed and Dr. Speed responded to specific questions raised by the Council. Following a broad discussion regarding the make-up of the committee, Council Member Martin pointed out that water policy is a top priority goal of the new Council. He expressed the opinion that the appointments to the committee should be made by the Council. It was the consensus of the Council that Dr. Speed set up six subcommittees; present the Council with the definition and mission statements of the committees; and the Council to select the appointments. Council Member Galindo requested background information on the City's reservoir, and City Manager Garza stated that the Council had been furnished a history report of Choke Canyon which he will update for Mr. Galindo. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 thru 14, and Council Members withdrew Items 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 2. M91-131 Motion approving the purchase of remote radio frequency supervisory control and data telemetry equipment in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0216-91 from Lucas Ledex, Inc., Vandalia, Ohio, for the amount of $13,635.18 based on only bid. The equipment was budgeted in the 1990-91 Capital Outlay by Wastewater Services as an additional item. 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. 5. M91-134 Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 Page 3 Motion approving supply agreements in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0212- 91 with the following companies for hot mix asphalt, based on low bid, and flexible base caliche, based on multiple progressive awards. The terms of the contracts will 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. The materials will be used by the Street Department for construction and maintenance of City streets. Funds have been budgeted for FY 1990-91 by the Street Department. Hot Mix Asphalt Bay, Inc. $351,000.00 Corpus Christi, TX Caliche 1st Supplier Earth Resources 130,158.00 Corpus Christi, TX 2nd Supplier Redland Stone Products 7,372.50 Corpus Christi, TX 3rd Supplier Heldenfels Brothers 5,081.25 Corpus Christi, TX 4th Supplier Bay, Inc. 3.687.20 Corpus Christi, TX Subtotal: $146,298.95 Grand Total: $497,298.95 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, McNichols, Moss, Slavik, Galindo, Longoria and Martin voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. 8. M91-137 Motion authorizing acquisition of Parcel 5, located at 4834 Williams Drive on the north side between Everhart Road and Nelson Street, for $33,900, in connection with the Corona Drive Extension Project. 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. 9. SECOND READING Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 Page 4 CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 15 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN LOT 7A, BLOCK 28, BEACH PORTION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. 10. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A ONE YEAR RESIDENTIAL AND GRAZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MR. AND MRS. JOHN Y. HANZALIK FOR A 26 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON HEARN ROAD, WHICH IS A PORTION OF THE O.N. STEVENS PLANT PROPERTY, AND APPROVING THE RENTAL FEE OF $900 PER MONTH. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. 11. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 53, TRAFFIC, SECTION 53-254, SCHEDULE V, INCREASING STATE SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN ZONES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OR DECREASE OF SPEED LIMITS UPON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. 12. SECOND READING CHANGING THE NAME OF LAGUNA STREET, FROM THE EAST RIGHT- OF-WAY OF SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MESQUITE STREET, TO JOHN SARTAIN STREET. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 021172 Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 Page 5 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 third reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Relative to Item 1, approving a supply agreement for portable chemical toilet service, Mr. Jack Davis, representative of a locally -owned business, raised questions in regard to the bid calculations and requested that the item be tabled for one week so he could meet with staff concerning his questions. Discussion ensued and City Manager Garza advised that a week's delay would not jeopardize the contract. A motion was made by Council Member Martin to table Item 1 for one week; seconded by Council Member McNichols and passed unanimously; Guerrero absent. 1. Tabled Ghristi, Texas based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $14,010. The e approval of the supplier and the City Waste Services, Gas and Park and Recreation Departments. The Bost of the service for FY 1990 91. In reply to a question from Council Member Moss on Item 3, approving the purchase of two asphalt spreader boxes, City Manager Garza stated that the item purchased last week was an asphalt distributor and he clarified the difference between that item and the purchase of the asphalt spreader boxes. Responding to questions from Council Member McNichols on Item 4, approving the purchase of one electronic total surveying system, City Manager Garza discussed the primary use for the system, and Carl Crull, Engineering Services Director, briefly elaborated on the technical aspects of the equipment. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 Page 6 Relative to Item 6, City vs. J. P. Stevens et al, Council Member Slavik inquired if the attorney fees are included in the City's lawsuit claim, and City Attorney Bray responded that they will be incorporated. On Item 7, CDBG Grant for Ada Wilson Children's Center for Rehabilitation, Inc., Council Member Slavik inquired about the term of the contract, and City Attorney Bray stated that six years is the length of time that the Ada Wilson Center has to provide the services under the contract, stating that it is a CDBG requirement. Council Member Martin expressed concern that the City will design and supervise construction improvements on a private business's property. He questioned if the Engineering Department could take on this project without neglecting other responsibilities. City Manager Garza stated that they are a nonprofit agency and do not have an engineering staff. He stated that he would he more comfortable with the City doing the improvements because he would have some control. Mr. Garza stressed that he would like assurance that the contract is carried out as written. He advised that the agency is satisfied with the agreement. Responding to a question from Council Member Slavik, City Manager Garza discussed a similar contract with the Boys' and Girls' Club and stated that it was successful. Council Member McNichols suggested that the Council have a discussion as to whether the City should become involved in administering this type of project. He stated that the City is using staff time and funds which otherwise would be directed to projects that are underway. Discussion ensued and Mayor Pro Tem McComb questioned the delay and expressed concern, stating that great urgency was exhibited when the improvements were requested in 1990, and City Manager Garza noted that the contract was held up by the City. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following items were passed: 3. M91-132 Motion approving the purchase of two asphalt spreader boxes in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0221-91 from Conley -Lott -Nichols, Corpus Christi, Texas for the total amount of $10,700 based on low bid. The boxes are to be used by Street Department and were budgeted in the 1990-91 amended Capital Outlay as additional items. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 Page 7 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. 4. M91-133 Motion approving the purchase of one electronic total surveying system in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0097-91 from Duderstadt Surveyors Supply, Corpus Christi, Texas for the amount of $12,245 based on best bid. This system will he used by Engineering Services and is included in the approved 1990-91 Capital Outlay List as an additional item. 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. 6. M91-135 Motion approving employment of the law firm of Edwards & Terry in City vs. J.P. Stevens, et al, on a contingent fee of one-third of the recovery. 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. M91-136 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Ada Wilson Children's Center for Rehabilitation, Inc. which provides $100,000 from the FY 1990 CDBG Program for improvements to the Center's air conditioning system. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McComb, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Martin voting, "No"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. t ._ i Y Mayor Rhodes called for the discussion in regard to legislation taken at the 72nd Texas Legislature, and City Manager Garza stated that the Council will be provided a report concerning the outcome of the legislative session. Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 Page 8 City Manager Garza reported that the governor's office has requested permission to do an energy audit for the City which they will pay for and he elaborated on the program. Council Member Martin inquired if any of the City's utilities are based on demand, and City Manager Garza replied that he will check into the matter. Council Member Rhodes referred to the recent appointments made to the Water Shore Advisory Committee and made a motion that the Council appoint Mr. Frank Beck as an advisory member of the committee and when the next seat is available, appoint him to the committee. The motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously; Guerrero absent. Council Member Galindo suggested that Jesse Benavides, the new junior feather- weight boxing champion, be invited to the next Council Meeting and that he be presented with a Proclamation in honor of his winning a world title. Mayor Pro Tem McComb commented in regard to a letter concerning the City's refusal to sign a building inspection record of some facilities, and City Manager Garza stated that he will check into the matter and respond to the letter. Council Member Slavik presented the Council with material regarding the existing ordinance on exceptions for mobile homes. She expressed concern about mobile homes in Flour Bluff which are being replaced. Mrs. Slavik requested that the ordinance, section 26- 8, be referred to the Planning Commission for review to see if it could be made to conform to the City's standard mobile home ordinance. The Council did not express opposition to Mrs. Slavik's request. Council Member Longoria spoke on the subject of the clean-up of the recycling center located on Leopard Street. Mrs. Longoria referred to a letter from Mr. Steve Wheeler who is concerned about the school zone in Woolridge Creek II Subdivision. She requested that staff respond to his concerns. Responding to letters from a sixth -grade class in Calallen concerning Redbird Lane and Cornette Drive, Mrs. Longoria reported that Redbird Lane is one of the streets which will be addressed in connection with the Highway Department and should be started before the end of the year. She noted that Cornette Drive has not been addressed yet. Council Member Moss commented in regard to a letter from Mike Harty concerning the audit of last year, and City Manager Garza stated that the audit report was received in a timely manner and he clarified the letter from Mr. Harty. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 Page 9 Mr. Moss inquired about a memorandum from Council Member Martin on tax collections, and City Manager Garza stated that he is awaiting a response from the tax collector's office in regard to Mr. Martin's questions. Council Member McNichols referred to the pilot recycling program in Flour Bluff, stating that a number of people are concerned that they are receiving less services. He asked if staff could communicate to the people in the pilot area that it should not be perceived as a decrease in City services. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Mr. Earl Wilder, 517 Williamson, representing the retired firefighters, commented in regard to the pensions of the retired firefighters. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, spoke on the subject of the City Charter and the Texas Constitution Bill of Rights. Mr. Rick Roberson inquired about the timetable for the Del Mar Street improvements and commented about the litter problem in the City, and City Manager Garza stated that staff will advise Mr. Roberson of the timetable for the improvements. Mayor Rhodes declared a ten-minute recess. Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting and led the discussion on the Council's goals and objectives. She reviewed the goals which were submitted and stated that all Council Members listed a long-term water supply as a top priority goal. She stated that also mentioned by a majority of the Council Members were a general clean-up of the City, a reasonable City-wide recycling program, teen centers, and the City's capital improvement programs. She stated that the Council should concentrate on what their priorities are because there will not be funds to accomplish everything. Mrs. Rhodes advised that she will send copies of each of the Council Members' goals to the Council in the Friday mail packet. The Council discussed and deliberated on the goals and objectives. Some Council Members noted that some of the goals are on-going items, such as the Mercer Report, the downtown situation, EMS, strengthening police, and redistricting. The Council scheduled a workshop meeting and staff presentation on the privatization of the landfill site and a City-wide recycling program for June 25th. City Manager Garza stated that a budget summary will be sent to the Council on May 31 and the Budget presentation will be given during the June 4th Council Meeting. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 28, 1991 Page 10 Discussion ensued dealing with the budget. The Council then scheduled a workshop meeting on the budget for June llth. It was the consensus of the Council that there will be a dinner break and a continuation of the budget workshop meeting scheduled in the evening. A workshop on the clean-up of the City was tentatively scheduled for July 9th. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. on May 28, 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 May 28, 1991, which were approved by the City Council on June 4, 1991. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 20th day of August, 1991. 444 detr Armando Chapa City Secretary