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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
October 13, 1992
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem Clif Moss
Council Members:
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero *
Edward Martin
Joe McComb
Betty Jean Longoria
ABSENT
Dr. David McNichols
Mary Pat Slavik
City Manager Juan Garza
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
Assistant City Secretary Saundra K.
Koenning
Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Council Member Galindo, following which the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member McComb.
Assistant City Secretary Koenning 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 excused Council Member Mary Pat Slavik for personal reasons from
the day's Council Meeting.
Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of October 6, 1992, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as
presented.
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Ms. Patsy Sparkman, member of the Corpus Christi Quincentenary Commission,
expressed appreciation to the Council and the City for supporting the Commission, and gave
a brief presentation on the recent Dedication Ceremony of the Christopher Columbus
statue. Ms. Sparkman also distributed commemorative material to the Council regarding
the dedication.
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 through 12, and Council Members
requested that Items 2, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, and 6e be withheld for discussion.
Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes and the following
were passed:
1. M92-267
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 43,000 gallons of MS -1
emulsion oil in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0215-92 with Elf Asphalt,
Austin, Texas, based on the low bid of $16,438.90. The term of the contract will be
twelve months with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject
to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. This material
is used by the Street Department and funds have been budgeted in FY 92-93.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; and Guerrero, McNichols, and Slavik
absent.
5. M92-274
Motion authorizing that the City Council adopt the annual contract with the Texas
Department of Health for continuation of funding of the City -County Health
Department from various state and federal funding sources in total estimated amount
of $828,189.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; and Guerrero, McNichols, and Slavik
absent.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 021497
Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Use Privilege Agreement with First Office
Management, Inc. to install two monitoring wells within the City right-of-way at the
corner of Tancahua and Antelope Streets, and establishing a use fee of $780.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, and Moss and voting "Aye";
Guerrero, McNichols, and Slavik absent.
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8. ORDINANCE NO, 021498
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20087, passed and approved on December 1,
1987, by amending Section 3 of said ordinance in order to adopt the final assessment
roll for street improvements on the following streets:
South Padre Island Drive (S.H. 358)
Park Road 22 and NAS Drive Interchange
from East of Oso Bay Bridges to East of Laguna Shores Road.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Moss voting "Aye";
Guerrero, McNichols, and Slavik absent.
9. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the execution of a one year residential and grazing lease agreement with
Mr. S. Gene Wilson for a 20 acre tract of land with improvements located off
Yorktown Road, near Cayo Del Oso, for a rental fee of $500 per month.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; Guerrero, McNichols,
and Slavik absent.
10. SECOND READING ORDINANCE
Amending Article V Flood Hazard Prevention Code, Chapter 13 Building; Division
3, Section 13-180 to provide a date change, and Section 13-196 to make a clerical
correction.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb and Moss voting "Aye"; Guerrero, McNichols,
and Slavik absent.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Items 2 and 3 relating to continuous street
lighting and landscape architectural design services for Saratoga Boulevard and Agnes
Street.
Council Member Martin commended the staff for obtaining the best price for the
lighting on Saratoga Boulevard. Mr. Martin further inquired about the coordination
between the landscape irrigation contract and the lighting contract, and the request for
outside City landscape specialization for the median on Saratoga Boulevard. Mr. Malcolm
Matthews, Director of Park and Recreation, explained that staff wanted the landscape
architect to be aware of the placement of the electrical layout so that he could design the
landscaping in accordance with these placements and avoid change orders. Mr. Matthews
also explained that staff felt expertise in xeriscaping and low maintenance landscaping would
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be beneficial to the City, and would help alleviate backlogged in-house work in the capital
improvements programs. Mr. Martin stated that it was his understanding that the
Community Development Block Grant projects would not delay the capital improvements
implementation.
City Manager Garza stated that staff had the expertise to perform the landscape
design, if the Council felt it was necessary.
Next, Council Member Martin stated that the distributed material did not clearly
define the architect's instruction for the landscaping, and Mr. Matthews stated that
xeriscaping, water conservation, hardscape, and low maintenance would be implemented.
Mr. Martin expressed concern about landscape irrigation on Saratoga Boulevard and made
suggestions which would allow for water conservation.
Responding to Mayor Rhodes' inquiry, Mr. Matthews stated that Mr. Robert Gignac
and the xeriscape coalition team would be contacted to provide guidance on the landscaping.
City Manager Garza stated that the landscaping plans would be returned to the
Council before releasing construction bids.
Council Member Moss stated that, if city staff did the design phase, the money saved
could be used for improvements in other critical areas of the City, such as streets.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Items 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d regarding the U.S.S.
Lexington Museum.
Responding to Council Member McComb's inquiry, City Manager Garza explained
that the ramp design was performed first, to expedite the opening of the U.S.S. Lexington.
Mr. Garza further stated that the carrier settled in its permanent berth more than
anticipated and required the ramp redesign. Mr. Garza also commented that, since the
project expenses were more than the project budget, expenditures were changed to fit within
the budget.
Mr. Robert Earley, Executive Director of the U.S.S. Lexington on the Bay, explained
that the $62,566 figure was for the new elevation of the pier, and the $26,500 figure was for
concrete improvements at the entry plaza, a welcoming sign, and security fencing around the
base of the pier. Mr. Earley further stated that, if the ramp design had not been performed
first, the Lexington opening would have been delayed considerably. Mr. Earley next stated
that the expected revenues from the Lexington during this year's winter months would
compensate for the extra monies required for the redesign.
Mayor Rhodes requested City Manager Garza to clarify the monies expended for the
redesign, and stated that the change orders involved verification of existing project monies
and did not involve additional outside project money. Mr. Garza affirmed that no additional
outside project money was required and explained the qualifications for using Certificates
of Obligation funds as opposed to public or fund raising event funds.
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Responding to inquires from Council Members Martin and Longoria, Mr. Earley
discussed the present equipment testing on the Lexington associated with its opening.
Council Member Galindo inquired about the use of the interest earned on the bond
money. Mr. Garza explained that the City normally uses the interest to adjust the
construction budget. Mr. Garza further stated that, in this instance, the money would be
returned to the project to offset inflation costs on the project money. Additionally,
Mr. Earley stated that the Lexington Association and the Corpus Christi Tourist and
Convention Bureau agreed to pay the debt service and principal on the bond money.
Responding to Council Member Moss' inquiry, Mr. Earley explained that private
parties had been recently held on the Lexington to fulfill prior commitments. Next,
Mr. Moss inquired about the total project cost, and Mr. Garza explained the total cost.
Mr. R. F. Hasker, 313 Wallace, expressed concern about the water usage at the
U.S.S. Lexington and the condition of the carrier's steel frame. Mr. Garza explained that
the U.S.S. Lexington would pay for the water used, and that the water meters were removed
to facilitate a faster flow of water to fill the fuel tanks. Mr. Garza further stated that the
water meters would be installed for further water usage. Mr. Earley explained that the
water presently being used was for construction and sanitation purposes only.
Mr. Harold Hoppenrath, 338 Clifford, expressed concern about the water usage
payment on the U.S.S. Lexington.
Council Member Guerrero arrived at the Council Meeting at 2:40 p.m.
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, and 6e which relate to
drainage improvements at Saratoga/Staples Plaza.
Mayor Rhodes referred to Item 6e, and read an amendment to the Ordinance in
Section 1 as follows: "and the State of Texas constructing the box culvert drainage as part
of the State Highway 357 improvements from Staples to Padre Island Drive (i.e. Saratoga -
Rodd Field) as contemplated in the Drainage Development Agreement between the City
of Corpus Christi and Spohn Hospital submitted to the City Council for authorization on
October 13, 1992."
City Attorney Bray stated that this language was added to the Ordinance to clarify
that the easement would not be closed unless the Texas Department of Highways and Public
Transportation constructed the Saratoga/South Padre Island Drive improvements.
Mayor Rhodes moved to amend the ordinance to include the language, seconded by
Council Member McComb. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion, and the
motion passed by those present and voting.
Responding to Council Member Galindo's inquiry, Mr. Carl Crull, Director of
Engineering, explained the cost estimate from the Texas Department of Highways and
Public Transportation's contractor regarding the box culvert construction.
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Council Member Martin requested information on other similar private projects in
which the City participated in the costs of the box culverts, and inquired whether drainage
ditches were the responsibility of the individual developers. Mr. Crull explained other
locations in the City which had box culverts, and explained Spohn Hospital's offer to the
City to enclose the drainage ditch. Mr. Crull further stated that closure of this ditch was not
a platting requirement.
Council Member Martin commented on the costs of covering drainage ditches in the
City, and stated that box culverts were beneficial to the developer by providing additional
land and lowering maintenance costs. Mr. Martin further stated that he did not oppose the
City's fifty percent participation cost in this project, but did oppose that the option would
not be available to other developers.
Responding to further inquiries from Council Member Martin, City Manager Garza
stated that the City's participation funds for the box culvert were available from the
Saratoga Boulevard projects funds within the Street Bond Fund. Mr. Garza also explained
that Spohn Hospital's request for the City's fifty percent participation was presented to the
Council as an option and discussed other options available to the Council. He stated that
the Council could elect to accept the fifty-fifty percent cost split, or require one hundred
percent private participation and designate the proposed fifty percent participation funds to
another project.
Council Member Martin suggested that the City develop a policy in which the private
developer and the City participate in the costs of covering ditches for new development in
the City.
Responding to Council Member Moss' inquiries, Mr. Crull explained that the Texas
Department of Highways and Public Transportation would authorize the field change order
to the Saratoga Boulevard Improvements contract when the City's funds were deposited in
the escrow fund. Mr. Crull next explained that the additional pipe under Saratoga
Boulevard would be necessary in any event.
Council Member Guerrero expressed concern about the Airport drainage ditch
located in the northwest area, and Mr. Crull stated that the Airport drainage ditch was
under consideration for a future bond program.
Responding to an inquiry from Mayor Rhodes', Mr. Garza stated that the fifty
percent participation money for the Saratoga Boulevard box culvert could be used for
improvements to the Airport ditch, but would not be enough to improve the entire Airport
drainage ditch. Mr. Guerrero stated that this money would enable the City to improve
certain portions of the Airport drainage ditch or could clean the ditch for a long period of
time.
A discussion developed about the City's mowing procedures, and City Manager Garza
stated he would investigate the City's mowing procedures and correct any discrepancies.
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Council Member McComb inquired if a motion were needed to instruct the staff to
develop a policy allowing matching City funds to be used for box culverts in new private
development. City Manager Garza stated that he would develop a policy recommendation
and present it to the Council.
Responding to Council Member McComb's further inquires, Mr. Crull explained the
specific drainage ditch locations involved in the items before the Council.
Council Member Moss inquired whether City Manager Garza could provide
alternative uses for the money, and expressed concern that City bond money might be used
to develop a policy to cover ditches categorically. Mr. Moss further stated that some
projects in the City were critical, such as the Airport drainage ditch and certain street
improvements. Mr. Moss further stated that this particular project would be for the benefit
of the adjacent property owners and suggested that the costs should be their responsibility.
Responding to Council Member Moss' comments, Mr. Garza stated that he would
bring back a policy recommendation to the City Council on developer participation on
covering drainage ditches, and would investigate alternative ways of maintaining existing
drainage ditches.
Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2. M92-268
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Central Power
& Light Company to install continuous street lighting improvements along Saratoga
Boulevard between Ayers Street and So. Staples Street at a cost of $174,600.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; McNichols and Slavik absent.
3. M92-269
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
Gignac & Associates to provide landscape architectural design services for the
Saratoga Boulevard and Agnes Street Landscape Improvements at a cost of $14,450.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, and McComb voting "Aye"; Martin and Moss voting "No"; McNichols and
Slavik absent.
4.a. M92-270
Motion approving the status report on contracts authorized by the City for the U.S.S.
Lexington Museum.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; McNichols and Slavik absent.
4.b. M92-271
Motion approving Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $19,000 to the contract with
Bay, Inc. for additional work required during water ballasting of the U.S.S. Lexington.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; McNichols and Slavik absent.
