HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/08/1993I 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 June 8, 1993, which were
approved by the City Council on June 15, 1993.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 29th day of June, 1993.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
June 8, 1993
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem Betty Jean Longoria
Council Members:
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo
Dr. David McNichols*
Edward Martin
Clif Moss
David Noyola
City Manager Juan Garza
Assistant City Attorney Alison
Gallaway
City Secretary Armando Chapa
ABSENT
Dr. Jack Best
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 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 called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of June 1, 1993, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented.
* Council Member McNichols arrived at the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
Mayor Rhodes introduced Ms. Shirley Whiteside, Chairman of the Xeriscape
Coalition. Ms. Whiteside discussed the goals and accomplishments of the Xeriscape
Coalition. She also gave an update on the proposed xeriscape learning center and design
garden in the City.
Next, Mr. Doug Wade, Xeriscape Project Architect, gave a progress report on the
design garden. Additionally, Mr. Jim Parker, representative of Turner's Gardenland,
discussed the contributions and promotional activities of Turner's Gardenland concerning
xeriscaping at the design garden as well as in the community.
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Mayor Rhodes commented highly on the displayed pictures depicting the proposed
design garden in the City and discussed the benefits of xeriscaping.
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration from the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on Item 1, authorizing the City Manager
to execute the second amendment to the Bayfest Agreement.
Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager, Development Services, discussed the request by
Bayfest to charge an admission fee and the times allowing entrance to the festival at no
charge. Mr. Utter also discussed the utilization of the funds derived from past Bayfest
activities.
Mr. Duncan Samo, Ms. Sue Madry, Co -Chairpersons of Bayfest Inc., and Ms. Mary
Boren, President of Bayfest Inc., discussed the need for the admission fee and past budgets
of Bayfest Inc. They further compared the fee to festivals in other cities and stressed the
importance of the Bayfest contributions to the local non-profit organizations.
Mayor Rhodes discussed the significance of the Bayfest contributions to the local
non-profit organizations.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, suggested that the same admission fee extended to
the senior citizens be extended to disabled persons as well. He further stressed the
importance of the Bayfest festival to the community.
Ms. Carol Scott, 3126 Austin, discussed the past success and long term financial
stability of the Bayfest festivals.
Council Member Galindo suggested that all funding avenues be examined, and
expressed concern about charging an admission fee.
Council Member McNichols inquired about increasing the funds allotted to Bayfest
Inc. and decreasing the funds to the non-profit groups. Mr. Samo discussed the
disadvantages of this alternative which would ultimately increase the costs to the public.
Council Member Noyola expressed concern about the admission fee, and posed
several questions about past funding sources and costs. Ms. Madry replied.
Council Members Cooper and Longoria stated support of the Bayfest activities and
commented favorably on the contributions to the local non-profit organizations.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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1. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the second amendment to
the Bayfest Agreement authorized by Ordinance No. 021147 on May 7, 1991,
amended by Ordinance No. 021432 on June 9, 1992, authorizing an admission fee.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Cooper, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Galindo and Noyola
voting "No"; and Best absent.
Mayor Rhodes deviated from the agenda and called for the discussion on Item 3,
amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 23-74, Smoking Prohibitions, as to prohibit
smoking in restaurants.
City Manager Garza briefly reviewed the development of the ordinance and
commented on the staffs review of its application.
Council Member Moss suggested that the proposed ordinance be returned to the
Food Service Advisory Committee (FSAC) for their analysis.
Mr. D. W. Haven, Chairman of the Food Service Advisory Committee, expressed
concern that the FSAC would not have an opportunity to examine the proposed ordinance,
and also discussed the impact on local restaurants and tourism. Mr. Haven requested that
the item be withdrawn to allow time for review by the FSAC.
Mayor Rhodes inquired whether the Council could consider the second reading of
the ordinance in one month instead of the usual one week period which would allow time
for review by the FSAC. Assistant City Attorney Gallaway replied in the affirmative.
Responding to Council Member McNichols, Mr. Haven discussed the application of
a similar ordinance in another area of Texas.
Council Member Moss moved that the item be withdrawn from consideration at the
day's meeting to allow time for the FSAC to review the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Martin. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion
failed.
