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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
April 28, 1992
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem Betty Jean Longoria
Council Members:
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero
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 Reverend E. F. Bennett, Retired Pastor, following
which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member
Galindo.
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 April 21, 1992, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as
presented.
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Mayor Rhodes presented a Proclamation to Paul Werner, Water Superintendent, in
special recognition for thirty-nine years of service with the City. Mrs. Rhodes proclaimed
April 30, 1992, as "Paul Werner Day," and Mr. Werner expressed his appreciation for the
honor.
Mayor Rhodes called for the discussion of budget issues.
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City Manager Garza gave a presentation on the 1992 preliminary budget; he reviewed
the General Fund; and he discussed a chart regarding a comparison of major revenue
sources for fiscal year ending 1992.
REVENUES - Mr. Garza commented on the property taxes, the sales tax, the CP&L
Franchise Fee, and Solid Waste Services. He stated that overall in revenues, the General
Fund is expected to come in at $88,162,340 as compared to $90,380,155 which was budgeted.
He stated that these numbers are a conservative estimate which can be attained and could
be exceeded.
EXPENDITURES - Mr. Garza stated that out of an approved budget of $94,858,512,
the City expects to spend $90 million, a savings from budget of $4.2 million. He reviewed
expenditures in Community Development, Engineering, Health, and the Museum, noting
that these departments are over budget because they have encountered unforseen expenses.
Mr. Garza stated that the Landmass Lawsuit monies are being held in the General Fund
(about $1,000,000) and would not be transferred to the Insurance Fund. He noted that the
subsidy to the Tourist and Convention Fund is discontinuing as of April, 1992, a savings of
$83,545 to the General Fund. Mr. Garza stated that the General Fund balance will be at
least $2,141,354 plus $1.4 million Reserved for Commitment.
Relative to other general purpose funds, Mr. Garza stated that there is approximately
$800,000 in the City Council's Economic Development Trust Account. He stated that these
monies are from the refunding of the Housing Finance Corporation bonds. He also stated
that there is approximately $600,000 in the Street Maintenance account which is comprised
of payments from the RTA for street maintenance projects.
REVENUES FOR THE 1992-93 GENERAL FUND - Mr. Garza stated that he is
assuming no growth in property taxes, the sales tax, and the CP&L Franchise Fee. He
stated that the Southwestern Bell Franchise fee does include the new franchise which totals
to $1.7 million. He indicated that Solid Waste Services' revenues are achievable and
interest earnings on investments are down about 32 percent. Mr. Garza projected revenues
of $89 million compared with a current year estimate of $88 million He stated that these
are safe, achievable projections which will not be amended without considerable
justification.
EXPENDITURES FOR THE 1992-93 GENERAL FUND - Mr. Garza stated that
departmental submittals at this time total $101 million, resulting in a $10 million deficit.
He indicated that staff will whittle the budget down to reasonable ranges before it is
submitted to the Council.
Discussion ensued as a series of specific questions were raised by several Council
Members, and Mr. Garza responded to the questions and stated that he would like to
change the way the City is doing business to truly reduce the cost of service.
Council Member Martin stated that as a policy matter, the time is coming where the
City needs to work toward a goal of current revenues equalling current expenditures. He
stated that the Council must make some tough decisions and must become comfortable with
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budgeting for actual expenditures. He suggested that the Council advise the City Manager
as he prepares the budget to work towards a pay-as-you-go system.
Council Member McComb made comments about the recycling program and
expressed the opinion that it has exceeded the City's expectations in terms of participation
and cost. He stated that he would like to have a discussion regarding the total impact of
the recycling program, and City Manager Garza stated that he is not aware of a single
recycling program in the country that makes money.
Regarding tipping fees at the landfill, Mr. Garza stated that the volume of waste that
has gone to the landfill is lower; and therefore, the revenues are less than what was
anticipated. Mr. Garza recommended that the City allow dumping at the City's landfill by
other cities.
Council Member Martin stated that the Council should decide on policy directing the
City Manager to match current revenues and expenditures when budgeting and not continue
relying on the prior year's carryover to balance the budget. He moved that the City
Manager be directed to prepare a budget with a strong move toward current revenues
equalling current expenditures. The motion was seconded by Council Member Slavik.
Mr. Garza concurred with the motion and stated that he would like some directive
to begin building a General Fund reserve which would equal at least five percent. He stated
that he will come back with some policy suggestions with respect to managing the financial
business of the City.
