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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/07/1992MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Cezar Galindo Council Members: Leo Guerrero Betty Jean Longoria Edward Martin Joe McComb Dr. David McNichols Clif Moss Mary Pat Slavik City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Ms. Chris Wonders of Baha'i Faith Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Guerrero. City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of 1992 and Special Council Meeting of April 2, 1992, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Mayor Rhodes recognized a group of foreign exchange students from Cologne, Germany and presented them with Honorary Citizenship Certificates. Mayor Rhodes recessed the Council Meeting to conduct the JTPA Executive Committee Meeting. miCROEILMED Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 2 Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting and referred to the Board and Committee appointments and the following appointments were made by the Council: (M92- 081) Airport Advisory Committee Daniel Pedrotti - Reappointed Irving Dietz - Reappointed Joe Adame Housing Authority Kay White - Reappointed Rev. Ernest Bennett - Reappointed Arturo L. Gutierrez - Reappointed Library Board J L. Laird Transportation Advisory Committee Ed Hecht - Reappointed Joyce Hoist - Reappointed Roberto Bosquez, II - Reappointed Board of Adjustment John R. Dykema - Reappointed August Meinrath - Reappointed Ramiro Gamboa - Reappointed Patrick Vetero - Reappointed N. J. Welsh (Alternate - Reappointed) Steve Ortmann - Reappointed Jessie Barrera - Alternate Human Relations Commission Mousumi Shaw Museum of Science & History Delbert D. Hooper Coastal Bend Health Facilities Development Corporation Jack Solka - Reappointed Jack Cooper - Reappointed Judy Telge - Reappointed Annie Jean Castro - Reappointed Melody Cooper - Reappointed Ron Karchmer Dan Winship Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 through 10, and Council Members requested that Items 4 and 5 be withheld for discussion, and City Secretary Chapa announced that Item 7 has been withdrawn until next week when the public hearing will be held. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 3 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 1. M92-082 Motion approving supply agreements for blue printing services in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0087-92 with Pronto Reprographics and Tejas Reprographics based on multiple progressive awards for the total estimated annual expenditure of $26,552.50. The term of the contracts 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. This service is used by Engineering Services, Water Division, Wastewater Division, Gas Division, Public Utilities and Planning. Primary Supplier Pronto Reprographics Corpus Christi. Texas Item 1, 4-6, 10 Total: $17,642.50 Secondary Supplier Tejas Reprographics Corpus Christi, Texas Grand Total: $26,552.50 Primary Supplier Tejas Reprographics Corpus Christi. Texas Item 2, 3, 7-9 Total: $8,910 Secondary Supplier Pronto Reprographics Corpus Christi, Texas The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 2. M92-083 Motion approving supply agreements for approximately 15,740 lbs. of calcium hypochlorite in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0061-92 with the following companies for the following amounts based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $14,805.44. The terms of the agreements shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. The material will be used by the Wastewater and Water Departments. Funds have been budgeted for FY 91-92 by the using departments. DX Distributors San Antonio. Texas (packaged in 4 Ib. containers) $4,555.44 Grand Total: $14,805.44 Southwest Solvents & Chemicals Corpus Christi. Texas (packaged in 100 lb. drums) $10,250 Minutes Zegular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 4 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 3. M92-084 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 2,800 house -type gas service regulators, size 11/4" x 1" in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0076-92 with National Meter, Lancaster, Ohio based on low bid meeting specifications for an estimated annual expenditure of $40,460. 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. The regulators will be stocked in the Warehouse and used by the Gas Division. Funds have been budgeted for FY 91-92 by the Gas Division. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 6. M92-087 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $40,952 to The Thomas Companies to replace the water circulation systems at Oso and West Guth swimming pools. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 7. Withdrawn ••• \ •v .. e i YY e . s . . Y • Y• RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO LOT 2, BLOCK 2, WATER BEACH PORTION, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PACES 38 THROUGH 41, MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT THE PROPERTY WITHIN 180 DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 021364 CLOSING AND ABANDONING A 10 -FOOT WIDE BY 314.01 -FOOT LONG UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN LOT 2, BLOCK 4 AND LOT 14, BLOCK 3, MOORE PLAZA, WHICH IS RECORDED IN VOLUME 54, PAGES 80-81, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; MEETING SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS, AND REPLATTING THE PROPERTY WITHIN 180 DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 5 9. ORDINANCE NO. 021365 APPROPRIATING $12,050,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO SUPPORT PROJECTS AUTHORIZED IN THE FY 1991-92 CAPITAL BUDGET AND $3,000,000 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE U.S.S. LEXINGTON AS A NAVAL MUSEUM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." 