HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/04/1994I 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 January 4,
1994, which were approved by the City Council on January 11, 1994.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 17th day of January, 1994
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
January 4, 1994
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem David Noyola
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
Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by President J. Kent Jolley of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Cooper.
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 21, 1993. City Secretary Chapa referred to a correction expanding on
Mr. Crull's response to Council Member Moss concerning the time period of the Del Mar
Area project. She then proclaimed them approved as amended.
Mayor Rhodes presented a Certificate of Commendation to Mr. Ken Chastain,
Director of Special Projects for the Corpus Christi Housing Authority, and Mr. Ken Moyer,
Production Manager for TCI Cablevision, Inc. for their documentary entitled, "Challenges
and Changes in the Northside." She explained that the documentary received a special
award from the Community Action Network. Mr. Chastain and Mr. Moyer briefly discussed
the documentary and expressed appreciation to the City Council.
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also inquired about the amount of RTA revenues received from the citizens of the City, and
Mr. Niskala discussed the revenues and stated that RTA's revenues were broad based.
Council Member Cooper posed several questions about the policy change allowing
governmental entities to provide input concerning excess RTA funds. Mr. Niskala stated
that this matter was currently under review by the RTA Board and discussed programs
possessing similar action (transportation assistance and street improvement programs). In
further response, Mr. Niskala stated that county commissioners would possess equal
authority with the City Council in determining the projects for use of the excess funds.
Council Member McNichols inquired about the effects of removing one-eighth of one
percent of the sales tax from RTA. Mr. Niskala referred to the RTA operating scenario
provided to the Council and discussed the effects. These effects included elimination of
opportunity programs and a reduction in present services. Dr. McNichols then inquired
whether the basic RTA services could be continued with this reduction. Mr. Niskala
discussed the three market segments of RTA (total dependency on public transportation and
auto users and tourists) which would be affected. Next, Council Member McNichols
referred to the infrastructure needs in the City and concerns about the utilization of excess
RTA funds. Mr. Niskala stated that RTA recognized these concerns and desired to unite
with the governmental entities in providing transportation related improvements.
Mayor Rhodes stressed the importance of the RTA services to the economy.
Council Member Galindo posed several questions about the estimate of the RTA
cash available outlined in the charts. He further expressed concern about tax increases in
the City. Mr. Niskala stated that the Board was examining ways to use RTA funds for the
benefit of the community and further stated that a reduction of one-eighth of one percent
would result in an annual savings to an average citizen of $10.48.
Mayor Rhodes inquired about the final figures for the approximations in the
summaries of the RTA budget. Mr. Niskala discussed the time frame these figures would
be available.
In response to Council Member Cooper, Mr. Niskala discussed RTA's ongoing review
of services and operating expenses to maintain proficiency. He also discussed RTA's
operating and insurance reserves.
Council Member Noyola stressed the importance of the RTA transportation system
to the community and expressed concern about the RTA funds provided for the
revitalization of the downtown area. He commented favorably on the development of a
master plan to guarantee benefits to all citizens.
Council Member Martin inquired about the. present RTA policy and potential
modifications to the policy. Mr. Niskala discussed the recent workshop and stated that RTA
proposed to place determined unrestricted cash in an economic development fund and work
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with the municipalities to determine a mutually developed project list for the use of these
funds.
Council Member Longoria discussed the competitive market for federal funds
discussed at the recent National League of Cities conference in Orlando, Florida.
In response to Council Member Best, Mr. Niskala discussed the projects in the City
partially funded through the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA)
program. Dr. Best stressed the importance of the development of a master plan.
Dr. Speed further discussed the recent commitment of RTA funds for the
revitalization of the downtown area, the delay in funding the RTA pension contribution, and
a savings in operating expenses from changes in the ridership.
