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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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."
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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."
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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
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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
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The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo, McComb and Moss voting,
"No."
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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