HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/23/1993I 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 March 23, 1993, which were
approved by the City Council on March 30, 1993.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 30th day of March, 1993.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 1993
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem Edward Martin
Council Members:
Cezar Galindo
Dr. David McNichols
Betty Jean Longoria
Clif Moss
Mary Pat Slavik
City Manager Juan Garza
* City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Council Member Galindo, following which the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Longoria.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the
Council was present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of March 16, 1993, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as
presented.
City Attorney Bray arrived at the Council Meeting at 2:04 p.m.
Mayor Rhodes referred to the Board & Committee appointments and the following
appointment was made by the Council.
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Lilly Satterwhite
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 1 through 9, and Council Members
requested that Items 1, 6, 7, and 9 be withheld for discussion. City Manager Garza
commented that Item 2 would be withdrawn from consideration at the day's meeting.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
3a. M93-098
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $2,848,218.60 to Jalco, Inc. to slipline
the existing sanitary sewer on Greenwood Drive between South Padre Island Drive
and the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saratoga Boulevard, on Angela
from north of Villarreal Street to Horne Road, and on Horne Road between Angela
and Barrera.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
3b. ORDINANCE NO. 021614
Ordinance appropriating $400,000 from the No. 250 Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund
applicable to Project No. 250-601-605.39, Greenwood Trunk Slipline.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
4. M93-099
Motion authorizing a Contract for Engineering Services in the amount of $71,945.00
with Naismith Engineers, Inc. to perform preliminary phase and field testing services
associated with the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Odor Control Improvements
Project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
5a. M93-100
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $176,548 to C.W. Campbell Electric
Company for fire alarm system renovations at the Bayfront Convention Center
Complex and Art Museum of South Texas.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
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5b. ORDINANCE NO. 021615
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 021441, which adopted the FY 1992-93 Budget,
by appropriating $120,000 from Tourist and Convention Fund No. 103 Unreserved
Fund Balance for the Convention Center/Art Museum fire alarm system and
appropriating $33,700 from the Convention Center major improvements account of
the Tourist and Convention Fund for the Convention Center/Art Museum fire alarm
system; transferring $153,700 to Convention Center Bond Fund No. 209;
appropriating $153,700 from the Convention Center Bond Fund No. 209.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye?
8. ORDINANCE NO. 021616
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a lease from July 1 to
September 30, 1993, with an option to renew annually through September 30, 2003,
with the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration, for the access roads and walkways at the Corpus Christi International
Airport in consideration of maintaining and operating the Visual Approach Slope
Indicators (VASI) and Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) on Runway 17/35.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
Pursuant to Item 1, motion approving the purchase of thirty-five radios with scan
control head and antennas, Council Member McNichols requested a breakdown of the costs.
City Manager Garza replied that the breakdown would be provided to the Council before
the close of the day's meeting.
Pursuant to Item 6, authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year lease
agreement with John Russo and Thomas W. Stewart, for a tract of land for material storage,
Council Member Moss referred to the distinctive nature of the land site. He next reviewed
past rental fees for the land, pointing out the rental increases. Mr. Moss then suggested
approval of the current agreement, and investigation of other appropriate land sites for the
storage. City Manager Garza commented that the City owned property south of the
referenced site which could be used as a potential site.
Council Member Martin inquired about the votes required to pass Item 6. City
Secretary Chapa explained that four votes were required for passage on the first and second
reading of a lease agreement such as Item 6, and five votes for passage on the third reading.
A brief discussion ensued, and City Manager Garza referred to the thirty day
cancellation clause in the lease agreement which could be implemented in the event an
alternate site was located. He suggested approval of the item at this time.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
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Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 7, ordinance appropriating $393,750
from the Street Bond Fund and authorizing the transfer of these funds into the General
Fund to support street maintenance projects as adopted in the FY 92-93 operating budget.
Council Member Slavik inquired whether, through this transfer, the street bond funds
would be commingled with other funds in the General Fund.
City Manager Garza explained that the original agreement with the Regional
Transportation Authority (RTA) provided funds (approximately $200,000 annually) to be
utilized for street repairs compensating for street damage by RTA buses. He also stated
that the agreement further provided that the City and RTA would determine, on an annual
basis, appropriate street projects to be financed from these funds. He then commented that
several years ago, the City Council changed the procedure and eliminated the process for
determining the street projects due to the cumbersome process involved.
Responding to Council Member Martin, City Manager Garza reviewed RTA's past
and current payments. Mr. Martin then suggested that, since the General Fund was
currently in balance, the payments from the RTA could continue to be set aside for future
major street projects. Mr. Garza commented that this suggestion would be an alternative,
and reviewed the effects on the General Fund.
City Manager Garza further explained that the $400,000 transfer would not increase
the Street Department's budget. He further stated that, if the funds were transferred to the
General Fund, these funds would be utilized for General Fund activities.
After further deliberation, Mr. Garza agreed with Mr. Martin's suggestion to continue
the present procedure concerning the RTA payments. Mr. Garza stated that the item would
be withdrawn from consideration at the day's meeting.
Pursuant to Item 9, resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement
with the State of Texas for the City to provide traffic signal control equipment for the
Everhart Road and Baldwin Boulevard highway safety improvement projects, subject to
reimbursement.
Council Member Moss commented favorably on the project, and inquired whether
utilization of private contractors for the equipment installation had been considered.
Mr. Ogilvie F. Gericke, Street Superintendent, replied that installation of the
equipment would be performed by private contractors through the Texas Department of
Transportation.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
Relative to Item 2, motion approving a supply agreement for fiber optic cable, which
had been withdrawn from the days meeting, Council Member McNichols referred to the
difference in the cost of the fiber optic cable in the bids. He next stressed the importance
of verifying the quality of cable in the purchase. City Manager Garza agreed.
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Returning to Item 1, motion approving the purchase of thirty-five radios, Mr. F. D.
Glenn, Purchasing Agent, reviewed the costs of the radios and components in the bid
tabulation.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
1. M93-097
Motion approving the purchase of thirty-five radios with scan control head and
antennas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0160-93, based on low bids. The
radios are budgeted in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund and the Police Department.
Ericsson GE Mobile
Portland. Texas
Radios and Control Heads Antenna
A&B Electronics, Inc.
Corpus Christi, Texas
$56,222.25 $1,540.00
TOTAL OF AWARDS: $57,762.25
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
2. WITHDRAWN
Metion approving supply agreements for fiber optic cable in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI 0135 93. The term of the contracts will be for twelve months with
the seller and the City Manager or his designee. The awards are based on low bids.
Professional Cable & Components, Inc.
North Richland Hills. Texas
5,000 Ft. Multi Mode Cable @ $0.36
$ 1,800.00
Clifford of Vermont, Inc.
Bethel, Vermont
33,000 Ft. Single Mode Cable cr $0.616 $21,318.00
TOTAL AWARD $23,118.00
6. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a two-year lease agreement
with John Russo and Thomas W. Stewart, for a tract of land located at Resaca and
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Sam Rankin Street, to be used by the City's Street Department for material storage,
for a rental fee of $300 per month, with the option to renew for additional two-year
periods under the same terms and conditions.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
7. WITHDRAWN
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as adopted in the FY 92 93 operating budget.
9. RESOLUTION NO 021617
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement
with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, for
the City to provide traffic signal control equipment for the Everhart Road and
Baldwin Boulevard highway safety improvement projects, subject to reimbursement.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
Mayor Rhodes recessed the Regular Council Meeting for the meeting of the Corpus
Christi Community Improvement Corporation.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting and called for a recess.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting and called for consideration
from the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Rhodes referred to Items 11, 12, and 13, which involved authorization to
execute (Item 11) a one-year lease and (Item 12) a ten-year lease for the old Police station
to the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation, and (Item 13) the amendment
to the FY 92-93 CDBG Program Final Statement by reallocating $500,000 from the Wynn
Seale Street School Area Phase II street improvements to the FY 92 Corpus Christi
Community Improvement Corporation Community Training Center project; and (Item 14)
motion approving a consent agreement for the loan agreement between the Corpus Christi
Community Improvement Corporation and consenting to the $500,000 loan from the bank
consortium, previously discussed at the day's CCCIC meeting. Mayor Rhodes called for
further Council comments or comments from the audience. There being no further
comments on these items, City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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11. ORDINANCE NO. 021618
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year lease of the old Police
station to the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
12. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a ten-year lease of the old Police station
to the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
13. ORDINANCE NO. 021619
Ordinance amending Ordinance 021571 to amend the FY92 CDBG Program Final
Statement by reallocating $500,000 from FY92 CDBG Wynn Seale Street School
Area Phase II street improvements to FY92 Corpus Christi Community Improvement
Corporation Community Training Center project and authorizing the City Manager
or his designee to execute the documents required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for this program amendment.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
14. M93-101
Motion approving a consent agreement for the loan agreement between the Corpus
Christi Community Improvement Corporation and a bank consortium (NationsBank,
Texas Commerce Bank, Mercantile Bank, Citizens Bank, and Nueces National
Bank); consenting to a $500,000 loan from the bank consortium secured by a pledge
by the CCCIC of its CDBG Program income and the lease payments for the
Workforce Development Corporation.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Martin abstaining.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Items 15a, 15b, and 15c, motions and
ordinance regarding the proposed Street Capital Improvement Program.
Returning to Item 9, Council Member Moss inquired whether the installation
agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation should be included in the proposed
Street Capital Improvement Program. City Manager Garza stated that the installation
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agreement would be returned to the Council at a later date and suggested that the Council
proceed with Item 15.
Further, Mr. Moss inquired whether the payments from RTA were subject to
increases, and City Manager Garza explained the inflationary increases. Mr. Moss then
suggested basing RTA's payments on the miles used by the RTA buses in their scheduled
routes.
Ms. Grace McNett, Capital Budget Officer, commented on the priorities used to
formulate the Project Recommendation and Funding Requirements list in the agenda
material, and reviewed such proposed projects and costs. She stated the list consisted of the
Wynn Seale School Area Station, Phase 2; the Leopard Street, Rand Morgan to Callicoate
Road design; the Knickerbocker Street Extension; the Everhart Street Overlay/Widening
program; the IH 37 Lighting Rehabilitation, Phase 1; and the Oso Parkway (Southfork and
Greenfields Subdivision Connection) project.
Council Member Martin referred to the reprogramming of funds allocated to the
Park Road 22/53 Intersection Improvements, and requested information of such
reprogramming. Ms. McNett explained that the funds consisted of the City's contribution
for the State project of elevating the Kennedy Causeway. She stated that this project was
not in the current three year transportation improvement program, and staff recommended
utilization of these funds in the interval for other projects.
Responding further to Council Member Martin, Ms. McNett discussed the process
by which funds were initially programmed for projects. Council Member Martin expressed
concern that new projects were replacing bond projects. He then requested that the Council
be provided with the next priority list concerning the 1986 street bond projects. Mr. Martin
next referred to the contingency fee, and Ms. McNett replied that the amount reserved for
contingency was for the total street program and not only the proposed six projects on the
day's agenda. Mr. Martin further inquired whether the Wynn Seale School area street
project would be CDBG eligible, and Mr. Utter replied in the affirmative.
Responding to Council Member McNichols, Ms. McNett discussed the association
of the Kennedy Causeway elevation project and the reprogramming of the Park Road 22/53
intersection improvements. Dr. McNichols stressed the importance of replacing the
reprogrammed funds when necessary for use in the Park Road project. Responding further,
Ms. McNett explained the additional costs for the improvements of the Knickerbocker Street
Extension, and referred to the possible cost participation of the developer.
Next, Ms. McNett discussed the modification and cost of the Everhart Street
Overlay/Widening project. Responding to Mayor Rhodes' inquiry about implementation
of the project, City Manager Garza commented that this modification was included in the
item presently before the Council. Council Member Martin inquired whether adequate
right-of-way was available for proper widening, and Ms. McNett replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
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City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15a. M93-102
Motion approving the Street Capital Improvement Program for FY92-93.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
15b. M93-103
Motion authorizing the reprogramming of funds allocated to the Park Road 22/53
intersection improvements.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
15c. ORDINANCE NO. 021620
Ordinance appropriating $918,152 from the Street Bond Fund to support the
recommended projects.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye?
Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on Item 16, consideration of proposal to
amend City retirees' health insurance rates.
Responding to Mayor Rhodes' inquiry, City Manager Garza stated that Item 16 had
been designed to amend the current health insurance rates for retirees at the day's meeting,
if the Council elected to do so. City Manager Garza next discussed the amendment
recommendations by staff as well as the letter Council Member Martin provided in the
agenda material.
Responding to several inquiries, City Manager Garza explained the staff's proposal
to freeze the retiree health insurance premiums at the current levels and the "phase in" plan
providing a common premium rate for both active and retiree participants.
Council Member Martin expressed appreciation for the prompt response to the issue.
Mr. Martin then stated support of staff's recommendations (1) whereby the retirees would
pay 100 percent of their premiums; (3) the development of a plan for the retirees' rates
would remain frozen over the next five years or until such time, whichever is less, the health
premiums of active City's employees reach the same level as the retirees health insurance
premiums (utilization of a common rate structure for both groups); and (4) a plan to
implement the "phase in " common premium rate for both active and retiree participants in
five years or less and such plan to be provided to the City Council within 90 days.
Mr. Martin referred to his suggestion not included in staffs recommendation ([2] roll back
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the recent retiree rate increase to no more than ten percent) regarding the roll back, and
moved to amend the staffs recommendation to include a roll back of the recent retiree rate
increase to no more than ten percent. The motion was seconded by Mayor Rhodes.
Mayor Rhodes inquired about the cost and funding source for the City to include the
roll back. City Manager Garza discussed the annualized impact on current and future
budgets. Council Member Martin commented that, since the projection was based on a
prediction of last year's costs experience, the impact could be higher or lower than
Mr. Garza's suggested cost ($178,000) utilizing the ten percent roll back.
Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Pat Alba, Director of Risk Management,
reviewed the results of the City's insurance program over the last three month period, and
stated that these results were similar to the preceding year. City Manager Garza discussed
the City's insurance program budget, and commented that presently expenditures did not
exceed the year's projections.
Council Member Slavik inquired about the source of the projection figures and the
number of retirees in the health insurance plan. City Manager Garza explained the
actuarial study performed annually, and stated that the retiree health insurance program
consisted of approximately 280 participants. Responding further, Mr. Garza stated that the
retiree's increased premiums resulted from a larger program utilization than anticipated and
the smallness of the retiree group. Council Member Slavik inquired about the number of
active members in the insurance plan and expressed concern that costs to these members
would be increased. Mr. Garza replied that the active group consisted of approximately
2,600 members. Council Member Slavik inquired whether increasing the retirees'
deductibles would provide amelioration for the program. Mr. Garza stated that the
deductibles were costly. Further, Mr. Alba reviewed current retiree deductibles.
Council Member Martin referred to the insurance plan provided to terminated City
employees. He also mentioned a law currently in the State Legislature requiring that
retirees' health insurance rates be rolled back to parallel active employee rates. Mr. Martin
commented favorably on composite rates for active and retired members which goal could
be reached over a period of time. He stated that a five year period to obtain this goal was
suitable and would lessen the impact of such consolidation. Mr. Martin then discussed
percentage rates for the roll back which, with good experience, could be relatively risk free.
In agreement, Mr. Garza replied that 20 percent would be more appropriate. Mr. Martin
then amended his previous motion to reflect a roll back of the recent retiree rate increase
to no more than 20 percent.
Responding to Council Member Slavik, Mr. Garza reviewed the effects of the
amendments on the City's budget as well as the active employees. A discussion developed.
Council Member Longoria agreed with Council Member Slavik's concern about
increased rates to active employees. Mr. Garza explained the rate structure which would
not increase active employee rates in the current year, but would in succeeding years.
Mr. Garza also stated that the health insurance program was examined each year to
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ascertain the best costs, and discussed the examination procedures. Mrs. Longoria further
referred to active employees which could not presently afford insurance through the City.
Council Member McNichols inquired whether the roll back rate could be determined
each year based on experience, instead of setting a specific rate. City Manager Garza
commented that it would be best to provide the roll back rate for the retirees at this time.
A discussion ensued regarding the motion.
Council Member Moss suggested adoption of the referenced amendment and review
of the matter by the Council in one year. City Manager Garza discussed the changing
insurance system which would influence the City's insurance program in the future.
Council Member Slavik inquired whether insurance benefits were promised to City
employees upon hiring. City Manager Garza replied in the affirmative. Council Member
Slavik commented that she was uncomfortable with voting on the matter as presently
presented and requested other options. City Manager Garza replied that the proposed plan
was designed to provide respectable rates. Mr. Garza also compared the proposal to
insurance programs of other entities.
In summation, City Manager Garza stated that, since active members would become
retired members at some point in time, the insurance program provided benefits to the
active members in a two -fold manner. He commented favorably on support of the City's
health insurance program from active employees as well as the retired employees.
City Manager Garza responded to several questions posed from Council Member
Galindo regarding present and future health insurance costs. A discussion developed.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Eric Wramp stated support of active and retired employees participating in the
same insurance plan.
Mr. L. D. Foster, 1118 Vernon, agreed with Mr. Wramp, and inquired about the high
cost to include dependents on the insurance plan. City Manager Garza explained the
procedure by which the dependent rates were determined.
Mrs. J. Foster, 1118 Vernon, commented that insurance rates were increasing because
medical services were increasing, and was not a result of actions by retirees.
Mayor Rhodes referred to the motion to amend the City's retiree health insurance
rates. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16. M93-104
(1) continuation of the retiree health insurance program whereby the retirees pay 100
percent of their premium; (2) roll back the recent retiree rate increase to no more
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than 20 percent; (3) develop a plan whereby retiree health insurance premiums
remain frozen over the next five years or until such time, whichever is less, active
City employee's health premiums reach the same level as retiree health insurance
premiums, at this time, a common rate structure will be used to rate both groups;
and (4) a plan to implement this "phase in" of a common premium rate for both
active and retiree participants in five years or less will be provided to the City
Council within 90 days.
The foregoing motion passed as amended by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; McNichols absent.
Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on Item 17, consideration of resolutions and
other actions deemed appropriate by the City Council, as to legislative issues before the
73rd Texas Legislature. City Manager Garza stated that there were no actions to report at
this time.
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Garza commented on the successful results of the recent trip to Austin
regarding House Bill 467, fines pertaining to pipelines. He further stated that an ordinance
regarding such matter would be presented to the Council. A brief discussion ensued
regarding the issue.
Mayor Rhodes referred to a letter concerning traffic signage in the Betty
Jean/Williams Drive area. Mayor Rhodes requested that City Manager Garza examine the
situation. Further, Mayor Rhodes referred to the Brawner Parkway monitoring program
issue. In response, Mr. Bray explained the present circumstances.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
Council Member Galindo inquired whether studies were available regarding the
effects of the brine releases on the bay and the brine toxicity levels. City Manager Garza
stated that the City did not currently have such reports.
Council Member Slavik referred to a complaint she received regarding Scotland
Drive in the Flour Bluff area, and requested an examination. Further, Mrs. Slavik inquired
about installation of water conservation plumbing fixtures on new construction in the City.
Mr. Garza explained the new requirements.
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 5:23 p.m. on March 23, 1993.
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