In response to Mayor Rhodes, Dr. Speed stated that the RTA Board felt that a one-
fourth of one percent reduction would have a strong impact on RTA's services. Through
the use of a chart, he further discussed the results of the recent Board meeting concerning
the mission and purpose of RTA. He requested that the Council endorse the new mission
statement reflecting that transportation was a primary role and enhancement of regional
economy was a secondary role of RTA. He stated that this enhancement of the regional
economy would be achieved by placing the excess RTA funds in an economic development
fund for cities and counties to assess and prioritize community needs, and thus recommend
projects to the RTA Board. He also stated that the RTA Board would possess the final
authority for determining the funding of projects. He further explained that "basic projects"
and "basic projects with some enhancement" would be excluded from this process.
Mayor Rhodes supported the concept that transportation and economic development
were primary and secondary purposes of the RTA. She also stated that it is the
responsibility of the RTA to request external suggestions concerning RTA's excess funds.
Council Member Moss stressed the importance of timely applying for ISTEA
program funds.
Council Member Martin referred to the use of a portion of RTA's sales tax for water
and sewer improvements addressed during the City's recent budget discussions. He stated
that the matter presently before the Council was to determine whether reducing the RTA's
sales tax would be a viable option.
In response to Council Member Martin, Mr. Niskala stated that the RTA Board
unanimously agreed that they could not maintain operations with a reduction of one-half or
one-quarter of one percent. In further response, Dr. Speed discussed the effects of a three-
eighths of one percent reduction in RTA's sales tax. He stated that this reduction would
have a serious effect on gaining opportunity capital, depreciation funds set aside for future
operating expenses, the tourist and park -n -ride services, and RTA's ability to make long
range plans or be involved in any long range transportation development programs.
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City Manager Garza stressed the importance of RTA's use of the current
depreciation fund for future capital replacements.
Council Member Noyola suggested that the City Manager meet with the proper
authorities concerning changes in the law regarding RTA's sales tax and then allow the
citizens to make the decisions concerning the issue.
Mr. Dean Webster, RTA Board Member, discussed a one-eighth of one percent cent
reduction in RTA's sales tax for use by the City. He further stated that he and RTA's legal
council did not believe RTA possessed economic development duties.
Mayor Rhodes requested that the Council be kept informed of the upcoming actions
and decisions of the RTA Board.
Mayor Rhodes announced Item 2, presentation by the City Council Audit Committee.
Mr. Gary Maglicco, representative of KPMG Peat Marwick, gave the presentation
on the audit report. He pointed out the major changes in the assets, revenues, and
expenditures as compared to the previous year.
In response to Council Member Moss, Mr. Maglicco explained the net gain from the
recent bond defeasance.
Mr. Maglicco further discussed the utility system fund referencing that most
enterprise funds were functioning at a positive income level. He further stated that the
City's operating transfers were appropriate.
Mr. Maglicco next discussed two new accounting rules which would have a major
impact on cities. These rules involved new standards from the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) concerning financial statements of separate agencies and the
closing of landfills.
Pursuant to the "financial reporting entity," from the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board, he stated that consolidation of a separate governmental entities's financial
statement could be required if the majority of the board's appointments were made by the
appointers and a significant portion of funding, budget approval and financial responsibility
or dependency was with the appointers.
In response to Council Member Longoria, Mr. Maglicco stated that the GASB was
a private agency that set the accounting rules for governmental entities. He further stated
that, if the GASB standards were not followed, an exception would be required in the audit
opinion.
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Council Member Martin inquired about the application on several local entities. City
Manager Garza stated that staff and the auditors were presently examining the applicability.
Council Member Martin inquired whether individual agency audits would be required
as well, and City Manager Garza replied that a City audit should be satisfactory.
Pursuant to the new regulations concerning the closing of a landfill, Mr. Maglicco
explained that governments would be required to initially provide for the expense of closing
the landfill and that funds to close existing landfills must be identified during the current
year.
Council Member Best posed several questions concerning the utility system fund and
the cash and investments on hand. Mr. Maglicco responded pointing out that the water
system provided most of the excess revenue over the expenditures, the gas department broke
even, and the wastewater department operated at a loss. In further response, Mr. Maglicco
discussed the cash and investment on hand as compared to the total debt and commitments
of the City pointing out that an increase in unrestricted undesignated reserves previously
occurred. He stated that the emergency operating reserve of the City was approximately 24
days.
Council Member Martin inquired about the audited general fund balance as
compared to the figures utilized in the budget. City Manager Garza stated that this would
be provided before the conclusion of the day's meeting. Mr. Martin further inquired about
the self-insurance fund budgeted amount for 1993, and Mr. Garza stated that he would
provide this figure as well.
In further response to Council Member Martin, Mr. Maglicco and Mr. Garza
discussed the accounting procedures concerning investments, insurance and pension
liabilities, and borrowing transfers among funds.
Council Member McNichols referred to the auditor's recommendations and inquired
about the recommendations concerning a physical inventory of significant fixed assets,
mainframe security, and the disaster recovery plan. A brief discussion ensued and City
Manager Garza discussed the City's current inventory procedures and the cost of the
recommended inventory system. Council Member McNichols inquired whether the benefits
would outweigh the costs and suggested that the inventory system be examined during the
upcoming budget. In further response, Mr. Garza and Mr. Maglicco discussed present
safeguards of the mainframe system and the City's accounting protection during a major
storm.
Pursuant to the recommended access controls, Council Member Galindo inquired
about computer access outside normal working hours. City Manager Garza explained the
nightly accounting backup and updates. He further inquired about modems at employee's
homes, and Mr. Garza stated that the computer could not be accessed by telephone.
Mr. Galindo further inquired about the utility system fund's working capital. Mr. Maglicco
explained.
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Returning to Council Member Martin's previous question concerning the 1993
general fund balance as compared to the budgeted amount, Mr. Garza discussed the
differences between the ending unreserved fund balance for FY 1992-1993 and the
beginning unreserved fund balance of FY 1993-1994. It was noted that the difference was
approximately $30,000.
Mayor Rhodes expressed appreciation to the City's Audit Committee.
Mayor Rhodes announced Item 3, presentation, discussion, and consideration of
Landfill Liner Construction.
City Manager Garza discussed the efforts by cities to persuade the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the
U. S. Congress to modify or defer these requirements. He stated that these efforts were
unsuccessful.
Mr. Bill Hennings, Deputy City Manager, discussed the requirements and cost of the
liners. He pointed out that the bids received were below the anticipated cost.
Through the use of a chart, Mr. Hennings discussed future landfill capacity in
association with the liners and the costs thereof.
In response to Council Member Longoria, Mr. Hennings discussed the proposed
procedures for further utilization of the existing landfill.
Council Member Moss inquired about the specific cost for the liner and the local soil
conditions. Mr. Hennings discussed the cost and the soil conditions in comparison to other
localities.
Mr. Hennings next discussed the proposed increases in the garbage collection fees
and charges at the scales at the landfill to fund the new regulation. He also compared these
fees to charges in other cities. He then discussed the staff's recommendation for utilization
of $370,000 from the Housing Finance Corporation and reappropriating $180,000 from the
lease purchase of replacement garbage trucks to provide the remaining funds required for
the landfill liner project.
Council Member Best inquired about the origination of the mandate, and
Mr. Hennings explained the origin. Dr. Best further referred to a letter from Senator
Solomon Ortiz regarding House Bill 1295 and expressed concern about increasing garbage
fees. He inquired about other options for funding the liners and other projects requiring
funds from increases. City Manager Garza replied that an alternative was not available and
discussed the stormwater utility and the reduction in federal funds to cities.
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Mayor Rhodes discussed the improper application of the landfill liner regulations to
the City resulting from the City's soil conditions. She also discussed contacting the
Governor concerning the issue.
Council Member McNichols inquired about the support the City received from the
Texas National Resource Commission (TNRC) concerning the local soil conditions, etc.
Mr. Hennings discussed the limited support received from the TNRC.
Council Member Cooper expressed concern about using the Housing Finance
Corporation funds and inquired about alternatives. In response, City Manager Garza
discussed the street user funds set aside for transportation related activities. In further
response, City Attorney Bray discussed the penalties for noncompliance with the new landfill
regulations.
