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.
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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.
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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.
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Mr. Pedrotti lastly recognized the other board members present at the days meeting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.