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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
December 15, 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 Retired Pastor William K. Schuster, following which
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Tucker Pearson and
Ricky Vasquez, students from the Corpus Christi Independent School District.
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 8, 1992, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as
presented.
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Council Member Galindo arrived at the council meeting at 2:15 p.m.
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Mayor Rhodes referred to the Board and Committee appointment and the following
appointment was made:
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Richard Bowers, Reappointed
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Mayor Rhodes recessed the Regular Council Meeting for the Jobs Training
Partnership Act (JTPA) Executive Committee Meeting (Workforce Development
Corporation), and the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation Meeting.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting.
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A presentation by Mr. Rolando Gallegos, Federal Communications Commission,
regarding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 followed. Mr. Gallegos read the
new rules concerning telemarketers, telephone solicitations, and FAX transmissions which
will be effective December 20, 1992.
Responding to an inquiry from Council Member Slavik, Mr. Gallegos recommended
procedures for the public to follow when refusing unwanted telephone solicitations.
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 4 through 14, and Council Members and
participants from the audience requested that Items 5, 6, 7, 8, and 13 be withheld for
discussion.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
4. M92-328
Motion approving supply agreements for water meter repair parts in accordance with
Bid Invitation No. BI -0049-93 with the following companies for the following
amounts, based on only bids, for a total estimated annual expenditure of $26,000.
The term of the agreements shall be for twelve months, with an option to extend for
up to an additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the supplier and the
City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted in FY 92-93 by the Water
Department.
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Sensus Technologies, Inc.
Uniontown. Pennsylvania
$17,000.00
(Rockwell Meter Parts)
Ken Meters
Ocala. Florida
$1,000.00
(Kent Meter Parts)
Schumberger, Inc.
Dallas. Texas
$7,000.00
(Neptune Meter Parts)
Badger Meter, Inc.
Milwaukee. Wisconsin
$1,000.00
(Badger Meter Parts)
GRAND TOTAL - $26,000.00
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Martin absent.
9. M92-333
Motion approving the purchase of Airport Liability Insurance as written through
American Eagle with a limit of $75,000,000 at a premium of $44,665.75. This
insurance will be purchased through W.L. Dinn & Company, Inc., a local broker.
This is in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0078-93.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Martin absent.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 021532
Ordinance closing and abandoning a 0.5 -foot wide by 22.5 -foot long portion of a 7.5 -
foot wide utility easement along the north boundary of Lot 6, Block 109, Hunter's
Point Unit 1; also closing a 1 -foot wide by 24.5 -foot long portion of a 7.5 -foot wide
utility easement along the east boundary of Lot 6, Block 109, Hunter's Point Unit 1;
subject to replatting the property within 180 days.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik
voting "Aye"; Martin absent.
11. SECOND 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
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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 second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye";
Martin absent.
12. ORDINANCE NO, 021533
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 third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye";
Martin absent.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 021535
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a fifteen -year lease (license)
with the U.S. Department of Commerce to install an Automated Surface Observing
System (ASOS) at Corpus Christi International Airport.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Guerrero, Longoria, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye";
Martin absent.
Pursuant to Item 5, a supply agreement for fire hydrants, Council Member McComb
expressed concern that the City received only one bid on this item, and inquired whether
City specifications were too narrow. City Manager Garza explained that a sufficient number
of manufacturers were available for the City to obtain adequate competition, and explained
the related specifications. Mr. Garza stated that he would provide a list of the competitors
to the Council. Mr. McComb requested that a letter be sent to the competitors soliciting
their reasons for not responding to the bid.
Relative to Item 6, a supply agreement for uniformed security guard service for the
Corpus Christi Central Library, Council Member McComb inquired whether the City
required the contractors to provide worker's compensation insurance coverage.
Mr. McComb expressed concern that such a requirement would prevent some contractors
from bidding.
Mr. Pat Alba, Director of Risk Management, explained the City's liability in the event
private contractors did not provide such coverage.
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Council Member McComb suggested that the City inquire about the number of
private contractors not bidding because of this provision, and suggested that this policy
might need to be reassessed.
Pursuant to Item 7, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Daily -
Wells for maintenance of the City's 800 mhz radio system, Mayor Rhodes called for
comments from the audience.
Mr. William Gearhart, 4810 Marion Circle, referred to previous accusations
concerning Daily -Wells and inquired whether the Council had performed an investigation.
City Manager Garza responded regarding possible double billings and price and labor
charge differences.