Council Member Noyola referred to his previous suggestion to reduce the outside
agency funding and utilization of a portion of the RTA's sales tax. Mr. Noyola further
inquired about the reappropriation from the lease purchase of the garbage truck
replacement. Mr. Garza explained the reappropriation and reviewed the agencies funded
by the City.
Council Member Martin stated opposition to the use of the Housing Finance
Corporation funds for the liner regulations. Mr. Martin then inquired about the reserve
appropriation funds and requested more information. Mr. Martin also inquired about the
amounts of the increases attributable to the garbage collection and the landfill charges. He
further requested an analysis comparing the costs and the expenditures of the City's solid
waste services. Lastly, Mr. Martin requested a status report on the new landfill.
Responding to Mr. Martin's inquiry about the reserve appropriation fund, Mr. Garza replied
that the account contained $200,000. Mr. Hennings also responded to Council Member
Martin's inquiry concerning a breakdown of the garbage and landfill fees.
Mayor Rhodes commented that the action items pertaining to the landfill liner
construction would be presented at the next council meeting.
Mayor Rhodes referred to the Board & Committee appointments and the following
appointments were made by the Council:
Building Standards Board
Sandra Field
Ethics Commission
(delayed appointment in order to solicit resumes for ministers)
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Human Relations Commission
Dr. Tito Guerrero
Julia Coleman (youth)
Brandy Shaw (youth)
Valerie Santos (youth)
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Richard Miller, Reappointed
Reed Glendenning, Reappointed
Rob Hurst, Reappointed
Lew Larson, Reappointed
Zernie Smith, Reappointed
Museum of Science & History
Gwen Henzi
Nueces County Sports Facility District
Rex Kinnison
Bob Rowlings
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Richard Valls, Reappointed
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of items from the Regular Agenda and
announced the discussion on Item 4a and 4b concerning capital improvements and the
Wesley Seale Dam maintenance reserve.
City Manager Garza suggested that the Wesley Seale Dam Maintenance Reserve
funds be returned to the account from the stormwater drainage utility fund when the funds
were available.
Mayor Rhodes recessed the Regular Council Meeting.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Regular Council Meeting.
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Returning to the discussion on Items 4a and 4b, Mr. Hennings referred to the
Council's direction to expand the capital improvement projects list from a two year list to
a five year list. He then proceeded to discuss the major changes in the list and the current
year's proposed comprehensive plan for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
Mr. Hennings referred to the three projects (downtown water distribution system assessment,
downtown wastewater collections system assessment, and downtown drainage system
assessment) for assessment of the infrastructure conditions of the downtown area and the
City Wide Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Study.
Mr. Hennings stated that the proposed list had been presented to the Planning
Commission. He further stated that the Planning Commission recognized the need for
treatment plant capacity expansion, but expressed concern about selecting an alternative
without the benefit of a city-wide sanitary sewer master plan study.
Council Member Martin inquired about the remaining projects in the 1986 bond
issue. Ms. Grace McNett, Capital Budget Officer, discussed the remaining sanitary sewer
and drainage projects. Council Member Martin then requested information on a prior
Council action concerning the payback of reappropriated southside funds and information
concerning the cost of the proposed studies as compared to the improvements. Council
Member Martin also requested that the request for proposals for the master plan be initially
presented to the Council for review. Mr. Martin then referred to the two studies previously
performed concerning the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion versus a Southside
Wastewater Treatment Plant and suggested a re-examination of these studies. Next,
Mr. Martin inquired whether the stormwater drainage utility system would be incorporated
into the combined utility system. City Manager Garza discussed the three options available
concerning the stormwater utility account. Further, he inquired about the plans for the
remaining $4 million in the Wesley Seale Dam account and Mr. Hennings stated that staff
proposed to use the funds for drainage projects when a drainage revenue bond sale was
appropriate. Mr. Martin suggested that the $4 million could be used for the original
purpose and suggested a reduction of the project's construction fund.
Council Member McNichols expressed concern about performing a master plan as
recommended by the Planning Commission in light of the federal mandates facing the City.
He stated that he would not support the master plan. He further referred to the downtown
assessments and expressed concern about expending funds in the downtown area for
assessments when other improvements in the City had been identified.
In response to Council Member Martin, Mr. Hennings discussed the proposed
inflow/infiltration remediation and collection system rehabilitation study.
Further deliberation ensued and Council Member Martin made a motion to amend
Item 4b to reflect that the $1,465,000 loan from the Wesley Seale Dam Maintenance
Reserve be paid back from the future stormwater drainage utility's revenue over not more
than a ten year period. Mayor Rhodes seconded the motion and called for a voice vote on
the motion. The motion passed.
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Council Member Martin then made a motion to amend Item 4b to utilize the
remaining $4,285,000 in the Wesley Seale Dam Spillway Gate Rehabilitation account for the
Wesley Seale Dam spillway gate rehabilitation, seconded by Mayor Rhodes. Mayor Rhodes
called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion passed.
Council Member Martin then made a motion to amend Item 4b by amending the FY
93-94 Capital Budget to reduce the $600,000 for the Master Plan Study to $250,000 of which
approximately $150,000 would be used to update the City's current plans on the wastewater
issue with possible consulting services concerning treatment issues and approximately
$100,000 for future infiltration studies. The motion was seconded by Council Member Best.
Further deliberation ensued concerning the motion, and Mayor Rhodes called for a
voice vote on the motion and the motion passed.
Council Member McNichols discussed reducing the scope of the downtown water
distribution system, wastewater collection system, and the drainage system assessments and
give priority to projects previously identified.
A discussion ensued concerning the conditions of the downtown infrastructure and
the three proposed downtown assessments. Mr. Hennings stated that approximately
$80,000 would be needed for an assessment of the wastewater system capacity and a reduced
investigation of the collection system.
Council Member McNichols made a motion to reflect that $85,000 be utilized for the
downtown wastewater collection system assessment, seconded by Council Member Noyola.
Mayor Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion passed.
Further deliberation ensued concerning the remaining two downtown assessments.
Council Member McNichols made a motion to eliminate the downtown water distribution
system assessment ($35,000) and the downtown drainage system assessment ($20,000) from
the FY 1993-1994 Capital Improvements, seconded by Council Member Noyola. Mayor
Rhodes called for a voice vote on the motion and the motion passed.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, related the downtown assessments presently before
the Council to the Inflow and Itemization study and the Transportation Enhancement
Program Phase I study and inquired about the relationship. Mr. O'Brien also inquired about
replacing the $1,465,000 from the Wesley Seale Dam Maintenance Reserve funds by funds
from future revenue from a stormwater utility.
In response to Mr. O'Brien's first inquiry, City Manager Garza stated that the
proposed downtown assessment presently before the Council was the only study to be
funded by the City.
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In response to Council Member Martin concerning Mr. O'Brien's comments about
the transfer of funds from the Wesley Seale Dam Maintenance Reserve, City Attorney Bray
stated that the transfer was legitimate.
In further response, City Manager Garza reviewed the motions concerning Items 4a
and 4b from the day's meeting. Mayor Rhodes inquired whether delaying these items would
pose difficulties and Mr. Hennings replied that it would not. Mayor Rhodes then stated
that, in view of the complexity of the issue, Items 4a, 4b, and 5 be appropriately amended
and returned to the Council for consideration. (Item 5 was also withdrawn from
consideration at the day's meeting for consideration at the next meeting since the item
pertained to the issue as well).
4a. WITHDRAWN
4b. WITHDRAWN
5. WITHDRAWN
Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on Items 6a and 6b, motion and ordinance
concerning platting and annexation of governmentally owned land outside of the city limits.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
6a. M94-001
Motion to amend prior to Second Reading Section 55-111 of the Code of
Ordinances, to provide that land outside the City owned by governmental entities
may be excused from the contractual obligation to be platted or annexed, as
determined by the discretion of the City Council.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Longoria absent.
6b. ORDINANCE NO. 021843
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.