Council Member McComb stated that he would like to amend the motion wherein
whatever recommendation is presented does not exceed this year's current tax rate. The
Council did not comment on the amendment.
Council Member Martin repeated his motion, that the City Council, as a policy
objective, direct the City Manager in preparing the general fund budget to make a strong
move toward the concept of current revenues equalling current expenditures for the 1992-93
fiscal year. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 through 10. She announced that Item
8 has been withdrawn, and Council Members requested that Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 be
withheld for discussion.
8. Withdrawn
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY TO CLAUDIA MCCRAINE, PRESIDENT, PADRE ISLAND
SHUTTLE, INC. D/B/A AMERICAN CAB AND SHUTTLE COMPANY, FOR
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THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD
EFFECTIVE UPON FINAL READING or ORDINANCE, SUBJECT TO TIM
APPLICANTS COMPLIANCE WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 57, ARTICLE II, TAXICABS, CODE OF
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
9. SECOND READING
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 9, AVIATION,
SECTION 9-61, AND CHAPTER 57, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, SECTION 150,
REGULATING THE AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND
DELETING AND RESERVING SECTIONS 57-151 THROUGH 57-163; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Longoria, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting,
"Aye."
10. ORDINANCE NO. 021381
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIVE(5) YEAR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND CORPUS CHRISTI
LIMOUSINES UNLIMITED, INC. EFFECTIVE 60 DAYS Al-1'hR THE FINAL
APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Longoria, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting,
"Aye."
Relative to Item 1, Council for the Deaf, Council Member Guerrero referred to the
fifteen Minority Business Enterprise participation and asked if this is required by all City
construction contracts, and City Manager Garza responded in the affirmative, stating that
the percentages fluctuate. Mr. Guerrero inquired how the percentage was established, and
Carl Crull, Engineering Services Director, stated that staff reviews the project for items that
could be subcontracted out without damaging a general contractor's ability to perform the
work. Mr. Guerrero asked if there was a previous ordinance that established a minority
participation program, and Mr. Crull responded in the affirmative, stating that the policy was
instituted in 1983 but there was no specific percentage established. Mr. Crull stated that
the City also has in its contracts a forty -percent minority employee requirement which is
verified through payroll. Responding to more questions from Mr. Guerrero, Mr. Crull
explained that at the end of the project the City requests an affidavit from the contractor
as to how much was subcontracted out to the minority firms. He stated that minority
participation is verified and if it is not met, there is a penalty and he described the penalty.
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Mr. Guerrero requested a list of the last six months' contracts that have been issued,
including the minority participation for those contracts.
Regarding Item 2, dechlorination facilities at wastewater treatment plants, Council
Member Slavik asked if the City is using chlorine because it is cheaper and the best
disinfectant for wastewater, and City Manager Garza responded in the affirmative. Mr.
Crull described the chlorine process and elaborated on the other processes.
Council Member Guerrero inquired if Urban Engineering bid on this item, and Mr.
Crull stated that Urban Engineering did the design work for all six plants for dechlorination
facilities. He stated that Austin Engineering Company is primarily a construction company
and will be doing the installation of the facilities. Mr. Guerrero raised questions about the
total figures regarding the project budget, and Mr. Crull responded that the consultant
design contracts were previously appropriated and did not appear in the appropriations.
Tom Utter, Development Services Director, discussed the funds required for the projects
and elaborated on the appropriations.
Council Member McNichols inquired if Austin Engineering will use local contractors,
and Mr. Crull stated that usually they bring in a core group of superintendents and foremen
and hire from the local labor force. He indicated that some of this project involves some
instrumentation and control which will be provided by a local firm under subcontract. A
discussion followed regarding the competitive bidding process and State law, and Dr.
McNichols expressed concern that for an $880,000 project, the difference between a firm
from out of town and a local firm is a large amount of money that will go out of the City's
economy.
City Attorney Bray stated that State law also requires that on this kind of public
works contract, the City send a notice to anyone who requests to be on the list to have
notices sent to them.
City Manager Garza advised Dr. McNichols that the report on State purchasing law,
City purchasing procedures, and a complete description of the competitive bidding process
is forthcoming.