Mayor Rhodes commented that this issue was discussed by the Council in closed
session and also commented that the Council was satisfied with the results.
Mr. Gearhart inquired about the possibility of the City's radio shop performing the
work during the one-month period.
City Manager Garza explained that the City's radio shop was proficient but limited
and unable to perform extensive maintenance. He further stated that he anticipated a lower
cost for the maintenance from the private sector.
Mr. Gearhart also expressed concern that the City's radio system needs would be
contracted to one vendor, and suggested appropriately dividing the work among several
vendors.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien expressed concern about the amount of the one-month contract,
and suggested in-house maintenance for this period. He distributed information to the
Council wherein the Council had the power, through the City Charter, to investigate official
conduct of City departments.
Responding to Council Member Martin's inquiry, City Manager Garza explained that
he extended the bidding process to ensure adequate competition. Responding further,
Mr. Garza explained the necessary additions to the City's radio shop to provide in-house
maintenance. Council Member Martin stated his support for privatization and commented
that in some cases it could be more expensive than in-house service. Mr. Martin then
requested that the City Manager provide a cost analysis to the Council for the City
performing the maintenance. He further stated that this cost analysis could be compared
to the upcoming bids.
Council Member Slavik commented that she supported the opportunity to increase
the number of contractors in the bidding process.
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Pursuant to Item 8, motion approving the purchase of Excess Workers' Compensation
Insurance, Council Member Galindo posed several questions. In response, Mr. Alba
explained the process of insurance deductibles in relationship to insurance retention. In
further response, Mr. Alba explained that the budgeted amount of $4.2 million included the
City's unsettled claims as well as present claims. He further discussed the provisions in the
new Worker's Compensation law.
Council Member McNichols expressed concern that Midwest Employers Casualty
Company was not rated by Best. Mr. Alba explained that this company would be rated in
1993, and currently received a high rating through Bests financial performance index. Next,
Council Member McNichols expressed concern that the amounts received in the bids from
the individual insurance companies were noticeably different. Mr. Alba commented that
some companies were more familiar with reinsuring excess worker's compensation insurance
and that Midwest Employers Casualty Company handled this type of insurance exclusively.
Council Member Martin commented that the amounts in the bids from the insurance
companies could possibly depend on the degree the insurance company wanted the
transaction.
Mr. Alba further responded to a series of questions from Council Member Martin
involving the City's past and present experience with Midwest Employers Casualty Company.
Council Member Martin stated that there is some concern about the proposed company's
assets. He further commented that, if this insurance company is actively participating in the
Texas market and reinsuring through others, the decision to use this company could be
reasonable. Mr. Alba discussed Midwest Employers Casualty Company's financial abilities
which were provided to the City through their bid.
Council Member McComb requested that the City Manager furnish the Council a
report outlining the savings to the City through the use of the third -party administrator.
Mr. McComb also suggested that next year's budget should reflect a reduction in the amount
budgeted for the worker's compensation claims. Next, City Manager Garza discussed and
expressed the importance of the City's safety programs.
Mr. Scott Irot, Assistant Vice President of Alexander/Alexander of Texas, 4604
Goliad Lane, Austin, commented on his submitted bid proposal and commended the City's
Risk Management Department.
Ms. Michelle Jones, representative of Whitney-Vaky Insurance Agency, expressed
concern that Midwest Employers Casualty Company was not currently rated by Best. She
also discussed the offer made by her company on this item.
Mr. Wally Goodman, representative of W. L. Dinn & Co., Inc., commented that
Midwest Employers Casualty Company provides excess worker's compensation insurance
exclusively and discussed reasons for the difference in the bid amounts. Mr. Goodman
further discussed Midwest Employers Casualty Company's reinsurance policies and stated
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that to his knowledge W. L. Dinn & Co., Inc. was not liable to the City in the event Midwest
Employers Casualty Company declared insolvency.
Council Member McComb expressed concern that the worker's compensation excess
coverage had not been previously used. City Manager Garza explained possible risks
involved at the police, fire, and gas departments.