10. ORDINANCE NO. 021366 AMENDING THE 1991-1992 CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE, NO. 021197, TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEFS FROM 5 TO 4 AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FIREFIGHTERS FROM 126 TO 128; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." !• t t• t Y M t Y# t t Relative to Item 4, approval of Senior Companion Program grant for 1992-93, Council Member Slavik inquired about the difference between this program and the RSVP Program, and Bill Hennings, Director of Public Works/Utilities, explained that the Senior Companion Program provides someone to go to the home of an individual who needs assistance. He stated that the RSVP Program is a program that recruits senior citizens to work in a volunteer capacity. Responding to Mrs. Slavik, Cecilia Martinez, Senior Community Services Director, stated that individuals do not have to be low income to participate in the RSVP Program but there is an income eligibility in the Senior Companion Program. She elaborated on the RSVP Program. Council Member Moss inquired if there is a measure of the program's effectiveness, and Ms. Martinez stated that the Advisory Committee does an annual evaluation of the program and there has been a positive response. Mr. Moss inquired if the City is the best agency to administer this program, and Ms. Martinez responded that the City has asked other agencies if they would be interested in taking the program and no one has come forward. Relative to Item 5, HIALCO Handicapped Housing Board funding request, Council Member McNichols thanked staff for checking into the cost of the fence because it resulted in a savings of thousands of dollars. He stated that staff needs to be alert for this kind of Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 6 occurrence, stating that even though it is CDBG funding, the City is given the charge of the implementation and use of the funds and should be careful how the funds are handled. Council Member Guerrero inquired about the original contract and expressed concern that a firm was going to make money over and above the cost for construction of the fence, and Tom Utter, Director of Development Services, provided background information and reviewed the original contract. Mr. Utter stated that the proposal was presented to the City from HIALCO Housing, stating that it was a proposal from the contractor through the subcontractor. He stated that staff should have reviewed the proposal more thoroughly and after the cost of the fence was brought to their attention, staff attempted to save as much money as possible. Responding to a question from Council Member McComb, Mr. Utter stated that in terms of the CDBG Program, the City will save approximately $4,400. He indicated that the HIALCO Board is in agreement with the proposal. Following a brief discussion, City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motions were passed: 4. M92-085 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application to and execute a contract with ACTION for the acceptance of the grant and the continuation of the Senior Companion Program. The total budget for FY 1992-93 is $217,846 which includes $163,458 in federal funds and $54,388 in City match. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye'; Guerrero voting, "No." 5. M92-086 Motion authorizing the City Manager of his designee to execute an agreement with HIALCO Handicapped Housing, Inc. which provides $6,650 from the City's FY91 CDBG Program for the construction of a fence at the Jefferine Lytle Estates. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero voting, "No." * * * Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 11, contract to perform the City's annual financial and compliance audit. City Manager Garza advised that the Council would make the final selection of the audit firm. He stated that although both accounting firms are considered qualified to perform the City's audit, staff ranked the KPMG Peat Marwick proposal as more favorable to the City. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 7 Mr. Gary J. Miglicco, Managing Partner, KPMG Peat Marwick, presented the proposal from Peat Marwick; he described the firm; and reviewed their audit process. He spoke about their commitment to Corpus Christi and stressed that all the revenue of Peat Marwick within this area remains in the City and supports a payroll of over $2 million. He presented a slide presentation highlighting their community involvement and local government industry experience. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo and Council Member Slavik requested copies of the graphs shown in the presentation. Council Member Moss read a prepared statement regarding a technicality in the motion. He suggested that the motion be reworded whereby the City Manager would draw up the contract for the Council to award. Mr. Moss also suggested establishing a financial committee of the Council to work with the auditors. Mr. Phillip Monroe, a representative of Collier, Johnson and Woods, presented the proposal from that firm. In summary, he stated that the firm is a locally owned firm; they are qualified to do the work; and they would appreciate the opportunity to do so. Council Member Martin requested the City Manager to comment on Mr. Moss's statement in regard to the technical language of the motion, and City Manager Garza stated that the Council would award the contract to one of the audit firms and the chosen firm would then submit an engagement letter to the City. Mayor Rhodes moved to amend Item 11 and reword the motion by changing City Manager authorization to City Council authorization; seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Following a brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Galindo inquired about the second and third year charge for the audit, and City Manager Garza responded that a proposal would be presented at that time. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion passed, as amended: 11. M92-088 Motion authorizing the City Council to award a contract to KPMG Peat Marwick to perform the financial and compliance audit for fiscal year ending July 31, 1992. The foregoing motion passed, as amended, by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye'; Guerrero absent the time the vote was taken. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 8 Mayor Rhodes deviated from the agenda and called for Item 16, noting that the County Commissioners were present in the audience. Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning case: 16. Case No. 392-2. Nueces County: A change of zoning from "I-2/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 1, Block 15, Airport Industrial Park, located on the west side of North Padre Island Drive, approximately 1,090 feet south of State Highway 44. Mayor Rhodes inquired if the County is agreeable to the special permit conditions, and Judge Barnes responded in the affirmative. Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the "B-4", District, and in lieu thereof, recommend approval of a special permit for a county jail subject to two conditions and she elaborated on the conditions. Judge Barnes noted that the facility will be called a community correctional facility. There was no opposition to the zoning request. Council Member Guerrero moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Moss and passed unanimously by those present and voting. Council Member Martin inquired if there is a problem with the facility being called a community correctional facility, as opposed to a county jail, and Tom Utter, Director of Development Services replied that will not be a problem. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 021369 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF NUECES COUNTY BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES ON LOT 1, BLOCK 15, AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, SUBJECT TO TWO CONDITIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye." +: e e s s x s s s a a r Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 9 Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 12, Resolution supporting National Estuary Program designation for Corpus Christi Bay. City Manager Garza advised that the Texas Water Commission will submit the nomination of Corpus Christi Bay for participation in the National Estuary Program to the Governor even if the Council does not support the resolution. Council Member Martin noted that a number of other communities have applied for this designation and he inquired if the City Manager had received their recommendations, and City Manager Garza responded that he had not, and Mr. Martin suggested that should have been done. Dr. Terry Whitledge, University of Texas Marine Science Institute, spoke in support of the resolution. He stated that he is not aware of any negative feedback from local communities that have the estuaries. Dr. Whitledge reviewed all the agencies in local support. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo inquired if the Port of Corpus Christi is aware that some programs will restrict the size and types of vessels that will be allowed into the bay, and Dr. Whitledge stated that he is not aware of any such restrictions but advised Mr. Galindo that would be in the National Sanctuaries Program which is not a part of this National Estuary Program. Council Member Moss inquired if the City could develop its own plan, and Dr. Whitledge replied that the advantages of entering the National Estuary Program is to use some of the federal resources. Mr. Moss expressed concern that the federal government would have some enforcement abilities that the City would later come to regret. Mayor Rhodes pointed out that if the City did not participate in the study, local input would be excluded. Council Member Slavik stated that it is her understanding that coastal areas are going to be managed by the federal government and this is an early opportunity for the City to have input into what it wants the federal government to do. She stated that if this is approved by the Council, the City will have a voice in what is happening to our bays and estuaries. Dr. Wes Tunnell, Corpus Christi State University, spoke in support of the resolution and commented about environmental issues. Dr. Quenton Dokken, CCSU Center for Coastal Studies, expressed support of the resolution and advised that the National Estuary Program provides funding and a mechanism for initiating resource and environmental planning at the local level. He stated that this is a legitimate effort to get that input up front to address the local concerns from the special interest groups. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 10 Dr. Mary Thorpe, 415 Del Mar, professor at Del Mar College and a representative of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, spoke in support of the resolution. She commented about changes in the environment. Council Member McNichols stated that from the beginning he has viewed this as two completely separate issues. He stated that he has no trouble supporting it along the lines of gathering information, doing studies and deciding what needs to be implemented on an environmental basis. He expressed concern that by supporting it, we are not only authorizing the gathering of the data and the formulating of the plan, we are also saying we agree with the implementation of the plan. Dr. McNichols expressed concern about authorizing something that could in affect damage the economy in the future. He noted that the federal government and the State are helping to fund the first phase, but the second phase, the implementation phase, is going to be funded by the taxpayer. If someone could guarantee that there is going to be a genuine response in regard to new and excessive regulations and if someone could assure him that there is not going to be mandated new regulations which the local taxpayers cannot afford in the future, he would very much be in favor of the program because there is no question from an environmental standpoint that it is sound. Responding to a question from Council Member McComb, City Manager Garza stated that there would be some City involvement on the committee and that he would propose to have a representative serve as a member. Mr. McComb noted that no money is funded to pay for any implementation of the program. Mr. McComb expressed concern about approving a management plan before knowing what economic impact it would have on the community. He stated that the City is compromising its position to get involved in it to fight unreasonable regulations. He stated that there are too many unanswered questions. Council Member Slavik referred to the environmental movement coming out of Washington. She stated that it would be good business for the City to get in on the ground floor while there is federal money to help do this. Council Member Martin stated that the program, as it is described, is important and easy to support. He expressed the opinion that this is something the City has to get involved in and the City Manager must assure the Council that there will be the type of staff input necessary to represent our concerns. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following resolution passed: 12. RESOLUTION NO. 021367 NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM DESIGNATION FOR CORPUS CHRISTI BAY Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 11 The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McNichols and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo, McComb and Moss voting, "No." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 13, amending the City Code, to add Section 33-43, commission of offense by minor child -parental responsibility therefor, to prohibit parents from encouraging or aiding their minor children in committing penal offenses; prohibiting parents from exercising less than reasonable control over their minor children in order to prevent said children from committing penal offenses. She indicated that she would like to separate the ordinance because she does not support the second part. Mrs. Rhodes stated that she has serious concerns about levying fines on parents who, in her opinion, are not under the same circumstances as years ago. She suggested that instead of a fine, perhaps they could be required to take part in some kind of counselling. Council Member McComb suggested to expand the ordinance, but in Lieu of fines, there could be parenting courses. He stated that while he understands the sympathy of single parent families, the City has to get the attention of the very few that are causing major problems. Council Member Moss stated that in regard to enforcement, judges would have some discretion in the sentencing, noting that there may be extenuating circumstances. Council Member Slavik concurred with Mayor Rhodes, stating that she would like the ordinance to be separated out. Besides the maximum $500 fine, she stated that she would like to include some types of community service or parent training classes. She stated that there should be alternatives and the judges should have the discretion to decide. Council Member Martin stated that the ordinance is a good piece of research. He stated that the concerns which have been addressed are legitimate. He suggested that staff reword the ordinance, making parental counselling an alternative to a fine in cases when the parents can't afford to pay. He stated that there is a great burden to make the ordinance work, noting that it is a minor tool to try to emphasize the importance of parental involvement where it is at all possible. He expressed the opinion that it should be said through a preamble and through the punishment section. Council Member McNichols stated that it is important to support the ordinance. He inquired how it is determined which adult is responsible when a child has separated themselves from the family and is living with another adult, and City Attorney Bray stated that each individual case will have to be considered carefully. The person has the statutory duty to care for the child and there are situations where it gets beyond the control of the parent no matter what efforts they use. He stated that this ordinance would not make it a crime for a parent in that situation because the standard is that the action of the parent has to be