HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/01/1994I 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 March 1, 1994, which were
approved by the City Council on March 15, 1994.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this the 23rd day of March, 1994.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MICROFILMED
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
March 1, 1994
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem David McNichols
Council Members:
Jack Best
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward Martin
Clif Moss
David Noyola
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 Reverend E. F. Bennett, Retired Pastor, following
which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member
Longoria.
Mayor Rhodes presented a Proclamation from the City of Hannibal, Missouri to
Mr. Joe McComb for his efforts in providing relief supplies to the flood victims in Hannibal,
Missouri in 1993. Mr. McComb accepted the proclamation and expressed appreciation to
the City of Corpus Christi and the citizens participating in the event.
City Secretary Chapa performed a roll check 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 February 22, 1994. She referenced a change pertaining to the purpose of the special
permit concerning Josephine Spark's zoning application. Mayor Rhodes called for approval
of the Minutes of February 22, 1994 as amended, and proclaimed them approved as
amended.
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Mayor Rhodes announced the presentation by the Sister City Conunittee (SCC) on
the First Annual Invitational Golf Tournament. She stressed the importance of and
expressed appreciation to the committee for their endeavors. Mayor Rhodes referred to the
need for additional funds for the Committee's functions and commented highly on the
upcoming golf tournament She then introduced Mr. Michael Flores, Board Member and
Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee of the SCC.
Mr. Flores referred to the materials distributed to the Council regarding the golf
tournament and outlined the date, time, place, and fees of the event. Mayor Rhodes
requested that her office be provided this information to address future inquiries.
Mr. Flores further discussed the goals and purpose of the committee and recognized the
members of the SCC present at the day's meeting.
Mayor Rhodes announced the presentation of the proposed Board structure for the
consolidation of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), Corpus Christi Bay
Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and the Corpus Christi Area Convention
& Visitors Bureau (CVB). Mayor Rhodes introduced Mr. Al Jones, Chairman of the
Interim Board of Directors of the proposed Alliance (consolidation of the Chamber, EDC,
and the CVB), and Chairman of the CVB.
Mr. Jones discussed the proposed organization of the Board and subsequent steps of
presentation to the public sector. He further stated that the proposed method had been
previously approved by the Chamber, EDC, and the CVB and requested Council
endorsement of the draft proposal.
Council Member Moss inquired about the role of the present Board's volunteers in
the proposed arrangement. Mr. Jones discussed the present number of volunteers and
replied that the Alliance would encourage continuation of volunteer participation. Council
Member Moss discussed the importance of the Board of Trade and expressed concern that
they would be allowed only one representative. Mr. Jones discussed the representatives
from the Channel Industry and the Chairman of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority.
Lastly, Mr. Moss stated support of the consolidation, but requested caution in developing
the Board.
Council Member Galindo inquired about the basis of the concept. Mr. Jones stated
that the concept was based on a goal for consolidation of the three present entities into one
organization for the achievement of long term goals. Council Member Galindo inquired
whether an operational savings would be experienced, and therefore, provide more funds
for programs. Mr. Jones compared the number of present personnel to the personnel level
in the Alliance. In further response, Mr. Jones discussed the mission statement of the
Alliance and the preservation of the present areas of focus of the three individual entities.
Council Member Galindo inquired about a "sunset" clause in the agreements providing for
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disassembly, if requested by one of the individual entities. Mr. Jones discussed the proposed
agreement in association with this possibility.
Council Member Noyola inquired about the factor determining the number of
representatives on the Board for a small business and the selection method and salary of
the executive director. Mr. Jones replied that the determining factor could be the number
of people employed by a business and stated that the selection method and salary would be
the responsibility of the Board. Council Member Noyola expressed concern that more
information was not available on these topics. He stated that he could support the concept
but was unable to support the proposed plans until more information was available.
Mr. Jones pointed out that support of the concept was requested at the day's meeting and
further information would be provided in approximately April for further approval.
Council Member Cooper referred to several programs produced by the Chamber and
inquired about their future. Mr. Jones stated that continuation of these programs was
probable, but that program scheduling would be the responsibility of the Board.
Council Member Best posed several questions concerning future withdrawal of an
individual entity from the Alliance, proposed budget, membership fees, and other potential
participants. Mr. Jones responded to each question.
Council Member Best inquired about the proposed date for implementation of the
Alliance. Mr. Jones requested that Mr. John Bell, attorney, address the question.
Mr. Bell discussed the present agreements among the City and the three entities and
the proposed agreements for the Alliance. He further stated that April 1994 was the target
date for final presentation to the Council addressing the Council's concerns at the day's
meeting.
In response to Council Member Moss, Mr. Jones stated that the assets presently
owned by the three entities would be consolidated into the Alliance.
Further deliberation ensued concerning the proposed budget of the Alliance.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, supported the concept of the Alliance. He stated
that the Alliance would be funded with taxpayer funds and that their meetings should be
open to the public.
In response, Mayor Rhodes replied that the meetings would be open to the public.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, referred to a 1986 study investigating a merger of
the Chamber and the EDC. He stated that the study determined there was no need for a
merger.
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Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, stated opposition to the proposed "Alliance" because
he was opposed to cliques.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2b. M94-049
Motion approving the concept of the proposed Board structure for consolidation of
the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, Corpus Christi Bay Area Economic
Development Corporation, and the Corpus Christi Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, and Moss voting "Aye"; McNichols and Noyola voting "No."
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of items from the Regular Agenda and
announced the discussion on Item 3, an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Corpus
Christi, Texas General Improvement Refunding Bonds.
City Manager Garza stated that three of the conditions previously set by the Council
for the bond refunding could be met, but that the fourth condition concerning the interest
rate of three percent could not be met at the present time. He proceeded to discuss the
present interest rate of 2.8 percent in association to the refunding. He further discussed the
alternate ordinance provided in the agenda material delegating authority to proceed with
the bond sale as market conditions warrant for a limited period of sixty days.
Council Member Martin commented favorably on the $200,000 a year savings from
a 2.8 percent interest rate and requested an opinion from the City Manager. Mr. Garza
agreed and suggested $500,000 as the bare minimum.
In response to Council Member Galindo, City Manager Garza referred to several
credible sources surmising that the interest rates were on the rise, but also stated that the
market was currently volatile.
Further deliberation ensued about the fluctuating interest rates and Council Member
Best made a motion to direct the City Manager to proceed with the bond sale at the 2.8
percent interest rate resulting in a total savings of $800,000.
City Manager Garza requested to consult with the Bond Counsel concerning a final
offer. He also pointed out that approval of the alternate ordinance would allow him to
proceed with a bond sale in compliance with Council Member Best's motion.
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Council Member McNichols referred to potential risk factors involved in proceeding
with the bond sale as the market conditions warrant. He suggested that the Council provide
staff with a minimum limit for the interest rate.
In response to Council Member Best, City Manager Garza stated that the bond sale
would be net of cost to the City and that the alternate ordinance would fulfill the posting
requirement.
Upon Council direction, City Manager Garza inquired of Mr. Jeff Leushel of McCall
Parkhurst and Horton, present at the day's meeting, if an offer was available resulting in the
$800,000 savings. Mayor Rhodes called for a five minute recess to allow time to contact the
underwriter concerning the refunding.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the council meeting.
City Manager Garza stated that staff was presently contacting the underwriter and
would have information before the conclusion of the council meeting. He further requested
that the other items in the day's agenda be addressed until the information was available.
Council Member Best withdrew his motion.
Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on Item 4, a motion accepting the results
of an Independent Scientific Evaluation of the Interim Water Release Order for the Nueces
Bay Estuary.
City Manager Garza referred to Items 4 and 5 pertaining to the water release issue
and the return flow project. He stated that three main objectives were involved when
considering a future water supply. These objectives included full utilization of the local
resources through conservation and examination of the water release issue, potential
procurement of water from other basins, and maintaining affordability to consumers.