Relative to Item 4, future airport improvements projects, Council Member Slavik
inquired as to what would happen if the FAA did not choose the City's projects as recipients
of their discretionary fund program, and City Manager Garza replied that the City would
wait until next year and pursue it very aggressively. He stated that the City is very confident
it will get these discretionary funds.
Bonnie Allen, Assistant Director of Aviation, stated that a tentative allocation letter
from the FAA is basically an "I promise You Letter,' meaning that they have set aside an
allocation of monies for these specific projects and will issue the City a grant as soon as the
City provides them the bids and the application.
Council Member Martin raised questions about the contract, and Carl Crull,
Engineering Services Director, stated that the contract is for fifteen projects and the
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negotiated fee for the phases that are being authorized is $54,000. He stated that all the
amendments to the contract would be presented to the Council for approval as other
projects are added and as the funds become available.
Following a question and answer period, Council Member Martin asked why 100
percent of the contract is not being done locally, and Mr. Crull stated that this was before
the Council adopted the new policy, noting that his understanding of previous policy was to
use local contractors wherever possible with a minimum of 75 -percent participation. Council
Member Martin requested to see that policy because he thought that it was local, wherever
possible.
Discussion ensued and Council Member Martin expressed concern about hiring one
firm to do fifteen projects, and Mr. Crull stated that the FAA has significant influence since
it is providing 90 percent of the funding for most of the projects.
Mrs. Allen stated that the first two projects will be funded out of this year's
discretionary funds and the next four will be out of next year's entitlement funds. She stated
that the City will be reimbursed for its land acquisition funds when it receives the grants.
Council Member Martin referred to the statement "pursuit of some projects may
depend on the enactment of the passenger facility charge," and City Manager Garza stated
that none of these projects involve the enactment of the passenger facility charge. Mr.
Martin stated that before awarding any more contracts at the airport, the City should deal
with the passenger facility charge issue. Mrs. Allen advised that staff is preparing a
recommendation in this regard.
Council Member McComb referred to the fire station and training center and burn
pit relocation and asked if some cooperative effort could be used with the military, and Mrs.
Allen stated that the FAA regulations are very specific about the requirements for the City's
aircraft rescue firefighters. She stated that the City has not worked out a joint venture with
the military.
Council Member Galindo noted that the air cargo building was not funded by the
FAA and asked why it is included, and Mr. Crull stated that it integrates with some of the
other apron improvements on that side of the airport. He stated that nothing is being
authorized at this time and if the Council desires, it could be deleted.
Relative to Item 5, Redbird Lane street improvements, parcel 18A, Council Member
Guerrero pointed out that this is non-binding until Council approved and is subject to
eminent domain. He asked if the City's position would be better pursuing eminent domain,
and City Manager Garza stated that this is the price the City would pay if it pursued
eminent domain.
City Manager Garza stated that the City has been using a bid basis for selecting
appraisers by going with the low bid and he would like to discontinue that.
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Tom Utter, Director of Development Services, stated that the previous Council
directed staff to select appraisers by the bid process, and Council Member Martin requested
information as to when that was done by the Council.
Relative to Items 6 and 7, Wynn Seale area street improvements, Phase I, Council
Member Slavik inquired about putting a crosswalk with a push -to -walk light at Fig and
Baldwin Streets, and Mayor Rhodes stated that her office requested Traffic Engineering to
evaluate if the intersection warrants that kind of a signal. City Manager Garza stated that
he would look into the matter.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following items were
passed:
1. M92-099
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $123,950 to Maltby Builders, Inc. to
renovate and expand the Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf facility.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Galindo,
Guerrero, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McComb abstaining.
2. M92-100
Motion awarding two construction contracts to Austin Engineering Company to
install dechlorination facilities at: (1) Broadway and Westside Wastewater
Treatment Plants in the amount of $467,500; and (2) Oso and Whitecap Wastewater
Treatment Plants in the amount of $353,390.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Galindo,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero voting, "No."
3. ORDINANCE NO. 021378
APPROPRIATING $886,446 FROM THE NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND
FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-601-605.60, DECHLORINATION
FACILI IIES, PHASE II, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BROADWAY, WESTSIDE,
OSO, AND WHITECAP WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Galindo, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero voting, "No."
4. M92-101
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Motion approving a contract with Russell-Veteto Engineering, Inc. to provide
engineering services associated with Future Airport Airfield and Landside
improvements. The fee for services authorized at this time totals $545,407.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Galindo voting, "No."
5. M92-102
Motion authorizing acquisition of Parcel 18a located at the southwest corner of
Redbird Lane and IH 37, for $12,896 in connection with the Redbird Lane Street
Improvements project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Galindo,
McComb, McNichols and Moss voting, "Aye"; Guerrero, Martin and Slavik voting,
6. ORDINANCE NO.021379
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE
IMPROVEMENT(S) OF THE FOLLOWING STREET(S) IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: WYNN SEALE AREA
STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I -15TH STREET FROM AYERS STREET
TO SOUTH STAPLES STREET - REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE NOTICE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS
TO THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS(S)
SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and
Slavik voting, "Aye."
7. ORDINANCE NO. 021380
APPROVING THE WRI1"I'EN STATEMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF
ENGINEERING SERVICES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT(S) OF THE FOLLOWING STREET(S): WYNN SEALE AREA
STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I - 15TH STREET FROM AYERS STREET
TO SOUTH STAPLES STREET; DETERMINING THE PORTION OF SAID
COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE
PORTION TO BE PMD BY THE CITY; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE PRELIMINARY ROLL DURING A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ON MAY 26, 1992, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 1201
LEOPARD STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and
Slavik voting, "Aye."
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Items 11, 12 and 13 and noted that Item
11 is an emergency ordinance.
Council Member Martin moved to close the public hearing and adopt Items 11, 12
and 13. The motion was seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously;
Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following items were
passed:
11. ORDINANCE NO. 021382
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE
FOLLOWING STREETS - REDBIRD LANE FROM CALALLEN DRIVE TO
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 37 - FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE AND
ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Galindo, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
12. M92-103
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $287,130 to W.T. Young Construction
Company to reconstruct Redbird Lane from Calallen Drive to IH 37.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Galindo,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the
time the vote was taken.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 021383
APPROPRIATING $35,416 FROM THE NO. 205 WATER BOND FUND
PROVIDING FOR WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS TO REDBIRD LANE
FROM CALALLEN DRIVE TO IH 37 APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 205-601-
604.17, REDBIRD LANE WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Galindo, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik
voting, "Aye"; Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of Item 14, Animal Control Ordinance.
City Manager Garza noted that this recommendation is an attempt to bring the City
code in conformance with State code.
City Attorney Bray referred to the issue of whether there could be a hearing upon
the first dog bite and stated that there could be. He stated that there are two separate
provisions that give the Director of Public Health the right to hold a hearing and he
reviewed the process.
Mayor Rhodes stated that she was advised that the orange tag is used for hearing
dogs and suggested that another color be used, and Dr. Sisley stated that the tag could be
changed to another color.
Council Member Moss referred to the leash law and inquired if the City has the
power to keep someone from having a dog that attacks someone, and Dr. Sisley stated that
the City has the power to impound a dog it finds unleased or outside of a fenced yard.
Mr. Moss referred to the livestock and asked if there is a grandfather clause in effect,
and City Attorney Bray replied that there is no grandfather clause in the ordinance, and Dr.
Sisley stated that the intent of the ordinance is for livestock and fowl to be within an area
of 250 ft. from the nearest neighbors.
Council Member Galindo expressed concern about increasing the minimum distance
from dwellings and businesses at which livestock and fowl must be kept from 100 ft. to 250
ft., and Dr. Sisley stated that the change was recommended because there have been
numerous complaints concerning livestock being close to residences.
Mr. Galindo referred to Section 6-40 and asked if other parks have been considered
as wildlife and bird sanctuaries. He suggested that Blucher Park be included as a sanctuary,
and Mr. Garza indicated that staff will undertake an inventory if the Council wishes.
Following a discussion, Council Member McNichols stated that he has received many
calls regarding problems with dangerous dogs. He referred to Section 6-12, reducing the
number of unprovoked biting offenses from two to one and extending the time period, and
asked if that referred to dogs suspected of being rabid, and Dr. Sisley responded that the
section refers to any dog that is involved in an unprovoked biting or incident. Dr. Sisley
stated that staff has been in the process of amending the ordinance for almost two years.
Dr. McNichols noted that people are concerned about the response time and the way that
dangerous dog complaints are responded to, and Dr. Sisley stated that the response time is
dependent upon the number of officers on duty and current priorities. She also discussed
the priorities for stray dogs.
City Attorney Bray clarified that in Section 6-12 there will automatically be a hearing
on a one -bite incident.
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Council Member Slavik expressed support of increasing the minimum distance from
dwellings and businesses at which livestock and fowl must be kept.
Ms. Jean LaFeber, 39 Townhouse Lane, asked for clarification about a recent
incident of unprovoked biting, and Dr. Sisley stated that she will move forward and schedule
a hearing on this incident.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance
was passed on first reading:
14. FIRST READING
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 6, ANIMAL
CONTROL, SECTIONS 6-2, DEFINITIONS; 6-10, LICENSING; 6-11, PURSUIT
OF ANIMALS; 6-12, LICENSE AND PERMIT REVOCATION -
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS; 6-17, HORSE STABLE PERMIT; 6-18,
COMMERCIAL PERMITS; 6-21, IMPOUNDMENT; 6-22, RABIES
VACCINATION: 6-23, ANIMALS BITING AND/OR EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS
OF RABIES; 6-24, GUARD DOGS; 6-25, LOAN OF SMALL ANIMAL TRAPS;
6-30, ANIMAL CARE; 6-32, KEEPING OF FOWL; 6-36, WILDLIFE & BIRD
SANCTUARIES DESIGNATED; 6-40, EXCEPTIONS TO DISTANCE AND
NUMBER REQUIREMENT REGULATIONS; AND RENUMBERING
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 6; AND PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Longoria, Galindo, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss and Slavik voting, "Aye";
Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
The Council went into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2(e),
V.A.C.S., regarding Police collective bargaining.
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The Council returned from closed session and Mayor Rhodes called for the City
Manager's report, and City Manager referred to his memorandum about the Public Arts
Ordinance. He stated that staff will move forward with the art work at the Fire Station but
if the Council wishes to make a change, it would require an ordinance amendment.
Discussion followed and Council Member Galindo moved to put a hold on all art
work and allow the Council to study the policy. The motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Slavik made a motion to look at the section of the Public Arts
Ordinance concerning art placed in buildings not utilized by the public and that the art work
at the fire station be held up. The motion was seconded by Council Member McNichols
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and passed by the following vote: Longoria, Galindo, Guerrero, McNichols, Moss and
Slavik voting, "Aye"; Rhodes, Martin and McComb voting, "No."
City Manager Garza commented about the negotiations with the Police Union and
stated that an agreement has been reached and he will present it to the Council next week.
Council Member Martin asked if the Boards & Commissions, staff and Council
Members have filed their disclosure statements, and City Secretary Chapa replied in the
affirmative.
Mayor Rhodes stated that all requests for ceremonial keys to the City go through her
office and the keys are only to be given to out-of-town dignitaries.
Council Member Moss commended the contractor doing the waterline on Alameda.
He requested that the Del Mar paving project be expedited.
Mr. Moss inquired about the City advertising for bids for repairs to the Water
Garden, and City Manager Garza advised that all the leaks have been plugged, noting that
the design of the permanent repairs is more extensive and that is what is being advertised.
Council Member McComb inquired about an approved list of vendors for people to
take defensive driving, and City Manager Garza stated that he has directed Municipal Court
to prepare the list and submit it to him for his approval.
Mr. McComb inquired how people can be reminded about the City's ordinances in
terms of tree limbs. He referred to cars blocking sidewalks and suggested that they be
reported to the Police Department.
Council Member McNichols inquired about the airplane which is to be removed from
the T -head, and City Manager Garza replied that a group has been formed to attempt to
rehabilitate the airplane; they have asked him to hold off removing the airplane; and he has
put the order in abeyance.
Dr. McNichols referred to the Kennedy Causeway Advisory Committee and the
recommendation that this should be disbanded. He stated that the committee's
recommendation was that they would like to continue at this time and that the same
members be reappointed. Dr. McNichols moved to allow the Kennedy Causeway Advisory
Committee to continue in existence at this time and reappoint the existing members. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Slavik and passed unanimously; Galindo and
Guerrero absent at the time the vote was taken.
Council Member Slavik announced that the Gas Sale Committee is going to meet on
May 7, from 11 am to 2 pm to interview the top four candidates who have answered the
Request for Proposals to evaluate the City's gas department.
There were no petitions from the audience.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. on April 28, 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 28, 1992, which were
approved by the City Council on May 5, 1992.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 12th day of May, 1992.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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