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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/30/1991MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Dr. David McNichols Council Members: Cezar Galindo Leo Guerrero Betty Jean Longoria Edward Martin Joe McComb Mary Pat Slavik Absent Clif Moss 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 given by Council Member Galindo following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Mayor Pro Tem McNichols. Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 23, 1991, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. City Manager Garza presented an overview of the various changes which he incorporated into the preliminary FY 91-92 Budget. A discussion ensued relative to twenty budgeted positions that have been eliminated, and Council Member Longoria requested a complete listing of the twenty positions. Mr. Garza indicated that he has set aside additional funds to leave some flexibility in the budget. Council Member Martin moved to take the additional funding resulting from the elimination of the positions, reducing it from the operating department's budgets, and adding it to the reserve appropriation. Mr. Garza stated that the additional funding figure ‘4ICROFILMED citilt401101w Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 2 $77,000. The motion was seconded by Council Member McNichols and passed unanimously; Moss absent. Responding to a question from Mayor Pro Tem McNichols, City Manager Garza reviewed the purpose and proposed outcome of the Utility Operational Analysis. A broad discussion followed in regard to the ordinances on the various rate increases. Responding to a Council Member, Malcolm Matthews, Park and Recreation Director, elaborated on the fee increases in the Latchkey Program. In regard to boats, bays and waterways, Council Member Slavik inquired if the City had asked the Port to help pay the City's marina expenses due to the weight damage caused by their shipping traffic, and City Manager Garza responded that the Port was asked and their response was negative. Relative to garbage, trash and other refuse, Mrs. Slavik inquired if any action has been taken to separate out the recycling fee, and City Manager Garza stated that the procedure has been looked into but would require a major programming effort. Council Member Martin expressed concern about major increases in disposal charges and garbage pick-up charges and inquired about educational information to the public, and City Manager Garza stated that something will be done in that regard. Council Member McComb expressed concern about the impact the rates will have on businesses. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, referred to food and food establishments and noted that no fee will be charged for a food service operation conducted by a taxing authority, such as a school district. He questioned how much money the City is losing by not charging fees to other taxing authorities. City Manager Garza stated that the City has had this practice for some time but he will check into the matter. Council Member Martin requested the City Manager to inquire if the City has the authority to regulate other political subdivisions. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. SECOND READING INCREASING RENTAL RATES FOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS AND LATCHKEY PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 3 The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 2. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 12, BOATS, BAYS AND WATERWAYS, SECTION 12-61, RATES AND RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF SLIPS AND DOCK SPACE --SCHEDULE AND REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR RATE ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 3. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 6, ANIMAL CONTROL, ARTICLE II, LICENSES AND PERMITS; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS, TO INCREASE FEES FOR HORSE STABLE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL PERMITS, AND GUARD DOG PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 4. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 19, FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, SECITON 19-33(b) ISSUANCE FEE, TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR ISSUANCE OF HEALTH PERMITS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 5. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 13, BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED OPERATIONS; HOUSING AND HOUSE PREMISES STANDARDS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL SECTION 13-2, PERMIT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, TO INCREASE PERMIT AND Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 4 ADMINIS I'RATIVE FEES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DA I'L; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 6. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 21, GARBAGE, TRASH AND OTHER REFUSE, TO PROVIDE FOR RATE INCREASES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin and McComb voting, "Aye"; Slavik voting, "No"; Moss absent. 7. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 18-20, AMBULANCE RATES, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. Relative to a question from Council Member Galindo on Item 8, ordinance adopting the budget, City Manager Garza elaborated on the housekeeping revisions in the compensation/classification plan. On Item 9, ad valorem tax rate, Council Member Martin noted the effective decrease in taxes and inquired about a breakdown for last year's debt service and maintenance and operation rates, and City Manager Garza stated that he believes it remains the same. Mr. Garza noted that the effective tax rate has been calculated and was published in the local newspaper. On Item 11, compensation and classification plan, Council Member Martin expressed concern in regard to the date for the general salary increase. He made a motion to amend the ordinance and delete the wording "or as such later date as determined by the City Manager." The motion was seconded by Council Member Longoria and passed unanimously; Moss absent. Council Member Slavik expressed concern about granting the managerial employees a raise, noting that last Fall they received a raise. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 5 Responding to specific questions from the Council, City Manager Garza commented in regard to the position of the Community and Visitor's Services Director, the effective tax rate and the Capital Improvement Program. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed support of the elimination of the twenty positions. He commented about the position in the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and City Manager Garza informed Mr. O'Brien that the position already exists and it is not being funded. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance passed as amended: 8. ORDINANCE NO. 021197 ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1991, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1992, ACCORDING TO THE CITY CHARTER; TO BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK; APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR SAID BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed, as amended, by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye; Moss absent. There were no comments on Item 9 from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance passed: 9. ORDINANCE NO. 021199 PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1991 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAN 1'ER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED AND SUCH OTHER YEARS AS THE SAME MAY BE APPLICABLE; PROVIDING FOR EARLY DISCOUNT PAYMENT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. There were no comments from the audience on Item 10. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion passed: Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 6 10. M91-208 Motion approving the Tax Levy for the City of Corpus Christi for the Tax Year 1991 in accordance with Section 26.09(e) of the Texas Property Tax Code, which states that the assessor will submit the appraisal roll, with the amount of tax entered, to the governing body for approval as the City's Tax Roll. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed opposition to Item 11, compensation and classification plan, and recommended changing the policy of increasing the salary ranges every year. A substantial discussion followed dealing with the classified and managerial salary ranges, and Council Member Slavik reiterated her concern about raising the salaries of the managerial employees. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance passed, as amended: 11. ORDINANCE NO. 021188 AMENDING ORDINANCE 3658, SECTION 103, REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE AND EXEMPTIONS THEREFROM; AMENDING SECTION 203 TO UPDATE LANGUAGE; AMENDING SECTION 250, SUBSECTION 250.1 REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE. AMENDING COMPENSATION ORDINANCE 8127, AS AMENDED, SECTION 501, SALARY SCHEDULES "A" AND "B" TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN APPROXIMATE GENERAL INCREASE OF 3% FOR EMPLOYEES IN GRADES 8 THROUGH 43 EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 16, 1991; AMENDING SECTION 510, MANAGERIAL GROUP PAY PLAN 1991-92, BY REPLACING IT WITH A REVISED SECTION 510 PROVIDING FOR AN APPROXIMATE 3% ADJUSTMENT TO SALARY RANGES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 16, 1991; AMENDING ORDINANCE 8127, SECITON 509 BY DELETING REFERENCE TO CHARTER PROVISION; AMENDING SECTION 550, SUBSECTION 551.2 TO CHANGE TERM PATROLMAN TO POLICE OFFICER; AMENDING SECTION 552, SUBSECTION 552.2 TO REFERENCE SALARY RANGES IN GRANTING PERFORMANCE BASED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANAGERIAL CLASSIFICATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 553 REGARDING SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 900, HOLIDAYS, BY ADDING SUBSECI'ION 900.3 AND 900.4 DEFINING HOLIDAY TIME AND TO CLARIFY HOLIDAY PAY FOR PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY PERSONNEL; AMENDING SECITON 950, SUBSECTIONS 991.1, 951.4, 951.5, 951.9, 951.9, 951.10, 951.12, 951.13 AND SUBSECTIONS 951.2, 952.2, 952.3, 952.5, Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 7 952.8, 952.9, 952.10, 951.11, 952.13, AND 952.14 TO CHANGE REFERENCE OF "DAY" TO HOURS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed, as amended, by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin and McComb voting, "Aye"; Slavik voting, "No"; Moss absent. Mayor Rhodes recessed the Regular Council Meeting to conduct the Meetings of the Corpus Christi Health Facilities Development Corporation, the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation and the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation. Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting and called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 15 thru 28, and Council Members requested that Items 15, 16 and 24 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 17. M91-211 Motion approving a supply agreement for wastewater analyses in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0211-91 with AnalySys, Inc., Austin, Texas, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $44,476.60. The term of the agreement shall be 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 testing is used by the Wastewater Division and funds have been budgeted for FY 90-91 and requested for FY 91-92. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 18. M91-212 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $159,299 to Haeber Roofing Company to remove and replace the existing roof on the north and south buildings of the Corpus Christi Museum. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 19. M91-213 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 8 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $44,230 to Haeber Roofing Company to replace the roof at the City Garage and the HEB Tennis Center. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 20. M91-214 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $23,937 to South Texas Heating and Air Conditioning for supplying and installing an air conditioning/heating system in the Gabe Lozano Golf Center Club House. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 21. M91-215 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $42,000 to W.T. Byer Company, Inc., to extend and repair the existing railroad spur track which provides chemical supply access to the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye'; Moss absent. 22. M91-216 Motion authorizing the execution of a contract for engineering services with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $145,942 to rehabilitate the Wesley Seale Dam Spillway Gates. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 23. ORDINANCE NO. 021200 CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 1.35 -FOOT WIDE BY 60 -FOOT LONG PORTION OF A 10 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 26, BLOCK 3, WEBER'S GLEN SUBDIVISION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 25. ORDINANCE NO. 021202 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 9 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $510,265 WITH GARRETT & ASSOCIATES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS TO MARY CARROLL CHANNEL FROM SOUTH STAPLES STREET TO RODD FIELD ROAD; APPROPRIATING $106,146 FROM THE STORM SEWER BOND FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 26. SECOND READING CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 3 -FOOT WIDE BY 98 -FOOT LONG PORTION OF A 5 -FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 7, BLOCK 1, RYAN SUBDIVISION; SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 27. SECOND READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A 5 -YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRACT 16 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, INC. FOR LOT 7-D, W. K. BLAKE ADDITION, LOCATED AT 2835 BLAKE STREET; APPROVING THE RENTAL AMOUNT OF $1.00; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 28. SECOND READING AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, DIVISION 17, CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ARTICLE IV, MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, SECTIONS 2-180 AND 2-181, REGARDING MEMBERSHIP, MEETINGS, AND OFFICERS. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. ••**• s s s t.. e s Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 10 Relative to Item 22, Wesley Seale Dam Spillway Gates Rehabilitation, Council Member Martin pointed out that seventy -percent of the contract for engineering services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. is going to Russell-Veteto Engineers, a local engineering company. On Items 15 and 16, approving supply agreements for lubricated plug valves and lubricating oils, Mayor Pro Tem McNichols advised that the price to the City has increased eleven percent on the lubricated plug valves and ten percent on the lubricating oils. In regard to Item 24, Parkdale Branch Library Addition, Mayor Rhodes expressed appreciation to the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library. Ms. Inez Adams, Chairman of the Library Board, expressed appreciation to the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation and members of the AAUC for their support of the library. Responding to a question from Council Member McComb, City Manager Garza stated that he is satisfied with the contractor's bonding company. In response to a question from Council Member Martin, Carl Crull, Engineering Services Director, stated that the architect for the project is City Architect Edgar Farrera and the estimate was $265,000. Herb Canales, Director of the Library, discussed the outside funding for the project. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, implied that the Parkdale Library does not have a parking lot and does not have a publicly owned access to that library. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 15. M91-209 Motion approving a supply agreement for 221 lubricated plug valves ranging in size from 2" - 10" in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0172-91 with Alamo Iron Works, Corpus Christi, Texas, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $63,095.20. The term of the agreement shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items will be stocked in the Warehouse and used by the Gas Department. Funds have been requested for FY 91-92 by the Gas Department. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 16. M91-210 Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 11 Motion approving supply agreements for lubricating oils, grease and anti -freeze in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0156-91 with the following companies based on low bid and best bid for the total estimated annual expenditure of $84,606.90. The terms of the contracts 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. These items will be inventoried and distributed by Maintenance Services and used by the Fire Department. Funds have been requested for FY 91-92. Industrial Lubricants Corpus Christi. TX (Groups 2 - 8) Total: $69,185 Grand Total: $84,606.90 Coastal Unilube Corpus Christi. TX (Group 9) Total: $8,436.90 (Subject to price adjustment) Valley Solvents Corpus Christi. TX (Group 1) Total: $6,985 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. 24. ORDINANCE NO. 021201 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH PROGRESSIVE STRUCTURES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $294,650 TO EXPAND THE PARKDALE BRANCH LIBRARY; APPROPRIATING $90,000 FROM THE LIBRARY BOND FUND CONSTRUCTION INTEREST APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 269-601-606.95, PARKDALE LIBRARY EXPANSION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 29, public art for the Airport and Broadmoor Park Senior Center. Marion Loucks, Park and Recreation Department, provided background information and described the art work for the Airport and the Broadmoor Park Senior Center. Ms. Barbara McDowell, a member of the Visual Arts Committee, advised that the art work has some reference points to the Corpus Christi area. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 12 Council Member Slavik made a motion to approve Item 29, seconded by Council Member Longoria and passed unanimously; Moss absent. 29. M91-217 Motion authorizing agreements totalling $9,000 for the fabrication and installation of art work by Damian Priour and Don Redman for the Corpus Christi International Airport; and $2,462 to Nanci Barnes for the Broadmoor Park Senior Center. Relative to Item 30, Watergarden Donor Wall, Mayor Rhodes expressed appreciation to everyone involved in this project and advised that no City funds are being used for the project. Council Member Guerrero moved to approve Item 30; seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously; Moss absent. 30. M91-218 Motion authorizing the City Manager to grant approval to the Foundation of Arts and Sciences to construct a donor wall in the Watergarden Area. s s s s s s e s s s: s s On Item 31, amendment of contract with Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Council Member McComb expressed concern about changing the funding formula for the bureau. He stated that he would like to eliminate the following wording in the contract: "with payments in future years to be subject to a funding formula." Council Member Slavik expressed opposition to the increased funding for the bureau and suggested that the money be used for maintenance of the Heritage Park homes. City Manager Garza advised that later in the year he will address the subject of the maintenance of the Heritage Park homes, stating that he would recommend some kind of a joint effort with the City and the tenants. Following a discussion, Council Member Martin stated that the formula recommended by staff is strongly in the City's favor and meets the needs of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Council Member Galindo suggested that the bureau report to the Council on a quarterly basis, rather than semi-annually, and City Manager Garza stated that a presentation by the bureau could be scheduled at any time if requested by the Council. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 13 Mr. Rob Earley, President of the Convention current contract and the amendment specifies that annual basis to grant the bureau's funding. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for passed: 31. M91-219 and Visitors Bureau, stated that their the Council has full authority on an their votes and the following motion Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the City's contract with the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to include the following changes: (1) the total payment for the 1991-92 fiscal year will be increased to $1,625,000, with payments in future years to be subject to a funding formula; (2) the City Manager or his designee will have authority to alter the monthly schedule of payments allowing the City to make smaller payments in some months and larger payments in other months rather than dividing the total annual amount equally among the months; (3) the City will require the Bureau to report semi-annually rather than quarterly; and (4) the contract will be extended from March 31, 1993 to March 31, 1996 with automatic renewal of the contract every three years. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. Relative to Item 32, acceptance of the FY91 Community Development Black Grant Program, Council Member Martin stated that he has no problem authorizing the City Manager to exercise the necessary agreements to receive the funds but expressed concern that the Council would not see the agreements. City Manager Garza stated that this would be a new procedure. He stated that the CDBG program is subject to several hearings, public meetings, public debates and his thinking was to streamline the procedure. Council Member Slavik concurred with Council Member Martin. Mayor Pro Tem McNichols and Mayor Rhodes expressed support of the concept to streamline the process. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution failed to pass. Failed To Pass ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 14 A FORM SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THAT ATTACHED HERETO AND ..••01).• . Y . The foregoing resolution failed to pass by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Guerrero and Longoria voting, "Aye"; Galindo, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "No"; Moss absent. City Manager Garza requested that the Council pass an amendment and after a broad discussion, Council Member Martin made a motion that Item 32 be amended to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents with HUD for receipt of the CDBG funds. The motion was seconded by Mayor Rhodes and passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin and McComb voting, "Aye"; Slavik voting, "No"; Moss absent. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution passed, as amended. 32. RESOLUTION NO.021203 ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 91 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE FISCAL YEAR 91 CDBG PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 91 PROJECTS. The foregoing resolution passed, as amended, by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin and McComb voting, "Aye"; Slavik abstaining, Moss absent. s a x s• s• r a s a a Relative to Items 33 and 34, school crossing guard program, Council Member Slavik expressed concern about the $1.50 motor vehicle fee and inquired if the schools contributed to the program, and City Manager Garza responded that the schools do not contribute, noting that the school crossing guard program has been a City program. Council Member McComb expressed concern in regard to the $1.50 motor vehicle fee. Following a brief discussion, Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed opposition to Item 33 and expressed the opinion that school districts should contribute toward the crossing guards. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 15 Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, raised questions about which schools will have the crossing guards and he was advised that the schools are in the City limits and that school guards are provided where children cross the street. Council Member Martin noted that this is an attempt to pay the cost of the crossing guard program, stating that the other option would be to raise taxes. He stated that the Council's commitment has been to try and pass on fees to users. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on the following items: 33. Failed to Pass Motion authorizing the City to request Nueces County Commissioners Court to undertake the collection of an additional $1.50 motor vehicle fee and to distribute the funds so collected for school crossing guard programs as outlined under S.B. 460. The foregoing motion failed to pass by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero and Martin voting, "Aye"; McNichols, Galindo, Longoria, McComb and Slavik voting, "No"; Moss absent. 34. FIRST READING ASSESSING A COURT COST OF $1.00 FOR EACH VIOLATION OF AN ORDINANCE, REGULATION OR ORDER REGULATING THE STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING OF VEHICLES; LIMITING USE OF SUCH FUNDS TO A SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM WITH ANY EXCESS TO BE USED FOR OTHER CHILD PROTECTIVE PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Moss absent. Mayor Pro Tem McNichols inquired about the projected revenues in regard to Item 33, and City Manager Garza stated that approximately $260,000 is expected to be net from the $1.50 license fee. Dr. McNichols inquired if the Council has any interest in collecting a lesser amount, and City Manager Garza stated that staff is checking the law of whether it is constructed to have a lesser amount. * Y#• i i# t Y* t Y i Mayor's Report - Mayor Rhodes commented about the hearings in August which will be held on August 20 in regard to the City's water interest and water rights and recommended that the Council attend the hearings. Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 16 Council Member Martin recommended that a presentation on the water issue be given to the Council during next week's Council Meeting. City Manager Garza advised that the historical prospectus on the water issue will be sent out in the Friday mail packets. Following a discussion, Council Member Guerrero moved to cancel the Council Meeting of August 20th; seconded by Council Member Galindo and passed unanimously; Moss absent. Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and liaison reports. Council Member Slavik inquired if the Council is interested in reconsidering the palm tree replacement issue. The response was negative. Mrs. Slavik encouraged the finance staff to attend the effective tax rate meeting on Thursday at CCSU. Council Member Longoria reported on complaints in the area of McKenzie Road north of 1H37, stating that there are several eighteen-wheeler trucks parked on the east side, creating traffic problems. Mrs. Longoria requested staff to check with the State Highway Department on their grass mowing schedule. Council Member McComb stated that he would like the speed limit on Staples in the area of Saratoga to Yorktown reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph. Mr. McComb spoke in regard to water rationing measures, and Mayor Rhodes requested that the Council be updated on this issue at next week's Council Meeting. Mr. McComb referred to the discussion last week regarding the agreement with the Heart of Corpus Christi to expand the eligible area of the CDBG Matching Grant Rehabilitation Program and expressed the opinion that if certain facts had been brought up during the presentation, there might have been a different outcome. Mayor Rhodes announced that the Council will take a brief recess and following the recess, they will go into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2(e), V.A.C.S. regarding Voting Rights Lawsuit on Council election system. Y Y X t k* i• t i Y• i Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting at 5:25 p.m., and Council Member McComb commented about the Council policy of hiring local professional services. He moved to repeal the motion made two weeks ago employing the law firms in the Voting Rights Lawsuit and substitute the following motion: "approving employment of the law firm of Canales and Simonson in the Voting Rights Lawsuit. The motion was seconded by Minutes Regular Council Meeting July 30, 1991 Page 17 Council Member Longoria and passed by the following vote: Rhodes, McNichols, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo and Guerrero voting, "No"; Moss absent. (M91-220) Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, commented in regard to parking at the Parkdale Library and spoke on the subject of religion and state. Reverend Hicks, 4521 Marie, inquired about the Open Meetings Rules for religious access users groups. City Attorney Bray stated that the access users groups are not entities of the City. He stated that the cable ordinance specifies that all meetings of any of the users groups shall be open to the public. He stated that there is no requirement to allow people to speak at the meetings. Mr. Don Bauer, 6613 Sahara, President of Pharaoh Valley Association, read a waste water presentation and recommended that the City begin design of the Southside Plant. He requested that funds for the construction of the plant be included in the 1992 bond election. Mr. Armando Caceres, President of the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association, spoke about inadequate staffing levels at the Fire Department. Mr. Richard Gonzalez, 3802 Stirman, representing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, invited the Council to a luncheon on single -member districts and spoke on how the Hispanic Chamber can play a team role in economic development in the City. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m. on July 30, 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 July 30, 1991, which were approved by the City Council on August 6, 1991. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 20th day of August, 1991. Armando Chapa City Secretary