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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
June 18, 1991
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem Joe McComb *
Council Members:
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero *
Edward Martin
Dr. David McNichols
Clif Moss
Absent
Betty Jean Longoria
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 John Harkey Gibbs of Oak Park United
Methodist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
was led by Council Member Moss.
City Manager Garza and Police Chief Garrett gave words of praise to certain
investigators and supervisors of the Police Department for their excellent performance in
resolving the recent homicide at the Lozano Golf course.
* Mayor Pro Tem McComb entered the Council Chambers.
Dr. Michael Speed, Chairman of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on water
resources, presented the Council with the recommended names for the subcommittee
members and discussed plans for the committee.
A motion was made by Council Member Martin to approve the appointment of the
subcommittee members as recommended by the Mayor's Committee on water issues. The
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motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously; Guerrero,
Longoria and Slavik absent.
1. M91-154
Motion confirming the appointment of subcommittee members as recommended by
the Mayor's Committee on Water Issues. (Attachment 1)
Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of June 11, 1991, and Council Member McNichols noted a correction in the vote on the
ordinances, motions and resolutions. There being no further additions or corrections, Mayor
Rhodes proclaimed the Minutes approved as amended.
Mayor Rhodes referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the following
appointments were made by the Council: (M91-155)
Board of Adjustment Building Code Board of Appeals
N. J. Welsh, III Charles E. Sebbert
Building Standards Board Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Bill Ewing, Jr. Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward Martin
Joe McComb
Dr. David McNichols
Clif Moss
Mary Pat Slavik
Juan Garza - Alternate
Armando Chapa - Alternate
Bill Hennings - Alternate
Tom Utter - Alternate
Jesus Garza - Alternate
Jorge Garza - Alternate
Victor Medina - Alternate
Rosie Vela - Alternate
Food Services Advisory Committee Human Relations Commission
D. W. Haven - Reappointed
V. Fred Kuddes - Reappointed
Jack Bell - Reappointed
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Rosalie Beaty
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Bill Smith
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Mayor Rhodes recessed the Council Meeting to conduct the meeting of the Corpus
Christi Housing Finance Corporation.
* Council Member Guerrero arrived during the meeting of the CCHFC.
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Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting and called for consideration of
consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items
3 thru 15, and Council Members requested that Items 6, 7 and 11 be withheld for discussion.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
3. M91-156
Motion authorizing the Sister City Advisory Committee to make a presentation at the
Sister Cities International 1991 Conference in Chicago, Illinois to host the 1995
Conference in Corpus Christi.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye; Longoria and Slavik absent.
4. M91-157
Motion appointing an ad hoc committee on ambulance service to complete its work
within six months. The committee is comprised of the following persons: City
Council Member Joe McComb, Chairman; Tom Niskala, RTA Executive Director;
one RTA board member, designated by the board; Dr. Richard Davis, Medical
Director for the City's emergency medical service program; and Ed Jackson, CPA.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
5. M91-158
Motion setting a public hearing on the proposed Budget for FY 1991-92 at 6:00 p.m.
on July 16, and providing for notice to the public by publication.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
8. M91-161
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Motion approving the purchase of two 85 H.P. tractors with slope mower attachments
in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0243-91 from Nueces Power Equipment,
Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid meeting specifications for a total of $81,778.
This equipment will be used by the Water Department for storm water drainage
maintenance and the items are included in the FY 1990-91 Capital Outlay as
replacements.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
9. M91-162
Motion approving the purchase of two 185 cfm air compressors in accordance with
Bid Invitation No. BI -0198-91 from Air and Pump Company, Corpus Christi, Texas,
for the total amount of $19,558 based on best bid. The units were budgeted in the
1990-91 Capital Outlay by the Wastewater and Gas Departments.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
10. M91-163
Motion approving a supply agreement for traffic sign blanks and brackets in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0188-91 with American Highway Sign
Corporation, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, based on low bid for the estimated
annual expenditure of $42,002.90. 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 sign blanks are used by
Traffic Engineering and funds have been budgeted for FY 1990-91.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
12. M91-164
Motion approving the purchase of a crawler tractor in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI -0263-91 from Waukesha -Pearce Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the
amount of $38,206, based on low bid. The equipment was budgeted in the FY 1990-
91 Capital Outlay by Water Department, Stormwater activity.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 021182
EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PLACEMENT OF A CLASS I
NONHAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL OPERATION WITHIN THE
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WATERSHED OF THE NUECES RIVER AND FRIO RIVER LOCATED
WITHIN TWO (2) MILES OF CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 021183
ANNEXING A PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 1,
SECTION 2(c) OF THE CITY CHARTER, PROVIDING FOR THE
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI OF ROADS,
HIGHWAYS, AND STREETS ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria
and Slavik absent.
15. ORDINANCE NO, 021184
APPROVING PETITION OF CP&L FOR NEW TARIFF TO PROVIDE METAL
HALIDE STREET LIGHTING SERVICE.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria
and Slavik absent.
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Relative to Item 6, approving the purchase of a computerized wheel aligner, Council
Member Moss noted that this is a cost effective item and will save a great deal of time and
money.
Responding to a question from Mr. Moss, Tom Utter, Public Works Director, stated
that the City aligns police cars more frequently due to the use that they are subjected to.
He stated that the number of alignments done each year is roughly 75 percent of all the
City -owned vehicles.
Council Member McNichols inquired how many alignments are attributable to police
cars, and Mr. Utter stated that the police cars are aligned two to three times a year and it
accounts for half of the alignments.
In response to a question from Council Member Galindo on Item 7, approving the
purchase of an overhead door for the Convention Center, City Manager Garza stressed the
need for the replacement of the door.
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Hal Peterson, Convention Center Manager, discussed instances when such a large
door is needed.
Discussion followed and Council Member McNichols suggested looking into possible
alterations in the configuration of the door.
Responding to a question from Council Member McNichols on Item 11, approving
a supply agreement for uniform jackets for the Fire Department and E.M.S., City Manager
Garza justified the expense of the jackets.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following items were
passed:
6. M91-159
Motion to remove from the table and approve the purchase of a computerized wheel
aligner in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0217-91 from Bush Hydraulics,
Corpus Christi, Texas for $11,312, based on best bid. This equipment will be used
by Maintenance Service for routine wheel alignments of City -owned vehicles. The
unit is listed in the FY 1990-91 Capital Outlay as an additional item. (Tabled on
6/4/91)
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
7. M91-160
Motion approving the purchase of an overhead door for the Convention Center in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0236-91 from Coastal Door Products, Corpus
Christi, Texas for the amount of $22,855, based on low bid. The door was budgeted
in the Convention Center Major Improvements Trust Fund.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin and Moss voting, "Aye"; McComb and McNichols voting, "No"; Longoria
and Slavik absent.
11. M91-164
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 200 uniform jackets for the
Fire Department and E.M.S. with Martin's Uniforms, San Antonio, Texas, based on
low bid for a total of $21,000 in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0205-91. The
term of the contract will be twelve months with option to extend for up to an
additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City
Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted in FY 1990-91 by the Fire
Department and E.M.S.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 16, requesting for proposals for
development of the public golf course.
City Manager Garza gave an informational report in regard to building two public
golf courses in the south and northwest areas of the City. He stated that it is the City's
intent to send expressions of interest letters to prospective developers.
Council Member Moss suggested offering the developers the option of privatizing the
existing golf courses, and Mr. Garza responded that it is likely that any developers interested
in operating a public course would also want to operate the existing courses.
Mr. Jimmy Till, 1265 Southern Minerals Road, referred to a soil survey of Nueces
County and suggested that the soil in the particular area of the proposed golf course in the
northwest area of the city may not be suitable, and it was recommended that the developers
be provided information on the soil.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion
passed:
16. M91-166
Motion authorizing the City Manager to proceed with Request for Proposals for
development of a public golf course.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
Relative to Item 17, award of the Ayers Street improvements, Phase II project to
King -Isles Construction Company, City Manager Garza stated that this firm has done
satisfactory work for the City on many past projects. He stated that they were the prime
contractor on the Flour Bluff Fishing Pier project and through actions of a subcontractor,
the Laguna Madre bottom was propwashed resulting in an administrative order being issued
by EPA. He stated that King Construction has cooperated with the City to develop and
implement the necessary steps to mitigate the damages.
Council Member Martin who had previously expressed concern about the award of
the contract, stated that he is no longer concerned because the company has admitted its
financial responsibility.
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Council Member Martin who had previously expressed concern about the award of
the contract, stated that he is no longer concerned because the company has admitted its
financial responsibility.
Discussion followed and Mayor Pro Tem McComb and Council Member McNichols
expressed concern about the award of the contract.
City Manager Garza responded to specific questions and stated that relative to the
costs of the mitigation, the City is responsible for the damage to the environment around
the fishing pier and King Construction is responsible for the damage to the environment
done by the prop washing to the site.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion
passed:
17. M91-167
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $1,320,857.50 to King -Isles Construction
Company to improve Ayers Street from Baldwin Boulevard to Santa Fe Street.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin and Moss voting, "Aye"; McComb and McNichols voting, "No"; Longoria and
Slavik absent.
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Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning application:
18. Case No. 591-1. Nichols Southside Pharmacy. Inc.: A change of zoning from "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 1-R, Block
2, Southwood Addition, located on the southeast corner of Southwood Street and
Gollihar Road.
Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial
of the application.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the applicant and he was not present.
A motion was made by Council Member Moss to close the public hearing; seconded
by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously; Longoria and Slavik absent.
Council Member Guerrero expressed opposition to the recommendation and stated
that the proposed use would be an improvement of the area. He stated that the applicant
would have been satisfied with a special permit and that he understood that the use was
supposed to be auto detail rather than auto sales.
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Planner Michael Gunning provided background information and stated that it was
staffs opinion that the auto sales use was inappropriate in this area. He stated that the
applicant specifically requested an auto sales lot primarily for wholesaling and some
retailing. He noted that the applicant would have been satisfied with a special permit; staff
and the planning commission did consider it; and they recommended denial because the
proposed use was still inappropriate for the area.
A video and slides of the area were presented to the Council and a discussion
followed relative to a special permit.
A motion was made by Council Member Guerrero to reopen the public hearing in
order for the applicant to state his case; seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed
unanimously; Longoria and Slavik absent.
Mr. Cranz Nichols explained the purpose of the rezoning request and discussed the
existing zoning. He stated that they want to operate a wholesale automobile dealership.
Mr. Charles Nichols, the applicant, 1547 Lee Lane, presented photographs of the
existing area and responded to specific questions raised by the Council. Mr. Nichols stated
that it basically will be a wholesale business but if someone wants to buy off the lot, they
would not refuse a sale.
Discussion ensued and Council Member Moss moved to close the public hearing;
seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously; Longoria and Slavik
absent. Following the motion, the Council reopened the hearing to allow an individual to
speak to the issue.
Mr. Lorenzo Garza, 3130 Ross, spoke in support of the rezoning. He stated that he
objected to rezoning the entire lot "B-4." He stated that he would support a special permit
for a detailed lot but would oppose a sales lot.
Council Member Guerrero moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council
Member Galindo and passed unanimously.
Council Member Guerrero instructed staff to present an ordinance in two weeks for
a proposed special permit for operating a wholesale/detail auto center with restrictions to
be added by staff. The motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed by
the following vote: Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, Moss and McComb voting, "aye"; Rhodes
and McNichols voting, "No"; Longoria and Slavik absent.
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Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza announced that a Special Council Meeting should be scheduled
for Wednesday, June 26th at 5 p.m. as a result of the action taken during the CC Housing
Finance Corporation in regard to the pricing of the bonds.
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Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Council to hold a Special Council
Meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 1991.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and liaison reports.
Council Member Moss expressed concern about the delay of Fire Station #1, and
City Manager Garza discussed the delay and stated that he has responded to the situation.
Mayor Pro Tem McComb commented that several banks had contributed to
Operation Paint Brush and he would like a resolution passed to express appreciation to
those institutions.
Mr. McComb commented about the mosquitos in the area of Rodd Field village and
Bill Witt Park.
Mr. McComb inquired about the ruling in regard to individuals serving on boards and
commissions who have pending litigation against the City, and City Attorney Bray stated that
it is not a bar to serving.
Council Member Martin noted that two board and commission members had not
filed their ethics report, and City Secretary Chapa stated that since that time they have filed.
Mr. Martin suggested that there be an ordinance which specifies that a board and
commission member be required to file an ethics report in a timely manner and those that
do not would automatically be removed from office. Mr. Martin made a motion to instruct
staff to work on the appropriate vehicle to deal with board and commission members who
do not file their ethics report in a timely manner. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Guerrero and passed unanimously; Longoria and Slavik absent.
Council Member McNichols remarked about the light at the intersection of Ocean
Drive and Airline, stating that it is a hazardous intersection.
In response to a question from Council Member McNichols in regard to problems
which have arisen regarding once a week garbage pickup in the Flour Bluff area, City
Manager Garza stated that there is a problem in the Calallen area also, and Tom Utter,
Public Works Director, stated that a questionnaire has been sent to every household in the
pilot recycling program; they are being tabulated; and the Council will receive a report next
week.
Dr. McNichols referred to the Navarro Place Project and inquired if it involved the
expenditure of City funds, and City Manager Garza stated that at this time the expenditure
of the City's funds has been to be involved for the planning process, but it is his
understanding that they do not intend to request any City funds for this planning project.
Council Member Moss expressed concern about the condition of the median on
Interstate 37 at the entrance to the City. He inquired who maintained the median, and City
Manager Garza noted that the State maintains the area; they have a maintenance schedule;
and adjustments should be made in the schedule because of the amount of rain this year.
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Mayor Pro Tem McComb commented about the individuals who stand on street
corners with "work for food signs". He expressed concern about using children to draw
attention to their plight and inquired about the law.
City Attorney Bray stated that he will look into the matter.
Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, presented material to the Council and spoke about
the establishment of religion by law. He referred to the petition regarding the proposed
ordinance and requested the Council to comply with the law and consider the proposed
ordinance.
Mr. Ernie Brennaman, 6810 Heavensgate Drive, spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance regarding the separation of church and state.
Ms. Estella Jacinto, 5941 Rio Grande, spoke of the street name change of Frio to
Father Hernandez. She stated that she has been working on the street name change since
January and has taken the necessary steps for the change.
Mayor Rhodes commented on the Council's policy and stated that the Council would
like to help to honor Fr. Hernandez in an appropriate way.
Council Member Guerrero expressed concern because this situation was pending
prior to the City establishing the resolution.
Discussion followed in regard to the street name change and it was noted that there
are other appropriate ways to honor individuals rather than with street name changes.
Mr. Bobby Gavenos expressed support of the street name change.
Mr. Earl Wilder, 517 Williamson, spoke in regard to the pensions of the retired
firefighters.
Discussion ensued and it was pointed out that the City of Corpus Christi does not set
the rates or pension benefits for the firefighters. Council Member Martin discussed the
pension system and stated that the relief the retired firefighters are requesting could be
granted if the appropriate number of members of the firefighter pension system vote to
change it.
