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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/20/1993I 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 20, 1993, which were approved by the City Council on April 27, 1993. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 3rd day of May, 1993. SEAL City Secretary MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting April 20, 1993 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Betty Jean Longoria Council Members: Jack Best Melody Cooper Cezar Galindo Dr. David McNichols Edward Martin Clif Moss David Noyola 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 Reverend Sansom Williams, Parkway Presbyterian Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Cooper. 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 referred to the selection of the Mayor Pro Tem and suggested the continuation of the previous process. Council Member McNichols moved that the Mayor Pro Tem appointment remain on a rotating basis. The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the first term be allotted to Council Member Betty Jean Longoria, District 1; followed by Council Member Cezar Galindo, District 2; Council Member Noyola, District 3; Council Member McNichols, District 4; Council Member Cooper, District 5; Council Member Best, at Large; Council Member Moss, at Large; and Council Member Martin, at Large. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 13, 1993, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Co. Al Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 2 Mayor Rhodes announced the Presentation to the Friends of the Library by the Corpus Christi Charity League. Ms. Mary Beth Delano, Chairman of the Charity League, presented a check for $65,000 to the Friends of the Library and the Library Board. Ms. Delano explained the annual selection of a recipient for the funds and discussed the library -related programs which will be funded by the proceeds. Mr. Ed Glaze, President of the Friends of the Library, and Mr. Bill White, Chairman of the Library Board, accepted the check. Ms. Delano further recognized the members of the Charity League present at the day's meeting. Mayor Rhodes expressed appreciation to the Charity League, and recognized the members of the Library Board present at the day's meeting. Mayor Rhodes referred to the Regional Transportation Authority Government Committee (Fare Approval Committee) appointments and the following council members were appointed (M93-118): Council Member David Noyola Council Member Melody Cooper Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 3 through 7, and Council Members requested that Items 4, 5, and 6 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 3. M93-119 Motion approving supply agreements for approximately 3,690 gas meter valves, ranging in size from 1" - 2" in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0166-93 with the following companies for the following amounts based on low bid, for an estimated annual expenditure of $35,816.10. 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 for FY 92-93 by the Gas Division. National Meter Lancaster. Ohio (1" valves with couplings) $34,560.00 GRAND TOTAL - $35,816.10 Grinnell Corp. Houston, Texas (1"-2" valves without couplings) $1,256.10 Minutes Regular Co,. Al Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 3 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 7. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Traffic, Section 53-252, Schedule III - Parking "Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets" by prohibiting curbside parking along both sides of Williams Drive at all times between a point 900 feet east of Everhart Road and Staples Street and along both sides of Corona Drive from Everhart Road to its terminus 900 feet east of Everhart Road. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." Pursuant to Item 4, motion approving the purchase of one battery operated floor scrubber from Tennant Company, Council Member McNichols expressed concern that the City was not receiving adequate bid responses. Dr. McNichols next inquired whether the City's bid specifications could be too restrictive. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. Homer Webster, representative of Southwest Lift, Inc., explained the qualified manufacturers of the relative floor scrubbers. He expressed concern that certain items in the bid specifications did not affect the performance of the machine, and suggested that the specifications were proprietary from their inception. Mr. Webster also discussed his efforts to bid on the item. City Manager Garza explained the State law affecting the specifications, and stated that bidders could either meet or exceed the specifications. He referred to the test comparisons performed on the equipment and stated that the selected equipment was superior in performance. He stated that this superiority involved less time expended by staff for the clean up process resulting in a lower payroll. Council Member Moss inquired whether Mr. Webster had read the test performance results. Mr. Webster stated that he had not been provided a copy of these results. A brief discussion ensured regarding the bid specifications. Mr. John Simon, Coliseum Manager, discussed past experiences with the equipment which was not selected. Responding to Council Member Galindo, Mr. F. D. Glenn, Purchasing Agent, stated that, if staff performed the functions not performed by the Power Boss equipment, the City would expend approximately $10,000 more a year. Pursuant to Item 5, motion awarding a contract to Houston Services Industries to repair the spur gear drive turntable at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant, Council Member McNichols expressed concern about the project's inspection cost referenced in the agenda material. Minutes Regular Cot. .:il Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 4 Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering, explained the inspections. He stated that the cost was an approximation, and therefore subject to a lower final amount. Council Member Longoria inquired about the difference of the bids, and Mr. Crull