HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/06/1993I 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 April 6, 1993, which were
approved by the City Council on April 13, 1993.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 16th day of April, 1993.
SEAL
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
April 6, 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 Slavik.
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 March 30, 1993, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as
presented.
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of the ordinance canvassing the returns and
declaring the results of the General Election conducted on April 3, 1993.
Council Member Slavik requested that the returns of Precinct 65 be canvassed. The
Council canvassed the returns for the positions of Mayor and Council Members and the
Charter amendments. No discrepancies were noted.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
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Council Member Moss reviewed the final votes of the Council Member at Large
positions from the April 3, 1993 election and stated that he wanted the record to reflect that
Martin received 50%, Moss 44%, and Best 42% of the total vote.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 0216241/2
Ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the General Election
conducted on April 3, 1993.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
Item 2, swearing in and seating of new Council Members if a Runoff Election is not
necessary, was withdrawn from consideration at the day's meeting. (Since a Runoff Election
will be held on April 17, 1993, the swearing in and seating of the new Council Members will
occur at the April 20, 1993 Council Meeting.)
2. WITHDRAWN
Swearing in and seating of new Council Members if a Runoff Election is not
Mayor Rhodes referred to Item 3, ordinance calling a Runoff Election for April 17,
1993. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the Council or audience, and there were
no comments.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. ORDINANCE NO. 021625
Ordinance calling a Runoff Election for April 17, 1993.
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 called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 4 through 11, and Council Members
requested that Item 7 be withheld for discussion. Mayor Rhodes announced that Item 5 was
withdrawn from consideration at the day's meeting.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
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4. M93-111
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 4,104 gallons of liquid lime
dispersant in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0114-93 with Western Water
Management, Inc., North Kansas City, Missouri based on the low of $24,131.52. The
term of 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 for FY 92-93 by the Water
Department.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
5. WITHDRAWN
Motion approving a supply agreement for water treatment service for water cooled
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI 0139 93 with United Worth Hydrochcm Corp.,
Corpus Christi, Texas, based on thc low bid of $16,059.84. The term of the contract
will be twelve months with an option to extend for two (2) additional twelve month
periods subject to thc approval of the supplier and the City Manager, or his designee.
Funds have been budgeted by the using departments in FY 92 93.
6. M93-112
Motion approving the application by the Buccaneer Commission, Inc. to temporarily
close Chaparral between Resaca and Fitzgerald Streets to conduct the Multi -Cultural
& Arts Festival on April 24-25, 1993.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
8. ORDINANCE NO. 021627
Ordinance closing and abandoning a 10 -foot wide by 149.12 -foot long utility easement
within Lot 22R along the common north boundary with Lot 29R, Block B, Lexington
Plaza; subject to compliance with the specified conditions and the applicant replatting
the property, within 180 days, at his expense.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
9. SECOND READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28A - "HC" Historical -Cultural
Landmark Preservation, by deleting said article in its entirety and substituting
therefore a new Article 28A.
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The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Longoria, Martin, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Galindo and McNichols voting "No."
10. ORDINANCE NO. 021628
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-year lease with the
Bank of Corpus Christi to operate an automatic teller machine in the terminal of the
Corpus Christi International Airport for 33% of shared net income as monthly rent.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye;" Martin abstaining.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 021629
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year lease with two one-year mutual
term options to renew with Efrain Guerrero, dba La Playa, to provide food service
at City Hall, for a fee of one percent of gross revenue.
The foregoing ordinance passed on third reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye."
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 7, resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the contract for Consultant Services with The
Nyfeler Organization, Inc., for the Roof Replacement Project at the Corpus Christi
International Airport, increasing the fee for Construction Phase Services by $66,000.
Council Member Martin inquired about the application and specific costs of the
proposed amendment and time extension. Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering,
elaborated. Council Member Martin expressed concern that the item was not returned to
the Council when the problem was first perceived. City Manager Garza agreed. Mr. Martin
also inquired whether the City had considered activating the default provisions in the
contract.
Responding to Council Member Galindo, City Manager Garza commented on the
problems encountered with the original roof installation, and problems in the current
project. Mr. Garza next stated that the current project was near completion and suggested
approval of the item.
Council Member Galindo inquired as to other options available. Mr. Crull discussed
the work remaining in the project. Further, Mr. Crull discussed the provisions of the
consultant contract and commented that the objectives had been properly fulfilled.
Council Member Slavik referred to her previous inquiries about the project and
expressed concern about the additional expenses to the City resulting from the contractor's
delay. She suggested that the contractor be responsible for the consultant's additional fee.
Further, Mrs. Slavik suggested that the City exercise caution in the future concerning this
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particular contractor. Responding to Mrs. Slavik, City Manager Garza explained the
project's original bond and settlement funds.
Council Member McNichols suggested that similar problems be presented to the
Council at an earlier date in the future.
Mr. Crull responded to several inquiries from Council Member Longoria regarding
the responsibilities of the contractor, the consulting firm, and the City.
Council Member Moss inquired about the project's original completion date and
requested extension. Mr. Crull explained.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were no comments.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
7. RESOLUTION NO. 021626
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the contract for Consultant Services with The Nyfeler Organization, Inc. for
the Roof Replacement Project at the Corpus Christi International Airport, increasing
the fee for Construction Phase Services by $66,000.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Martin,
McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Galindo voting "No."
Mayor Rhodes called for considerations from the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 12, motion authorizing the
appointment of an ad hoc Peer Panel to review applications for the FY 1993-94 performing
arts subgrant program. Mayor Rhodes called for comments, and there were no comments.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
12. M93-113
Motion authorizing the appointment of an ad hoc Peer Panel, consisting of arts
specialists, to review applications for the FY 1993-94 performing arts subgrant
program.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye?
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 13, consideration of resolutions and
other actions deemed appropriate by the City Council, as to legislative issues before the
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73rd Texas Legislature. City Manager Garza provided an update on House Bill 467, fines
pertaining to pipelines.
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Mayor Rhodes recessed the Regular Council Meeting for the meeting of the Corpus
Christi Community Improvement Corporation.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting.
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report, and City Manager Garza stated
that he had no report.
Mayor Rhodes discussed complaints she received regarding hub cap and license plate
thefts in the community. She referred a letter from an out-of-town visitor on this subject
to City Manager Garza. Next, Mayor Rhodes commented that the local pipeline ordinance
was being finalized by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and would be
presented to the Council soon.
Next, Mayor Rhodes discussed several long-standing complaints previously reported
to the City's Community Development Department, and referred two recent complaints to
the City Manager. A discussion developed regarding the current system for processing
complaints of this nature. Mayor Rhodes requested an examination of the process.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
Council Member Martin suggested that the early voting for the current runoff
election be held specifically in Districts 2 and 3. City Secretary Chapa commented that the
locations selected were as near to the related districts as possible (City Hall, Greenwood
Senior Citizens Center, C. C. Area Council for the Deaf, and the Nueces County
Courthouse). He stated that the C. C. Area Council for the Deaf was located in close
proximity to District 3. Next, Mr. Martin inquired about the effective and open enrollment
dates concerning the retirees' medical insurance. City Manager Garza replied that the
effective date was April of 1993 and that the retiree's open enrollment could be
consolidated with the upcoming general open enrollment.
Next, Council Member Martin inquired whether the City Manager had received a
copy of the letter from Acordia, and requested that the Council be furnished with a copy
of the response as well responses to other items in the future. City Manager Garza
concurred with this suggestion. Council Member Martin requested that the current and new
Council Members be provided with information on the City's pending issues.
Mayor Rhodes commented that the Runoff Election would be held on April 17, 1993,
and that the swearing-in and seating of the new Council would occur on April 20, 1993.
Mayor Rhodes suggested that these procedures be performed the morning of April 20, 1993,
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and that the Council proceed with the regularly scheduled Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Rhodes also suggested that workshops on current Council concerns be scheduled to
apprise the new Council Members of pending items. Responding to Mayor Rhodes', City
Secretary Chapa stated that the public hearing and adoption of the FY 1993 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was scheduled for May 4, 1993 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber.
Council Member Slavik referred to a new complaint she received concerning a Flour
Bluff location previously cited for accumulation and storage of debris, and requested an
examination. She stated that the initial complaint was resolved, but a new problem had
surfaced. Mrs. Slavik referred to the low voter turn -out for the April 3, 1993 election. She
inquired whether the election could be held on a weekday instead of a Saturday. City
Secretary Chapa explained the current State law regulating election dates, and commented
that the law required the elections to be held on Saturdays, except in November of odd
years. A brief discussion developed concerning the numerous voting opportunities provided
to the public during the current election.
Council Member Moss agreed with Council Member Martin's comments about the
need to provide upcoming agenda items to the Council, and inquired about the City
Manager's Report which was previously included in the Agenda material. City Manager
Garza replied that this report would be provided in the future. Further, Mr. Moss requested
a current copy of the City's organizational chart.
Council Member Longoria requested staff to investigate a complaint she received
regarding illegal dumping in the Annaville area. Further, Mrs. Longoria referred to rubbish
discarded at vacant rental property. City Manager Garza replied that this was the
responsibility of the property owners, and discussed the difficulties involved. He also stated
that this process was currently under investigation.
Responding to Council Member Slavik, Mr. Utter discussed the State's surcharge on
discarded tires. Mr. Utter also reviewed the pick up procedures by the City's Solid Waste
Services concerning discarded material at rental property sites.
Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience, and there were no comments.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. on April 6, 1993.
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