Council Member Noyola stressed the importance of supporting the ordinance, and
inquired about the inclusion of bingo halls. Mayor Rhodes stated that bingo halls were not
included in the present ordinance and could be addressed at a later time.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Phil Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, stressed the importance of banning smoking in
restaurants.
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Mr. Malcolm Deshields, President of the Corpus Christi Restaurant Association
(CCRA), expressed concern about the rapid consideration of banning smoking in
restaurants. He stated that the change was inevitable, but suggested that the change be
performed smoothly.
Council Member Moss inquired whether one month would be adequate time for
review by the FSAC and the CCRA, and Mr. Deshields replied in the affirmative.
Council Member McNichols requested that Dr. Sisley review the new findings in the
Report by the Environmental Protection Agency on the hazards of second-hand smoke.
Dr. Nina Sisley, Director of Public Health, reviewed this material.
Council Member Cooper suggested more explicit language concerning establishments
serving alcohol.
Council Member Galindo inquired about the application of the smoking ban in
restaurants located in shopping malls.
Council Member Noyola stated support and opposed delaying the second reading of
the ordinance.
Mayor Rhodes polled the Council for the consideration of the second reading of the
ordinance at the next council meeting; it was determined that the second reading would be
delayed for one month to allow time for the FSAC and CCRA to review the proposed
ordinance.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 23-74, Smoking Prohibitions as to
prohibit smoking in restaurants.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin
voting "No"; Best absent.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d, concerning the sale
of the Gas System.
Mayor Rhodes commented that the consensus of the Council was to withdraw from
consideration the sale of the City's natural distribution gas system in order to provide all
funding options to the voters. She proceeded to inquire about the procedure to withdraw
the items.
City Manager Garza suggested withdrawing all items from consideration at the day's
meeting and stressed the importance of developing a gas supply strategy.
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Council Member Martin commented that gas could be purchased on a spot market
basis for a short time, if necessary. City Manager Garza expressed concern about the City
not possessing a gas supply contract.
Next, Mr. Martin reviewed the four alternatives for funding capital improvement
projects in the City as presented by the staff at the last council meeting. He then suggested
that the Council develop a list of the necessary projects in the City along with the legitimate
alternative funding sources. He stated that this list could then be recommended by the
Council and placed before the voters in a November election. He stated that the voters
could then determine the specific projects and funding sources. He next referred to his
discussion with staff concerning the sale and maintaining the City's position with Southern
Union (SU), in which staff suggested that the second reading of the ordinances concerning
the gas sale be postponed. Mr. Martin then moved that the second reading of the gas sale
ordinances be postponed until requested at such time by the Mayor or Council to be placed
on the agenda. Mayor Rhodes called for a second, and Council Member McNichols
seconded the motion.
Council Member Galindo commented favorably on the Council providing the
direction to the voters concerning the capital improvement projects and funding thereof, and
opposed the postponement.
Ms. Bobbie Barker, Manager of Southern Union Mergers and Acquisition, stated that
SU would support the motion.
City Manager Garza referred to his position concerning the sale of the City's gas
system, and stated that one aspect omitted from previous discussions regarded the type of
future that is envisioned for Corpus Christi. He stated that this question requires an answer
before a wise decision could be made on the sale of the gas system and suggested that staff
collect all relevant information to assist in the determination of the City's future. He further
stated that a large component of the City's future lies with the water issues, and, if the water
is acquired at a significant cost to the community, all options would have to be considered.
He stated that all options should be considered and stressed the importance of answering
the fundamental question of what type of future citizens want for the community.
Mayor Rhodes inquired whether Mr. Garza supported the motion, and he replied
affirmatively.
Council Member Longoria agreed that more information was needed and stated
support of the delay.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, stated opposition to the sale of the City's gas system
and commented favorably on educating the public on all related matters.
Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on Mr. Martin's motion to delay the gas sale
ordinances, and the motion passed.
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2a. WITHDRAWN
2b. WITHDRAWN
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ity, its inhabitants, and
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consideration; providing for arbitration of certain disputcs; providing for the
ordinances.
2c. WITHDRAWN
to certain contingencies; and establishing an effective date.
2d. WITHDRAWN
of this ordinance; and providing for severability.
Mayor Rhodes called for a five minutes recess.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the council meeting, and announced the workshop on the
street construction standards.
Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager, reviewed past actions concerning street standards
in the City.
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Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, displayed slides depicting poor
street conditions in the City. Next, Mr. Crull discussed the material distributed to the
Council regarding the proposed street design method. He stated that the method considered
the elements of traffic, soils, construction materials, environmental factors, and quality
control. Next, Mr. Crull compared the present cross section using minimum requirements
to the proposed cross section using the design method and additional support for curbs and
gutters.
Council Member Martin inquired whether the proposal had been reviewed by the
Planning Commission. City Manager Garza stated that the item had not, but would be soon
and that members of the Planning Commission assisted in the development.
Council Member Martin next inquired whether his previous inquiry concerning
overweight vehicles operating in the City had been addressed. City Manager Garza stated
that a report had been prepared by staff and would be presented to the Council soon.
Mr. Martin then expressed concern about damage to City streets by these vehicles and
suggested that the City implement spot checking procedures in the City. City Manager
Garza stated that unlimited permitting capacity was available and use of the streets owned
by the State was allowed as long as the permits were paid. Next, Mr. Martin expressed
concern that street design would be based on estimating future traffic patterns and stated
that soil conditions should be the controlling factor. He commented favorably on the
utilization of the proposed six inch L -curb and lime stabilization. Then, Mr. Crull discussed
the soil conditions and recent utilization of the design method in various areas of the City.
Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Crull next discussed the approximate
cost per linear foot of utilizing the design method as compared to minimum requirements.
Council Member McNichols inquired about the City's policy concerning the design
of arterial streets, and Mr. Crull explained the need for a written policy concerning this
matter.
Council Member Moss examined the approximate cost of a home through the
utilization of a higher grade of paving, and Mr. Crull discussed the assumptions prepared
by staff concerning increased house prices resulting from increased development costs.
Mr. Moss pointed out that the major factors in street design are axle loading and soil
bearing, and Mr. Crull replied in the affirmative. Next, Mr. Moss agreed with
Dr. McNichols that the long term cost was less to design the street correctly initially, and
Mr. Crull compared the costs. In further response, Mr. Crull discussed the results of the
inquiries of other cities concerning street design.
Council Member Martin expressed concern about the cost uncertainties associated
with the design of subdivisions, and Mr. Crull discussed. Additionally, Mr. Crull discussed
the details of street construction and other items associated with subdivision development.
A brief discussion ensued.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 5 regarding a winter averaging rate
design program for one family residences.
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Mr. Bill Hennings, Group Manager, Public Works/Utilities, discussed the effects the
capping of winter averaging decreases and increases would have on the consumers individual
bills as well as overall bills.
Council Member Martin expressed concern that capping the increases of twenty-five
percent or more would cause an increase in the base bill. Responding, Mr. Hennings
discussed the number of consumers which would be affected and the amounts of their bills.
Council Member McNichols inquired whether a cap on the bill decreases as well as
the increases would have an offsetting effect on the base bill increase, and Mr. Hennings
replied that it would not.
Council Member Galindo commented that the consumers were provided an
opportunity to conserve water to reduce their bills and that he did not support a cap.
Council Member Cooper pointed out that it would not be fair to cap the decreases
since consumers diligently monitored water during the winter months to conserve.
In response to Dr. McNichols' comments, Council Member Martin stated that the
winter averaging program was an attempt to place wastewater usage on a utilization of the
resource method and was not for the purpose of a cost of service method. Mr. Martin then
stated that he supported a cap on the increases because the small users would be mostly
affected.
Responding to Mayor Rhodes, Mr. Hennings stated that a cap on the increases by
80 percent would minimally affect the other consumers.
Next, Mr. Martin moved to amend the ordinance to include, "provided, however, that
the increase in any customer's bill resulting from the change to winter averaging shall be
limited to a maximum of 25 percent." The motion failed for a lack of a second.
A brief discussion ensued about the effect of a cap on increases of 25 percent or
more and it was determined that the lower cap would cause a greater effect on other
consumers.
City Manager Garza pointed out that the cap would be utilized only the first year to
minimize the effects of the winter averaging program, and would not continue indefinitely.
Then, Mayor Rhodes moved to amend the ordinance to include, "provided, however,
that the increase in any customer's bill resulting from the change to winter averaging shall
be limited to a maximum of 80 percent." The motion failed for a lack of a second.
Council Member Moss commented on the success of the winter averaging program
in the City of San Antonio, and Mr. Hennings discussed the program in San Antonio.
Responding to Council Member Moss, Mr. Hennings discussed the date the winter
averaging rates would be on the consumer's bills.
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Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were no comments.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. ORDINANCE NO. 021671
Amending Section 55-100 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi to
provide certain changes in wastewater rates; adopting a winter averaging rate design
system for one family residences effective June 11, 1993.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Cooper, Galindo, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin voting "No";
Best and Longoria absent.
Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning case:
6. Case No, 593-1. Cameron Custom Homes, Inc.: A change of zoning from "A-2"
Apartment House District to "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District fronting along
south side of Chicago Drive and along the north side of Oso Parkway approximately
770 feet west of South Staples Street.
Mayor Rhodes stated that both the Planning Commission and staff recommend
approval of the application.
City Secretary Chapa stated that Council Member Martin had filed a Disclosure of
Interest Statement and would abstain from discussing or voting on the item.
No one opposed the zoning change.
Council Member McNichols moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Council
Member Moss, and passed unanimously by those present and voting.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 021667
Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance upon application by Cameron Custom
Homes, Inc., by changing the Zoning Map in reference to portions of Lots 26 and 27,
Section 6, and portions of Lots 2 and 3, Section 7, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, from "A-2" Apartment House District to "R -1B" One -family Dwelling
District.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Martin
abstaining, Best, Longoria, and Noyola absent.
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Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 7, motion to approve a deviation from
the Platting Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan for the replat of Port Aransas Cliffs,
Block 15, Lots 21A and 41A.
Mr. Utter referred to the explicit material in the agenda material explaining the
proposal and stated that staff, the Planning Commission and the owner recommend approval
of the replat.
No one opposed the replat.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
7. M93-173
Motion to approve a deviation from the Platting Ordinance and the Comprehensive
Plan for the replat of Port Aransas Cliffs, Block 15, Lots 21A and 41A by deleting
the 10 foot right-of-way (R.O.W.) dedication on Ocean Drive for Lot 21A, and in
lieu thereof, requiring a building line setback of 10 feet from the existing Ocean
Drive R.O.W., a 25 foot yard requirement measured from the 10 foot building line,
and a 3 foot sidewalk easement, all of which to be shown on the plat.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo,
Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Best, Longoria, and Noyola absent.
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 8 through 13, and Council Members
requested that Items 8a and 8b be withheld for discussion.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
9. M93-175
Motion approving supply agreements for coarse paper items which includes
approximately 1,200 cases of multi -fold towels, 1,000 cases of toilet tissue, 400 cases
of utility wipers, 242 cases of drinking cups, and 36 cases of sanitary napkins in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. JGPG93-2 with the following companies for the
following amounts based on low bid and best bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of $42,122.16. 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 using departments.
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Century Paper
Corpus Christi. Texas
Multi -fold towels, utility wipers,
water cups, sanitary napkins - low
bid, best bid
Gulf Coast Paper Co.
Corpus Christi. Texas
Toilet tissue - low bid
$21,962.16 $20,160.00
GRAND TOTAL - $42,122.16
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye'; Best and Longoria absent.
10. M93-176
Motion authorizing the acquisition of Parcels 2, 2b, and 6, located at the intersection
of McKinzie Road and Leopard Street, and McKinzie Road and Up River Road,
from Charter Bank Northwest for $72,000 in connection with the McKinzie Road
Street Improvements Project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best and Longoria absent.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 021669
Resolution urging members of the U.S. Congress to support bills aimed at limiting
the costly and onerous effects of federal mandates on cities, especially H.R. 1295, S.
81, and H.R. 767.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo,
Martin, McNichols, Moss and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best and Longoria absent.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 021670
Resolution expressing opposition to the placement of a class I nonhazardous
industrial landfill operation within the watershed of the Nueces River and Frio River
located within two miles of Choke Canyon Reservoir.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo,
Martin, McNichols, Moss and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best and Longoria absent.
13. 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 on Up
River Road, as follows:
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Between Violet Road and Harney Road, from 45 MPH to 35
MPH
Between Harney Road and Sharpsburg Road, from 45 MPH to
40 MPH,
and by setting speed limits for those portions of Up River Road within city limits
from Navigation Boulevard to Renfrow Road at 40 MPH and from Renfrow Road
to Rand Morgan Road at 45 MPH.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Cooper, Galindo, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best and
Longoria absent.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Items 8a and 8b, motion and ordinance
concerning the FOCUS mainframe software license and training.
Responding to Council Member McNichols, City Manager Garza explained that the
purchase would increase productivity and allow non -programmers to easily obtain
information.
Council Member Moss inquired about specific information accessible through the
program, and Mr. Bacon explained.
Council Member Martin inquired about the amount of backlog in the MIS
(Municipal Information System) Department, and Mr. Bacon replied one year. Responding
further, Mr. Bacon discussed the unreserved fund balance in MIS. In further response,
Mr. Bacon gave an example of the application of the program. Next, Mr. Martin referred
to his previous inquiry about whether utilization of the software would eliminate stand alone
systems in the City, and Mr. Garza explained.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
8a. M93-174
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
Information Builder's Inc. to purchase a FOCUS mainframe software license and
provide training for a total amount of $126,911. The agreement also provides for
ongoing enhancement and support of the product by the vendor for an annual fee of
$20,382 beginning in year two.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Martin, Moss,
and Noyola voting "Aye"; McNichols voting "No"; Best, Galindo, and Longoria absent.
8b. ORDINANCE NO. 021668
Ordinance appropriating $126,911 from the Municipal Information System's
Unreserved Fund for purchase of computer software and related training; amending
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Ordinance No. 021441, which adopted the FY 92-93 budget, by adding $126,911 to
Municipal Information System's Fund No. 133.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Martin, Moss and Noyola voting "Aye"; McNichols voting
"No"; Best, Galindo, and Longoria absent.
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report and Mr. Garza stated that he did
not have a report.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
Council Member Martin referred to his previous concern about closing the Flour
Bluff and Northwest Utility Collection Stations. He stated that he had received telephone
calls informing him that the City did not currently have a contract with the H.E.B. in Flour
Bluff. City Manager Garza stated that payments by check were being accepted at the
library.
Mrs. Rosie Vela, Director of Finance, discussed the contract negotiations for
acceptance of payments. She stated that the collection offices would not be closed until
alternate payment sites were available.
Next, Council Member Martin inquired whether the City was working to obtain a
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification concerning the new cable rate
regulations. Mr. Hennings discussed the recent meetings with the Cable Commission to
initiate the process which would be presented to the Council shortly.
Council Member McNichols requested an update on the establishment of an
ordinance to control boat wakes and speed in private canals and waterways. Mr. Garza gave
a brief update. Next, Dr. McNichols referred to correspondence from Mr. Guy Watts,
President of the Youth Sports Network, and urged endorsement of the development of
comprehensive summer youth programs in the Coastal Bend. Mayor Rhodes requested that
the Council be presented with an update on the matter.
Council Member Moss requested an update on the data transmission line from City
Hall to the Service Center.
Council Member Noyola inquired about a housing project in the Calallen area. Next,
Mr. Noyola referred to his previous concern about two vacant buildings and an abandoned
house on Yolanda Street in need of maintenance City Manager Garza discussed the
process which would lead to a resolution of the maintenance problem. Mayor Rhodes
referred to her request for a form advising the complainant of results.
Council Member Cooper inquired about placing a traffic light at the intersection of
Holly Road and Flynn Parkway to assist children walking to school. Mayor Rhodes referred
to the previous request which placed a blinking light at this location and requested an
updated examination of the area.
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Council Member Galindo referred to House Bill 2087 which addressed the use of
City surplus materials and requested that staff review the bill.
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 5:22 p.m. on June 8, 1993.