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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/21/1993I 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 December 21, 1993, which were approved by the City Council on January 4, 1994. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 7th day of January, 1994. City Secretary SEAL MICROFILMED MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting December 21, 1993 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Council Members: Jack Best Melody Cooper Cezar Galindo Betty Jean Longoria Dr. David McNichols Edward Martin Clif Moss City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. City Secretary Armando Chapa ABSENT Mayor Pro Tem David Noyola Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Bishop Leo Clark, Spirit of the Lord Ministry for the Saints, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Ms. Kathy Edwards, Senior Squad Member of the Calallen High School Cheerleaders, present at the day's meeting. 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 December 14, 1993, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. Mayor Rhodes recognized the employees retiring from the City in the month of November 1993, as follows: Mr. Curtis A. Allen, Health, Mr. Jack W. Broughton, Police, Mr. Frank Garcia, Convention Center, Mr. Juan P. Martinez, Solid Waste Services, and Mr. Amado Santana, Wastewater. Mr. Curtis Allen, present at the day's meeting, expressed appreciation to the City. Minutes Regular Co, it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 2 Mayor Rhodes recessed the Regular Council Meeting for the meeting of the Workforce Development Corporation. Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting. * h i t t*!■ R i f t Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of items from the Regular Agenda and opened the discussion on Items 3a, 3b, and 3c pertaining to a Minority Business Opportunity Committee Program. Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager, Development Services, explained the goals and objectives of the program. He introduced Mr. Howie Hodges, Assistant Director of the Minority Business Development Agency, and Mr. Lencho Rendon, Chief of Staff of Senator Solomon Ortiz' Office. Mr. Hodges discussed the goals and objectives of the Minority Business Development Agency and expressed appreciation to the City for its support. Mr. Hodges and Mr. Utter responded to several inquiries concerning the program's funding and the services to be provided by the City. Mr. Rendon expressed Senator Solomon Ortiz' regret that he could not attend the meeting and offered assistance from Senator Ortiz' office. He further outlined the minority groups eligible for the program. Deviating from the regular agenda, Council Member Best inquired whether the City would be eligible to participate in President Clinton's recent program concerning additional law enforcement officers. City Manager Garza explained the City's refrainment. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 3a. M93-341 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency to establish a Minority Business Opportunity Committee Program and to accept a grant in the amount of $100,000 to implement the same. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Minutes Regular Co it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 3 3b. ORDINANCE NO. 021826 Ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $100,000 received from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency to establish a Minority Business Opportunity Committee Program in Corpus Christi. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 3c. RESOLUTION NO. 021827 Resolution commending the leadership of Congressman Solomon Ortiz, staff, and individuals from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency regarding the establishment of a Minority Business Opportunity Committee Program in Corpus Christi. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on 4a, changing the name of Purdue Road to Hustlin Hornet Drive. Mayor Rhodes stressed the importance of adhering to the City's policy concerning street name changes and discussed the difficulties in association with street name changes. She further stated support of Item 4b since the name change followed past Council actions concerning school mascots. Council Member McNichols pointed out that the policy was established to prevent street name changes honoring individuals and also discussed the difficulties associated with street name changes. He further pointed out that these difficulties would not apply to this particular situation. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, commented favorably on changing the street's name to Hustlin Hornet Drive. Council Member Moss made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Galindo, and passed unanimously. Minutes Regular Co'. it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 4 4b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Renaming Purdue Road between Waldron Road and Laguna Shores Road to Hustlin Hornet Drive. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Galindo voting "No"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes recessed the Regular Council Meeting for the meeting of the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation. Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting. Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 6 through 24, and Council Members requested that Items 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 19 be withheld for discussion. City Manager Garza referred to an amendment to Item 20c as requested by Police Chief Henry Garrett. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 6. M93-342 Motion approving supply agreements for library books and recordings in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0042-94 with the following companies for the following amounts based on total low bid per group for a total estimated annual expenditure of $376,049.53. The term of the agreements shall be for twelve months, with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These books and recordings will be used by the Corpus Christi Public Library and Corpus Christi branch of the South Texas Library System. Funds are budgeted in FY 93-94 by the libraries. Brodart Co. Williamsport, PA $342,749.53 - Library Books GRAND TOTAL - $376,049.53 Baker & Taylor, Inc. Charlotte. NC $33,300.00 - Recordings Minutes Regular Co :il Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 5 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 7. M93-343 Motion approving a supply agreement for meal delivery service consisting of approximately 94,000 meals for the elderly Nutrition Program, Adult Protective, and Title XX Meals on Wheels in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0043-94 with R&R Delivery Service, Corpus Christi, Texas based on the only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $110,787.60. The term of the contract shall 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 by the Senior Community Services of the Parks and Recreation Department. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 11. M93-347 Motion approving a two-month rental agreement with Conley -Lott Nichols Machinery Company for a landfill garbage compactor. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 12. M93-348 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application and to execute all documents necessary to enter into a contract with ACTION, a federal volunteer agency, for the continuance of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) during the FY 1994-95 grant period. The total budget proposed for RSVP for 1994-95 is $112,106. This includes $44,120 in ACTION funds, $11,569 from the Texas Department on Aging, and a City match of $56,417. These funds are included in the FY 93-94 City budget. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 021829 Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the cities of Arlington, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio to jointly employ a person to coordinate the legislative package for safety, crime, and law enforcement for the 74th Regular Legislative Session. Minutes Regular Co, i1 Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 6 The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 21a. ORDINANCE NO. 021835 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Sections 55-50.1, 55-61.1, 55-100.1, to provide for assessing rates and charges for City utilities to the Aviation, Golf, and Marina funds; and providing for an effective date of January 1, 1994. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 21b. ORDINANCE NO. 021836 Amending Ordinance No. 021707 which adopted the FY 1993-94 operating budget by appropriating funding from the unappropriated fund balances of the Aviation, Golf, and Marina Funds to be expended for payment of City utility charges. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 22. ORDINANCE NO. 021837 Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a short-term lease agreement with Memorial Medical Center for the property located at Martin Luther King Drive and Sam Rankin Street. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 23. ORDINANCE NO. 02183$ Adopting the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) actuarially determined contribution rate for the City of Corpus Christi of 10.03% for 1994 which will reduce the City's 1994 TMRS Contribution Rate by authorizing updated service credits for qualifying City employees and adjusting annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees equal to 40% of the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Minutes Regular Co‘ it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 7 24. ORDINANCE NO. 021839 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year parking lease and management agreement with the Texas State Aquarium. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 8 concerning excess worker's compensation insurance and airport liability coverage. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. Scott Irot, Assistant Vice President of Alexander/Alexander of Texas, 4604 Goliad Lane, Austin, commended the City Manager and the City's Risk Management Department. He next commented on the assets and ratings of A.I.G. as compared to Americas and referred to the Bid Analysis provided to the Council in the agenda material discussing individual criteria. The criteria included discrimination, liquor, passenger misdirection and baggage liability coverage. He also referred to an error made by his staff concerning the assault & battery liability limits and raised the amount from $25 million to $75 million. He pointed out that the discrimination liability would be for airport personnel only and that the liquor, passenger misdirection, and baggage liabilities were repetitive. He also discussed the bid specifications concerning the insurance ratings. City Manager Garza discussed Americas' ratings and stated that staff believed them to be satisfactory. In response to Council Member Moss, Mr. Irot stated that, when comparable coverage with similar premiums were present, the insurance ratings were an important criterion to consider. Mr. Irot further responded to inquiries about excess coverage, specific insurance coverage, and the bid notification process. City Manager Garza discussed the City's budget in association with the insurance and the discrimination liability in association with the American Disabilities Act. A discussion ensued concerning the bids, specifications, notification process, and liability limits. Mr. Wally Goodman, representative of W. L. Dinn & Co., Inc., discussed the liability limits in Americas' bid addressing Mr. Iscot's comments. He further discussed Americas' rating. He also responded to an inquiry from Council Member McNichols concerning medical malpractice coverage. In response to Council Member Martin, City Attorney Bray replied that the change in liability limits regarding A.I.G.'s assault & battery limits could not be corrected as Minutes Regular Cot it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 8 requested by Mr. Irot at this time. Mr. Martin stated that, in light of the additional coverage provided by Americas and the minute premium difference, he would support the staff's recommendation. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 8. M93-344 Motion approving the purchase of (1) Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance by Midwest Employers Casualty with a limit of $10,000,000; and, (2) Airport Liability Insurance by Americas Insurance Company at the current coverage level of $75,000,000, both through HRH Insurance for a combined annual premium of $139,668. This is in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0077-94. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 9, a motion rejecting the bids received for twenty-two refuse loader bodies. In response to Council Members McNichols and Moss, City Manager Garza explained the circumstances surrounding the bid rejection and stated that staff was comfortable with the available future warranty provisions. In further response to Council Member Moss, he discussed the body design of the packers. Council Member Martin requested that assurance concerning the axle weight limits of the trucks be included in future documentation and inquired about the number of trucks included in the past budget. Mr. Bob Bruner, Director of Solid Waste Services, replied that twenty-two were budgeted. City Manager Garza discussed the funds which were budgeted for the purchase. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 9. M93-345 Motion rejecting bids received in response to Bid Invitation No. BI -0017-94 for twenty-two refuse loader bodies. Specifications will be revised and new bid invitations issued. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 10, a motion approving the purchase of twenty-two refuse truck cab & chassis. Minutes Regular Co it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 9 Council Member McNichols inquired about the necessity of the trucks. City Manager Garza explained the City's schedule for the replacement and refurbishment of the fleet. Council Member Moss inquired about a separate depreciation fund and the interest rate. City Manager Garza responded and discussed the City's past practice of a separate depreciation fund. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 10. M93-346 Motion approving the purchase of twenty-two (22) refuse truck cab & chassis, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0016-94, from Crane Carrier Company, Tulsa, OK, based on the low bid of $1,456,312. Funding will be provided by GE Capital in accordance with the lease/purchase line of credit contract. The trucks are replacement units. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 13, a resolution authorizing the sale of foreclosed properties. Council Member Martin inquired about the nature of the properties. Ms. Kathleen Morrison, attorney with Calame, Linebarger, Graham & Pena, outlined past uses of the properties. In response to Council Member Moss, Ms. Morrison discussed the attorney fees associated with the foreclosure. Mr. Moss requested that information concerning the attorney fees be included in the agenda material in the future. Council Member Longoria referred to the complaints received concerning the Morrow Drive property and commented favorably on the sale. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 13. RESOLUTION NOS. 021840. 021841. and 021842 Resolutions authorizing the sale of foreclosed properties: a. Lot 36, Block 1, Austin Addition b. 190' x 153.22' out of portion of Lot 12, Block C, Flour Bluff Estates c. Lot 1, Block 3, Guth Parkside Subdivision Minutes Regular Co. it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 10 The foregoing resolutions passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss "Aye"; Noyola absent. Returning to Item 13, Council Member Martin inquired about the purchasers of the properties. City Manager Garza responded. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 14, a resolution concerning Central Power & Light Company's utility rates. In response to Council Member Galindo, City Attorney Bray discussed the cost of service rate proceedings. He further discussed jurisdictional application and appellate procedures concerning utility rates. In further response, he discussed the petition filed by Mr. Glynn A. Pugh and the staff's recommendation concerning the issues. Council Member Galindo inquired about a separate interest bearing account concerning equity returns referenced in the agreement and Mr. Bray stated that he would examine the inquiry. In response to Council Member Moss, City Attorney Bray stated that the agenda item involved initiating a proceeding to gather information leading to a possible reduction in utility rates. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. Glynn A. Pugh, attorney at law, discussed the objectives of the petition he filed concerning a fuel rate adjustment. In response to Council Member Moss, Mr. Pugh stated that he sent copies of all documentation concerning his petition to the Mayors of San Antonio and Austin, but had not received a response. He also provided a copy of a newspaper article concerning utility rates in San Antonio to the Council. Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, discussed the monetary effects of the nuclear power plant on ratepayers. Mr. Raymond Hasker, 1813 Wallace, referred to a list from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of mistakes made by the nuclear power plant and expressed concern that citizen input concerning the issue was not welcomed by the City Council. Mr Larry Brewer, attorney for CPL, stated that the rates currently being charged by CPL did not reflect the increased costs resulting from the current outage of STP (South Texas Project). He further stated that CPL would not contest the resolution, but in the event an agreement was not reached through negotiations, he would return to the Council as a regulatory authority requesting relief on the schedule and addressing other procedural matters with respect to the Section 42 proceeding. Council Member Martin reviewed the events leading to the resolution and stated that the resolution was in the best interest of the ratepayers. Minutes Regular Co it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 11 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 14. RESOLUTION NO. 021828 Resolution directing Central Power & Light Company to file certain information with the City of Corpus Christi; setting a procedural schedule for the gathering and review of necessary information in connection therewith; setting dates for the filing of the City's analysis of the Company's filing and the Company's rebuttal to such analysis; setting a public hearing for the purposes of determining if the existing rates of Central Power & Light Company are unreasonable or in any way in violation of any provision of law and the determination by the City of Corpus Christi of just and reasonable rates to be charged by Central Power & Light Company; providing for cooperation with other cities exercising original rate jurisdiction; and consolidating a related complaint. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 16, an extension of the lease agreement with the airline companies at the Corpus Christi International Airport. Council Member Martin posed several questions concerning the negotiation process and lease period. City Manager Garza responded. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 16. ORDINANCE NO. 021830 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a one year extension of airport use and lease agreements with American Airlines, Inc., Continental Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines Company, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc., and Conquest Airlines Corporation, on a month-to-month basis, for use of space at the Corpus Christi International Airport, such leases to expire on December 31, 1994. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 17, an ordinance concerning the final assessment roll and assessments levied against the owners of property in the Del Mar Area. Minutes Regular Cc, Al Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 12 Council Member Best stated that he owned property in the Del Mar Area and inquired whether he should abstain from discussing or voting on the item. City Attorney Bray replied that abstention was not necessary. Council Member Moss inquired about the completion date of the project. Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, replied that Phase I bonds were not yet sold, Phase II was completed, and Phase III would be completed in approximately 18 months. Council Member Best referred to the large pieces of concrete containing roadway tile remaining on the South Alameda and Cole Street intersection and inquired about the removal. Mr. Crull explained the agreement with the neighborhood association regarding the tiles and stated that he would examine the situation. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 17. ORDINANCE NO. 021831 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 021139, passed and approved on April 16, 1991, by amending Section 3 to adopt the final assessment roll and assessments, in the amount of $566,819.22 on 368 items, levied against the owners of property on: Del Mar Area, Phase II Clifford Street - Santa Fe Street to South Staples Street; Pahnero, Cole, Naples and Atlantic Streets - Santa Fe Street to Alameda Street; Del Mar Boulevard - Santa Fe Street to Alameda Street; Santa Fe Street (westside only) - Ayers Street to Louisiana Avenue; Louisiana Avenue (north roadway) - Santa Fe Street to Alameda Street; and Lawnview Street - Louisiana Avenue to Ayers Street. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 18, an Outside City Limits Water Services Contract with Gene Graham, President of Country Creek Partners, Inc. Council Member Cooper inquired about the progress of the subdivision, and City Manager Garza responded. Council Member Martin expressed concern that, when Country Creek was in the city limits in the future, the residents would question the absence of curbs and gutters and the open ditches in the neighborhood. He referred to his previous suggestion to provide explanatory language in the deeds to eliminate future confusion. Mr. Martin requested that Minutes Regular Col 1 Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 13 staff examine the deed concerning Country Creek and requested a list of the areas utilizing outside city limits water service contracts including the annexation status. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 18. FIRST READING ORDINANCE. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Outside City Limits Water Services Contract with Gene Graham, President of Country Creek Partners, Inc., for the purpose of providing water to 39.39 acres of land out of Country Creek Subdivision Unit 2, Block 1, Lots 1 through 12, and Block 2, Lots 1 through 20. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 19, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, Utilities, Article VIII, Water Service Outside City, Section 55-111, contract requirements where land is partly or wholly beyond City by not requiring governmentally owned properties to be platted and annexed. Council Member Cooper inquired about the purpose of the amendment. City Manager Garza explained that the amendment would allow water service to J. P. Luby Park located outside of the city limits. He further stated that staff believed the amendment would not establish a burdensome precedence since it involved governmental entities and not private property. Council Member Martin expressed concern about future application of the amendment. City Attorney Bray explained that application pertained to OCL water contracts. Mayor Rhodes requested that staff examine Mr. Martin's concern and correct the ordinance before the second reading. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 19. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, Utilities, Article VIII, Water Service Outside City, Section 55-111, contract requirements where land is partly or wholly beyond City by not requiring governmentally owned properties to be platted and annexed. Minutes Regular Ca it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 14 The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Items 20a, 20b, and 20c, items pertaining to auto wrecker fees and regulations and impounding and storage of vehicles. Police Chief Garrett stated that the application of Item 20c, Section 57-254 D(2)(c) would penalize small wreckers and requested an amendment to delete Chapter 57, Vehicles for Hire, Article V, Section 57-254 D(2)(c) in its entirety and renumbering Section 57-254 D(2)(d) to 57-254 D(2)(c). The motion was made by Council Member Best, seconded by Council Member Galindo. Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion passed. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. Joe Dees, Statewide Wrecker Service, commended City Staff and the Police Department for the amendment. He referred to the fee and permit increases and requested that the ordinance be effective on February 1, 1994 to allow time for an equalization of the increases. A brief discussion ensued and it was determined that the permit fee extension would allow a one year extension for some and was not reasonable. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 20a. ORDINANCE NO. 021832 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Traffic, Section 53-60. Redemption of vehicles, fees for impounding and storage; moving fee schedule for impounding and storage of impounded vehicles to Section 57-254; providing for severance; and providing for publication. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 20b. ORDINANCE NO. 0211833 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Buildings; construction and related operations; housing and housing premises standards, Section 13-48. Fees for impounding, storage, etc., to increase towing fees; providing for severance; and providing for publication. Minutes Regular Ct it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 15 The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye'; Noyola absent. 20c. ORDINANCE NO. 021834 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 57, vehicles for hire, Article V, auto wreckers, Section 57-220 thorough 57-255, increasing fees, defining terms, amending application form, adding a renewal application, requiring Texas tow truck plate, adding requirements for use of closest wrecker, adding permit holder requirements; providing for severance; and providing for publication. 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 absent. Returning to Council Member Martin's inquiry during the discussion on Item 18 concerning the curbs, gutter, etc., Mr. Garza stated that the deed contained the deed restriction. Mayor Rhodes announced Item 25, the closed session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, regarding claim for personal property taxes in Frost Brothers Bankruptcy, Cause No. 88-B-10850, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, with possible action on settlement agreement in open session. Mayor Rhodes announced Item 26, closed session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, regarding collective bargaining with Corpus Christi Firefighters Association. The Council returned from closed session and Mayor Rhodes made a motion to approve a settlement offer for the 1987 and 1988 personal property taxes on the Frost Brothers Bankruptcy in the amount of $27,815.06 cash (M93-349). The motion was seconded by Council Member Moss, and passed unanimously. Mayor Rhodes pointed out that the item did not apply to the Frost Brothers Building located in the downtown area. Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Garza stated that he did not have a report and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He also expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support during the past year. Mayor Rhodes extended an invitation to the Christmas Dinner at the Bayfront Plaza sponsored by H.E.B. Council Member Martin inquired about the food service permits for the volunteers, and Mayor Rhodes responded. Minutes Regular Co, it Meeting December 21, 1993 Page 16 Mayor Rhodes commended the staff and citizens participating in the shoe drive for the Evans Elementary School. She also discussed the miniature golf course constructed by the Wood River Elementary School from landfill materials and requested that old golf putters be donated to them. Next, she appointed Council Member McNichols to the National Estuary Advisory Committee as the local goverment representative. Lastly, Mayor Rhodes stated that the Toys for Tots program was in need of additional Christmas toys. Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports. Council Member Moss requested that the City Manager express appreciation to the City employees working on the weekends and holidays to maintain city services. He next inquired about the recent Gabe Lozano Golf Shop burglary and the traffic light sequence interruption in several areas in the City. Next, Mr. Moss inquired whether the new traffic signals in the Padre Staples Mall area would be included in the Carmel master controller traffic light system. Lastly, Mr. Moss referred to the three different entities providing services at the Corpus Christi/Nueces County Health Department and the personnel policies. City Manager Garza responded to each inquiry. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience and there were none. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. on December 21, 1993. s s s s s s s s s s s s s