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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 SEAL k48,0T11.IM[o 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. Minutes Regular Cot Al Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 3 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 Minutes Regular Col 1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 4 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. Minutes Regular Cot :1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 5 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. Minutes Regular Cot :1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 6 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. Minutes Regular Cot 1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 7 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. Minutes Regular Cot .1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 8 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) Minutes Regular Coi. 1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 9 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. Minutes Regular Cot. 1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 10 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. Minutes Regular Col. .i Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 11 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. Minutes Regular Cot .1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 12 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. Minutes Regular Cot 1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 13 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. Minutes Regular Cot. 1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 14 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. Minutes Regular Col .1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 15 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. Minutes Regular Co .1 Meeting January 4, 1994 Page 16 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.