Pursuant to Item 13, authorizing execution of a five-year lease to Wayne A. Johnson,
Council Member Slavik inquired about the restaurant's parking facilities. Mr. Tom Utter,
Director of Development Services, explained the proposed private offsite parking.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. M92-329
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 126 fire hydrants ranging
in size from 3'-51/2, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0226-92 with Davis -
McAllen Pipe and Supply, Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid meeting
specifications for an estimated annual expenditure of $57,991.52. 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. Fire hydrants are budgeted by the Water Department.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
6. M92-330
Motion approving a supply agreement for uniformed security guard service for the
Corpus Christi Central Library in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0014-93 with
Stanley Smith Security, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, based on best bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of $28,877.16. The security service will be maintained
seven (7) days a week, during the scheduled business hours that the Library is open
to the public. The term of the agreement shall be for 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 the
Central Library.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
7. M92-331
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with
Dailey -Wells in the amount of $19,210 for maintenance of the City's 800 mhz radio
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system for one month beginning December 16, 1992, with an option to extend for up
to two (2) additional one-month terms at the discretion of the City Manager.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; McComb and Slavik voting "No";
Guerrero absent.
8. M92-332
Motion approving the purchase of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance as
written through Midwest Employers Casualty Company with a limit of $10,000,000
at a premium of $82,949. This insurance will be purchased through W.L. Dinn &
Company, Inc., a local broker. This is in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0078-
93.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; McNichols voting "No"; Guerrero
absent.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 021534
Authorizing execution of a five-year lease to Wayne A. Johnson of submerged land
adjacent to Lot 2, Block G, Brooklyn Addition for restaurant purposes for a rent of
one percent of monthly gross revenues or $200 per month whichever is greater;
terminating a lease of the same property, authorized by City Council on June 26,
1990 by Ordinance No. 20939 on February 15, 1993.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye";
Guerrero absent.
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration from the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Items 15 and 16, Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) grant offers.
City Manager Garza explained the procedure for accepting the FAA grants. He
stated that the time for bidding the projects was changed to facilitate the FAA grant offer
deadlines.
Responding to an inquiry from Council Member Moss, City Manager Garza
explained and distributed new grant and airport capital reserve figures in the motions.
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Mr. George Hext, Director of Aviation, explained the funding of the Airport Capital
Reserve account in response to Council Member McNichols' inquiry. Mr. Hext also
explained that the amounts presented in the motions were estimates pending the letting of
the bids.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15. M92-334
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant offer in the
amount of $1,408,057 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Grant
Number AIP 3-48-0051-19-93) to upgrade guidance sign system; install High Intensity
Runway Lights (HIRL) on Runway 17-35, apron lighting, automatic electric switch
gear, and upgrade primary electrical service; acquire vacuum sweeper and handicap
passenger lift device.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
16. M92-335
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant offer in the
amount of $1,350,459 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Grant
Number AIP 3-48-0051-20-93) to construct a new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting
Station.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Guerrero,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye.'
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Mayor Rhodes announced the consideration and tentative approval of amendments
to the City Charter to be submitted to the voters, and the public hearing.
Mr. R. F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, expressed concern that discussion at the Charter
Revision meetings did not include adequate public input. He further expressed concern
about Proposition 11 (previously 12), increasing the Mayor's compensation, and commented
that the proposed amendments were taking control away from the voting public.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed opposition to Proposition 1, stating that
the Charter referendum procedures were being eliminated through this amendment.
Further, Mr. O'Brien discussed the reduction in the City's bond rating.
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Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, commented that the public had ample opportunities
to attend the Charter Revision meetings. Mr. Alonzo stated his support of the propositions,
especially the increased compensation for the Mayor.
Council Member Galindo inquired whether Proposition 9 (previously Proposition 8)
had been discussed at the Charter Revision meetings. This proposition was an amendment
to allow members of city boards and commission and city council to become candidates for
any non -city elective office, but providing they will forfeit their positions in the event they
are elected or appointed to the new office. Council Member Longoria stated that the issue
was briefly discussed.
Council Member Guerrero stated his support of the addition of City employees to
this proposition, and moved to amend the proposition to allow City employees to run for
non -city elective office as long as it does not conflict with City business; seconded by Council
Member Galindo.
City Manager Garza stated that he felt City employees should remain non-political
and concentrate on performing their professional duties for the elected officials. Council
Member Slavik agreed with Mr. Garza's opinion.
Council Member Longoria commented that all citizens should have the right to run
for any position. She further stated that discussions regarding this issue consisted mainly
of the importance and difficulties involved in City employees differentiating City time and
the public office's time.
Mr. John Bell stated that police and fire employees were presently allowed to run
for public office by law.
Council Member McNichols stated that he was not against the concept of allowing
City employees to run for public office. He next suggested separating the addition of city
employees from the original proposition to avoid complications.
