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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/20/1993I 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 July 20, 1993, which were approved by the City Council on July 27, 1993. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 24th day of August, 1993. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL til;;R®_F_lLMEill MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting July 20, 1993 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Cezar Galindo Council Members: Jack Best Melody Cooper Betty Jean Longoria 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 Council Member Galindo, 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 July 13, 1993, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes referred to the Board & Committee appointment and the following appointment was made by the Council. South Central Texas Water Advisory Committee James Dodson * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Cm July 20, 1993 Page 2 ,i1 Meeting *Council Member Noyola arrived at the Council Meeting at 2:07 p.m. Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of items from the Regular Agenda. Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on item 1, ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi budget. Council Member Moss inquired whether the items containing the proposed fee changes, Items 2 through 9, could be discussed before approval of Item 1, the ordinance adopting the budget. Mayor Rhodes expressed equal concern and postponed the discussion on Item 1 until Items 2 through 9 were addressed. Mayor Rhodes then announced the discussion on Item 2, authorizing parks, recreation, cultural, and leisure time activities rental fee and recreation fee increases and adding new rental fees and recreational fees. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo requested a justification for the fee increases for the Latchkey Program since the administrative costs remained the same and the program was self-supporting. Mr. Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park and Recreation, reviewed the previous year's program costs as compared to the projections of the upcoming year. City Manager Garza discussed the anticipated program expansion which warranted the increases. Council Member Longoria inquired about the program's scholarship funds, and Mr. Matthews replied that these funds were derived from the program's total revenues. Responding to Council Member Martin, City Manager Garza explained that the proposed ordinance contained proposed fee increases greater than twenty-five percent (requiring Council approval) and proposed new fees under the City Manager's authority. A brief discussion ensued and it was determined that a breakdown of the fee increases was necessary before the Council could vote on the item. City Manager Garza stated that staff would provide this breakdown. Mayor Rhodes announced that the vote on Item 2 would be delayed until the Council received the additional information. Council Member Moss inquired whether the fee increases would support a third municipal golf course and, if not, how much of an increase would be necessary. City Manager Garza discussed the cost of providing a third municipal golf course which the proposed increases would not support. Council Member Moss then inquired about the fees charged in other Texas cities. Mr. Garza stated that staff would provide a comparison of the fees to the Council. Council Member Moss emphasized the need for a third golf course in the City. Mr. Matthews gave a brief update on the present proceedings concerning a third golf course in the City. Council Member Best requested a comparison of the revenues and expenditures for the City's recreational services for Fiscal Years 1992-1993 and the proposed 1993-1994. City Manager Garza provided the comparison. Minutes Regular Co, .il Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Galindo requested that staff provide the Council with all options for providing a third municipal golf course. Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on Item 3, amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 18-2, to increase and add certain fire prevention permit fees. Council Member Martin inquired about the necessity of the increases. City Manager Garza replied that the fees had not been increased recently and were currently necessary to maintain the fire prevention program. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo inquired about a $50 re -inspection fee for rental property contained in the ordinance. Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager, Development Services, explained the origin of the re -inspection fee developed to promote safety. Additionally, City Manager Garza discussed the application of the re -inspection fee to residential and commercial properties. Council Member Best requested a comparison of the revenues and expenditures for the City's fire prevention services for Fiscal Years 1992-1993 and the proposed 1993-1994. City Manager Garza provided the comparison. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 3. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 18-2, to increase and add certain fire prevention permit fees. 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 announced the discussion on Item 4, amending the Code of Ordinance, Sections 21-18 and 21-19, to implement new residential, business, and commercial collection and landfill disposal fee schedules. Council Member Moss referred to the recent report provided to the Council on the City's recycling program and inquired about actions of other Texas cities for funding the program. City Manager Garza stated that the program was supported by garbage collection fees in other cities as well. Mr. Garza further discussed the once -a -week garbage and recycling program in the City of Austin. Council Member Moss suggested that itemizing the customer's bill disclosing the recycling charge could encourage participation in the recycling program. Mr. Garza replied that this suggestion was presently under review. Mayor Rhodes stressed the importance of the recycling program. Minutes Regular Co, July 20, 1993 Page 4 11 Meeting Council Member Martin inquired about the implementation of a once -a -week garbage and recycling pickup in the City. Mr. Garza responded and discussed the advantages of the once -a -week programs. Mr. Martin then inquired whether the proposed increase was entirely for collection expenses or contained a disposal charge. Mr. Garza replied that a disposal charge was included. Mr. Martin then referred to his previous request concerning the garbage collection rate, and requested the information before the second reading. City Manager Garza stated that staff would provide this information. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo inquired whether the proposal in the ordinance to accept dirt from commercial vehicles at the landfill at no charge could be utilized as an incentive. Council Member Martin inquired whether Mr. Bruner, Director of Solid Waste Services, would have the authority to purchase dirt in this fashion, and Mr. Garza replied in the affirmative. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 4. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 21-18 and Section 21-19, to implement new residential, business, and commercial collection and landfill disposal fee schedules. 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 opened the discussion on Item 5, amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 13-48, to increase fees for impounding, storage, and disposing of junked and abandoned vehicles. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the Council or the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 5. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 13-48 to increase fees for impounding, storage, and disposing of junked and abandoned vehicles. 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 returned to Item 4, amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 21-18 and Section 21-19, to implement new residential, business, and commercial collection and Minutes Regular Coi July 20, 1993 Page 5 11 Meeting landfill disposal fee schedules, since Mr. Leon Perez present in the audience, requested to address the issue. Mr. Perez, 904 Buford, stated opposition to the garbage fee increases. Council Member Best inquired about exemptions from garbage collection fees. Mr. Garza replied that the fee was mandatory for residential customers and discussed the commercial exemptions. Council Member Moss inquired about a private garbage collection service in the Padre Island area. City Manager Garza stated that staff would provide information on this situation. Council Member McNichols reviewed past garbage collection practices in the City and stressed the importance of mandatory garbage collection for public health purposes. Council Member Martin stated opposition to garbage collection fees based on the volume or weight of garbage. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 6, amending the Code of Ordinances, Sections 53-60, increasing fees for impounding and storage of impounded vehicles. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the Council and the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 6. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Sections 53-60 increasing fees for impounding and storage of impounded vehicles. 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 opened the discussion on Item 7, amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 57-254, subsection (c), to increase storage fees permitted to be charged by rotation wreckers. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the Council or the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 7. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Sections 57-254, subsection (c), to increase storage fees permitted to be charged by rotation wreckers. Minutes Regular Cot. 11 Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 6 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 opened the discussion on Item 8, amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 9-35.1, to increase both long-term and short-term parking rates at the Corpus Christi International Airport. Council Member Martin inquired about the reason for the increases. City Manager Garza discussed the landing and concession fees at the Airport and stated that the last increase occurred in 1988. Council Member Martin then referred to various accounting methods to prevent large fee increases in one year. Next, Mr. Martin pointed out a discrepancy in the ordinance and requested correction. Lastly, Mr. Martin inquired about the status of the change of airplane landings at the Airport. Mr. Hext gave a brief review. Responding to Mayor Pro Tem Galindo, City Manager Garza stated that the proposed fee increase would offset the declining revenue fees at the Airport. Mr. Garza also compared the revenues and expenditures of FY 1992-1993 to FY 1993-1994. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 8. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 9-35.1 to increase both long-term and short-term parking rates at the Corpus Christi International Airport. 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 opened the discussion on Item 9, amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 18-20, ambulance rates, to provide for an increase in fees and surcharge. City Manager Garza reviewed the origination of the surcharge and difficulties involved in structuring the increases. Further, Mr. Garza discussed the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) annual budget. Council Member McNichols expressed concern that the proposed fee increase structuring might produce high fees. He inquired whether the fees charged in other Texas cities had been examined. City Manager Garza stated that staff would survey other Texas cities and provide the information before the second reading of the ordinance. Further, Dr. McNichols discussed the importance of the program. Then, Dr. McNichols suggested that the fee increase structuring could be extended in the event the four year period proved too demanding. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Minutes Regular Co: Al Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 7 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 9. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 18-20 ambulance rates, to provide for an increase in fees and surcharge. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 10, appropriating street bond funds; authorizing transfer of said funds to the General Fund for the 1993-94 fiscal year. City Manager Garza explained the origin of the funds and discussed the necessity of the transfer. Council Member Martin inquired about transferring the street bond funds directly to the General Obligation Debt Service fund and decreasing the additional tax revenue realized from the increased estimated property tax values ($50 million) by a like amount. Mr. Martin requested staff to examine the impact of this suggestion before the second reading of the ordinance. Responding to Council Member Moss, City Manager Garza reviewed the annual Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) payments. Mr. Moss referred to his previous suggestion of charging the fees based on RTA's scheduled usage of the streets. Mr. Garza stated that he would examine the contract and other options for alternatives. A broad discussion developed and City Manager Garza pointed out that the street bond funds were included in the proposed FY 1993-1994 budget. Council Member McNichols discussed the effects of not transferring the street bond funds or the Housing Finance Corporation funds to the General Fund. Then, Dr. McNichols made a motion to not transfer the street bond funds in the amount of $393,750 to the General Fund resulting in a $1.74 million balance, seconded by Council Member Best. A discussion ensued and Council Member Martin suggested that Dr. McNichols' motion be addressed after the discussion of all budget items. Dr. McNichols withdrew his motion from consideration until the other items in the budget could be addressed. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 11, appropriating $454,000 from the Group Health Unreserved Fund balance; appropriating $374,000 of excess revenue in Group Health Fund No 138; amending Ordinance No. 021441, which adopted the FY 1992-93 budget by adding $828,000 to Group Health Fund No. 138. Minutes Regular Co, July 20, 1993 Page 8 11 Meeting City Manager Garza explained the necessity of the appropriation concerning last year's projections. He further discussed the upcoming projections and stated that the Health Insurance Fund budget was in good shape. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 11. ORDINANCE NO. 021702 Appropriating $454,000 from the Group Health Unreserved Fund balance; appropriating $374,000 of excess revenue in Group Health Fund No 138; amending Ordinance No. 021441, which adopted the FY 1992-93 budget by adding $828,000 to Group Health Fund No. 138. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. Mayor Rhodes called for a recess. Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council meeting. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 1, ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi budget for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning August 1, 1993, and ending July 31, 1994; to be filed with the County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in said budget; and the proposed additional expenditures and transfers from the Housing Finance Corporation and the Street Bond (RTA) Fund. First, City Manager Garza discussed the original recommended budget and the Council recommendations incorporated therein. Council Member Martin pointed out that the proposed purchase of large equipment items consisted of only an annual payment. Council Member Moss inquired about the applicable interest rate. Mr. Kevin Stowers, Senior Management & Budget Analyst, replied that the interest rate would be approximately 5.25 percent. Pursuant to the stormwater monitoring expenditure, City Manager Garza explained that the item pertained to the Elliott Landfill site. Council Member Best referred to his previous suggestion for the City to lease police vehicles instead of outright purchases. City Manager Garza replied that examination of the suggestion did not reveal a savings. Further, he stated that Dr. Best would be provided a copy of the report revealing such findings. Minutes Regular Cot. _il Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 9 Mayor Pro Tem Galindo referred to the proposed purchase of a pick-up truck. He suggested that the truck be obtained from another area and the $14,000 could be utilized in another fashion. City Manager Garza referred to the recent fleet reductions and discussed the necessity of the truck. Council Member Martin posed several questions about the proposed eight additional data entry clerks. Police Chief Henry Garrett responded and explained the necessity. Then, Council Member Martin made a motion to approve the transfer of the 1.17 cents from the General Fund to the General Obligation Debt Service Fund, the Solid Waste fee increases, the fee increases in Parks & Recreation, Municipal Court, the Corpus Christi Museum, Public Safety Services, Fire Prevention Permits as well as the eight additional data entry clerks, two dispatchers, thirty police vehicles, one police department clerk, one administrative assistant in Municipal Court, one new pumper, two new Fire Department cars, one data entry Clerk at Municipal Court, twenty-two compactor trucks for Solid Waste Services, one D8N dozer for landfill, one compactor for landfill, one elevated scraper for landfill, one front-end loader, one brush loader tractor, one pick-up truck, stormwater monitoring, utility business office costs, new utility billing system, and the three percent pay raise to Grades 11 and under as recommended by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Council Member Best. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo stated opposition to the purchase of the pick-up truck. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on Council Member Martin's motion and the motion passed. Next, City Manager Garza pointed out the additional adjustments incorporated in the recommended budget. Then, Council Member Martin made a motion to approve the adjustment to the July 31, 1993 General Fund balance to recognize the early Industrial District agreement payment, the transfer of the additional 1.7505 cents from the General Fund to the Debt service, the change in expected Ad Valorem delinquency rate (6.0% to 5.21%), the transfer of the early Industrial District agreement payments to the General Obligation Debt Service Fund, and the adjustment to 1.17 cent transfer for the impact of the new tax base as recommended by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Council Best. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on Mr. Martin's motion and the motion passed. Pursuant to the reserve appropriation in the General Fund, Council Member Martin discussed the importance of the fund. Responding to Council Member McNichols, Mr. Garza discussed previous appropriations and the spending thereof. A discussion ensued concerning funding the reserve appropriation. 'Minutes Regular Cot. Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 10 City Manager Garza responded to several questions posed by Council Members concerning the beach cleaning contract between Nueces County and the City. Then, Council Member McNichols made a motion to approve the General Fund reserve, the funds for the Beach Cleaning contract with Nueces County, the funds for the Downtown Management District, and the Fire Administrative Offices as recommended by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Council Member Longoria. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on Dr. McNichols' motion and the motion passed. Next, Mayor Rhodes stressed the importance of additional fire fighters and police officers in the City. Council Member Best referred to his discussions with the Industrial District participants and commented favorably on the renegotiation of the Industrial District agreements. Further, he stated that the additional revenue could be utilized to fund the necessary activities in the City which would also be beneficial to the Industrial District participants as well. Dr. Best suggested that fifty percent could be utilized for additional fire fighters and police officers and the remaining fifty percent for the necessary wastewater activities. He proposed this suggestion in lieu of a property tax increase. A broad discussion ensued concerning Industrial District contract renegotiations. Council Martin suggested that an analysis on the advantages and disadvantages of the Industrial District be performed before further consideration of the item. Then, Mayor Pro Tem Galindo made a motion to fund the proposed Property Advisor I by reducing staffs travel and training budget by a like amount in the General Fund. A brief discussion ensued and the motion died for the lack of a second. Council Member Longoria commented favorably on the additional fire, police, and community development personnel and the proposed wage increase for Grades 12 and above. Mrs. Longoria inquired about the funding of these items. City Manager Garza stated that without a property tax increase or an effect to the General Fund balance, it would be difficult to fund the items. Then, Mr. Garza suggested that the items could be funded through an additional property tax increase, lowering the General Fund ending balance, and the Housing and Finance Corporation funds and Street Bond (RTA) funds. Mr. Garza also referred to the proposed funds resulting from the tax base increase. Then, Council Member Martin made a motion to recognize the additional $500,000 in the General Fund's ending balance and not transfer the Housing Finance Corporation fund, but in the event the $500,000 did not materialize, transfer the Housing Finance Corporation funds, and fund the Sister City Committee and a one-time two percent wage increase to Grades 12 and above. The motion was seconded by Council Member Best. Further, Mr. Martin discussed the possibility of the City being responsible for City utility services which could be accomplished over a ten to fifteen year period. Minutes Regular 0 Al.Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 11 City Manager Garza also requested that the one-time pay increase approved for Grades 12 and above in Mr. Martin's prior motion be applied to the three percent wage increases for Grades 11 and under to avoid compression of salaries. Responding to Mayor Rhodes, City Manager Garza stated that Mr. Martin's motion would reduce the General Fund balance to $1,740,000. A discussion ensued and Dr. McNichols expressed concern about reducing the General Fund balance and stated opposition to the wage increases. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on Mr. Martin's motion and the motion passed as follows: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Moss voting "Aye"; McNichols and Noyola voting "No"; Cooper absent. Further, Council Member Martin requested that staff examine the alternatives for the City to pay for City utilities services. Then, Mayor Rhodes made a motion to increase the property tax in an appropriate amount to fund six police officers and six fire fighters. The motion was seconded by Council Member Noyola. Council Member McNichols expressed concern about an additional property tax increase. Responding to Council Member Martin, City Manager Garza stated that he would examine the potential overtime savings resulting from the additional fire and police personnel. Responding further, Mr. Garza discussed the application of the wage increases. Next, City Manager Garza discussed the procedures concerning approval of the property tax increases and adoption of the tax rate. Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Garza stated that the prior Ad Valorem tax increase was 1.476 percent, and an additional .67 percent with the motion at the day's meeting, resulting in a total 2.146 percent increase. A broad discussion developed about the property tax increase. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Mayor Rhodes' motion as follows: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best, Moss, McNichols voting "No"; Cooper absent. The motion passed. Then, Mayor Pro Tem Galindo made a motion to approve the Property Advisor I from the savings realized by reducing the wage increases for Grades 12 and above. The motion was seconded by Council Member Longoria. A brief discussion ensued about Mr. Galindo's motion. Minutes Regular Cot. AI Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 12 Mayor Rhodes called for a hand vote on Mr. Galindo's motion and the motion passed as follows: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best, McNichols, and Moss voting "No"; Cooper absent. Then the Council returned to Council Member McNichols' suggestion regarding Item 10 (motion withdrawn from consideration at the days meeting) to not transfer the street bond funds in the amount of $393,750 to the General Fund. Mayor Rhodes stated support of the street bond funds in the General Fund. A brief discussion ensued and City Manager Garza stated that the street bond funds could be transferred to the General Fund with a restriction that the funds would only be used for street projects. The Mayor stated that there was an ordinance before the Council and that Dr. McNichols recommended to not transfer the street bond funds to the General Fund which could be realized if the Council voted against the ordinance. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 10. FAILED Appropriating street bond funds; authorizing transfer of said funds to the General Fund for the 1993-94 fiscal year. The foregoing ordinance failed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes voting "Aye"; Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "No"; Cooper and Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes returned to Item 2, parks, recreation, cultural, and leisure time activities rental fee and recreation fee increases and adding new rental fees and recreational fees. City Manager Garza stated that the information requested concerning the item by Council Member Martin was provided to the Council during the meeting. He further stated that Mr. Utter was prepared to discuss the item on an individual basis. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo made a motion to exclude the Latchkey Program fee increases. A brief discussion ensued and the motion died for the lack of a second. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 2. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Authorizing parks, recreation, cultural, and leisure time activities rental fee and recreation fee increases and adding new rental fees and recreational fees. Minutes Regular Co. :il Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 13 The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Galindo voting "No"; Cooper and Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes inquired about the action required for Item 1. City Manager Garza explained that the amendments would be incorporated in the ordinance before the second reading (The ordinance was changed from an emergency reading ordinance to a two reading ordinance). Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed opposition to funding the Downtown Management District, property tax increases, and wage increases for department heads. Further, he supported the utilization of the street bond funds to reduce the property tax increase. Next, he discussed the reinvestment zone funds. Mr. Rome Smyth, 3338 Halfpenny, stated opposition to the property tax and fee increases in the FY 1993-1994 budget. Mr. Raymond F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, stated opposition to the various studies performed by the City, funds provided to the Corpus Christi Bay Area Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce, and the City's exemptions of the utility services. Responding to Mr. O'Brien, City Manager Garza discussed the reinvestment zone bonds. Mrs. Gloria Perez, 1317 Seventh Street, opposed the property tax increase and adoption of the budget. Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford Street, opposed the increases in the budget. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 1. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi budget for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning August 1, 1993, and ending July 31, 1994 as amended by the previous motions; to be filed with the County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in said budget. (The ordinance was changed from an emergency reading ordinance to a two reading ordinance.) The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading as amended by the following vote: Rhodes, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best, McNichols, and Moss voting "No"; Cooper absent. Minutes Regular Cot.- .11 Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 14 Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 12 through 23, and Council Members requested that Items 19 and 21 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 12. M93-206 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 770,000 gallons of gasoline and 760,000 gallons of diesel fuel in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0230-93 with Susser Petroleum Co., Corpus Christi, Texas for an estimated annual expenditure of $1,155,429 based on low bid. 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. This fuel will be used by various departments throughout the City. Funds have been requested for FY 93-94 by the using departments. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. 13. M93-207 Motion approving supply agreements for approximately 800,000 gallons of high float rapid set emulsified asphalt with polymer in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI - 0239 -93 with the following companies based on low bids, to provide for multiple progressive awards. The terms of the agreements will be twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. The Street Department will use this material with precoated aggregate for street construction and repairs. The estimated annual total is $712,000. Funds have been budgeted in FY 1992-93 and requested for FY 1993-94. Texas Fuel & Asphalt Co., Inc. Corpus Christi, Texas (Primary Supplier) TOTAL - $712,000.00 Koch Materials Corpus Christi, Texas (Secondary Supplier) The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. Minutes Regular Cor. July 20, 1993 Page 15 Al Meeting 14. M93-208 Motion approving the purchase of golf course equipment including two turf trucksters, a core harvester, a greens mower, a greens top dresser, a greens aerator, and a self propelled mower, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0220-93, from Watson Distributing Company, San Antonio, for the total amount of $59,983.00, based on low bid and only bid. The equipment is budgeted in the 1992-93 Amended Capital Outlay as replacement and additional items. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. 15. M93-209 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement for psychological services for the Police and Aviation Departments for a period of three years with M.D. Koch, PhD. at an hourly rate of $25.00. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. 16. M93-210 Motion authorizing the granting of a 6.9 acre easement over the City drainage ditch located between U. S. 77 and Emory Drive, south of Hearn Road, to Central Power & Light Company for $3,600. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. 17. M93-211 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $21,834.70 to Haeber Roofing Company to replace the roof system at Fire Station No. 11. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. 18. M93-212 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $34,885 to Backhoe Lease Service for the construction of a new sanitary sewer facility at Fire Station No. 12. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. Minutes Regular Co, July 20, 1993 Page 16 .il Meeting 20. M93-214 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $67,219 to Lance Industrial Constructors for the installation of an ultrasonic level detection system and mass flow meters at the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. 22. ORDINANCE NO. 021704 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contractual Agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation for Procurement of Right -of -Way for Holly Road from Rodd Field Road to Ayers Street. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. 23. ORDINANCE NO. 021705 Closing and abandoning a 240.2 square foot portion of a 10 -foot wide by 70 -foot long utility easement in Lot 24, Block 1, Sugar Ridge, Unit 1, subject to the compliance with the specified conditions, and the owner replatting the property within 180 days at his expense. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 19, motion awarding a contract in the amount of $52,383 to Malek, Inc. for the installation of a refrigerated air dryer system at the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, and there was no discussion. Returning to Item 17, motion awarding a contract in the amount of $21,834.70 to Haeber Roofing Company to replace the roof system at Fire Station No. 11, Council Member Galindo inquired about previous difficulties with Haeber Roofing Company. Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, discussed the difficulties with the roofing company at the Airport and stated that the difficulties were resolved. Further, City Manager Garza commented favorably on the work performed by the roofing company. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 21, resolution expressing desire to renegotiate cost allocation and repayment terms for the contract among the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces River Authority and the United States of America for the Nueces River Minutes Regular CoL .i1 Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 17 Reclamation Project, Texas in light of certain diminishment in project yields for municipal and industrial water supply. Council Member McNichols referred to the importance of restructuring the Choke Canyon debt and stated support of the resolution. Council Member Martin referred to the Council's trip to Washington, D. C. concerning the Choke Canyon debt. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Item 19 and 21 as follows: 19. M93-213 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $52,383 to Malek, Inc. for the installation of a refrigerated air dryer system at the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 021703 Expressing desire to renegotiate cost allocation and repayment terms for the contract among the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces River Authority and the United States of America for the Nueces River Reclamation Project, Texas in light of certain diminishment in project yields for municipal and industrial water supply. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper absent. Council Member Galindo stated opposition to Item 17, the motion awarding the contract to Haeber Roofing Company. The Council went into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sec. 2(e), V.A.C.S. concerning Item 24, In The Matter of the Texas Water Commission Executive Director's Preliminary Enforcement Report concerning the City of Corpus Christi; Permit No. 10401- 04; (Order regarding wastewater collection system bypasses primarily in Brawner Parkway area.) The Council returned from closed session. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Item 25 as follows: Minutes Regular COLAl Meeting July 20, 1993 Page 18 25. M93-215 Motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreed Order with the Texas Water Commission In The Matter of the Texas Water Commission Executive Director's Preliminary Enforcement Report concerning the City of Corpus Christi; Permit No. 10401-04. (Order regarding wastewater collection system bypasses primarily in Brawner Parkway area.) The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Cooper 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 and there were none. 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 7:10 p.m. on July 20, 1993. * * * * * * * * * * * * *