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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/08/1992MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Mary Pat Slavik Council Members: Cezar Galindo * Leo Guerrero * Edward Martin Joe McComb Dr. David McNichols Betty Jean Longoria Clif Moss 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 Father Bruno Mikolajczyk, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 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 Council Meeting of December 1, 1992. City Secretary Chapa advised that a correction had been made by City Attorney Bray clarifying one of his statements on page 5. Mayor Rhodes moved to approve the Minutes of the Council Meeting of December 1, 1992, as amended, the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Council Member Galindo arrived at the meeting at 2:05 p.m. ************* Mayor Rhodes introduced and welcomed Mr. Keith Arnold, new President of the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Arnold briefly discussed his credentials and past employment. INCROMetit Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 2 City Manager Garza introduced and welcomed Mr. Joe Montez, the City's new Director of Management and Budget. Mr. Montez briefly discussed his past employment with the City of Beeville. Mr. Mike Phelan and Ms. Micky Brenner, representatives from the Phoenix Holdings Group, Inc., extended an invitation to the Mayor and Council Members to upcoming preliminary activities. They presented each council member with a gold golf putter. Mr. Phelan briefly discussed current operations at the municipal golf course and expressed appreciation to several City employees for their assistance. Council Member Martin commended Phoenix Holdings Group, Inc. for their approach in assuming the golf courses. Mayor Rhodes referred to the Board & Committee appointments and suggested postponing the appointments of the Corpus Christi Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) until January of 1993. She stated that this Board was important to the community and the postponement would allow time to increase the number of applicants for selection. Council Member Longoria supported the postponement. Council Member Martin expressed concern that, according to EDC by-laws, members can serve only one full term. Mayor Rhodes requested that Council Member Martin, EDC board member, discuss this issue with the EDC before the appointments in January. Mayor Rhodes also requested Mr. Martin to investigate the possibility of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce allowing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to assume one of their appointments on the Board. Mayor Rhodes referred to the remaining Board and Committee appointments and the following appointments were made by the Council. Electrical Advisory Board W. B. Truax (Journeyman Elec.) Reappointed Phillip Benavides (Master Elec.), Reappointed Eloy Salazar (Home Builder), Reappointed Jeanne Sughrue (Citizen at Large), Reappointed Ashok Nadkarni, Reappointed and changed to (Elec. Engineer) Michael Lippincott (Citizen at Large) Curtis R. Proske (Reg. Engineer) Human Relations Commission Rev. Willie Davila, Reappointed Elida Gonzalez, Advisory Member Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee Elda Castillo (Health Care), Reappointed Trinidad Benavides (Sr. Comp.), Reappointed Tomasa Martinez (Comm. Sector), Reappointed Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 3 Alicia Ruiz (SCSP Member) Reappointed Mary Ruth Johnson (Private Agency) Reappointed * * * * * * * * * * * 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 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa commented that Council Member Betty Jean Longoria filed a Conflict of Interest Statement on Item 5 and would abstain from discussion or vote on that item. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 3. M92-321 Motion approving the purchase of 12,400 ft. of copper pipe, ranging in size from 3/4" - 2" in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0054-93 from International Supply, Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid for a total of $14,316. Funds are available in the Water Department's FY 92-93 Operating Budget. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent. 5. M92-323 Motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a temporary contract through January 8, 1993 with an option to extend for an additional two months with Calame, Linebarger, Graham and Pena for the collection of delinquent special assessment, demolition, and weed lien accounts. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent and Longoria abstaining. 6. M92-324 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract in the estimated amount of $10,700 with Brance-Krachy Co., Inc., for parts fabrication; and a contract in the estimated amount of $6,800 with Power Repair Service for additional parts and installation; being parts and services required for rehabilitation of Pump No. 3 of Storm Water Pump Station "A" at 1218 N. Water Street. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 4 7. ORDINANCE NO. 021526 Ordinance closing and abandoning certain utility easements and utility and drainage easements within Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Moore Plaza, subject to applicant meeting specified requirements; subject to replatting within 180 days. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent. 10. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a one-year lease agreement with Larry J. Mokry for a 23.019 acre tract of land located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Ayers Street and Saratoga Boulevard; 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 first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye'; Guerrero absent. 