The foregoing ordinance passed as amended on second reading by the following vote:
Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye";
Longoria absent.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Item 7, lease with Corpus Christi SMSA
Limited Partnership (General Partner, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc.) for a 50' x
60' tract at the Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant for erection of a cellular telephone
antenna and equipment building.
Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager, Development Services, discussed past action on the
item and an amendment to the City Code concerning future similar leases. He further
stated that the item would be presented to the Planning Commission and returned to the
Council.
Council Member Moss inquired about the height of the tower and the required
actions to make additions to the tower. He further inquired whether the tower would be
hazardous to aerial navigation. Mr. Utter responded to each inquiry.
Council Member Martin inquired whether the area was presently platted, and
Mr. Utter replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
7. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a 20 year lease with options
to renew for four consecutive 10 year terms with Corpus Christi SMSA Limited
Partnership (General Partner, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc.) for a 50' x 60'
tract at the Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant for erection of a cellular
telephone antenna and equipment building.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best,
Cooper, Galindo, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin voting "No";
Longoria absent.
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Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 8 through 12, and Council Members
requested that none of the Items be withheld for discussion.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
8. M94-002
Motion approving a supply agreement for road markers in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0052-94 with Trantex, Inc., Houston, Texas based on only bid and
best bid of $22,106.25. The term of the contract 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
1993-94 by the Street Department.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Longoria absent.
9. M94-003
Motion approving a supply agreement for field tire repair service in accordance with
Bid Invitation No. BI -0051-94 with Gonzalez Tire Service, Corpus Christi, Texas,
based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $117,167. The term of the
contract 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 services are used by the Fire Department and Maintenance
Services. Funds have been budgeted by the using departments in 1993-94.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Longoria absent.
10. M94-004
Motion approving a supply agreement for film, processing supplies and film
development services in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0032-94 with Picture
Express Photo Lab, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas based on total low bid, for an
estimated annual expenditure of $57,000. The term of the agreement shall be for
twelve months with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject
to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. The film and
processing supplies will be used predominantly by the Police Department. The
remaining film and all of the film development services will be used by various
departments throughout the City. Funds are budgeted in the FY 1993-94 by the
using departments.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Longoria absent.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 021844
Renaming Purdue Road between Waldron Road and Laguna Shores Road to Hustlin
Hornet Drive.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Best, Cooper, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Galindo voting
"No"; Longoria absent.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 021845
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 second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Best, Cooper, Galindo, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Longoria
absent.
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Garza stated that
a preliminary budget discussion was scheduled for January 25, 1994 during the regular
council meeting.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
Council Member Galindo inquired about the City's policy concerning buildings which
had been burned by fire. Mr. Utter explained the policy.
Council Member Best inquired about the date for the evaluation of the City
Manager. Mayor Rhodes stated the evaluation would be performed the last week of
January, 1994. Dr. Best referred to bus stops on Clifford Street which were in need of
maintenance. Dr. Best also referred to Senator Ortiz' House Bill 1295 and inquired about
a response from the Council. City Manager Garza discussed several ways to respond.
Council Member Noyola referred to complaints he received about fires and gang
related issues at the abandoned Parkdale Elementary School. A brief discussion ensued
concerning the matter. Next, Mr. Noyola referred to the complaint concerning the housing
of goats in the Webers Glen subdivision. Mayor Rhodes referred to the recent memoranda
from staff concerning the goats and requested that the item be addressed on a separate basis
in view of local Future Farmers of America's special projects regarding animals.
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Council Member Moss referred to Items 9 and 10 on the day's agenda, the supply
agreements for field tire repair services and film processing items, and requested that the
City Manager examine the costs.
Council Member Martin referred to telephone calls he received about an upcoming
street closure. Mr. Utter explained the circumstances. Mr. Martin stated he would
appreciate information of future similar items in advance in order to be knowledgeable upon
receipt of citizen inquiries. He further expressed concern that the residences in the area did
not understand the circumstances. Mr. Utter stated that staff would speak to the residents.
Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, discussed the elevation of the J. F. Kennedy Causeway
and improving Packery Channel.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. on January 4, 1994.