Council Member Guerrero then changed his motion to add another proposition
allowing City employees to run for non -city elective office as long as it does not interfere
with City business.
Mayor Rhodes called for a hand vote on the motion, and the motion passed by a vote
of eight to one. Proposition 9 remained the same and a similar proposition was added to
allow City employees to become candidates for a non -city elective office.
In response to Mr. O'Brien's comments, Mr. John Bell reviewed past history of the
City's bond rating.
Mr. Ronald A. Hudson, 3556 Austin, referred to Section 4, Initiative and
Referendum, and suggested changing the words "shall" to "must" to avoid misinterpretation.
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Council Member McComb moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council
Member Galindo, and passed unanimously.
Council Member Slavik inquired about the definition of the words "shall" and "must."
City Attorney Bray stated that "shall" was ordinarily used and the two words were generally
interpreted the same.
Council Member Slavik commented that she had discussed the changes in Proposition
1 with members of the League of Women Voters and various neighborhood groups, and
stated opposition. Mrs. Slavik also expressed concern about adding the words "City Council"
to Proposition 9.
Council Member McComb moved to add the submission of a filing fee of $100 to
Proposition 4, seconded by Council Member Martin. Mr. McComb further discussed the
possibility of defining the number of signatures required.
Council Member McNichols commented that his previous motion removing the filing
fee from Proposition 4 was to eliminate construing this fee as a financial test. He further
expressed concern about the variations in the accumulation of signatures in the Texas
Election Code.
A brief discussion developed regarding the addition of the filing fee of $100.
Mayor Rhodes called for a vote on the motion, and the motion passed by a vote of
five to three. Proposition 4 was amended.
Council Member Longoria made a motion to eliminate "city council" from
Proposition 9, seconded by Council Member Slavik. Mayor Rhodes called for a hand vote
on the motion, and the motion failed by a vote of five to three.
City Secretary Chapa explained that the current vote on the propositions was
directing to put the propositions in the ordinance calling the April election and was tentative
approval. He further stated that final approval would be when the ordinance was presented
to the Council in early January of 1993.
The proposed propositions remained the same except for the amendment to
Proposition 4, adding the filing fee, and the addition of a proposition allowing City
employees to run for non -city elective office. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes on the Charter amendments as follows:
PROPOSITION 1. An amendment to provide for annexation of additional territory
adjacent to the City by ordinance.
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The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Slavik voting "No"; Guerrero
absent.
PROPOSITION 2. An amendment to modify the provisions for initiative and
referendum, to include allowing referendum procedures to cover a disputed portion
of an ordinance, assuring at least sixty days for the circulation of petitions to suspend
and ordinance, clarifying the application of the referendum procedures, and making
other procedural clarifications and adjustments.
The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
PROPOSITION 3. An amendment to provide term limitations for the mayor and
council members limiting them to serving four two-year terms consecutively in each
office, or six two-year terms consecutively in any combination of such offices, to take
effect beginning with terms of office commencing in April 1993.
The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
PROPOSITION 4. An amendment to provide for filing for election to the city
council by either the payment of a filing fee or the submission of a petition in
accordance with the Texas Election Code.
The foregoing proposition passed as amended by the following vote: Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Rhodes and Slavik
voting "No"; Guerrero absent.
PROPOSITION 5. An amendment to allow the City Council to adjust its regular
meeting schedule, provided that the City Council is required to meet in regular
session not less often than twice each month, and to require two readings of
ordinances except in cases of emergency, provided that certain leases shall not be
finally acted upon until the twenty-eighth day after first reading.
The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
PROPOSITION 6. An amendment to modify the provisions for removal of council
members by incorporating the procedures before the ethics commission and conform
them to other provisions of the charter.
The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
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PROPOSITION 7. An amendment to change the term "handicap" to "disability" and
add the terms "age" and "color" to the non-discrimination provisions of the City
Charter in order to conform such non-discrimination provisions with current federal
law.
The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
PROPOSITION 8. An amendment to allow members of the city council and city
boards and commissions to become candidates for any non -city public office, but
providing they will forfeit their positions in the event they are elected or appointed
to the new office
The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
PROPOSITION 9. An amendment to provide that the debt service required for
bonds approved by the voters in the future will be subject to the tax rate limitation
provided in the Texas Constitution.
The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Martin,
McComb, and McNichols voting "Aye"; Longoria, Moss, and Slavik voting "No";
Guerrero absent.