criminally negligent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 12 Responding to a question from Council Member McComb, Mr. Bray stated that a violation of the ordinance would occur if the parent were maintaining an illegal firearm and a parent could also clearly be held responsible if they knew of a juvenile's disposition and they allowed weapons to be available. Council Member Longoria stated that there needs to be a strong ordinance. She expressed concern about those parents who are irresponsible and purchase beer for their teenagers and provide a house for a party. She stated that she does not have a problem in separating the ordinance and suggested that staff expand further on the punishments. Discussion followed and Mayor Rhodes expressed concern about assessing punishment where she does not think the punishment deserves to be. She stated that much could be done with a clear preamble and extending the punishment to give more flexibility. Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, stated that people do not have the money to pay the fines and expressed the opinion that more police are needed in the City. Ms. Sue Delaney read a prepared statement in regard to teenage crime and referred to material developed by organizations working to fight drug and alcohol abuse. She requested the Council to ask businesses to sponsor a fourteen -week, thirty -minute television show calling the community together to solve this type of problems. Dr. Maria Luisa Garza, Gulf Coast Council of La Raza, stated that the ordinance would compound problems in dysfunctional homes and appealed to the Council not to approve it. She stated that in many cases, parents fined for the misdeeds of their children would abandon their children, rather than pay the fine. She stated that youths are in trouble because their parents are in trouble. She advised that the City needs alternative programs for these parents, not more laws and suggested that a task force be developed. Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke about teenage crime in the City and applauded the Council for trying to alleviate the drug and alcohol problem. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo moved to pass the ordinance on first reading and to send a copy of the ordinance to the related agencies and get their input before the third reading of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Council Member Slavik. City Manager Garza stated that he perceived Dr. Garza's and Ms. Delaney's statements to be addressing not only the parental responsibility ordinance but the broader aspects of problems with dysfunctional families. He stated that the ordinance could be broken up and modified to incorporate what the Council desires. The motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Galindo failed to pass. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance passed on first reading: 13. FIRST READING Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 13 PROHIBITING PARENTS FROM ENCOURAGING OR AIDING THEIR MINOR CHILDREN IN COMMITTING PENAL OFFENSES; PROHIBITING PARENTS FROM EXERCISING LESS THAN REASONABLE CONTROL OVER THEIR MINOR CHILDREN IN ORDER TO PREVENT SAID CHILDREN FROM COMMITTING PENAL OFFENSES; ADDING SECTION 33-43 TO THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye'; Rhodes voting, "No"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Mayor Rhodes recommended that staff develop some wording on the punishment phrase and a preamble which would give clear instructions of the intent of the ordinance. Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 14, Heritage Park lease agreements, and City Manager Garza provided background information. He stated that this is part of the budgetary program of maintenance which was proposed to the Council during Last year's budget presentation. Mr. Garza stated that the agencies involved are in agreement with the proposal. Council Member Moss inquired about the justification for the variance in the monthly rent, and Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park & Recreation, stated that the amount reflects what would be spent to maintain the individual houses. Council Member Slavik inquired if the money received annually for the Maintenance Fund would be enough to maintain the houses adequately, as well as to set up a Maintenance Trust Fund, and Mr. Matthews stated that the money will be placed in the Convention Fund. He stated that future expenses were considered and staff believes the amount of money going into the fund will be enough to take care of future expenses. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinances passed: 14a. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF SOUTH TEXAS FOR THE UTILIZATION OF THE JALUFKA HOUSE LOCATED AT 1513 N. CHAPARRAL, LOTS 3, 4, 5, 9, AND 10, BLOCK 61, BEACH PORTION; RESCINDING ALL PRIOR LEASES; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo and Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 14 14b. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE - CORPUS CHRISTI H. BOYD HALL BRANCH, FOR THE UTILIZATION OF THE LITTLES-MARTIN HOUSE, 1519 N. CHAPARRAL, LOTS 11 & 12, BLOCK 70, BEACH PORTION; RESCINDING ALL PRIOR LEASES; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo and Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. 14c. FIRST READING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE IRISH CULTURAL HOUSE, INC. FOR THE UTILIZATION OF THE MCCAMPBELL HOUSE, 1501 N. CHAPARRAL, LOT 2, BLOCK 61, BEACH PORTION; RESCINDING ALL PRIOR LEASES; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo and Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning case: 15. Case No. 392-1. Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Inc.: A change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 1, Block 9, Paul Court Addition, located on the northwest corner of Mexico and Howard Streets. Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the application. No one opposed the zoning change. Council Member Martin moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member McComb and passed unanimously by those present and voting. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: ORDINANCE NO. 021368 Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 15 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION BY MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 1, BLOCK 9, PAUL COURT ADDITION, FROM "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo and Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken. Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report, and City Manager Garza announced that a budget workshop has been scheduled for April 21st. Mayor Rhodes commented about an issue regarding Mr. Ron Hudson harassing ministers who give the invocations at Council Meetings and asked if anything legally could be done to stop him. She also stated that she does not want Mr. Hudson coming to her house and giving material to her or her children and asked if anything could be done about that. City Attorney Bray stated that Mr. Hudson has no right to physically obstruct someone from walking in or out of a place. If he states his opinion to them, they have a right to ignore him. In regard to the Mayor's house, Mr. Bray stated that if you give anyone direction that they are not permitted to be there and they enter, they are a trespasser and they can be prosecuted as a Class "B" misdemeanor. Mayor Rhodes called for Council liaison reports. Council Member Slavik inquired if it would be feasible to install a telephone recorder at the central library, and City Manager Garza stated that he will check into that suggestion. Mrs. Slavik inquired how a resident could get a sign put up on their street where children are constantly playing in the street and possibly causing traffic hazards, and City Manager Garza stated that a request would have to be sent through his office to Traffic Engineering, and Mrs. Slavik presented him with the information. Council Member Martin expressed appreciation for answers to questions that were provided in the Friday mail packet. Mr. Martin referred to the parental responsibility ordinance and suggested that perhaps it is time to establish some type of task force approach dealing with the options, the laws, the tools that are available and perhaps it is time to reassess some of our CDBG efforts. Mayor Rhodes suggested asking Judge Hunter to present a brief report to the Council on the scope of his gang task force. Minutes i egular Council Meeting April 7, 1992 Page 16 Council Member Longoria advised that there are many senior citizens who listen to the Council Meeting and have a difficult time hearing because the Council does not use the microphones. Mrs. Longoria inquired about the status of the recycling bins which were used for the pilot program, and City Manager Garza replied that they were supposed to be turned in. Mrs. Longoria referred to a complaint about 18 -wheelers that are parked on Leopard Street at the entrance of Western Hill subdivision. Mrs. Longoria referred to the inhalant abuse problem and requested that the Council endorse a resolution asking local retailers to voluntarily keep aerosol paints under lock and key, to have store personnel verify that buyers are over the legal age of 18 years, and to make every effort to insure that the persons purchasing aerosol paints are aware of the laws governing the use of these substances. Council Member McNichols stated that the East-West Power Boat Shootout was a success from a people's standpoint and asked that a report be provided in regard to the financial outcome. He expressed appreciation to the organizations and sponsors that participated in the event. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience on matters not scheduled on the agenda. Ms. Mary Beth Nelson, 2721 Erie Drive, presented a map and a petition from the residents of Greenfields by the Bay Association to develop an alternate route other than Quebec Street for the school traffic for the elementary school currently under construction in the subdivision. Following a discussion, it was noted that City Manager Garza would have Tom Utter, Director of Development Services, check into the matter and report back to the Council. Mr. Marcelo Perez, 3143 Lanier Drive, commented in regard to his February utilities bill and stated that he was intimidated by the City that they would shut off his service if he did not pay the bill. Discussion followed and City Manager Garza stated that he will look into this situation and notify Mr. Perez. Council Member Martin asked the City Manager to check if the bills had been estimated for a long period of time. Mr. Perez was assured that his service would not be cut off while this matter is being looked into. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 6 p.m. on April 7, 1992. * * * * * * * * * * * * * I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of April 7, 1992, which were approved by the City Council on April 14, 1992. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 12th day of May, 1992. 4 Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL