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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
June 23, 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 Deacon Lucas Graywolf, following which the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Moss.
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 and Special Council
Meetings of June 16, 1992, she read the corrections submitted by Council Member Slavik
and proclaimed the minutes approved, as corrected.
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 through 9, and Council Members
requested that Items 1, 2 and 4 be withheld for discussion. Mayor Rhodes announced that
Item 5 had been withdrawn from consideration.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
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3. M92-144
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
CCISD in the amount of $18,750. The Museum will provide tours for First Grade
students during the 1992-93 school year.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Longoria absent.
5. WITHDRAWN
6. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a lease agreement for space
at the Museum for Ships of Discovery, Inc. for a one-year period.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye";
Longoria absent.
7. SECOND READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Paisano Girl Scout
Council, Inc., for the use of a 38 -acre tract adjacent to Lake Corpus Christi for
recreational use through December 31, 2010.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye";
Longoria absent.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 021415
Authorizing the renewal of a one-year grazing lease agreement with Arturo Bayarena
for a ten acre tract of land on Hearn Road acquired as part of the O.N. Stevens
Plant Expansion project, and approving the rental fee of $70 per month.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye";
Longoria absent.
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9. ORDINANCE NO. 021416
Authorizing a renewal of a one-year farming lease agreement with Julius Zdansky,
Jr. for a 20.993 acre tract of land located off Chapman Ranch Road, and approving
a rental fee of either a designated dollar portion of the crop harvested from the
acreage or a guaranteed $20/acre per crop year, whichever is greater.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Martin, McComb, McNichols, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Moss
voting "No"; Longoria absent.
Council Member Longoria arrived at 2:15 p.m.
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 1, approving the rejection of bids for a
supply agreement for soil to be used at the landfills.
Council Member Martin requested City Manager Garza inquire as to whether the
low bidder would agree to allow the City to purchase soil from other sources during the
term of the contract, and City Manager Garza stated that this stipulation might be
challenged by competitors; however, this stipulation would be presented to the low bidder.
City Attorney Bray stated that this condition could not be imposed by the City but could be
accepted by the low bidder.
A discussion developed and City Manager Garza emphasized the importance of the
City being able to economize on soil purchases. Council Member Martin moved to
withdraw Item 1 and direct the City Manager to award a contract to the low bidder which
would include a provision allowing the City to purchase dirt from other sources during the
term of the contract, seconded by Council Member Slavik, and passed unanimously.
Relative to Item 2, Council Member Moss inquired if the City has any legal
obligation to the bidders in the event the bids are rejected, and City Attorney Bray stated
that the City retains the right to reject any and all bids.
Council Member McNichols compared Texas Medical Data System's (TMDS) current
annual contract cost of $88,000 to the recently submitted bid of $222,000, and requested
more information explaining the increase.
Mr. Ron Coleman, Director of E.M.S., stated that the same contract employed two
years ago is currently in effect, and was resubmitted this year. A discussion developed and
it was determined that the specifications remained the same, but the collection time for the
delinquent accounts changed. Mr. Coleman further elaborated on the delinquent account
time frame and amounts involved.
City Manager Garza stressed the importance of the funds involved and stated the
City could not afford the risk of an inexperienced company handling the contract. Council
Member Guerrero called attention to the amount of money that would be saved by
accepting Fast Facts, Inc.'s bid. He stated in light of the savings, the contract could be
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awarded on a trial basis to an inexperienced company. Mr. Guerrero moved to award the
contract to Fast Facts, Inc. with a thirty day cancellation clause under a work performance
element, and the motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Garza revealed that, if the currents bids were rejected, the City would readvertise
throughout the State which would broaden the competition.
Mr. T. Frank Smith, President and General Manager of Fast Facts, Inc., explained
the company's qualifications and experience and elaborated on the company's eagerness and
willingness to handle the account.
Council Member Galindo inquired regarding the proposed bond amount for the
contract and requested information on the software to be implemented by Fast Facts, Inc.
in the event of their handling the contract. Mr. Smith explained the bonding procedures,
and the billing and collection software to be implemented.
Mr. Joe West, TMDS representative, explained the company's bid, explained the new
bid increase, and the delinquent accounts receivable under the current contract and the
proposed contract.
Relative to Item 4, Council Member McNichols expressed concern regarding the
language in Section 1 of the resolution which states that the Council had reviewed 1991
Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit reports attached to the
resolution. City Manager Garza replied that these reports were quite voluminous and that
the certified data had been reviewed by City staff and was accurate. Dr. McNichols
requested an executive summary on reports and Mr. Martin concurred with Dr. McNichols'
request. City Attorney Bray commented that the language was a requirement of the EPA
and did not include the degree to which the reports were to be reviewed. He suggested the
Council review the reports.
Item 4 was withdrawn by Mayor Rhodes from consideration pending Council review
of the Municipal Water Pollution Environmental audit reports.
Council Member McComb expressed concern regarding the language contained in
the resolution concerning the City being committed to operate and maintain the wastewater
system, provide for safe collection and treatment of wastewater in the interest of public
health, and the environment, and thus, comply with the applicable rules and regulations.
1. WITHDRAWN
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June 23, 1992
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2. M92-143
Motion approving rejecting bids received for a contract for accounts receivable
service for E.M.S.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
4. WITHDRAWN
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Mayor Rhodes recessed the Council Meeting for a closed meeting pursuant to Article
6252-17, Section 2(e), V.A.C.S., regarding claim of Municipal Administrative Services, Inc.
(MAS) and action in open session to authorize settlement agreement with MAS as to
payments for services rendered by MAS in connection with audit of utility franchise fees.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting.
Mayor Rhodes moved to authorize the City Manager to conclude an agreement with
Municipal Administrative Service, Inc., and settling for $550,000 its claim for audit services
on the Southwestern Bell Franchise, seconded by Council Member McNichols; Longoria,
Slavik, Guerrero, Galindo, Martin, and McComb voting "Aye"; Council Member Moss voting
"No," and the motion passed.
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report and City Manager Garza
recognized the members of the City's Career Development Group present at today's meeting
and explained the purpose of the program.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
Mayor Rhodes commented on two letters received regarding the City's health care
plans and requested further information, and City Manager Garza stated an examination has
been initiated.
Council Member McComb commented on the June 23, 1992, News Release pamphlet
which stated the City's summer youth programs would receive approximately $1.2 million
in additional funding to help the disadvantaged youth of the City. He further stated that
this money would help provide jobs for an additional 600 young people in the City.
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Mr. McComb also referred to the letter received from Charlie Rose involving the
Park and Recreation Department's Summer Youth Recreation Program and requested
attention to this matter.
Council Member McNichols commented on a letter from Delta Restaurant Supply
Company which involved the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places. Mayor
Rhodes stated that she answered this letter explaining the City's efforts in solving this
problem which included information on the proposed resolution concerning the regulation
of alcohol.
Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience.
Mrs. Jackie Valdez, 3637 Capri, expressed concern regarding the unsafe living
conditions at a local apartment complex located in the City and requested assistance. City
Manager Garza stated that a staff person would talk to Mrs. Valdez and examine the
problems.
Mr. Mike Sutton, 4930 Weber Road, stated that he is representing the Corpus Christi
Air Conditioners and Plumbers Contractors Association, and suggested the City charge a tap
location fee to private residences and commented unfavorably on the City's procedure for
clean outs. Mayor Rhodes stated that this recommendation was previously made by the City
Manager.
Mr. Joe O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, commented on what he felt was erroneous material
distributed by staff.
Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin Street, commented on the invocation ceremony at
today's council meeting and methods to reduce wastewater charges.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m. on June 23, 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 June 23, 1992, which were
approved by the City Council on June 30, 1992.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 21st day of July, 1992.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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