stated that the difference resulted from the selected company's familiarity of the equipment. Council Member Moss expressed concern that a local bidder did not bid on the item, and referred to costs avoidances available through utilization of a local bidder. Mr. Crull explained the performance and payment bond requirements, and discussed the efforts by the City utilizing an initial total payment process. Responding further, Mr. Crull explained the bid notification process. Next, Council Member Martin commented that the worker's compensation insurance requirements could also prevent local companies from bidding. Council Member Galindo inquired whether the Corpus Christi Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) could suggest ways to assist local businesses. Mayor Rhodes referred to the previous EDC workshops regarding the issue. Relative to Item 6, resolution concerning TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc.'s realignment of channels, Mayor Rhodes inquired about other options available to strengthen the City's request concerning the channel CNN. City Manager Garza referred to the proposed legislature regarding cable companies. Council Member McNichols referred to the new Cable Act referenced in the agenda material, and requested a copy. He stated that the information would be beneficial in understanding the new Act. Mr. Hennings replied that he would provide a copy to the Council. Mr. Hennings stated that the City did not currently have authority to regulate TCI's assignment of channels. He commented that TCI had agreed to relocate CNN to Channel 36 or below. Council Member Martin pointed out that Channel 36 was not included in the basic service. Mr. Hennings commented that the proposed resolution requested TCI to relocate CNN to a channel below Channel 22, which would be included in the basic service. Council Member Best referred to the initial installation of the cable system in the City and discussed the significance of providing the channel as a public service to the citizens in the community. He commented on his support of the resolution. Mayor Rhodes requested the Council to contact TCI individually concerning support of the requested CNN reassignment. Council Member Martin inquired whether the channel realignment was a company- wide strategy marketing extended service, and City Manager Garza replied in the affirmative. Council Member Martin then inquired as to the term of the City's franchise agreement with TCI, and City Manager Garza replied 2001. Minutes Regular Cot.- .11 Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 5 Council Member Longoria referred to the recent complaints she had received about the channel realignment, and suggested that the citizens of Corpus Christi contact TCI. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, stated that the franchise agreement allowed the Council to perform a performance review on TCI Cablevision, Inc. at any time concerning the channel realignment. He stated that he felt the resolution would not influence TCI's decision concerning the reassignment of CNN. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 4. M93-120 Motion approving the purchase of one battery operated floor scrubber in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0138-93, from Tennant Company, Anaheim, CA, for the amount of $30,285.00, based on low bid meeting specifications. The scrubber will be used in the Coliseum and is budgeted in the 1992-93 Capital Outlay as replacement equipment. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin voting "No." 5. M93-121 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $28,600 to Houston Services Industries to repair the spur gear drive turntables at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Moss voting "No." 6. RESOLUTION NO. 021634 Resolution concerning TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc.'s realignment of channels. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Noyola voting "Aye." Mayor Rhodes called for considerations from the Regular Agenda. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 8a and 8b, motions relating to the purchase of a mail inserting system and remittance processing system and the supply agreements. Minutes Regular Co, _41 Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 6 City Manager Garza referred to the relevance of the purchase and stated that the replacement was also following a Council directive to establish better communications with customers. Ms. Rosie Vela, Director of Finance, reviewed the operations of the current and proposed utility billing systems. Through the use of charts, she displayed the old and proposed "customer bill." She stated that the proposed bill was a draft and welcomed Council comments. Ms. Vela further stated that, the equipment which processed the present post -card billing system, was no longer manufactured. Ms. Vela also referred to cost avoidances through the use of the proposed equipment. Responding to Council Member Moss, Ms. Vela discussed the postage rates available to municipalities. Council Member Martin inquired about the cost analysis for the proposal referenced in the agenda material, and Ms. Vela explained. Council Member Martin then referred to the reduced staff time required for the new equipment, therefore reducing costs. Council Member McNichols expressed concern about the low number of vendors responding to the request for proposal. Ms. Vela explained the applicable bidding process. Next, Council Member McNichols inquired whether the acquisition would be funded from the utility budget. Ms. Vela explained the utility reimbursement transfers to the General Fund by the City's utility funds. Dr. McNichols suggested direct transactions from the utility funds to avoid the transfers and extra accounting procedures. Council Member Galindo suggested that the billing statement consist of one color in order to save money. Council Member Best inquired about the utility bill processing of other comparable cities. Ms. Vela discussed other cities which utilize the proposed system. Council Member Moss inquired whether the sorting procedures could be performed at a lower cost through the utilization of a private contractor. Ms. Vela replied that this option was examined. She further stated that the examination revealed that in-house sorting was less expensive when a period of five years or more was considered. Council Member Longoria inquired whether consolidating the City's utility services with Central Power & Light Company (CP&L) had been considered. Ms. Vela stated that the consolidation had been examined and that CP&L declined at this particular time. Council Member Martin suggested that staff design the bill accordingly and return the draft to the Council for approval. Mr. Martin inquired whether the proposal would allow a broader range of information to be provided on the bill. Ms. Vela replied in the affirmative, and discussed the information available. Mr. Martin then suggested limiting the initial purchase of statements allowing for potential corrections. He also suggested that staff obtain suggestions from users. Ms. Vela explained that suggestions from a variety of sources had been solicited. Minutes Regular Cot. .;il Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 7 Responding to Council Member Best, Ms. Vela explained the "TR -Tree Donation" referenced on the "statement of services rendered" in the agenda material. She stated that this donation was similar to the City's "Operation Heat Help" services. Mayor Rhodes called for continents from the audience. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, suggested that the City utilize the proposed system to insert commercial advertising which would provide funds to cover expenses. Council Member Martin replied that the utilization of such an option would change the applicable postage rate. Mr. Hudson next suggested appropriate service codes for the statement which would reduce customer inquiries. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 8a. M93-122 Motion approving the purchase of a mail inserting system and a supply agreement for five years of full maintenance in accordance with Invitation No. 0051-93, based on only proposal, from Pitney Bowes. The purchase cost of $78,789 will be financed through the City's Lease/Purchase Line of Credit contract. The maintenance will cost $37,690 for the five years, for a total award of $116,479. Funds are budgeted in the Finance Department (Central Cashiering) for the first year's payment for the new equipment as well as for the maintenance supply agreement. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 8b. M93-123 Motion approving the purchase of a remittance processing system and a supply agreement for five years of full maintenance in accordance with Invitation No. 0050- 93, based on the most favorable proposal submitted by NCR. The purchase cost of $115,007 will be financed through the City's Lease/Purchase Line of Credit contract. The maintenance will cost $51,335 for the five years, for a total award of $166,342. Funds are budgeted in the Finance Department (Central Cashiering) for the first year's payment for the new equipment as well as for the maintenance supply agreement. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 9, consultant services for the Unified Planning Work Program Southside Transportation Study. Mr. Crull explained that Item 9 consisted of two items. He stated that the first item consisted of the issuance of a request for proposal (RFP). Further, he stated that the Minutes Regular Cot. _il Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 8 second item consisted of a deviation of the City's policy of allowing 75 percent local participation in engineering or architectural services. Mr. Crull explained that the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) provided funds for a transportation study of the City's transportation infrastructure surrounding and immediately abutting the congested retail development on the City's southside area. He explained the specific areas involved, and the necessity for the study. Mr. Crull stated that results from local companies could be biased; therefore, staff was recommending the utilization of an out-of-town consultant. Mr. Crull further stated that the MPO had approved the study. Council Member Galindo inquired about the crosstown extension. Mr. Crull explained the proposed project schedule of the Texas Department of Transportation including the crosstown extension project. Council Member Galindo expressed concern that the information from the study would be extraneous since the crosstown extension would be performed at a later date and could possibly change traffic patterns. Mr. Crull stated that the study would consider the effects of the crosstown extension and address major internal traffic congestion. Council Member Moss inquired whether the South Padre Island Drive (SPID) ramp reversal would be included. Mr. Crull explained that the study would identify the projects which would improve traffic circulation at the lowest costs. Mr. Moss inquired whether the widening of Holly Road would be considered, and Mr. Crull replied in the affirmative. Further, Mr. Moss inquired whether traffic signal matters would be addressed. Mr. Crull explained the RFP which was developed by staff and reviewed by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Mr. Moss inquired about the proposed project completion dates. Mr. Crull explained the necessity of the consultant's input to ascertain appropriate time frames. Mr. Moss inquired whether the time frames would be negotiated, and Mr. Crull replied in the affirmative. Mr. Crull also further indicated that the RFP would be finalized in approximately sixty days. Responding to Mayor Rhodes, Mr. Crull referred to the scheduled interviews for the MPO coordinator. Mayor Rhodes stated that she would like to participate in the selection process. Council Member Martin inquired about the utilization of local firms, and Mr. Crull explained that a local firm specializing in transportation analysis and planning was not available. Next, Council Member Martin suggested that the 50 percent requirement for the utilization of local firms be included. City Manager Garza explained that this deviation was for this particular project only. Further, Mr. Martin referred to future traffic patterns on Saratoga Boulevard (Spohn Hospital South) and Rodd Field (Bay Area Medical Center). He expressed concern that the study would not include these areas. Next, Council Member Martin commented that he owned an interest in property located in the relative area. City Attorney Bray replied that this interest would not preclude Mr. Martin's vote. Council Member Galindo expressed concern that the Saratoga Boulevard area would not be included in the study, and suggested performing the study after the completion of the Minutes Regular Cot, _il Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 9 crosstown extension. Mr. Crull commented that an expansion of the study would require returning to the MPO for approval and additional funds. Mr. Crull also referred to the proposed study time frame and commented that the City should move forward with the study. Council Member Moss expressed concern that matters dealing with traffic signals would not be specifically mentioned in the request for proposal. Mr. Crull explained that all transportation -related issues would be addressed in the study. Council Member Noyola agreed with Council Member Galindo, and expressed concern that an additional study would be necessary in the future. Mr. Crull referred to the Urban Transportation Plan which addressed long range transportation plans. Mr. Noyola inquired about the approximate cost to include the referenced area, and Mr. Crull stated that the addition would double the area to be studied. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 9. M93-124 Motion authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals for a proposed transportation study for the City's southside. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Galindo and Noyola voting "No." Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 10, reducing the speed limit on Saratoga Boulevard. Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Crull referred to the accident analysis performed by the Texas Department of Safety determining that speed was the cause of most traffic accidents. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 10. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Traffic, Section 53-254, Schedule V, Increase of State Speed Limit in Certain Zones by reducing the speed limit from 50 MPH to 45 MPH on Saratoga Boulevard (S.H. 357) between Kostoryz Road to a point 300 feet west of Weber Road. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Cot._ _i1 Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 10 Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 11, amending the zoning ordinance by amending Article 28A - "HC" Historical -Cultural Landmark preservation. City Manager Garza commented that the item was previously withdrawn to determine the effects the new overlay zoning on the City's current ordinances. City Attorney Bray commented on a 1991 statute that would not directly impact the ordinance, but could affect future actions. He stated that, if the city deemed a particular property historical, the designation would require filing in the deed records. He further stated that, if the property owner possessing the designated historical site demolishes or adversely alters the property without obtaining a City permit, the property owner would be liable in damages to the City for the cost of rebuilding or restoring the property. He also stated that, if the City failed to act within 90 days against the property owner, the State Historical Commission could file a lawsuit. Council Member McNichols commented that the vote concerning the second reading of the ordinance listed in the agenda material was incorrect. He requested the vote to be corrected. City Secretary Chapa stated that the vote was five to two, with Council Members Galindo and McNichols voting no. He further stated that the minutes reflected the correct vote. Council Member McNichols stated that he supported preservation of historical sites in the City, but expressed concern that the overlay zoning would subject local property owners to bureaucratic red tape. He discussed the importance of progress in the City and stated opposition to new red tape which would impede the progress of the City. Mayor Rhodes referred to the length of time extended in developing the overlay zoning, and stressed the importance of the new council members understanding the ordinance. Mayor Rhodes then suggested that the item be withdrawn from consideration until the presentation could be presented to the new council members. Mr. Ed Goodman, Chairman of the Landmark Commission, stated that he would like to address Council Member McNichols' comments. Mayor Rhodes requested that Mr. Goodman address the matter when the item was returned to the Council. Mayor Rhodes referred to the telephone which had been installed near her seat in the Council Chamber. She stated that the Council anticipated a telephone call from the Office of the Governor concerning the Columbus ship replicas. Then, Mr. Utter informed the Council that there would be no announcement at the day's meeting regarding the issue. 11. WITHDRAWN Amending the Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 28A "HC" Historical Cultural therefore a new Article 28A. Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning case: Minutes Regular Co_.cil Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 11 12. Case No. 393-2, Xclusively Yours Boutique and Salon: A change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 2, Block B, Airline Subdivision, located on the east side of Airline Road, approximately 62 feet north of Lyons Street. Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the application. No one opposed the zoning change. Council Member Martin moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council Member Martin, and passed unanimously by those present and voting. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinance was passed: 12. ORDINANCE NO. 021635 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application Xclusively Yours Boutique and Salon by changing the Zoning Map in reference to Lot 2, Block B, Airline Subdivision, from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report, and Mr. Garza stated that he had no report. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the Council form a policy committee to address mobile phone and travel expenses of Council Members. She further suggested that Council Member Longoria serve as the Chairman. Then, Council Members Cooper, Moss, and Noyola stated that they would serve on the committee also (M93-145). Mayor Rhodes next referred to a letter from Henry Cisneros about rules and regulations concerning the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. She provided a copy to City Manager Garza. Mayor Rhodes also referred to a complaint she Minutes Regular Cob...:il Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 12 received regarding advertisement flyers placed on front doors in residential areas. She stated that citizens could discontinue mail and newspaper deliveries when away from their home, but could not deter these flyers. She stated that the flyers revealed that the home was unoccupied and posed a danger. Mayor Rhodes stated that she would present the problem to the Crime Prevention Task Force, and requested the City Manager to also consider a solution. Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports. Council Member Longoria referred to letters she received from the students at the Calallen Middle School concerning the hazardous conditions on Cornett Drive which is close to the school. She requested examination of the intersection. Council Member Longoria then referred to a copy of the Corpus Christi State University Newsletter she received containing information about the appointments to a Business Advisory Council. She stated that a note on the newsletter alluded that no Hispanics or Blacks were on the council. She provided a copy to City Manager Garza. Council Member Moss commented on a computer printout that was provided to him concerning the water meter readings at his home. Council Member Best referred to a sign which was located in the Council Chamber when he served as a Council Member in the past stating, "Is this request in the public interest?" Dr. Best requested that this sign again be placed behind the Council in the Council Chamber. Next, Dr. Best suggested that the blue metal fence in front of the Council Members be removed on a trial basis. He stated that he felt the fence posed a symbolic barrier between the Council and the citizens. He further stated that, if the suggestion did not work, the fence could be returned. Council Member Noyola referred to several intersections in the City which created a potential traffic hazard to school children, an area which needs a fire hydrant, and the need for maintenance of a ditch in his district. City Manager Garza stated that staff would investigate these matters. Council Member Martin referred to a letter from the Corpus Christi Fire Fighters Association (CCFFA), and requested the Council be provided with a copy of the staffs response. Mr. Martin also referred to his inquiry about the City's utility billing process. City Manager Garza replied that a report was presently being developed and the Council would be provided a copy soon. Council Member Moss also inquired about the copy of the new ruling from the Texas Water Commission concerning alternate power sources, and City Manager Garza stated that this would be provided also. Council Member McNichols referred to Mr. Martin's concern about the letter from the CCFFA and requested a response on the matter. Dr. McNichols referred to his previous request concerning the intersection of Laguna Shores and the SPID causeway. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience. Minutes Regular CoL—il Meeting April 20, 1993 Page 13 Mr. Abel Alonzo welcomed the new Council. Mr. Alonzo then commented on his denied request to attend meetings of the Corpus Christi Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and requested that the City no longer fund the EDC. Council Member Martin stated that he would schedule a presentation by Mr. Alonzo to discuss his concerns with the EDC. Further deliberation ensued, and it was determined that Mr. John Bell, attorney for the EDC, would be requested to address the closed meeting issue at a council meeting. Ms. Florence Adams, 618 Lansdown, congratulated the Council, and discussed topless dancing by persons under eighteen years of age at local adult entertainment establishments. She referred to an ordinance in the City of Houston regulating those establishments in regards to that matter. A brief discussion ensued, and it was the consensus of the Council to request a copy of the Houston ordinance, and investigate State regulations of the issue. Council Member Longoria requested that the Police Chief also be contacted for information on the issue. Mr. Ron Hudson, 3556 Austin, commented on an upcoming meeting of the Religious Access Users Group (RAUG) pertaining to the use of Channel 18. He stated that he opposed the religious tests required of Channel 18 participants. Mr. Hudson also referred to the recent Notice of the Planning Commission meeting which did not have a posting time or date. Lastly, Mr. Hudson made suggestions to the City's street address ordinance currently under development. Mr. Elbert Roberts, owner of Cage's Six Points Store, expressed concern that the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) was creating head -in parking in front of his store, the 1800 block of South Alameda. He stated that, since this area was a well traveled and a high speed traffic area, the head -in parking would be hazardous. City Manager Garza stated that the RTA had proposed the head -in parking in this area to the City, but the City had not approved the parking. Council Member Moss distributed pictures of construction in the area. City Manager Garza stated that he would investigate the matter. Mr. Harold Hoppenrath, commented on a recent newspaper article concerning the Los Barcos Fleet, and expressed opposition to taxpayer funds expended on the ship replicas. Mayor Rhodes stated that no taxpayers funds have been expended for the project. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. on April 20, 1993.