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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/04/1993I 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 May 4, 1993, which were approved by the City Council on May 11, 1993. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 24th day of May, 1993. City Secretary SEAL MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting May 4, 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 Lorenzo T. Wright, Associated Minister, Macedonia Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Best. 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 April 27, 1993, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes referred to the Board & Committee appointments and the following appointees were made by the Council (M93-126). Airport Advisory Committee Eduardo Lopez Willard Hammonds, Reappointed Faris Kirkland, Reappointed Bert Beecroft, Reappointed Minutes Regular Co. .cil Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 2 Building Code Board of Appeals Charles Sebbert (Bldg. Ind.), Reappointed Coastal Bend Council of Governments Edward Martin Alternates Jack Best Juan Garza David Noyola Armando Chapa Clif Moss Bill Hennings Ben Okoh representing Betty Jean Longoria Tom Utter Ray Madrigal representing Cezar Galindo Jorge Garza Rex Kinninson representing Melody Cooper Victor Medina Annie Jean Castro representing David McNichols Rosie Vela Corpus Christi Bay Area Economic Development Corporation Betty Jean Longoria Food Services Advisory Committee Pamela Fagen (Community at Large) Joe Gaitan (Food Industry) Housing Authority Judy Hale, Reappointed Filemon Vela Human Relations Commission Reverend Willie Davila, Appointed as Chairman Rabbi Paul Joseph Planning Commission Sylvia G. Perez Michael Bertuzzi Laurie Cook * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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, 8, and 9 be withheld for discussion. Minutes Regular Co. _ci1 Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 3 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 2. M93-137 Motion approving supply agreements for approximately 43,200 feet of PVC pipe (40 and 80) ranging in size from 1/2" - 6", 18,730 PVC fittings, and 175 gallons of PVC solvent, cement, and primer in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0176-93 with the following companies for the following amounts, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $46,254.36. 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 suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted for FY 92-93 by the Water, Water Production, Wastewater and Park and Recreation Departments. Noland Co. Corpus Christi, Texas (PVC pipe and fittings, sch. 40 & 80) $44,734.80 GRAND TOTAL - $46,254.36 International Supply Corpus Christi, Texas (PVC solvent, cement, primer) $1,519.56 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 3. M93-138 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 74,500 feet of C-900 PVC pipe, ranging in size from 6" - 16", in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0152-93 with Davis -McAllen Pipe & Supply, Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $219,055. 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 Water and Wastewater Departments. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 4. M93-139 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 22,700 black and galvanized pipe fittings, ranging in size from 1/4" - 4", in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI - 0179 -93 with Noland Co., Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $19,200.66. 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 Minutes Regular Co, _cid Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 4 approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted for FY 92-93 by the Gas and Water Departments. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 5. M93-140 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 17,000 brass service fittings, ranging in size from 3/4" - 2" in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0180-93 with Davis -McAllen Pipe & Supply, Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $78,221.50. 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 Water Department. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 7. M93-142 Motion authorizing the appointment of an Art Selection Panel to select permanent, public artwork for Parkdale Library as per the Public Art Ordinance. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." Pursuant to Item 1, motion approving a supply agreement for swimming pool chemicals, Council Member McNichols inquired whether staff had examined chlorine substitutes. Council Member Martin replied that it was his understanding that these substitutes were not approved for commercial swimming pools and were generally more expensive. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Pursuant to Item 6, motion approving supply agreements for blue printing services, Council Member Cooper inquired about the purpose of the multiple progressive contract (secondary backup vendor) award. City Manager Garza explained that a back up vendor was necessary to provide services when the main vendor was temporarily busy or could not supply items when needed. Responding further, Mr. F. D. Glenn, Purchasing Agent, commented that this situation was not unusual. Council Member Moss referred to the recent expansion of the City's print shop, and inquired whether this facility would be capable of performing the blue printing work. Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering, explained that the City's print shop did not possess a large blue printing machine. He further stated that the Engineering Services Department possessed a small blue print machine utilized for small jobs. Council Member Moss Minutes Regular Co. _cit Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 5 inquired whether the purchase of a machine would reduce costs. Mr. Crull replied that the City did not have enough blue printing work to justify the purchase. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Pursuant to Item 8, motion awarding a contract for kitchen improvements at the Boys and Girls Club on Greenwood Drive, Council Member Longoria inquired whether the present fire alarm system was sufficient considering the improvements. Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager, Development Services, explained that the Building Inspection and Fire Departments had examined the present fire alarm system and determined the system sufficient. Mr. Utter next referred to the new automatic extinguisher system incorporated in the kitchen equipment. Council Member McNichols inquired whether the contract with the Texas Department of Human Services could be sufficiently coordinated with the completion of the project. Mr. Crull replied in the affirmative, and explained the proposed arrangements. Responding further, Mr. Crull explained that the Boys and Girls Club would be raising additional funds through the private sector to complete the additional items of work. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 9, ordinance approving the petition from Central Power and Light Company (CP&L) for a new economic development rider to be effective within the city limits Council Member McNichols referred to the short and long term effects of the economic development rider, and expressed concern that the rider could affect all ratepayers in the future. City Manager Garza explained that the rider would be based upon a four year phase out period, and commented that the businesses initially obtaining the discounted rates could request continuation when CP&L filed for future rate increases. City Attorney Bray commented that the City possessed original jurisdiction on all electric utility rates. Mr. Bray further stated that future Council decisions on the matter could be appealed to the Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Responding further, City Attorney Bray discussed the previous economic development rider. Council Member McNichols then inquired about the significance of the economic development rider to businesses contemplating relocation or expansion. City Manager Garza requested that Mr. Ken Griffin, CP&L representative present at the day's meeting, address Dr. McNichols' inquiry. Mr. Griffin commented that the economic development rider was a competitive tool which could be used to influence businesses contemplating relocation to the City, but that the effectiveness as a determining factor would be difficult to ascertain. Council Member Galindo inquired about businesses currently utilizing the rider. Mr. Griffin stated that approximately six or eight businesses were presently participating in the previous economic development rider, and identified several of the businesses. Minutes Regular Co, _„il Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 6 Responding to Council Member McNichols, City Manager Garza reviewed the history of CP&L's proposal. He stated that CP&L wanted to establish a new, broader economic development rider replacing the one that expired in December of 1992. Council Member McNichols inquired about other cities in the State utilizing the economic development rider. City Attorney Bray commented that most, if not all, other utilities offered the economic development rider. Council Member Cooper posed several questions about the past economic rider, and City Attorney Bray responded. Council Member Martin commented that the past economic development rider applied only to large businesses. He further stated that the Corpus Christi Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) requested that the renewal include provisions for smaller businesses and also an extension of the applicable period. Mr. Martin then discussed the importance of the rider to the community. Mayor Rhodes inquired whether the rider would be available to established businesses as well. City Attorney Bray replied that a business wishing to expand would be eligible, and explained the qualifications. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa commented that Item 9 was the first reading of a two reading ordinance. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 1. M93-136 Motion approving a supply agreement for swimming pool chemicals which include 28,000 gallons of sodium hypochlorite, 6,000 gallons of muriatic acid, 6,000 lbs. of cyanuric acid and 30,000 lbs. of bicarbonate of soda, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0142-93 with DX Distributors, Inc., San Antonio, Texas based on total low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $57,400. 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 Aquatics Division of Park and Recreation. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 6. M93-141 Motion approving supply agreements for blue printing services in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0144-93 with the following companies, based on low bid, for Minutes Regular COL _.:ll Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 7 multiple progressive awards for an estimated annual expenditure of $34,893.50. The terms 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 suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the using departments in FY 92-93. Ridgway's Pronto Reprographics Corpus Christi, Tx Corpus Christi, Tx Primary Supplier Items: 1-14 Secondary Supplier Items: 1-14 TOTAL - $34,893.50 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 8. M93-143 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $76,200 to Martin and Schmidt Construction Company for kitchen improvements at the Boys and Girls Club on Greenwood Drive. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye? 9. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Ordinance approving petition of Central Power and Light Company for new economic development tariff to be effective within city limits. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading 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 10, motion approving an annual supply and services agreement for street sweeping services. City Manager Garza commented on the importance of providing street sweeping services in the community. He further stated that, after examining the costs for the City to perform the services, the proposed agreement was more cost effective. Mr. Bill Hennings, Group Manager, Public Works/Utilities, discussed the proposed street sweeping schedule. He stated that the services would be performed in the downtown/uptown area weekly, on major thoroughfares monthly, and street maintenance Minutes Regular Co,.. __„il Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 8 activities and emergency cleanup of accident sites as needed. Mr. Hennings then stated that the costs for the private sector to perform the services was less than performing the services in-house, and compared the costs. Mr. Hennings stated that staff had reviewed the low bidder's (Coastal Sweeping Company) references and inspected the equipment with favorable results. Mr. Hennings then displayed a map of the City pointing out the proposed areas to be included in the services. Council Member Moss stated support of the street sweeping services in the City, and inquired whether the funds saved through the privatization could be used to expand the program to the residential areas in the City. City Manager Garza explained that the budgeted funds were less than the proposed privatization cost. He further stated that the agreement would provide the City with a dependable service. Mr. Garza next stated that the services would help alleviate local stormwater drainage problems. Council Member Martin inquired about the specific services provided and contract costs. City Manager Garza reviewed the services and costs. Mr. Hennings explained that the contract was based on a cost per curb mile, and that the only unidentifiable cost was the service provided at the accident sites. Council Member Martin requested that staff provide the Council with a report concerning the budgeted funds as compared to the contract costs for the activity. City Manager Garza stated that he would provide the report. Next, Council Member Martin inquired about the origination of the street sweeping schedule. Mr. Hennings replied that the schedule followed the direction of the City Council of 1988. Mr. Martin then requested a new analysis. Council Member Noyola expressed concern that residential areas in the City were not in the proposed schedule. Next, Mr. Noyola inquired about the employee transfers, and City Manager Garza explained. Mr. Noyola suggested an expansion of the City's current program. Council Member Best inquired whether the present street sweeping service was adequate. City Manager Garza referred to the small number of citizen requests for the service. Mayor Rhodes commented that the majority of complaints she received concerned major thoroughfares in the City. City Manager Garza then expressed concern that many residents sweep yard waste into the gutters and stormwater drains. Council Member Best then inquired whether staff had considered a fee for service program. City Manager Garza replied that this suggestion had been examined. Responding to Council Member Cooper, Mr. Hennings discussed the emergency cleanup of accident sites in the City. Council Member Longoria commented on the importance of the street sweeping services in her district since flooding was prevalent. She also mentioned the present budget constraints in relationship to providing the street sweeping service. Minutes Regular Cote .i1 Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 9 Council Member Martin requested that staff provide the Council with a report during the budget presentation outlining the costs of providing the services on a City-wide basis. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Ms. Louise Vickers, resident of the City, expressed concern about garbage Left on the streets after the Buccaneer Parade. She suggested that a cleanup program be incorporated as part of the Buccaneer functions, and that publication of the cleanup be made through the local news media. City Manager Garza commented on the present cleanup operations after the Buccaneer Parade. Mr. Juan Puente, employee of Coastal Sweeping Service, commented favorably on the street sweeping services. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 10. M93-144 Motion approving an annual supply and services agreement for street sweeping services in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0140-93 with Coastal Sweeping Services, Corpus Christi, Texas, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $129,316.86. 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 by Solid Waste Services in FY 92-93. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye'; Noyola voting "No." The Council went into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sec. 2(e), V.A.C.S., regarding the Abel Alonzo v. City of Corpus Christi et al, No. C-91-218, U.S. Dist. Ct., Southern Dist. of Texas, Corpus Christi Division. The Council returned from closed session. Mayor Rhodes called for a recess. Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting and announced the presentation on the status of the Part 2 Stormwater Permit Application scheduled on the Agenda under the City Manager's report. Minutes Regular Co_ .cil Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 10 Mr. Bill Hennings commented on the recent concerns of the hazards of air pollution and waste disposal. He next commented that runoff (rainwater) had been identified as a potential hazard as well. Through the use of a basin map, Mr. Hennings pointed out the areas in and around the City receiving urban runoff. Council Member Galindo inquired about the amount of rain we must contend with as a result of one inch of rainfall throughout the basins, and Mr. Hennings replied that he would provide this information. Mr. Hennings next discussed the stormwater program requirements pointing out that the City must improve the stormwater system to the "maximum extent practical." Council Member Martin inquired whether the Part 1 Stormwater Permit Application phase could determine that the City did not have a problem with urban runoff. He also inquired whether the discharge of pollutants to the "maximum extent practical" would be measured against the percentages of pollutants in other cities. Mr. Hennings referred to the National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) which consisted of information regarding pollutants in various cities. Council Member Martin expressed concern that the results of the Part 1 phase identifying pollutants would not be available until after the Part 2 phase submission deadline. Mr. Hennings referred to the Stormwater Regional Master Plan study and Part 1 of the Stormwater Permit Application completed by the City. He stated that Part 2 of the Stormwater Permit Application was the next phase of the development of the comprehensive stormwater quality management program mandated through the Clean Water Act. Council Member Martin stated that at this point he did not oppose the factual contents of the Part 2 Stormwater Application, but did oppose committing to actions which had not been approved by the Council which include the suggestions being made to EPA concerning the application. City Manager Garza agreed with Council Member Martin's concerns. Mr. Garza then discussed the deadline extension in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He further commented that Congress might extend the City's deadline as well. Council Member Martin suggested that EPA be informed that the City's discharge stormwater runoff was relatively free of pollutants as compared to other locations. He stated that this was revealed through Part 1 of the Stormwater Permit Application, other relevant testing, the design of the ditches, and the flatness of the terrain in the City. Council Member McNichols referred to the costs of complying with the regulations listed in the Agenda material, and requested a copy of the information used to develop the application. He stated that the information would enable the Council to make a wise decision on the proper course to pursue. Further, Council Member McNichols discussed the past Council decision concerning implementation of the wet weather monitoring program. He suggested that, due to the present budget limitations, the City perform the minimum number of requirements to be in compliance. Minutes Regular Cc, _cil Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 11 A discussion developed about the submission of the Part 2 Stormwater Permit Application. Mr. Hennings discussed the wet and dry weather monitoring programs. He stated that the last sample for the wet weather monitoring program was obtained last week and forwarded to the laboratory. He next discussed easily identifiable problems in the local storm sewers and drainage ditches. Further, Mr. Hennings discussed a field screening program implemented in other cities, and suggested that this program could be beneficial to the City. Responding to Council Member Galindo, Mr. Hennings stated that a field screening program would analyze all local storm sewer outfalls. Council Member Moss inquired whether the laboratory work was being performed in-house, and Mr. Hennings stated that private laboratories were presently performing the work. Mr. Hennings then discussed the procurement of equipment to perform the laboratory work in-house. Further, Mr. Hennings discussed the costs expended to date by the City for the program. Lastly, Mr. Hennings referred to the administrative penalties for negligently violating the "maximum extent practical" rules set by Congress. City Manager Garza stated that the suggestions and comments from the Council at the day's meeting would be incorporated in the item and returned to the Council for consideration at the next Council Meeting. Next, City Manager Garza referred to the Planning Commission's meeting regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) matters scheduled for May 4, 1993 in the Council Chamber. He further stated that the recommendations by the Planning Commission would be presented to the Council on May 11, 1993, and approval by the Council could be scheduled for either May 11 or May 18, 1993. Council Member Best referred to the requests to renovate the Tower Theater with CDBG funds. City Manager Garza explained the circumstances which prevented the eligibility of this project. City Manager Garza then referred to the materials provided to the Council concerning the sale of the City's natural gas system. He further stated that, upon the request of Council Members, staff was examining alternative funding for capital improvements. Mayor Rhodes referred to the upcoming goal setting workshop. A discussion developed, and the workshop was scheduled for 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 18, 1993, in lieu of the Regular Council Meeting. Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports. Council Member Martin referred to the Schedule of Upcoming Agenda Items/Policy Issues in the agenda material. He expressed concern that certain items were not presented Minutes Regular Co, . i1 Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 12 to the Council as scheduled, and that the Council would not have ample time for consideration. Next, Mr. Martin suggested that a meeting be scheduled to apprise the new planning commissioners of local issues. Lastly, Mr. Martin inquired about the privatization of the adult softball program. City Manager Garza commented that the delay would not affect the upcoming softball season date of June 1, 1993. A brief discussion developed, and Council Member Martin expressed concern that a Council policy decision was not complied with. Council Member Galindo referred to the radio system consolidation between the City and Nueces County, and suggested consideration of other items in this fashion. He further suggested the creation of a Mayor's Advisory Committee for the identification of these items. Mayor Rhodes referred to the past study performed by the Chamber of Commerce on this issue in which Mr. Joe McComb was Council liaison. Mayor Rhodes suggested that Mr. Galindo contact Mr. McComb for an update and inform the Council of his findings. City Manager Garza then referred to recent and proposed consolidations which would provide savings to the taxpayers. Mayor Rhodes commented that, after the findings were available to the Council, the formation of such a committee would be appropriate. Council Member McNichols referred to the May 25 workshop on financing utility capital needs listed in the Schedule of Upcoming Agenda Items/Policy Issues, and inquired about the purpose. City Manager Garza explained that the workshop involved the City's water/wastewater capital improvements. Dr. McNichols suggested that the workshop address future water supplies and the Southside Treatment Plant issue. A brief discussion ensued regarding the coordination of the workshop and the consideration of the City's natural gas distribution system. Next, Council Member McNichols inquired about the reasons for privatizing the gas system. City Manager Garza stated that the proceeds would provide funds for the City's needed improvements. Mr. Garza further discussed the Charter limitations concerning transferring between funds and the utility rate cap. Next, Council Member McNichols referred to the new Charter Amendment 9 - Tax Rate Limitation for Debt Service Required for Bonds, and inquired whether the amendment allowed borrowing money using tax supported bonds for the benefit of the utilities. Mr. Garza replied in the affirmative, and explained the requirements. Council Member Best inquired whether the fees charged for breakage of the dishes at the convention center were utilized to replace the dishes, and City Manager Garza replied that he would investigate the matter. Next, Dr. Best requested that the Transportation Advisory Committee examine the intersection of Pharaoh Drive and Nile Drive to determine the necessity for a traffic signal. Council Member Best next recommended that the City lease the unmarked vehicles used by the Police Department to save money. Additionally, Dr. Best inquired about the recent reassignment of channels by the TCI Cablevision, and City Manager Garza replied that he had not received a response. Council Member Moss commented that Mr. Dennis Moore, representative of TCI, revealed to him that the assignment of the channel "CNN" would be changed as requested. Mr. Moss requested that Mr. Moore attend the council meeting for discussion. Next, Dr. Best referred to an article concerning planting gypsum grass on golf courses as a conservation measure, and provided a copy of the article to the City Manager. Minutes Regular Co, ...i1 Meeting May 4, 1993 Page 13 Further, Dr. Best referred to the correspondence from Mr. George Hext, Director of Aviation, requesting street improvements between the County Line Restaurant and Del Mar Boulevard. Dr. Best then referred to his previous request regarding lighting enhancements at the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA). He further suggested that wild flowers, which seeds could be obtained from the State of Texas, be planted in the center of the CCIA boulevard. Council Member Moss referred to an alley abandonment in the Six Points area, and City Manager Garza stated that he would investigate the matter. Council Member Cooper referred to several hazardous areas on Saratoga Boulevard and Cimarron Drive near the construction of the new hospital, and requested an examination. Next, Mrs. Cooper referred to the beach cleanup contract between the City and Nueces County, and inquired about the payment delay. Lastly, Council Member Cooper mentioned an area near the Harbor Bridge requiring maintenance, and City Manager Garza referred to the resolution. Council Member Longoria referred to a location on Leopard Street owned by the Corpus Christi Independent School District requiring maintenance. Next, Council Member Longoria inquired about Council preparation for the upcoming goal setting workshop. Council Member Best suggested that a facilitator (disinterested party) monitor the workshop, and the Council Members could prepare a priority project list beforehand. Mayor Rhodes requested that City Secretary Chapa contact Corpus Christi State University for an appropriate facilitator to monitor the meeting. A brief discussion ensued regarding the meeting. Council Member Noyola referred to an area on Greenwood Drive where excess materials from the Sam's Club cardboard container shredder accumulated, and requested an investigation. Next, Mr. Noyola referred to two vacant buildings and an abandoned house on Yolanda Street in need of maintenance, and requested an investigation. Further, Mr. Noyola suggested that the notification process utilized for residential areas concerning unkept yards also be applied to vacant lots in the City. City Manager Garza discussed the City's notification process and proposed legislation regarding the process. Lastly, Mr. Noyola commended Mr. Leonard Cisneros, Custodian, for his nineteen years of service to the City. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience. Mr. Paul Vera, owner of P S Vera Auto Parts, commented that his auto repair charges were reasonable, and stated that his contract with the City was not fully utilized. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m. on May 4, 1993.