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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
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$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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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A FORM SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THAT ATTACHED HERETO AND
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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July 30, 1991
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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.
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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
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July 30, 1991
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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.
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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