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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/10/1993I 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 August 10, 1993, which were approved by the City Council on August 17, 1993. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 20th day of August, 1993. SAArs '. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL l�r Tr: flHLME, MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting August 10, 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 Assistant City Attorney Alison Gallaway City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall The invocation was delivered by Reverend E. F. Bennett, Retired, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was also led by Reverend Bennett. 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 27, 1993, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Council Members Martin and Noyola arrived at 2:10 p.m. ************* Mayor Rhodes announced the presentation by the Airport Advisory Board. Mr. Daniel Pedrotti, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Airport Advisory Committee, presented the FY 1993 annual report of the Committee to the Council. He discussed the board's past and proposed accomplishments, recommendations and priorities. Also, he discussed concerns regarding the cost of City services to the Airport and the reduced landing fees. Further, he responded to several inquiries from the Council. Minutes Regular Co. it Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 2 Mr. Pedrotti lastly recognized the other board members present at the days meeting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes announced the presentation by the Human Relations Commission. Reverend Willie Davila, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission, introduced Ms. Jacqueline Harrell -Brown, Director of Human Relations, present at the day's meeting. Next, Reverend Davila discussed the role, responsibilities, goals, and the objectives of the commission. Lastly, he referred to the commission's monthly meetings and an upcoming co-sponsored workshop training session. Mayor Rhodes expressed appreciation to Reverend Davila for the day's presentation and his contributions to the commission. * ** Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on the proposed Ad Valorem tax increase. City Manager Garza displayed a chart outlining the effects of the tax rate increase on a $50,000 residence in the City. He further discussed utilization of the increase and referred to the final approval at the August 17, 1993 council meeting. Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing. Mr. Foster Edwards, Executive Vice President of the Corpus Christi Board of Realtors, expressed opposition to the proposed tax increase. He also discussed the effects the increase would have on residential and commercial property in the City as well as the local economy. Lastly, he discussed cutting the City's budget by one percent instead. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, opposed the tax increase and the one time bonuses for City staff Grades 12 and above. Mr. Leon Perez, 409 Buford, opposed tax increases by the City, County, and the school district. He further stated opposition to elimination of the senior citizen property tax exemptions. Mr. Robert Maxhimer, President of the Corpus Christi Apartment Association, stated opposition to the proposed tax increase because of the effects on rental property in the City. Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, supported the proposed tax increase because the increase would provide a way for all citizens to be responsible for the rising costs of the economy. Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, stated opposition to the proposed tax increase and the bonuses for the City employees above Grade 12. Minutes Regular Co, .2i1 Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 3 Mr. Lewis Lovelace, 1549 Case Grande, opposed the proposed tax increase and discussed cutting costs and increasing income. Mr. M. L. Johnson, 13533 Queen Johanna Court, opposed the proposed tax increase and supported the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association's opinion concerning the issue. Mr. Johnny Montalvo, 3030 Fig, supported the proposed tax increase to fund the increasing costs for City services. Mr. James Bryant, 4526 Carroll Lane, stated opposition to the proposed tax increase. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Noyola, and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Galindo requested that the comments made by Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Hasker concerning the budget be examined. Further, Mr. Galindo discussed the importance of the Downtown Management District. Council Member Martin requested that staff provide further information to the Council in the Friday packet concerning the City's debt service requirement. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes called for consideration on items from the Regular Agenda and opened the discussion on Items 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, and 4e, items concerning dune protection and beach access. Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager, Development Services, pointed out the areas in the ordinances which reflected the elimination of the parking fees on Windward Drive. A brief discussion ensued and Mayor Rhodes made a motion to amend Item 4b, Section 10-75, A, PARKING, striking specific language. The section would then read as follows: "The City Council of the City of Corpus Christi is authorized to regulate traffic by the Texas Natural Resources Code, Section 61.129, and the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53 - Traffic, to require beach parking permits to be displayed on a motor vehicle parked upon any portion of the Gulf Beach within the incorporated city limits of the City of Corpus Christi." The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. (This motion also amends the corresponding language in the Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan, Item 4a.) Next, Mayor Rhodes made a motion to amend Item 4b to delete Section 10-75, B, PARKING, in its entirety. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. (This motion also amends the corresponding language in the Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan, Item 4a.) Minutes Regular Co. thl Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 4 Next, Mr. Utter pointed out these minor changes to both the plan and the regulations requested by the Office of the Attorney General (AG) and the General Land Office (GLO). Further, Mr. Utter discussed the proposed change reducing the speed limit on Windward Drive. Further, a discussion ensued concerning a motion distributed to the Council concerning prohibition of traffic along the seawall. Then, Mayor Rhodes made a motion as follows: "To amend the Dune Protection and Beach Access Regulations by providing that the sections of these regulations that prohibit vehicular traffic in front of the seawall shall not be effective for six months from the passage of the regulations and directing that staff continue to work with the various local interest groups and General Land Office and the Attorney General's Office to affect a consensus plan which will be brought back to the Council for consideration. Should no consensus plan amending these regulations be forwarded to the Council within six months from the passage of these regulations, such sections shall expire." The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss. Mr. Utter reviewed the new regulations in relationship to closing the beach at the seawall to vehicular traffic and parking on Windward Drive. He discussed the upcoming meetings by the GLO, staff, and various interest groups, and stated that a resolution should be forthcoming. He further stated that staff would return to the Council in six months with more information, and, in the event a permanent resolution was not available, the driving prohibition would not be in effect. Next, Mayor Rhodes amended her previous motion to omit the language, "Should no consensus plan amending these regulations be forwarded to the Council within six months from the passage of these regulations, such sections shall expire." Council Member McNichols seconded the motion. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Utter responded to several inquires about the proposed amendments and erosion on the beach along the seawall. Council Member Martin discussed immediately preventing vehicular traffic on the beach along the seawall for safety purposes and implementing a good faith review for a long term parking solution. He suggested that the matter could be revisited in 90 days, if the long term solution had not been determined. Assistant City Attorney Gallaway stated that the penalties relating to the parking would be in effect upon publication of the ordinance. Then, Mr. Utter referred to the State requirement to provide adequate parking for the beach closure. Further deliberation ensued, and Council Member Martin inquired whether adoption would approve the proposed pedestrian signals and new street lighting as well as other related costs referred to in the plan. Mr. Utter explained that the proposal would negate any action on Windward Drive and that the easements would not be executed until the beach closure was readdressed by the Council. Mr. Martin expressed concern that, through the adoption, only the beach closure would be delayed and other related items, such as the Minutes Regular Co. ,;il Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 5 signals and lighting, would not be delayed. Council Member Martin suggested delaying the parking and traffic regulations until the matter was readdressed by the Council. A discussion ensued about Mayor Rhodes' motion and parking alternatives under review. Council Member Cooper then suggested a substitute motion to Mayor Rhodes' motion. She made a motion to: "Amend the Dune Protection and Beach Access Regulations by providing that the sections of these regulations that prohibit vehicular traffic in front of the seawall and regulate traffic and parking and traffic and parking regulations on Windward Drive shall not be effective for six months from the passage of the regulations and directing that staff continue to work with the various interest local groups and General Land Office and the Attorney General's Office to affect a consensus plan which will be brought back to the Council for consideration on or before February 8, 1994. At that time the Council would determine whether or not the regulations referenced above or any amendments of these regulations shall become effective." Mayor Rhodes accepted and seconded the substitute motion. Council Member Noyola expressed opposition to the motion and suggested that the beach area along the seawall not be closed. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the substitute motion and the motion passed as follows: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, Martin, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola voting "No." Next, Council Member McNichols referred to Article III, Sections 10-26 and 10-28, and requested that staff inquire of the AG and the GLO whether these sections would prohibit or impede future development on the island. Mr. Utter responded and replied Dr. McNichols' concerns would be investigated. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, expressed opposition to prohibiting vehicular traffic along the seawall. Ms. Elizabeth Walker, 13969 Dasmarinas Drive, supported the immediate closure of the beach along the seawall for safety purposes. Mrs. Marie Speer, 909 Redstart, agreed with the day's amendments and inquired about the effects of the amendments on the ordinances. Assistant City Attorney Gallaway explained the effects. Next, Mrs. Speer supported the beach closure and review of future parking arrangements. Mrs. Dorothy Spann, 4350 Ocean Drive, discussed beach erosion and stated support of the proposed beach closure for safety purposes. Minutes Regular Co it Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 6 Mr. Daniel Pedrotti, 301 Cape May, stated that he owned property in the seawall area and that it was the consensus of the property owners to participate in the development of a resolution. Mr. Chris Grim, 301 Williamson, representative of the "Wave Riders," a group of private citizens, stated that the proposed Coastal Management Plan should meet the requirements of reasonable access to the seawall beach areas and that the Wave Riders were conditionally supportive of the plan. He further stated that the proposed amenities including protective parking areas, circle drives, sidewalks, crosswalks, and prescribed seawall maintenance responsibility would provide the most favorable beach area. 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. Dr. Jennifer Prouty, Chairman of the Nueces County Coastal Management Committee (NCCMC), stated that she supported the day's amendments. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 4a. ORDINANCE NO. 021721 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 second reading as amended by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola voting "No." 4b. ORDINANCE NO. 021722 Establishing Dune Protection and Beach Access 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 area; 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 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, for penalties for violation of any of the provisions of the regulations, for future Minutes Regular Co. .;il Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 7 changes and amendments to the regulations, defining the various terms and words used in the regulations. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading as amended by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola voting "No." 4c. RESOLUTION NO. 021723 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept from Padre Island Property Owners Association a public pedestrian easement 12 -foot wide and approximately 500 feet long, out of Lot 13, Block 45, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section A, which is bounded on the north by a line situated 12 feet north of and parallel to the south boundary line of said Lot 13. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola voting "No." 4d. RESOLUTION NO. 021724 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept from Padre Island Property Owners Association a public pedestrian easement 12 -foot wide and approximately 700 feet long, out of Tract A-2, Block 45, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section A, which is bounded on the north by a line situated 12 feet north of and parallel to the south boundary line of said Tract A-2. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola voting "No." 4e. M93-230 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to negotiate interlocal agreements with: 1) Nueces County whereby Nueces County delegates dune protection authority to the City of Corpus Christi within its city limits, and 2) Kleberg County whereby Kleberg County delegates dune protection authority to the City of Corpus Christi within its city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola voting "No." Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 5, ordinance amending the Platting Ordinance. Council Member Martin inquired whether the ordinance could be approved in two readings instead of the proposed one reading. A discussion developed and Mayor Rhodes Minutes Regular Co, -,.i1 Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 8 requested that the ordinance be approved on two readings (Item 5 was changed to a two reading ordinance) Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 5. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Ordinance amending the Platting Ordinance, Section III - Procedure and Section V - Required Improvements, by providing that any owner or subdivider of any tract of land who divides the same in two or more parts may provide security for improvements in lieu of improvements for final plat approval. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Moss voting "Aye"; McNichols and Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 6, motion approving the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation. Police Chief Henry Garrett discussed the benefits of the program which reduced the alcohol related accidents and fatalities. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 6. M93-231 Motion approving the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation for funding in the amount of $52,556 for a Driving While Intoxicated Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and designating the Chief of Police as the official representative of the City. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye"; Martin, McNichols, and Noyola absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances, and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 7 through 16, and Council Members requested that Items 7 and 10 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Minutes Regular Co. .:il Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 9 8. M93-232 Motion approving a supply agreement for chemical water treatment service for water cooled air conditioning equipment and hot water boilers at various City facilities in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0262-93 with Owl Consultants, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas based on the low bid of $12,708. The term of the contract will be twelve months with an option to extend for up to two (2) additional twelve month periods subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the using departments in FY 93-94. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye; Martin, McNichols, and Noyola absent. 9. M93-233 Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 43,000 lbs. of wiping rags in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0258-93 with Johnson International Materials, Brownsville, Texas based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $14,577. The term of the agreement will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted for FY 93-94 by the using departments. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye"; Martin, McNichols, and Noyola absent. 11. M93-235 Motion approving a supply agreement for linen and towel service in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0282-93 with American Linen, Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $14,292.50. The term of the agreement shall be for twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted for FY 93-94 by the Fire Department. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye"; Martin, McNichols, and Noyola absent. 12. M93-236 Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement with Ada Wilson Children's Center for Rehabilitation, Inc. to provide $159,170 from the FY93 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the installation of a sprinkler system and ceiling improvements to the center at 3511 S. Alameda. Minutes Regular Co, Al Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 10 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye"; Martin, McNichols, and Noyola absent. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 021726 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 021153, passed and approved on April 16, 1991, by amending Section 3 of said ordinance so as to adopt the final assessment roll and assessments in the amount of $179,580.28 on sixty items, levied against the owners of property abutting Ayers Street from Baldwin Boulevard to South Alameda Street and on Ayers Street from South Alameda to Santa Fe Street, as part of the Ayers Street, Phase II Street Improvements project. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye"; Martin, McNichols and Noyola absent. 14. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances,Chapter 53, Traffic, Section 53-250, Schedule I - - One-way Streets and Alleys, by adding the following section to (A-1) School Areas (Time Restricted One-way Traffic): Driscoll Drive, from Kenwood Drive to Bluebonnet Drive...South. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye"; Martin, McNichols, and Noyola absent. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 021727 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a four year lease beginning one year after the short-term lease is effective with Landry's Seafood & Steakhouse - Corpus Christi, Inc. of berthing space and adjacent boardwalk area on the north side of Peoples Street T -Head to berth and operate a floating barge for restaurant purposes for a fee of 2.75 percent of gross monthly revenues or $5,750 per month, whichever is greater. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye; Martin, McNichols, and Noyola absent. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 021728 Granting to TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. an amendment to the cable television franchise granted in Ordinance No. 16133, as amended, to delete from the definition of "City" the area within the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. Minutes Regular Co. , it Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 11 The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Moss voting "Aye"; Martin, McNichols, and Noyola absent. Pursuant to Item 7, resolution supporting the Nueces County Commissioner's Court in establishing a Sports Facility District, Council Member Moss inquired whether Council approval of the resolution would imply that the Council endorses taxpayer funds being imposed by the sports facility district. City Manager Garza replied that it would not and discussed the matter. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, expressed opposition to the resolution because the board would be given the power of eminent domain and requested the Council to reconsider the item. City Manager Garza stated that approval of the Sports Facility District would be ultimately determined by the County. Mr. Larry Baker, Chairman of the Northwest Area Council, discussed the previous review and the need for a sports facility in the City. He further discussed House Bill 1738, the rules and regulations of the sports district. Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, stated opposition to the sports district. Mr. Lloyd Montrell, President of the Westside Civics Association, supported the resolution and discussed the necessity for a sports facility in the community. Mr. Frank Schwing, Nueces County Commissioner, Precinct 1, responded to several inquires from Mayor Rhodes concerning the County's approval of the sports facility district. Mr. Schwing next discussed the sports facility district board's goals and member positions. He also referred to the several questions which would be addressed by the feasibility study. Council Member McNichols stated support of the concept of a multi -use sports facility and the district, and inquired about the correlation of Cabaniss Field improvements to the sports facility district. Responding, Mr. Schwing stated that Cabaniss Field was not associated with the development of the district. Council Member Longoria stated support of the sports facility and posed several questions to Mr. Baker concerning the Northwest Area Council. Mr. Baker responded discussing the history and goals of the Northwest Area Council. Council Member Noyola discussed the necessity of a sports facility in the community. He further expressed concern about spending money for a feasibility study to determine the location of the facility when the City owns appropriate land which could be utilized for the facility. He suggested that the City develop its own sports facility. Minutes Regular Co, .il Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 12 Council Member Cooper supported the concept of a sports facility in the community and expressed appreciation to Mr. Schwing for his efforts. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mrs. Dorothy Spann, 4350 Ocean Drive, supported the sports facility concept. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 7. RESOLUTION NO. 021725 Resolution supporting Nueces County Commissioner's Court in establishing a Sports Facility District. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola voting "No"; Martin absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 10, motion approving supply agreements for sulfur dioxide. Council Member Moss referred to the use of the sulfur dioxide and inquired whether other municipalities implemented the same procedures. City Manager Garza referred to alternative technologies and stated that the City's procedure appeared to be the most cost effective. Mr. Garza further stated that other alternatives would be examined. Council Member McNichols inquired about the cost increase for the chemicals. City Manager Garza replied that the cost appeared to reflect the overall market conditions. In further response, Mr. F. D. Glenn, Purchasing Agent, discussed the review implemented for the costs of the chemicals. Mr. Garza also referred to the new regulations under the Clean Water Act and stated that staff would investigate the cost of the chemicals further. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 10. M93-234 Motion approving supply agreements for approximately 183 tons of sulfur dioxide consisting of 150 lb. cylinders and 2,000 Ib. cylinders based on low bid with the following companies in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0238-93 for a grand total of $106,068.75. The term of the supply agreements will be twelve months with option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted for FY 93-94 by the Wastewater Department. Minutes Regular Co. Al Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 13 Acetylene Oxygen Co. Corpus Christi, Texas $35,718.75 (150 ib. cylinders) Grant Total: $106,068.75 DPC Industries, Inc. Corpus Christi, Texas $70,350.00 (2,000 lb. cylinders) The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin 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 McNichols inquired about his previous requests concerning the Waldron Road sewer improvements and the dangerous traffic condition at Laguna Shores and South Padre Island Drive. In response to the traffic on Laguna Shores and South Padre Island Drive, Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, discussed the negotiations between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation to install beacons in the area to improve the situation. Lastly, Dr. McNichols referred to the previous request for information on the covered wagon located on South Padre Island Drive which is providing brochures to the public on businesses located in Port Aransas. Council Member Cooper referred to citizen inquiries she received concerning the winter averaging program for new residences. City Manager Garza explained the program as related to new residences. Council Member Noyola referred to a telephone call he received commending certain Gas Division employees and requested that the City Manager send a letter expressing appreciation. Next, Mr. Noyola referred to the poor conditions of the restrooms in the McGee Beach area and discussed the possibility of installing better restrooms as well as shower facilities. City Manager Garza discussed the poor conditions and alternative solutions. Lastly, Mr. Noyola referred to complaints from private citizens concerning the removal of honey bees on their property. Mr. Garza explained the procedures implemented by the City. In response to Council Member Best, Police Chief Henry Garrett discussed the safety issues and costs involved in cyclists crossing the Harbor Bridge. Council Member Longoria referred to a vacant lot on Doss Street accumulating abandoned automobiles and requested an examination. Next, Mrs. Longoria commented that Sherrill Park did not contain water fountains and discussed the necessity for the water fountains. Further, she discussed the possibility of holding the next Texas Municipal League Mifutes Regular Co, .211 Meeting August 10, 1993 Page 14 conference in the City and the attendance of the Future Farmers of America conference recently held in the City. Mayor Rhodes discussed the necessity for trash receptacles on Leopard Street. City Manager Garza stated that staff would investigate the matter. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience. Mr. Ronald A. Hudson, 3556 Austin, commented highly on the presentation given by Reverend Willie Davila, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission, at the days meeting, opposed approval of Item 16, the amendment to the TCI Cablevision franchise agreement, and opposed the over 65 exemptions for property taxes by Del Mar College. Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, expressed opposition to the closed meeting of the Corpus Christi Area Economic Development Corporation (CCAEDC) and the proposed Del Mar College property tax exemptions to senior citizens. Council Member Longoria explained that the CCAEDC had received City Manager Garza's inquiry about Mr. Alonzo's concerns and that a resolution was forthcoming. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. on August 10, 1993.