PROPOSITION 10. An amendment to make limited revisions to the city's authority
to grant leases up to sixty years, providing that leases longer than five years covering
submerged lands on the bayfront must be submitted to a referendum.
The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
PROPOSITION 11. An amendment increasing the annual compensation of the
mayor to $18,000.00.
The foregoing proposition passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Guerrero absent.
PROPOSITION 12. An amendment to allow City employees to become candidates
for a non -city elective office, providing it does not interfere with their city
employment.
The foregoing proposition was added and passed by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McComb, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye";
Guerrero absent.
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The Council went into closed session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Article 6252-17, Section 2(0, regarding acquisition of real property in Oso Creek area near
Elliott landfill for park and solid waste purposes.
The Council returned from closed session, and Mayor Rhodes commented on the
recent Texas Municipal Board meeting. She discussed the priorities which were established
at the meeting which would be presented at the next legislative session.
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza reviewed the City's holiday garbage pick-up schedule.
Mr. Garza also gave an update on Phoenix Holdings Group, Inc.'s recent bond proceedings
for the golf courses.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
Council Member Martin requested that the City Council be kept informed by City
staff on all City related matters. Mr. Martin also requested a list of the pending budget
adjustments due to the transfer of the municipal golf courses. Mr. Garza briefly discussed
the adjustments and stated that he would provide the Council with the information.
Mr. Martin referred to Mr. Ron Hudson's letter regarding the Open Meetings Act.
Mr. Garza stated that he had prepared a response and would furnish the Council a copy.
Council Member Slavik inquired whether the tax bills for the City's Industrial District
members had been sent out. Mr. Garza answered in the affirmative and discussed the
amounts.
A discussion developed regarding the Industrial District agreement, and Mayor
Rhodes stated that it was her understanding that, if the terms of the contract were not
finalized by November of 1992, the Council was not interested in negotiating further. A
discussion ensued and several Council Members expressed concern about the delay. Mayor
Rhodes requested that City Manager Garza contact the Industrial District and provide the
Council with an update. Council Member Slavik expressed the importance of keeping the
Council informed to prevent misinterpretations.
Council Member Longoria commented that she served on the City's Nueces County
Community Action Board and discussed their goals and objectives. Mrs. Longoria also
referred to City Secretary Chapa's Council inquiry about mobile voting which the Council
was not interested in pursuing, and stated for the record she was interested in mobile voting,
especially as it could be related to voting at the local H.E.B. stores.
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Council Member McComb inquired about the new Fire Station facility. City
Manager Garza stated that the station was currently operating, and the dedication would
be forthcoming. Further, Mr. Garza commented that the old fire station would be utilized
as a City maintenance facility and discussed the possibility of placing the fire administration
in an existing empty City park and recreation building. Council Member McComb also
questioned recent recycling pick-up in his area, and Mr. Bob Bruner discussed the routes.
Mr. McComb further inquired about City utility charges for vacant houses in the City, and
City Manager Garza explained the procedures. Lastly, Mr. McComb expressed concern
about certain statements in the Friends of the Aquarium Newsletter concerning the Corpus
Christi Bay area.
Council Member Moss referred to the sales tax revenues recently received, and City
Manager Garza stated that the monies would be utilized to increase the City's fund reserves.
Mr. Garza also discussed new requirements from the Governmental Accounting Standards
Board.
Council Member Galindo inquired whether City Secretary Chapa could reexamine
the possibility of mobile voting, and the Mayor stated that it had already been determined
that the consensus of the Council was not to use mobile voting in the upcoming election.
Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience.
Mr William Gearhart, 4810 Marion Circle, stated that he felt that the Request for
Proposal (RFP) on maintenance for the City's radio system was supporting large and not
small businesses. He inquired whether the RFP could be broken down into different
components and bid on separately. Council Member Martin stated that this request was
being made at a late date. He stated that the bids were due two and one-half to three
weeks ago, and the Manager extended them to try to get additional bids which are now due
in two days. He expressed concern that Mr. Gearhart was requesting a change in the RFP
at this late date.
Mr. Ronald A. Hudson, 3556 Austin, commented on his recent letter concerning the
Corpus Christi Cable Communications Commission violating The Open Meetings Acts.
Mr. Hudson requested that the City's boards and commissions be informed of The Open
Meetings Act.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. on December 15, 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 15, 1992, which
were approved by the City Council on December 22, 1992.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 5th day of February, 1993.
jArmando Chapa r �
City Secretary
SEAL