4.c. M92-272
Motion approving Change Orders No. 4 and 5 in the respective amounts of $62,566
and $26,500 to the contract with W.T. Young Construction Co. for work required to
raise the pier elevation to the level of the Lexington's entrance and construction of
entry plaza improvements.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; McNichols and Slavik absent.
4.d. M92-273
Motion approving funding of fire detection/alarm improvements and authorizing
related reimbursements to the Lady Lex Museum on the Bay Association not to
exceed the uncommitted balance of public funds.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; McNichols and Slavik absent.
6.a. FAILED TO PASS
Motion approving a drainage improvement participation agreement with Spohn
Hospital whereby Spohn would participate in one half the cost of the box culvert
adjacent to their property up to $275,000.
The foregoing motion failed to pass by the following vote: Rhodes, Martin, and
McComb, voting "Aye"; Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, and Moss voting "No";
McNichols and Slavik absent.
6.b. M92-275
Motion approving a drainage improvement agreement with Driscoll Foundation
whereby Driscoll will pay $8,078.40 as the cost of an additional pipe under Saratoga
Boulevard.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Martin, McComb, and
Moss, voting "Aye"; Galindo, Guerrero, and Longoria voting "No"; McNichols and
Slavik absent.
6.c. FAILED TO PASS
Motion authorizing the City's share of the box culvert construction estimated at
$267,600.29 from the Street Bond Fund.
The foregoing motion failed to pass by the following vote: Rhodes, Martin, and
McComb voting "Aye"; Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, and Moss voting "No";
McNichols and Slavik absent.
6.d. FAILED TO PASS
Motion increasing the amount escrowed to the Texas Department of Transportation
by $543,278.98.
The foregoing motion failed to pass by the following vote: Rhodes, Martin, and
McComb voting "Aye"; Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, and Moss voting "No";
McNichols and Slavik absent.
6.e. FAILED TO PASS AS AMENDED
Ordinance closing and abandoning a 10 -foot wide by 1,262.96 -foot long utility
easement between Lot 1 and 2, Block 1, Saratoga Staples Plaza subdivision. Also
closing and abandoning 45 feet wide by approximately 1,261.29 -feet long of an
existing 90 -foot drainage easement in Lot 2, Block 1, Saratoga Staples Plaza
subdivision, subject to the applicant meeting the specified requirements and
replatting the property within 180 days.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance failed to pass as amended
by the following vote: Rhodes, Martin, and McComb voting "Aye; Galindo,
Guerrero, Longoria, and Moss voting "No"; McNichols and Slavik absent.
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration from the Regular Agenda.
11.a. A presentation on Stormwater followed.
Mr. Bill Hennings, Director of Public Works/Utilities, gave a presentation on the
City's Stormwater Program. Mr. Hennings reviewed the consultant's stormwater permit
application and wet weather monitoring program and laboratory services. Next,
Mr. Hennings discussed the wet weather monitoring stations, and the City's Stormwater
Permitting Groups and their various functions. Mr. Hennings also reviewed the Calendar
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for the Stormwater Project included in the distributed Agenda packet and pointed out
significant dates.
Mr. Hennings next discussed a study which examined the cost of implementing best
management practices and discussed preventative measures which could be implemented
by the City to reduce pollution in the stormwater outflow.
Responding to Mayor Rhodes' inquiry, Mr. Hennings discussed the benefits of the
analytical water contract and the proposed Resolution.
Mr. Hennings next pointed out important sections of the laboratory services contract,
and discussed the steps the City had taken to implement such laboratory services.
Mr. Hennings next responded to Council Member Galindo's questions regarding the
proposed rainfall events and the laboratory equipment bid solicitation.
Next, Council Member Martin requested the total expenditure amounts paid to the
Austin Laboratory for services so that the Council would be able to make a comparison to
the cost of purchasing the laboratory equipment for the City. Mr. Martin also suggested that
in the event the City did purchase the additional laboratory equipment, the City could
possibly market services to other applicable cities in close proximity.
Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes and the following
passed:
11.b. RESOLUTION NO. 021499
Resolution objecting to the stormwater program required by Congress, and urging
Congress to reconsider.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; McNichols and Slavik absent.
11.c. M92-276
Motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Gulf Coast
Testing Laboratory, not to exceed $75,000, for certain analytical testing of water
produced by storm events, including all of the testing services and services necessary
to maintain the integrity of the testing process required by the Environmental
Protection Agency for the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Part 2 permit application.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Guerrero, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; Galindo voting "No"; McNichols and Slavik
absent.
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Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 12a, 12b, and 12c, relating to boat
repair facilities at the Marina.
Mr. Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park and Recreation, reviewed the history of the
boat repair facility, and explained the current contract and the assignment and amendment
of the Marina Boat Repair Facility Lease. Mr. Matthews stated that the Watershore
Advisory Committee supported the short-term lease and assignment.
Council Member Guerrero inquired if Texas Sailing Academy (TSA) were the only
interested parties, and Mr. Matthews discussed the related advertising by Marine &
Industrial Supply, Inc. (MIS). Next, Council Member Guerrero expressed concern that other
parties would not able to bid on the lease.
Mr. Jim Schwobel, owner of the Corpus Christi International School of Sailing,
reviewed the services provided to the City by his company and his company's participation
in Citywide operations. Mr. Schwobel next compared the current lease with the proposed
lease, and requested the City to allow his company the opportunity to seek this lease.
Mr. Schwobel further stated that he felt that the Watershore Advisory Committee supported
the lease because of the importance of retaining the use of the travel lift provided by the
facility.
Responding to Mayor Rhodes' inquiry, Mr. Matthews reviewed the circumstances
involved in the lease, and stated that the equipment purchase was contingent upon obtaining
the lease.
Council Member Martin stated that he felt that this proposed lease was a new lease
with new terms and the City should seek other parties interested in leasing the facility.
Mayor Rhodes inquired whether or not the City could allow the termination and
rebidding of the present lease, and Mr. Matthews commented that use of the travel lift
would not be available if the facility were temporarily closed.
Council Member Guerrero inquired if the present lease contained a provision
prohibiting the sale or transfer of goods without City approval, and Mr. Matthews answered
negatively. Mr. Guerrero further inquired if the lease contained a continuous operations
clause, and Mr. Matthews stated that it did, and commented that the present lease ended
in 1997.
Council Member Galindo commented that the existing lease could be sold, but
closing the facility would be a violation of the contract.
Mr. Greg Renfro, representative of MIS, discussed the possible sale of the equipment
and the proposed lease assignment.
Responding to Mayor Rhodes' inquiry, Mr. Hennings explained that by approving
12a, the City Council would be approving the assignment of the present lease to TSA, and
approving 12b and 12c would be approving an amendment to the lease.
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Responding to Council Members' concerns, City Attorney Bray stated that the
present lessee's right to assign the lease to another party required the City's consent.
Mr. Bray further explained that the City Charter required that this right not be unreasonably
withheld. Mr. Bray also stated that an alternative way of proceeding would have been to
approve the amendments to the new lease prior to approving a lease assignment. Mr. Bray
next stated that the City was not required by state law to bid leases and the City had the
right to make sure the assignee would be a stable leaseholder.
Mayor Rhodes inquired whether or not the financial statement of the proposed
assignee had been acceptable, and Mr. Matthews explained concerns regarding the
assignee's past financial history.
Responding to Council Member Martin's inquiry, City Attorney Bray stated that the
Charter required lease assignments to be passed by an ordinance of three readings or on
an emergency basis with one reading.
Mr. Matthews explained that the City was informed at the first of the year that the
facility was up for sale, and negotiations between the City and the present lessee began
approximately in June of 1992. Mr. Matthews stated that staff was concerned about the
removal of the travel lift during the hurricane season and the facility closing temporarily.
Council Member Martin inquired if removing the travel lift would be a violation of the
lease, and Mr. Matthews stated in the affirmative.
Council Member McComb stated that he supported the staffs recommendations.
Next, Mayor Rhodes stated that she felt it would be proper for the lessee to sublease his
lease to a new party until the lease terminated in 1997, but that it would be improper for
the new party to receive a lease with different terms. Council Member Guerrero stated that
he felt the present items were improper.
Further discussion concerning the legality of the lease assignment and amendments
ensued, and City Manager Garza explained that the City was aware of the financial
difficulties encountered at the facility. He stated further that the present lessee decided to
attempt to sell the business rather than renegotiate the lease terms with the City. He
further stated that since the lease could be renegotiated with the current lessee, it was
assumed that the lease could be renegotiated with the assignee. Mr. Garza further stated
that the business was on the market a considerable length of time to allow interested parties
time to respond.
Then, Mr. Garza suggested withdrawing this item from consideration until further
investigation into the issue could be performed.
A discussion developed regarding withdrawing the items and it was determined that
the issue would be voted on at the day's meeting.
Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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12.a. ORDINANCE NO. 021500
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to assign a lease for a boat repair facility
authorized by the City Council on March 3, 1982 by Ordinance No. 16906 and
amended by Ordinance No. 20833 on November 21, 1989, to Texas Sailing Academy.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, McComb, and Moss voting "Aye"; Guerrero,
Martin voting "No"; McNichols and Slavik absent.
12.b. FAILED TO PASS
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a short term lease not to exceed
six months with Texas Sailing Academy for the boat repair facility; approving the
rental fee of $1,400 per month plus two percent (2%) of all gross revenues
temporarily suspending the current lease.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance failed by the following vote:
McComb, and Moss, voting "Aye;" Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin
voting "No"; McNichols and Slavik absent.
12.c. FAILED TO PASS
Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment of lease authorized by City
Council on March 3, 1982, by Ordinance No. 16906 and amended by Ordinance No.
20833 on November 21, 1989, to Texas Sailing Academy.
The foregoing ordinance failed on first reading by the following vote: McComb and
Moss voting "Aye"; Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin voting "No";
McNichols and Slavik absent.
Mayor Rhodes discussed the options available to the lessee in the future.
• R t a 5 i t i• 1 i i
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza announced that the Lady Lex would open at 9:00 a.m. on
October 14, 1992.
Mayor Rhodes referred to a one day conference on October 16, 1992, entitled,
"Corporate Challenges of the 90's -Business and the Maturing Population," sponsored by the
Mayor's Council on Senior Citizens Affairs Task Force and other local organizations. She
stated that interested parties could contact Cecilia Martinez, Director of Senior Community
Services, at 880-3150 or the Mayor's office for more information.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
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Council Member Martin referred to the recently distributed material regarding the
Construction Codes, and expressed concern that the codes were not updated on a regular
basis. Mr. Martin requested further information regarding updating the codes. Next,
Council Member Martin inquired about vacant City positions listed in the City's
Employment and Promotional Opportunities Bulletin, and Mr. Garza explained the
vacancies.
Responding further to Mr. Martin's inquiry, Mr. Garza stated that the requested
information on the final packet for the recent golf course items would be delivered to the
Council in their Friday packets this week.
Responding to an inquiry from Council Member Guerrero regarding Item 12a on the
days agenda, City Attorney Bray stated that the Council approved the assignment of the
existing lease to Texas Sailing Academy. Mr. Garza stated that if MIS did not sell its
present lease to TSA, the existing lease would continue to be with MIS.
Council Member McComb referred to a beach access situation at Marina Del Sol on
Corpus Christi Beach, and Mr. Garza briefly discussed the circumstances which involved
sailboats, swimmers, and a concessionaire in the area. A short discussion ensued, and
Mr. Garza stated that he would investigate the matter further.
Council Member McComb also expressed concern about the condition of the City's
drainage ditches, and stated that the current program was not sufficient to keep the ditches
clean and safe. He next suggested that city staff perform an analysis on the City's drainage
ditches. Council Member Galindo suggested County involvement, and Mr. Garza stated that
staff was currently working on a analytical report which would be presented to the Council
as soon as possible.
Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Jim Schwobel, owner of the Corpus Christi International School of Sailing,
commented that he would appreciate an opportunity to bid on the Marina Boat Repair
Facility Lease. Mayor Rhodes stated that Mr. Schwobel would have the opportunity in the
event the lease was rebid at a later date.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. on October 13, 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 October 13, 1992, which
were approved by the City Council on October 20, 1992.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 9th day of November, 1992.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL