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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/27/1993I 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 27, 1993, which were approved by the City Council on August 10, 1993. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 13th day of August, 1993. mando Chapa City Secretary SEAL 4.14QFILM�Q MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting July 27, 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. Mayor Rhodes recognized Boy Scout Troop, No. 304, present at the day's meeting. The invocation was delivered by Council Member Galindo, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Michael Clarkson, Senior Assistant Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop, No. 304. * Council Member Noyola arrived at 2:05 p.m. 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 20, 1993, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. ************* Mayor Rhodes recognized Mr. Joe McComb, President of the Workforce Development Corporation, present at the day's meeting. Mr. McComb discussed the items and the money collected in the City of Corpus Christi for the flood victims in Missouri. Mr. McComb then requested the Mayor to send a letter of condolence and the contributions to Minutes Regular Co. .;i1 Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 2 the Mayor of the City of Hannibal, Missouri for use by the flood victims. Mr. McComb further expressed appreciation to Mr. Tim O'Brien and Ms. Patti Cass, representatives of the Portland Jaycees, and Mr. Randy Mack, President of the Corpus Christi Jaycees, for their assistance in obtaining the contributions. Mayor Rhodes expressed appreciation to Mr. McComb and the Corpus Christi and Portland Jaycees for their efforts. a s s a a a a a a x♦ s s Mayor Rhodes recessed the Regular Council Meeting for the meeting of the Workforce Development Corporation. Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting. Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on Items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d, the proposed actions related to the Coastal Management Plan and Regulations. Mayor Rhodes read a letter she received from the Office of the Attorney General (AG) concerning the City's proposed Coastal Management Plan. She requested that staff address the beach parking referred to in the letter and the proposed parking sticker fees in the plan. Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager, Development Services, discussed the development of the Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan and Regulations and stated that the deadline for submission of the plan was August 16, 1993. Mr. Utter discussed the local Coastal Management Plan and the areas of jurisdiction, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) requirements for beach access, the court ruling on public access at the seawall, and the proposed beach access from Windward Drive. He next stated that the only controversial issue was the amount and location of the off -beach parking. Responding to Mayor Rhodes, Mr. Utter referred to the upcoming meetings between the GLO, AG, property owners, and beach access users concerning the development of the plan. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the plan reflect these meetings. Responding further, Mr. Utter stated that Windward Drive and Zahn Road were the present beach access roads and that Beach Access Road #3-A was a temporary access. He also discussed the additional pedestrian access presently under negotiation. Next, Mr. Utter explained that, if the City eliminated the vehicular traffic in the seawall area, off -beach parking for beach access would be required. Mr. Utter also explained that staff recommended the parking fees because other public beach access areas utilized the parking fees. Council Member Martin expressed concern that, by endorsing the plan, the Council could be approving a future parking lot. Council Member Cooper arrived at 3:45. Minutes Regular Co July 27, 1993 Page 3 Al Meeting Council Member McNichols expressed appreciation to the Property Owners Association for the current right-of-way beach access. Responding to Dr. McNichols, Mr. Utter explained that designating Windward Drive would provide ample parking and that other areas between Windward Drive and the seawall could be considered for additional parking in the future. He also stated that the other alternative would be to not close the area. Council Members Moss and Galindo posed several questions to Mr. Utter concerning the seawall, beach access, and the proposed plan. Council Member McNichols discussed the importance of safety on the beach. Mr. Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning, gave an overview of the proposed comprehensive plan and the regulations. Council Member Galindo inquired whether the new regulations were funded, and Mr. Harvey replied that they were not. Further, Mr. Harvey discussed the Beachfront Construction Certification and the Dune Protection Permits and the application of each. Mr. Harvey also displayed maps depicting the beaches and several landmarks in the area. Next, Mr. Harvey responded to several questions from Council Member McNichols concerning provisions in the plan affecting future development on the island. Council Member McNichols expressed concern that the plan could affect future development on the island and requested that staff obtain additional information from the GLO and AG concerning future pass throughs on the island. Mr. Utter referred to the dune protection provisions in the plan and the need for a formal request from the City to Nueces County concerning the provisions. Mr. Harvey and Mr. Utter responded to several questions posed by Council Members about the City's current regulations on the extraterritorial jurisdiction and application of the new permits. Council Member Martin then suggested that the City's proposal be coordinated with the Nueces County's proposal to provide exclusive jurisdiction. Mr. Martin then inquired about the effects on the Ingleside ETJ, and Mr. Harvey responded that only the Gulf of Mexico was affected. Next, Mr. Martin inquired about the city limits line on Mustang Island and Mr. Harvey responded. Mr. Martin then suggested that staff examine annexation. In response to Mayor Rhodes, Mr. Utter stated that staff proposed to regulate the beach parking permits in the same fashion as the current beach parking permits. Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the proposed actions related to the Coastal Management Plan and Regulations. Mr. Joe Wilson, 6017 Idlewood, representing the "Wave Riders," a group of private citizens, recognized the need to close the beach to vehicular traffic for safety purposes. He Minutes Regular Cc . it Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 4 also expressed concern that the closure would increase pedestrian traffic on Windward Drive and create a more hazardous situation. He expressed further concern that the proposed plan did not contain provisions for sidewalks or pedestrian crosswalks and, furthermore, did not propose a future permanent parking facility. Mr. Wilson stressed the importance of a future parking facility and suggested that the City, State, County, and Regional Transportation Authority examine all potential funding for the facility. Mr. Fred Heldenfels, 5429 Chevy Chase, representative of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Padre Island Area Council supported the proposed plans and encouraged Council approval. He stated that the plan would provide safety, cleaner beaches, and reasonable beach access. He suggested placing a parking facility on the west side of Windward Drive to lower the cost of the land. Dr. Jennifer Prouty, Chairman of the Nueces County Coastal Management Committee (NCCMC), stated that she would comment on behalf of herself and not the NCCMC. Then, she discussed the importance of the seawall and agreed with Mr. Wilson that parking on Windward Drive would create a hazardous situation for pedestrians. She also expressed concern about accessibility to the beach by disabled persons. She then requested that the provision to close access along the seawall to vehicular traffic be addressed further and suggested not including the provision in the initial plan. She further commented favorably on the parking fee provisions and the development of a task force to examine all alternatives regarding parking. Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, supported the closure of the beach along the seawall and opposed the proposed beach parking fees. Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, stated opposition to the proposed beach parking fees and future buildings on the beach. Mr. E. J. McGinley, 2310 011ie Drive, discussed beach erosion and suggested extending the beach to the original waterline. Mrs. Marie Speer, 909 Redstart, discussed the importance of the economic potential of Padre Island and suggested future development in the beach area. Further, Mrs. Speer opposed the parking fee. A citizen of Corpus Christi, residing at 3601 Grasmere, opposed closing the beach to vehicular traffic in front of the seawall because the closure would create a private beach for the property owners located within the seawall area. He further commented on the importance of the dunes and discussed beach erosion by the seawall. Council Member Galindo inquired about concerns that the closure would create a private beach area for the property owners located in the seawall area. Mr. Utter responded that the beach would remain a public beach. Minutes Regular Co. July 27, 1993 Page 5 Al Meeting Ms. Andrea Dixon, Real Estate Appraiser/Consultant, supported eliminating the vehicular traffic as recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee and as proposed in the City's plan. Mr. Tom Reeves, 618 Del Mar Boulevard, Manager of Holiday Inn - Padre Island, stressed the importance of providing a safe beach for visitors in the City. He supported the beach closure to vehicular traffic and opposed the parking fees unless a future parking lot was proposed in the plan. Mrs. Pauline Clark, League of Women Voters of Corpus Christi, stated opposition to the proposed beach closure to vehicular traffic unless adequate parking provisions next to the beach were made available. She suggested alternatives be examined. Mr. Ronald A. Hudson, 3556 Austin, stated opposition to the parking fees. Ms. Elizabeth Walker, 13969 Das Marinas, President of the Padre Island Property Owners Association, stated that their board voted unanimously to grant two easements to the City of Corpus Christi contingent upon traffic being rerouted for the safety of the citizens. She suggested that income from reopening Packery Channel could be utilized for the development of a beachfront park and a proper parking facility. Mrs. Pat Sutter, 1002 Chamberlain, representative of the Coastal Bend Environmental Coalition, stated that the coalition felt the proposed beach closure was inevitable and that easy public access to the beach was important. Council Member Galindo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Longoria. The motion passed unanimously. Responding to Mayor Rhodes, Mr. Utter detailed the proposed Windward Drive beach access as proposed in the plan. Then, Mayor Rhodes commented on additional sidewalks or pedestrian crosswalks on Windward Drive. Mayor Rhodes also inquired about the availability of land for a parking facility, and Mr. Utter responded. Responding further, Mr. Utter stated that matching grant funds could be utilized for acquisition or construction, or a combination of both, of a future parking facility. Mr. Utter also addressed handicap accessibility which was currently under staff examination. Mayor Rhodes also inquired whether the plan could be submitted without addressing the beach closure matter, and Mr. Utter replied in the affirmative. Next, Mayor Rhodes suggested that the Wave Riders, the Corpus Christi League of Women Voters, and any other interested party be invited to the upcoming meetings concerning the plan. Council Member Martin referred to beach erosion and suggested that the plan address beach replenishment. Further, he suggested a study to examine the future of the beach, and stated that, if this particular beach were available in the future, vehicular traffic should be ceased and a permanent parking facility should be provided. Mr. Martin further Minutes Regular Co, .;il Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 6 discussed potential drop-off sites for the handicapped and stated opposition to the proposed parking fees. Mayor Rhodes made a motion to amend the ordinances by eliminating the parking fee from the Coastal Management Plan, seconded by Council Member Galindo. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion passed. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the ordinance be passed on first reading at the day's meeting and that the items addressed at the day's meeting be examined and provided to the Council before the second reading of the ordinance. Mayor Rhodes and Council Member Martin commended the staff on the plan and the presentation at the day's meeting. Council Member Best inquired about potential funds (federal, state, etc.) available for beach replenishment to provide a safe beach accommodating vehicular traffic as well as pedestrians. Dr. Best further inquired about the preservation of animal and plant life on the beach when beach replenishment was utilized. Mr. Utter responded and discussed beach restoration implemented in other areas. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 2c. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Approving the Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan, for adoption as an element of the City of Corpus Christi Comprehensive Plan, establishing City's development objectives, policies, and programs for affected areas on Mustang and Padre Island. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading as amended by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola voting "No." 2d. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Establishing coastal management regulations in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Texas Open Beaches Act, the Dune Protection Act and Coastal Area Planning regulations; regulating the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of buildings and structures within the beachfront construction and dune protection areas; regulating the alteration of dunes; providing for issuance of dune protection permits and beachfront construction certificates and for the approval of such permits and certificates by the Planning Commission; providing for the approval of master planned developments and within the dune protection and beachfront construction area; regulating traffic; establishing streets and public access to the public beaches; regulating use of the public beach area; adopting maps showing the actual location and boundaries of the dune protection and beachfront construction areas; providing for certain exceptions, for enforcement, Minutes Regular Co,. _cid Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 7 for penalties for violation of any of the provisions of the ordinance, for future changes and amendments to the ordinance, defining the various terms and words used in the ordinance. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading as amended by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola voting "No." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion and public hearing on Items 3a, 3b, 3c, and 3d, the actions related to the preliminary assessment roll for the Wynn Seale Area Street Improvements, Phase II project. Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering, stated that he is the City Engineer for the City of Corpus Christi and has been employed in this capacity for the last four years. He also stated that he is a Professional Engineer, licensed by the State of Texas since 1980, with 22 years experience in design and construction projects and estimating those costs. Mr. Crull further stated that he is familiar with the Wynn Seale Area Street Improvements, Phase II project and that the project encompasses 16th Street, Ayers Street to Cole Street; 17th Street, Ayers Street to Cole Street; 18th Street, Ayers Street to Cole Street; and Cole Street, 15th Street to 18th Street. He further stated that, currently, 16th Street and Cole Street are narrow two lane roadways with roadside ditches for drainage and that 17th and 18th Streets are somewhat wider and currently able to accommodate parking on one side. He further stated that partial curb and gutter improvements exist adjacent to the Richter Baking Co., no sidewalks currently exist on any street within the project, and the nature and scope of the project is to construct 16th Street as a 28 -foot wide pavement roadway