11. SECOND READING ORDINANCE Closing and abandoning a 10 -foot wide by 133.40 -foot long pipeline easement in Lots 18-22 and 43-47, Block 115, Directors Addition No. 1 Subdivision, subject to replatting the property within 180 days. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 021530 Authorizing the renewal of a five-year lease of approximately forty acres of City property along Allison Drive designated as Tracts "A" and "B", Nueces View Tracts, to Tejas Bowmen Archery Club for an archery range. The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent. Relative to Item 1, Council Member Moss expressed concern about the number of transmission repairs, and City Manager Garza discussed the repairs and commented that police vehicles were a part of this agreement. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 5 Further, Council Member McComb inquired about the auditing procedures to prevent the City from inadvertently paying for personal vehicle repairs, and City Manager Garza explained the City's preventative measures. Responding further, Mr. Garza explained that a vehicle requiring extensive maintenance was usually removed from the City fleet. Pursuant to Item 2, Council Member McNichols requested justification for the City employing outside contractors for traffic signal construction. City Manager Garza stated that the traffic signalization system required frequent maintenance and explained difficulties when City staff performed the traffic signal construction. Mr. Garza also explained the benefits to the City when the work was contracted out. Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 4, a supply agreement for mufflers, tailpipes, mounting hangers and related service with Longoria's Muffler, and there were no comments. Pursuant to Items 8a and 8b, rehabilitation of the pneumatic tube drive-thru lanes at the Municipal Court Facility, Council Member McNichols questioned the need for the rehabilitation of such facility and expressed concern regarding the expense. City Manager Garza explained future plans to use the facility for the payment of utility bills along with the payment of fines. Mayor Rhodes requested information regarding other Texas cities using similar drive- thru lanes and stated support. Council Member Longoria also supported such facility. Additionally, Council Member McComb commented that it was his understanding that the original plans for the police building included the rehabilitation which could be used for water and gas payments also. Mr. McComb also discussed the purchased land near City Hall which was to be utilized for a drive-thru facility. Next, Council Member Martin suggested that a stamp be placed on the return payment ticket as an alternative. A brief discussion ensued regarding such rehabilitation, and City Manager Garza responded to several questions posed by Council Member Slavik regarding the payment of fines at the Municipal Court facility. Council Member McNichols also expressed concern about the expense of connecting computers at the Municipal Court facility to the main frame. Pursuant to Items 9a and 9b, Council Member Galindo requested an explanation of the referenced platting requirements in the project. Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering, explained the unique circumstances in the project. Council Member Martin expressed concern on Item 9b about the City's reimbursement for the water grid main from the Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund. He stated that this was a responsibility of the City and not the developer. Mr. Crull explained the escrow agreement between the City and CCISD relating to the water line installation and Lipes Boulevard improvements. Responding further to Council Member Martin, Mr. Crull affirmed that this arrangement did not violate any regulations. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 6 Responding to Council Member Slavik's inquiry, Mr. Crull discussed specifications for water lines in residential areas. Council Member Guerrero arrived at the meeting at 2:50 p.m. Council Member Moss inquired about the procedures used to determine the reimbursement amount, and Mr. Crull explained the related criteria for water line installation in the Platting Ordinance. Council Member Longoria referred to Item 4 and commented that she was not related to the owner of Longoria's Muffler Shop. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 1. M92-319 Motion approving a supply agreement for automatic transmission overhaul and repair service for automobiles and light trucks in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI - 0036 -93 with Vic's Transmission Service & Repair, Corpus Christi, Texas, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $45,290. 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. Funds have been budgeted in FY 92-93 by Maintenance Services and the Fire Department. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye." 2. M92-320 Motion awarding a traffic signal construction and maintenance supply contract in the amount of $86,875.00 to V.C. Huff, Inc. for the construction of traffic signal improvements and maintenance tasks at miscellaneous locations throughout the City. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye." 4. M92-322 Motion approving a supply agreement for mufflers, tailpipes, mounting hangers and related service in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0029-93 with Longoria's Muffler, Corpus Christi, Texas, based on the low bid of $12,975.40. The term of the contract will be twelve months, with an option to extend for an additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted in FY 92-93 by Maintenance Services and the Fire Department. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 7 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye." 8a. M92-325 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $14,259.00 to Banking Associates, Inc. to rehabilitate the pneumatic tube drive-thru lanes at the Municipal Court Facility. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye"; Martin, McComb, McNichols and Slavik voting "No." 8.b. ORDINANCE NO. 021527 Ordinance appropriating $18,970 from the Public Safety and Interest Reserve for the Municipal Court Drive -Through Facility project. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, and Moss voting "Aye"; McComb, McNichols and Slavik voting "No." 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 021528 Ordinance approving the Developer's application and authorizing reimbursement in the amounts of $31,591.22 for the installation of 1,734 L.F. of 12 -inch diameter water grid main and $56,625.15 for the installation of 1,895 L.F. of 12 -inch diameter offsite sanitary sewer collection line to Tri Star Development, Inc., owners and developers of Court of St. James Subdivision, and appropriating $31,591.22 from the Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund and $56,625.15 from the Sanitary Sewer Collection Trust Fund. 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." 9.b. ORDINANCE NO. 021529 Ordinance authorizing reimbursement in the amount of $37,335.83 for the installation of 2,008 linear feet of 12 -inch diameter water grid main to the Water Operating Fund which provided initial funds to construct this line and appropriating $37,335.83 from the Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 8 Mayor Rhodes called for consideration from the Regular Agenda. Mayor Rhodes referred to the public hearing pertaining to street improvement assessments for Waldron Road, South Padre Island Drive to Purdue Road. City Manager Garza briefly commented on the importance of the project. Mr. Crull discussed details regarding location and specific improvements of the project. Council Member McNichols inquired about the sewer line trunk main serving certain individuals on Waldron Road. Mr. Crull explained specific locations which would be presently accommodated and possible future expansion. Council Member Galindo inquired about the project's time frame. Mr. Crull explained the time frame and the work day arrangements between the City and the contractor. Responding to Council Member Longoria's comments, Mr. Crull stated that the City would comply with the suggestions made by CCISD regarding local traffic patterns. Additionally, in response to Council Member McComb's concerns, Mr. Crull explained the project's specifications in relationship to the specific soil condition in the Flour Bluff area. Next, Mr. Crull discussed past meetings regarding revisions of street standards in the City. City Attorney Bray opened the public hearing and requested that the City Engineer and the appraiser read their statements into the record. Mr. Carl Crull stated that he is the City Engineer for the City of Corpus Christi and has been employed in this capacity for the last three years. He is a Professional Engineer, licensed by the State of Texas since 1980, with 21 years experience in design and construction projects and estimating those costs. Mr. Crull further stated that he is familiar with the Waldron Road Street Improvements. The project encompasses Waldron Road from Padre Island Drive to Purdue Road. He next stated that presently Waldron Road exists as a two lane roadway with a center left turn lane, and roadside ditches are utilized for drainage. He further commented that the scope of the project is to construct a 62 -foot wide pavement which will provide four 12 -foot wide travel lanes (two in each direction) and a center left turn lane to accommodate traffic demands. Mr. Crull further stated that curb and gutter, underground drainage, sidewalks, and concrete driveways will be provided throughout the project and that this project is funded with Street Bond Funds. He also stated that prior to this hearing he had an estimate of project costs prepared and submitted to the City Council, and it is his opinion that the cost estimate is true and accurate. He next stated that the project is scheduled to start in January of 1993, and be completed within 400 working days or approximately in July of 1994. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 9 Mr. Crull next commented that the project was bid on September 15, 1992, and that Haas -Anderson Construction Company was low bidder. Further, he stated that the total recommended bid includes two alternates: one for removal of pipelines, and the other an alternative regarding concrete pavement. He lastly discussed the total bid and assessment amounts. Mr. George Paraskevas, the appraiser, testified that he has been a local Realtor for the past 21 years. His professional qualifications include Certification of Real Estate Appraiser by the State of Texas, and membership in the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. He has a degree in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Texas Pan American. He has 21 years of experience in appraising both residential and commercial property, and is familiar with the real estate market in Corpus Christi. He stated that he is familiar with the project and agrees with the improvements to be made by the City. He further stated that he has reviewed the project assessment roll and examined each parcel of land included herein. Additionally, in his opinion, each such parcel will be specifically benefitted by the curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway improvements attributed to it on the assessment roll without regards to the overall community benefit. He also stated that each such parcel will be specifically enhanced by each such improvement reflected on the assessment roll in the amount not less than the amount shown for each improvement for each such parcel. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Council Member Guerrero moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Galindo, and passed unanimously by those present and voting. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience on Items 13b, ordinance closing the hearing on Waldron Road street improvements; fixing a lien and charge and adopting an assessment roll; and 13c, motion awarding a contract to Haas -Anderson Construction Company for the Waldron Road Improvements in the amount of $6,020,810.05. There were no comments from the audience on these matters. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 13b. ORDINANCE NO. 021531 Ordinance closing the hearing on street improvements on Waldron Road Improvements; fixing a lien and charge and adopting an assessment roll. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye; McComb and Martin absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 10 13c. M92-326 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $6,020,810.05 Construction Company for the Waldron Road Improvements, Drive to Purdue Road. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; McComb Mayor Rhodes called for a five minutes recess. to Haas -Anderson South Padre Island Galindo, Guerrero, and Martin absent. Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting and opened the discussion on the Wastewater Workshop. City Manager Garza briefly commented on the influences involved in determining the City's proper course regarding Wastewater Capital Improvement Project issues. He next stated that several options would be presented to the Council at the day's presentation and suggested prioritizing the projects in accordance with available funding. He further stated that staff could then return the identified options to the Council. Mr. Bill Hennings, Director of Public Works/Utilities, discussed the Wastewater Capital Improvements Project Issues. Through the use of charts, he reviewed the Utility Fund's FY 1992-93 budgeted expenditures and revenues, and the Wastewater Debt Service. He next reviewed the projected Wastewater fund balances and available funding. Mr. Hennings next referred to the Capital Improvement Projects through the year 2000, and stated that funds for these projects exceeded the City's funding ability. Mr. Hennings also commented on the factors which impacted the Capital Improvement Projects. He stated that these factors included the City's deteriorating infrastructure, City growth, and new federal and state regulatory requirements. He also discussed the assumptions regarding the projections used in the charts presented at the day's meeting. Mr. Hennings further displayed a map depicting the City's wastewater treatment plant capacities. Mr. Hennings next discussed in detail the recommendations in the Brown and Caldwell & Freese and Nichols study. Council Member Slavik commented on the study regarding the expansion of the Oso Treatment Plant. Council Member Martin referred to wastewater flow increases between the years 1987 and 1992, and suggested identifying specific reasons for the increases. Mr. Martin also suggested initially addressing the repairs of the City's infrastructure to reduce flow to the treatment plants and then consider the construction of new treatment plants. Council Member McComb concurred with this suggestion. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 11 A brief discussion developed regarding the City's growth pattern and rainwater infiltration, and Mr. Hennings stated that he would provide the Council an analysis regarding the City's growth patterns and rainwater infiltrations. Returning to Mr. Martin's previous suggestion, Council Member McNichols commented that this approach followed his suggestion to initially identify short and long term projects. Dr. McNichols also discussed the infrastructure problems and City growth. Mr. Hennings then discussed infrastructure projects and costs projected for the next ten year period. Dr. McNichols then stated that the City could not presently fund these projects. A brief discussion developed regarding these costs. Council Member Martin stated that correcting individual problems with the infrastructure which caused certain wastewater treatment plants to operate above capacity would provide time for expansion and construction of the plants. Further, Mr. Hennings referred to the investigation presently being conducted regarding infiltration and inflow in the Brawner Parkway area which would provide relevant information. Mr. Hennings next discussed the Oso Plant specifically, and it was determined that the average daily flow at this plant was near ninety percent last year. Mr. Hennings next discussed the Horne Road Lift Station Diversion and stated that the City was committed to this project. Dr. McNichols inquired about constructing a limited version of the Southside Plant which would allow for a future collection system. Mr. Hennings discussed this option. Mr. Hennings next discussed the wastewater routing alternatives and new plant construction suggested in the Brown and Caldwell & Freese and Nichols study regarding the Oso and Greenwood Plants. Mr. Hennings stated that there are a number of possibilities for diversions at the two existing plants and discussed such diversions. Responding to Council Member McNichols' inquiry regarding effluent discharge, Mr. Hennings discussed a possible pilot project wherein effluent from the Allison Plant would be transported to the Nueces Bay thereby reducing the required water releases at Lake Corpus Christi. Mr. Hennings stated that, if the Council chooses this approach, the project would reveal the advantages and disadvantages of such venture. Dr. McNichols next referred to the importance of such a project, and discussed the possibility of state funding. Council Member Martin expressed support of the pilot program. Council Member Guerrero discussed expansion of the Oso Plant and concurred with option 6 in the distributed material. Council Member Martin suggested to proceed with the Horne Road diversion; investigate the possibility of option 5, diversion 3 MGD from Wooldridge Lift Station and build a 3 MGD Southside Package Treatment Plant, possibly through privatization; continue with the pilot program at the Allison Plant; and the possible design function or new plant at the Greenwood site. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 12 Council Member McComb discussed the problems at the Oso Plant and expressed concern about the possibility of the Texas Water Commission disallowing the City to issue building permits in the area. He further suggested expanding the Oso Plant and determining whether the Greenwood Plant would be the City's master plant for the next twenty to fifty years. Responding to Council Member McNichols's inquiry, Mr. Hennings reviewed the current operating capacities at each of the City's wastewater treatment plants. Dr. McNichols expressed concern regarding the expansion of the Oso Plant since this plant was the City's largest plant. He explained that diverting water away from the plant would be more expensive but would be a better long term solution. Council Member Galindo inquired about the costs of transporting water from another area, and Mr. Hennings stated that he would provide the Council a report of such costs. Lastly, Council Member McNichols discussed diversion away from the Oso Plant to the Greenwood Plant. He further stated that the City could consider a joint venture with the private sector for funding the Southside Plant. He stated that this approach appears to be less expensive than the other options in the distributed material. Dr. McNichols requested Mr. Hennings to examine this aspect further. Dr. McNichols further stated that through the Allison Plant effluent diversion, return flows could be credited at a high rate. Council Member Martin commended staff on the exhibits at the day's meeting and requested that the Council receive a copy. Responding to Mayor Rhodes' inquiry, City Manager Garza stated that this issue would be returned to the Council in early January of 1993. The Council went into closed session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Article 6252-17, Section 2(e), V.A.C.S., regarding claim of Regulo H. and Delia C. Garza with possible action in open session to approve settlement; and pursuant to Sections 2(e) and (g) regarding contracts for maintenance of City radio system, radio system vendors, and City employee activities related thereto. The Council returned from closed session. Mayor Rhodes made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute settlement of retirement benefit claim of Regulo H. and Delia C. Garza whereby the City will pay (1) $9,758.69 to claimants, (2) $810.44 per month for life to Regulo H. Garza, and (3) thereafter $540.33 per month for life to Delia C. Garza if she survives Regulo H. Garza; and to authorize the City Manager to establish a trust fund for such monthly payments comprised of $84,185.11 from the self-insurance fund and $32,821.39 constituting the fund currently held in trust for Regulo Garza, as set forth in the agreement signed by the Garzas. The motion was seconded by Council Member Galindo. Mayor Rhodes called for a hand vote and the motion passed unanimously by those present and voting. Minutes Regular Council Meeting December 8, 1992 Page 13 Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report, and there was none. Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports. Responding to Council Member Galindo's inquiry, Mr. Hennings discussed the meeting at Sam Houston Elementary School on Thursday, December 10, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss problems regarding wastewater overflow in the area. Council Member McComb commented that he was in Austin when the Council discussed the State Coastal Management Plan (STMP) at an earlier council meeting. Mr. McComb expressed concern and pointed out certain sections in the plan which appeared to prohibit Island development. Mr. Tom Utter, Director of Development Services, explained it was his understanding that the plan addressed only channels that infringe on the dune area and not channels away from this area. Mr. Utter stated that he would investigate this issue, and discussed the remaining steps of the plan. Following, Council Member McNichols discussed his motion made at the referenced council meeting about the STMP and mentioned that his motion did not pass. He further discussed future ramifications of remaining silent about the issues. Dr. McNichols expressed the importance of addressing these issues upon their return in the future. Mayor Rhodes commented that his vote could possibly be reversed if voted on again because two council members were absent at the time of the original vote. Mayor Rhodes commented on the correspondence from Mr. Utter regarding the lighting of the USS Lexington. A discussion developed concerning the research of the project, and Mayor Rhodes suggested that City staff adhere to council policy on research of such matters. Further, it was determined that the USS Lexington project was self- supporting and the Council did not support lighting the area. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience, and there were none. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. on December 8, 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 December 8, 1992, which were approved by the City Council on December 15, 1992. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 5th day of February, 1993. ifte Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL