HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/20/1993 - SpecialI HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Minutes
of the Special 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
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Special Council Meeting
April 20, 1993
10 a.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem Edward Martin
Council Members:
Cezar Galindo
Betty Jean Longoria
Dr. David McNichols
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 Rev. E. F. Bennett, Retired, 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.
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Mayor Rhodes referred to the ordinance canvassing the results of the Runoff
Election of April 17, 1993, and declaring the results. City Secretary Chapa stated that the
Council had been provided with a copy of the ordinance and referred to the attachments,
which summarized the General Run-off election results and the early voting results on a
precinct by precinct basis. Council Member Martin made a motion to adopt the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member McNichols.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 021636
Ordinance canvassing the result of the Runoff Election of April 17, 1993 and
declaring results.
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An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Slavik voting "Aye"; Galindo
absent.
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Mayor Rhodes announced the outgoing Council Member speeches on the agenda.
Council Member Slavik expressed appreciation to the voters which elected her in the
past years, City staff, and her husband, Albert. Next, Mrs. Slavik wished the new Council
well in their efforts serving the City. She requested that the new Council vote carefully on
upcoming issues because the issues would be funded by taxpayer dollars. Mrs. Slavik
advised the new council members that, in politics, one should stand up for what he/she
believes and not allow his/her standards to be compromised by the "me too" syndrome.
Lastly, Mrs. Slavik commented that she had enjoyed serving on the Council, and felt
privileged to serve the citizens of Corpus Christi.
Mayor Rhodes presented to Council Member Slavik a recognition plaque in
appreciation for her service on the City Council.
Council Member Moss commented that Council Member Slavik had been a
consistent council member and expressed appreciation to Mrs. Slavik for her hard work.
Council Member Longoria expressed appreciation to Council Member Slavik for her
assistance during Mrs. Longoria's first term on the Council.
Mayor Rhodes commented that, as soon as Council Member Galindo arrived at the
meeting, the swearing in ceremony would commence. She called for a recess of the Special
Council Meeting.
Council Member Galindo arrived at the Council Meeting at 10:11 a.m.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting.
City Secretary Chapa congratulated the new Mayor and Council Members and, after
a short speech, administered the Oaths of Office to the newly election Mayor and Council
Members.
Mayor Rhodes announced the incoming council member speeches.
Council Member Martin commented on the upcoming issues facing the new Council.
He stated that these issues would require the Council and City staff, as well the citizens, to
work as a team for the betterment of the City. He stated that the next two years may
determine whether the City would be a family-oriented place to live, and whether the
available economic opportunities were properly utilized.
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Council Member Moss expressed appreciation to the voters that reelected him. He
stressed the importance of constructive support and criticism from the citizens in order to
move the city forward.
Council Member Best referred to his past experiences on the City Council and his
participation in planning the present City Hall facility. Dr. Best stated that it was a pleasure
and honor to serve the City again and that he would put forth every effort to be the best
Councilman.
Council Member Longoria expressed appreciation to the voters who voted for her,
the people providing support in her first two years of service on the Council, and City staff.
Mrs. Longoria agreed with Council Member Slavik's opinion that the council members
should uphold their beliefs.
Council Member Galindo expressed appreciation to the voters participating in the
election, and stressed the importance of citizen comments on City -related issues.
Mr. Galindo stated that he would provide an open-door policy to the public and encouraged
citizen participation.
Council Member Noyola expressed appreciation to the people supporting and electing
him, and stated that he would represent District 3 to the best of his ability. Mr. Noyola
stressed the importance of the community working together.
Council Member McNichols commented that, through his previous term on the
Council, he was aware of the City's past, present, and future positions. He stated that he
had a positive vision for the City and stressed the importance of working together. He
stated that his main concern was to make the City a better place for his family as well as
others in the community. He referred to important issues in the City and his district and
stressed the importance of local employment and tourism. He expressed appreciation for
the chance to serve on the Council for the next two years.
Council Member Cooper expressed appreciation to the voters who elected her, her
family, and numerous people in her campaign. She stated that she would work aggressively
and cooperatively to solve major issues in the City.
Mayor Rhodes expressed appreciation to the previous Council for their teamwork.
She next referred to the difficult decisions facing the present Council. She stated that she
felt the present Council was capable and willing to address the issues properly. Mayor
Rhodes then stressed the importance of citizen support to the council members during their
term on the City Council. Lastly, Mayor Rhodes expressed appreciation to her family,
friends, and campaign workers for their efforts.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. on April 20, 1993.
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