and 17th Street, 18th Street, and Cole Street as 40 -foot wide pavement roadways which will accommodate two 12 -foot wide travel lanes and two parking lanes in recognition of current zoning and parking demands. He further stated that curb and gutter, underground drainage, sidewalks, and concrete driveways will be provided throughout the project and the project is funded with Community Development Block Grants and Street Bond Funds. Further, he stated that prior to this hearing, an estimate of project costs was prepared and submitted to the City Council, and in his opinion, the estimate is true and accurate. Next, he stated that the project is scheduled to start in September,1993, and be complete within 120 working days or in March, 1994. Mr. Crull next stated that, as indicated in the agenda memorandum, the Appraiser felt parcels 20 and 41 should be assessed at the lower residential rate in the City Code rather than the commercial rate as in the assessment roll. He added that the staff concurs with the Appraiser's opinion and that the property owners indicate that the commercial use of the property no longer exists. Next, Mr. Ken Combs, the appraiser, testified that he is a Texas State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, a Senior Master Appraiser with the National Association Minutes Regular Cc . it Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 8 of Master Appraisers, and has been evaluating property and practicing real estate in Corpus Christi since 1972. He further stated that he has experience in appraising both commercial and residential property, and is familiar with the real estate market in Corpus Christi. He further stated that he is familiar with the Wynn Seale School Area Street Improvement Phase II project and with all the improvements to be made by the City, which include curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway improvements. He also stated that he agrees with Mr. Crull's description of the conditions to be changed. Further, Mr. Combs stated that he has reviewed the project assessment role, and personally examined each of the 48 parcels of land included therein and that each such parcel will be specifically benefitted by each improvement to be assessed against it without regard to the overall community benefit. In addition, it is his opinion that each such parcel will be specifically enhanced by such improvement at least to the extent of the assessment. He further stated, however, that this opinion applies to parcels number 20 and 41, only if they are assessed at the lower residential rate in City Code, Section 49-21, rather than the commercial rate at which they were tentatively assessed. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Council Member Martin moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Galindo. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion passed. Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Crull explained the new adjusted assessment costs and the CDBG and street bond funds in the project. In further response, Mr. Crull pointed out that the maximum assessment rates had not been changed since 1982. Mr. Martin requested that staff make a recommendation to the Council concerning the maximum assessment rates. Next, Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the amendments to Items 3c as recommended by staff, seconded by Council Member Best. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 3c. ORDINANCE NO. 021720 Ordinance closing the July 27, 1993, Public Hearing on street improvements on the following streets: 16th Street, Ayers to Cole Street 17th Street, Ayers Street to Cole Street 18th Street, Ayers Street to Cole Street, and Cole Street, 15th Street to 18th Street; Minutes Regular Co, ,il Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 9 known as the Wynn Seale Area Street Improvements, Phase II project, fixing a lien and charge and adopting an assessment indicating assessments of $127,025.91 on 48 items. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed as amended by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 3d. M93-216 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $645,500 to A. Ortiz Construction and Paving, Inc. for the Wynn Seale Area Street Improvements, Phase II project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of items from the Regular Agenda and opened the discussion on Items 4 through 13, pertaining to the FY 1993-1994 budget. City Manager Garza stated that the amendments from the last council meeting had been incorporated into the ordinance adopting the budget. Mr. Garza further stated that the property tax appraisal roll was less than anticipated. A brief discussion ensued concerning the effects of the tax appraisal roll and next year's debt service requirement. Responding to Council Member Martin, City Manager Garza explained the available funds for the Property Advisor I position from the change in the proposed personnel wage increases. Council Member McNichols expressed concern that a 2.1 cent per $100 valuation increase was not in the best interest of the City. He suggested recognizing the early Industrial District payment in the amount of $981,452 and including the $500,000 resulting from the tax base increase utilized for six additional police officers and six additional firefighters for $380,940. He stated that these funds would finance the positions for one year and that the expected growth in the tax base could fund the positions in successive years. He then suggested that the remaining $119,060 could be utilized for an incentive bonus for Grades 12 and above. Dr. McNichols also stated these suggestions would eliminate the need for the 0.67 cent tax increase, leaving the tax increase at 1.4 cents for the general obligation debt service. He further suggested that the 1.4 cents tax increase could be reduced further by making the one time revenue transfer from the Housing Finance Corporation. Minutes Regular Co. til Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 10 Mayor Rhodes expressed concern that, through Dr. McNichols' suggestions, one time funds would be utilized for permanent budget items. City Manager Garza referred to the Summary of Major Budget Items in the agenda material and explained the adjustment to the revenues and the expenditures resulting from the amendments at the last meeting in relationship to Dr. McNichols' suggestions. Council Member Best inquired whether some type of bonus could be presented to City staff later in the year if the Council utilized Dr. McNichols' suggestions. City Manager Garza stressed the importance of current revenues equalling or exceeding current expenditures and commented unfavorably on utilization of one time funds for ongoing budget items. Council Member Best inquired about reducing the purchase of police vehicles, and City Manager Garza stressed the importance of maintaining the vehicle replacement program. Police Chief Garrett responded to several inquiries from Dr. Best concerning the police fleet. City Manager Garza referred to the past operational cutbacks to assist in maintaining the budget. Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Garza stated that a wage freeze had been in effect for one year and merit increases were no longer available. Mr. Martin then inquired about providing wage increases of up to two percent based upon the City's total yearly revenue estimates and some type of evaluation measure (merit, seniority, etc.) to be determined in December. He stated that this type of increase would disclose that the Council was not prepared to increase taxes but was prepared to share revenues from the City's growth. Responding to Mayor Rhodes, City Manager Garza explained the City's wage rating process and stated he suggested a one time bonus because it would not affect next year's wage base. Council Member Galindo referred to Mr. Martin's previous inquiry about a reduction in the police and fire payroll attributable to overtime with the additional police and fire personnel. Mr. Garza stated that the reduction would not be significant and discussed the overtime. Council Member Longoria stated opposition to Dr. McNichols' motion and referred to the staff cutbacks. Council Member Moss concurred with Dr. McNichols' motion and discussed an alternative for the Housing Finance Corporation funds. Minutes Regular Cc : it Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 11 Mayor Rhodes referred to the amendments distributed to the Council by Dr. McNichols' and requested that the City Secretary poll the Council for their votes on the amendment. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the amendment failed as follows: Best, McNichols and Moss voting "Aye"; Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Noyola voting "No." Lastly, Council Member Galindo referred to Item 4, an ordinance approving an amendment to the Compensation and Classification Plan for FY 93-94, and made a motion that the salary grades remain as presently classified, seconded by Council Member Martin. City Manager Garza explained the proposed range adjustments and stated that the adjustment would not provide wage increases. failed. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on Mr. Galindo's motion, and the motion Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, opposed the adoption of the FY 1993-1994 budget. Mr. O'Brien compared past budgets to the proposed budget and expressed concern about the increases. City Manager Garza pointed out that the capital improvements bond program was not included in the previous budget referred to by Mr. O'Brien. Mr. Phil Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, referred to Item 6 concerning recreational centers fees. He inquired whether the senior citizen exemptions would continue and, if so, requested that the exemptions be included in the ordinance. City Manager Garza explained that the exemptions would continue. Mr. Ronald A. Hudson, 3556 Austin, referred to Items 8a and 8b concerning collection and landfill fee schedules and expressed concern that the rear door pickup fees would be decreased. City Manager Garza explained that the rear door fee was increased comparable to the other fees and discussed the breakdown justification. Mr. R. A. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, opposed the adoption of the budget as proposed. Mr. Joe Dees, owner and operator of Statewide Wrecker Service, referred to Item 11, increases to storage fees permitted to be charged by rotation wreckers, and distributed a copy of a proposal to change the wrecker fee schedule, Code of Ordinance, Article 5, Chapter 57. City Manager Garza stated that staff would examine Mr. Dees' proposal. Minutes Regular Cu -oil Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 12 Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, referred to the $50 re -inspection fee for rental property contained in the ordinance changing fire prevention fees and inquired about the necessity of the fee. Council Member Galindo explained the necessity. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 4. ORDINANCE NO. 021706 Ordinance approving amendments to the Compensation and Classification Plan for FY 93-94 to adopt revisions needed to clarify existing language, revise existing language to be in compliance with The Medical and Family Leave Act, update the Classified and Managerial Classification schedules, revise the Managerial Pay Plan for FY 93-94 to provide for revisions to the Managerial Policy salary ranges effective August 9, 1993, which are consistent with the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement, grant an approximate 3% one-time lump sum payment to eligible employees in Schedule A, Salary Grades 8 through 11, and an approximate 2% one- time lump sum payment to other eligible employees on Salary Schedules A and B and the Managerial Pay Plan payable on or about December 10, 1993, and revise Salary Schedules A and B by deleting steps within Grade levels and adding ranges for each Grade level. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best, McNichols, and Moss voting "No." 5. ORDINANCE NO. 021707 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. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best, McNichols, and Moss voting "No." 6. ORDINANCE NO. 021708 Authorizing parks, recreation, cultural, and leisure time activities rental fee and recreation fee increases and adding new rental fees and recreational fees. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Galindo voting "No." Minutes Regular Co _J Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 13 7. ORDINANCE NO. 021709 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 18-2, to increase and add certain fire prevention permit fees. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 8a. M93-217 Motion to amend prior to second reading the 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, so as to provide that the additional charge for rear door pickup shall be $10.75. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 8b. ORDINANCE NO. 021710 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 second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 9. ORDINANCE NO. 021711 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 second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye.' 10. ORDINANCE NO. 021712 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Sections 53-60 increasing fees for impounding and storage of impounded vehicles. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Co 2i1 Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 14 11. ORDINANCE NO. 021713 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 57-254, subsection (c), to increase storage fees permitted to be charged by rotation wreckers. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 12. ORDINANCE NO. 021714 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 second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 13. ORDINANCE NO. 021715 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 18-20, ambulance rates, to provide for an increase in fees and surcharge. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 14, motion setting the public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax increase. Mayor Rhodes made a motion to increase the City of Corpus Christi's ad valorem tax rate to $0.624958 and to set a public hearing on the proposal on August 10, 1993, during the City Council meeting beginning at 2:00 p.m., with public notices as required by law. The motion was seconded by Council Member Noyola. Council Member Martin inquired about the effective tax rate. City Manager Garza stated that staff would provide this figure to the Council before the close of the day's meeting. Mayor Rhodes then called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 15 through 26, and Council Members requested that Items 16, 18, 20, 22, and 23 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 15. M93-219 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $174,217.25 to Haas -Anderson Construction Company for public parking lot and drainage improvements at the Corpus Christi International Airport. Minutes Regular Cc ,i1 Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 15 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 17. M93-221 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $49,117 to UMM, Inc. for drainage improvements on Smith Drive. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 19. M93-223 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $52,148.46 to R & R Contractors of Corpus Christi to rehabilitate/slipline the existing 10 -inch waterline that crosses the Intra -Coastal Waterway adjacent to the JFK Causeway and bridge. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 21a. M93-225 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Texas Department of Health for a grant estimated in the amount of $170,026, including $60,816 in direct assistance, for continuation of extended services for tuberculosis prevention and control during the period September 1, 1993, through August 31, 1994; continuation of comprehensive public health services during the period September 1, 1993, through August 31, 1994; and establishment of an outreach program for inmates during the period February 1, 1993, through January 31, 1994. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 21b. ORDINANCE NO. 021716 Ordinance appropriating $109,210 from a grant from the Texas Department of Health for continuation of extended services for tuberculosis prevention and control during the period September 1, 1993, through August 31, 1994; continuation of comprehensive public health services during the period September 1, 1993, through August 31, 1994; and establishment of an outreach program for inmates during the period February 1, 1993, through January 31, 1994. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye? Minutes Regular Cc it Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 16 24a. ORDINANCE NO. 021717 Ordinance appropriating $1,177,000 for FY 93 HOME Program activities as approved by the City Council on March 9, 1993 (M93-083). An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 24b. M92-228 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept and implement the FY 93 HOME Program through the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation (CCCIC). The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 25a. ORDINANCE NO. 021718 Ordinance appropriating $5,817,500 for FY 93 Community Development Block Grant Program projects approved by City Council on May 11, 1993. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 25b. M93-229 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to accept and implement the FY 93 Community Development Block Grant Program. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 26. ORDINANCE NO. 021719 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a three year agreement with Lakeside Surreys, Inc. dba Shoreline Surreys of Texas, for the operation of a quadricycle surrey concession along the seawall from the Art Museum to McGee Beach, for a monthly fee of $400 or ten percent of gross sales, whichever is greater except November through February, a monthly fee of $200 or 10% of gross sales whichever is greater. Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." Minutes - Regular Co. ,il Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 17 Returning to Item 14, Ms. Rosie Vela, Director of Finance, provided the Council with a copy of the publication notice. The notice published 60.0494 as the effective tax rate. Mayor Rhodes called for further comments from the audience on Item 14, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 14. M93-218 Motion to propose to increase the City of Corpus Christi ad valorem tax rate to $0.624958, and to set a public hearing on the proposal on August 10, 1993, during the City Council meeting beginning at 2:00 p.m., with public notices as required by law. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Best, McNichols, and Moss voting "No." Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 16, motion awarding a contract in the amount of $38,108.17 to Haeber Roofing Company to replace the roof system on the Wooldridge Sanitary Sewage Lift Station. Council Member McNichols inquired about the size of the building and the project costs, and Mr. Crull explained. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Pursuant to Item 18, a motion awarding a contract in the amount of $37,610 to PRI Environmental, Inc. to remove underground fuel storage tanks, Council Member Galindo inquired about two bids received for the project. Mr. Crull explained the errors made by the contractors in their bids. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Pursuant to Item 20, a motion awarding a contract in the amount of $342,614 to W. T. Young Construction Company for repairs of various equipment at the O.N. Stevens plant and other pumping facilities, Council Member Galindo inquired about the twenty percent contingency amount in the project. Mr. Crull explained the increased contingency amount which would allow for additional parts, if necessary. He further discussed the necessity for the allowances which should not affect the overall project completion time. Returning to Item 18, a motion awarding a contract in the amount of $37,610 to PRI Environmental, Inc. to remove underground fuel storage tanks and install vapor monitoring wells at various City -owned facilities, Council Member Moss inquired about the superfund created for underground storage tank matters. Mr. Crull explained the development of the superfund and stated that the superfund did not presently have funds. Minutes Regular Co _ it Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 18 Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Relative to Item 22, a motion approving the purchase of a forensic light source from Southwestern Engineering and Equipment Company, Dallas, Texas based on the only bid of $19,750, Council Member Moss referred to the development of the equipment in Australia, and inquired whether the utilization had been proven in the United States. Police Chief Garrett replied that the equipment was being utilized in many areas of the United States. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience on Item 22, and there were none. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 23, a motion approving a supply agreement for Cellular Telephone Service with Southwestern Bell Mobile System, Corpus Christi, based on low bid of $10,501.68. Council Member Best inquired about the reason for the contract and the number of cellular phones in the City. City Manager Garza stated that the contract involved airtime for the cellular phones and that 79 phones were available in the City. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 16. M93-220 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $38,108.17 to Haeber Roofing Company to replace the roof system on the Wooldridge Sanitary Sewage Lift Station. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Longoria, Martin, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Galindo and McNichols voting "No." 18. M93-222 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $37,610 to PRI Environmental, Inc. to remove underground fuel storage tanks and install vapor monitoring wells at various City -owned facilities. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 20. M93-224 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $342,614 to W. T. Young Construction Company for repairs of various equipment at the O.N. Stevens plant and other pumping facilities. Minutes Regular Co. 2i1 Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 19 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 22. M93-226 Motion approving the purchase of a forensic light source in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0231-93 from Southwestern Engineering and Equipment Company, Dallas, Texas based on the only bid of $19,750. This equipment will be used by the Identification Section of the Police Department during investigations of crime scenes. Funds are available from the Law Enforcement Trust Account. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." 23. M93-227 Motion approving a supply agreement for Cellular Telephone Service in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0228-93 with Southwestern Bell Mobile System, Corpus Christi, based on low bid of $10,501.68. The term of the contract will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to twelve additional months subject to the approval of the contractor and the City Manager or his designee. Funds are requested for the 1993-94 fiscal year. The contract will be administered by the MIS department, and charges for actual time will be made to each using departments. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." The Council went into closed session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sec. 2(f), V.A.C.S., regarding acquisition of 1709-1721 Mesquite, Corpus Christi, Texas. The Council returned from closed session. Mayor Rhodes made a motion to not authorize the acquisition of the property located at 1709-1721 Mesquite, Corpus Christi, Texas, seconded by Council Member Best. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion passed. 28. FAILED Motion authorizing acquisition of property at 1709 1721 Mesquite, Corpus Christi, Texas. Minutes Regular Co. :il Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 20 The foregoing motion failed as follows: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "No." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report, and Mr. Garza stated that he did not have a report. Mayor Rhodes presented a copy of the letters to the City Manager that she had received from local television stations, and requested that staff investigate the matter and provide the Council with a report. Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports. Council Member Best referred to the 28th Annual Institute for Mayors, Council Members & Commissioners he attended, and inquired about the City Manager's spending authority mentioned at the seminar. City Attorney Bray explained the provisions in the City Charter concerning the matter. Next, Dr. Best inquired about the present location and dates for the City bid openings. City Attorney Bray responded. Lastly, Dr. Best referred to the poor conditions of the T -Head and L -Head piers located in the City, and inquired about repairs. City Manager Garza stated that staff was presently preparing a proposal concerning the repairs and briefly discussed the proposal. Council Member Galindo stated opposition to the provision in the Charter authorizing the spending authority to the City Manager. Next, Council Member Galindo requested a report concerning the roof repairs at the Corpus Christi International Airport. Council Member Cooper requested information concerning the garbage collection fee for a resident on Middlecoff. City Manager Garza replied that staff would provide the information. Council Member Noyola referred to hazardous conditions on Horne Road and requested an examination. Next, Mr. Noyola inquired about the appointments of new municipal court judges, and Council Member Martin replied that the appointments were scheduled for August, 1993. Lastly, Mr. Noyola referred to several areas in the Gabe Lozano Municipal Golf Course area in need of maintenance, and inquired whether the County inmates could provide the maintenances services. Council Member Martin inquired when the proposal for improvements at Cabaniss Field would be returned to the Council, and City Manager Garza responded. Next, Mr. Martin referred to a letter he had received from the Corpus Christi Board of Realtors concerning City taxes, and requested that staff provide the Council with a factual report containing the reductions and cutbacks made by the City. Minutes` Regular Co Al Meeting July 27, 1993 Page 21 Council Member Galindo referred to the local Consolidated Education District tax, and requested information. City Manager Garza replied that the tax had been abolished and that staff would provide information concerning the tax. Council Member Moss suggested that the net budget (budget without the interdepartmental transfers) be published in the newspaper. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience. Mr. Ronald A. Hudson, 3556 Austin, referred to the franchise agreement with Telecommunications, Inc. and stated opposition to the City allowing the exemptions to the Naval Air Station and the religious access channel provisions in the agreement. Mr. Hudson also inquired about the status of the ordinance requiring street numbers on buildings and suggested that the City Secretary receive and post all notices of the governmental body meetings relating to the City. Lastly, Mr. Hudson suggested that the City implement a garbage averaging program. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. on July 27, 1993. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes announced Item 29, the meeting of the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation. * * * * * * * * * * * * *