Mr. Philip Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, spoke in opposition to reducing the garbage
pickup to once a week.
Mr. Jimmy Till, 1265 So. Minerals Road, expressed the opinion that when the
Council discusses the budget, consideration should be given to the purchase of additional
City maintenance equipment.
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Mayor Rhodes declared a fifteen -minute recess.
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Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting and called for the presentation on
the proposed budget for FY 1991-92.
City Manager Garza stated that a memorandum was sent to the Council which
provided answers to several questions which were posed during the previous budget
workshop. His presentation touched on the following departments in Community and
Visitors Services.
Human Relations Department
City Manager Garza noted the increase in the budget of 2.7 percent. He stated that
the department is honoring its contract with the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission but it has been difficult this year because of problems in retaining staff.
Library Department
City Manager Garza summarized the budget and elaborated on the purchase of
books and the change in personnel.
A discussion followed relative to the book budget, the bond authorization, and the
funds allotted for books in previous years. Mr. Garza and Herb Canales, Libraries Director,
responded to specific questions raised by the Council.
Museum Budget
City Manager Garza stated that next year the museum plans to increase services by
adding Easter Sunday, the day after Thanksgiving, and the fourth of July as open days. He
noted that the water garden side entrance has been opened to provide entrance to the
museum. He summarized the budget and stated that it went from $1,095,000 to $911,000.
Mr. Garza noted that the City has spoken to the Convention and Visitors Bureau about
including the City's other attractions as part of their advertising.
Discussion followed and various Council Members expressed concern about the
decrease in revenue and the huge difference between revenues and expenditures. Staff was
instructed to present a more detailed explanation of exactly where the museum stands with
revenues in particular and the accounting manipulations which occurred.
Park and Recreation Department
In summarizing the budget, City Manager Garza noted the increase of 1.8 percent.
He reviewed the expenditures and stated that he would like to add a new maintenance
program in this operation, noting a tremendous need for maintenance in the multi -cultural
area.
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City Attorney Bray and Mr. James McKibben, the City's attorney in the Landmass
lawsuit, informed the Council that the lawsuit has been reversed and rendered, stating that
the City has won the case but that it is subject to an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Mayor Pro Tem McComb inquired about a total restructuring of the City's property
responsibility functions in terms of mowing and maintenance, etc.
A discussion followed dealing with the City's park maintenance program, a
recommendation for contracting out the park maintenance, and the liability issue. The
Council instructed staff to provide an explanation of the park maintenance program, how
it works, and what the schedule is.
Police Department
City Manager Garza announced that he will provide information to the Council in
the Friday packet in regard to the jail consolidation, noting that a negotiated settlement has
been attained.
Mayor Rhodes suggested that the discussion of the Police Department budget be
presented at next week's Council Meeting.
Questions to be answered next week dealt with the subject of additional police
officers, the computer-aided dispatch and records management system, and the status of the
pawnshop issue.
Police Chief Garrett spoke about the budgeted positions in the police department
and stated that if he could hire fifteen more officers he would be satisfied.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes
adjourned the Council Meeting at 6 p.m. on June 18, 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 June 18, 1991, which were
approved by the City Council on June 25, 1991.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 20th day of August, 1991.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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Attachment
CONSERVATION AND ALLOCATION
Chairman:
Doug Matthews
Consultant, Retired, City of Corpus Christi
Rudy Dominguez
U.S. Postal Service
Richard Garza
Dir. of Public Utilities, City of Alice
Keith Hansen
Agricultural Agent, Nueces County Extension Services
Bill Hoffman
Texas Water Development Board
Rod Hurst
Contractor, Plumbing and Air Conditioning
Jim Kersey
Valero
Oscar Martinez
Private Industry Council
Dr. David McKee
Biologist, Corpus Christi State University
Jim Parker
Turner Landscape, Inc.
Jesse Rodriguez
Head of Physical Plant, Del Mar College
City Staff Representatives:
Valerie Gray
Yolanda Marruffo
REGULATORY AND INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
Chairman:
Arnold Gonzales
Rosa Carrillo
Consumer
Luis Corona
Attorney
Arnold Gonzales
Investor
Augie Rivera
Attorney
Mark Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Ronnie Sizemore
Former Mayor of Corpus Christi
Jack Talbot
Retired, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Leroy Wieting
Consultant
City Staff Representative:
Victor Medina
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Chairman:
Bernard Paulson
Board of Trade
Henry Berryhill
Geologist - former USGS
Jerry Dewbre
Petroleum Engineer
Ralph Diaz
Businessman
John French
Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Jimmy Goldston
Engineer, Goldston Engineering
T. D. Higgenbotham
Retired, Industry
Clayton Hoover
Developer
Jim Naismith
Engineer, San Patricio Water District
Joe O'Brien
Taxpayer's Association
Cal Phillips
Save Lake Corpus Christi
Allen Shifley
Industrial Management
Bob Snowden
Koch Refinery
Dr. John W. Tunnel
Biologist, Corpus Christi State University
Gene Urbdn •
Engineer, Urban Engineering
Chip Volz
Texas Water Commission
Bob Wallace
Guff Coast Conservation Association
City Staff Representative:
James Dodson
Clif Moss, Council Member
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WATER FINANCES
Chairman:
Jerry Susser
Susser Petroleum
Albert Cavazos
Consumer, U.S. Postal Service
David Coover, Jr.
Attorney, Coover & Coover
Foster Edwards
Board of Realtors
Luis Elizondo
Attorney
James Gafford
Chemist, Valero Refining
Stephen Horner, Ph.D
Economist
Donald P. McClure
Insurance, Swantner and Gordon
William Minarovich
CPA
Yolanda Olivarez
Vice President, Corpus Christi National Bank
Linda Valdez
Consumer
Norberto Viamonte
Hitox
Nixon Welsh
Engineer
City Staff Representatives:
Ed Garana
Rosie Vela
WATER SOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Chairman:
Tom Brown
Executive Director, South Texas Water Authority
R. C. Allen
Developer
Ray Allen
President, Coastal Bend Bays Foundation
Dr. Alan Berkebile
Geologist, Corpus Christi State University
Tom Carothers
Hydrologist, Geraghty & Miller
Joe Gardner
Nueces River Authority
Dick Herrington
Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife
Lee Holt
Retired Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Services
Monty Jasper
Mechanical Engineer, CPL
Ted Jones
Board Member, Nueces River Authority
Con Mims
Executive Director, Nueces River Authority
Joe Montez
City Manager, City of Beeville
Maggie Moorhouse
Hydrologist
Joe Moseley
Engineer, Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc.
Gary Powell, ,
Texas Water Development Board
Norman Renfro
Environmental Engineer, Valero
Pat Suter
Sierra Club
Mary Thorpe
Geologist, Del Mar College
Roel Valadez
City Manager, City of Alice
Rex Wahl
Audubon Society
Dr. Terry Whitledge
Biologist, UT Marine Science Institute
Judge Allen Wood
Attorney
City Staff Representatives:
Hubert Hall
Jim Riley
Dr. David McNichols, Council Member
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' WATER USERS AND DEMAND PROJECTIONS
Chairman:
August Meinrath
Board of Trade
Dr. Nancy Bowen
Board Member, former Lower Nueces River Water Supply District
John Buckner
Executive Director, Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Dr. Brian Coffey
Director of Research, Corpus Christi Area Development Council
Raul Cortez
Southwestern Bell
Tom J. Curlee, Jr.
Central Power and Light
Robert Earley
President, Tourist Bureau
Dr. John Richards
Administration, Corpus Christi State University
Ms. Noe Rodriguez
City/County Health Department
City Staff Representatives:
Brandol Harvey
Paul Werner