Mr. James Dodson, Regional Water Director, briefly discussed the scientific team and
the contract with The Center for Statistical & Quality Improvement Services (CSQIS) at
Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi for evaluation of the methodology establishing the
amounts of fresh water releases required for the bays and estuaries. Mr. Dodson discussed
a potential modification of the operating policy and requested that Mr. Edward Jones,
CSQIS, and Dr. Mike Speed, Mayor's Water Advisory Committee, present at the day's
meeting, address the matter further.
Dr. Jones reviewed the members of the Independent Scientific Evaluation Team and
stated that the team believed there was scientific justification to request a modification to
the order. He stated that the overall methods were sound, but application of the model to
the management of fresh water inflows for the Nueces Estuary needed refinement. He
referred to the previous presentation to the Council regarding the installation of a system
of real-time rainfall gauges to estimate runoff from local rain events and discussed a future
presentation to the Nueces Estuary Advisory Council (NEAC), upon Council approval. He
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also discussed modification to the order involving achievement of the Texas Water
Development Board's maximum harvest solution, maintenance solution, and a drought
contingency level.
In response to Council Member McNichols, Mr. Jones discussed the effects and the
need for the fresh water releases. Mr. Jones further compared the water releases under the
present TWDB model to the modification recommendation.
In response to Council Member Best, Mr. Jones and Dr. Speed stressed the
importance of the concept of managing the water releases on combined flows to the NEAC
for consideration before further evaluating and refining of the operating plan. Dr. Speed
further outlined the steps regarding a possible amendment to the water release schedule.
Dr. Speed discussed the budget and implementation of the operation, maintenance,
and analysis of the rainfall gauges.
Council Member Martin posed questions concerning the proposed presentation to
NEAC. Mr. Speed responded.
A broad discussion developed concerning the time frame and potential opposition
to the concept.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
4. M94-050
Motion accepting results of Phase I of an Independent Scientific Evaluation of the
Interim Water Release Order for the Nueces Bay Estuary conducted by the Center
for Statistical and Quality Improvement Services at Texas A&M -Corpus Christi, and
directing that the information be provided to the Nueces Estuary Advisory Council
for consideration in the formulation of an alternative to the current Agreed Order
on freshwater releases from the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi system.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin absent.
Mayor Rhodes announced the discussion on Item 5, a motion authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with the joint venture of Govind
& Associates and Urban Engineering for design and contract administration services for the
construction of an Effluent Diversion Demonstration Project in the Nueces River Delta near
the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant. She also pointed out that utilization of effluent
could save sewer plant capacity and preserve fresh water.
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Pursuant to Item 5, City Manager Garza stressed the value of nutrients in effluent
in association with the Effluent Diversion Demonstration Project. Further, Mr. Dodson
stressed the importance of full utilization of available resources.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. M94-051
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for Engineering Services
in the amount of $117,500 with the joint venture of Govind & Associates and Urban
Engineering for design and contract administration services for the construction of
an Effluent Diversion Demonstration Project in the Nueces River Delta near the
Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin absent.
Returning to Item 3 pertaining to the Issuance of City of Corpus Christi, Texas
General Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1994, Mayor Rhodes inquired whether City
Manager Garza had obtained a response. She also pointed out that City Manager Garza
would be leaving the council meeting shortly to attend a meeting in Washington, D. C.
wherein he would serve as a member of the Environmental Requirements for Local
Governments Policy Dialogue Advisory Committee.
Pursuant to City Manager Garza's recommendation, Council Member Best discussed
a motion delegating authority to the City Manager to proceed with a bond sale resulting
in a possible savings of approximately $800,000.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience.
A citizen of the Annaville area stressed the importance of providing a specific
amount to the City for the savings of the bond refunding. City Manager Garza explained
the necessity for flexibility to keep fees down.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on the alternative ordinance
as follows:
3. ORDINANCE NO. 021881
An Ordinance providing for the issuance of its General Improvement Refunding
Bonds, Series 1994, for the levy, assessment and collection of a tax sufficient to pay
the interest on said bonds and to create a sinking fund for the redemption thereof
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at maturity; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; declaring an emergency;
and ordaining other matters related thereto.
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 voting "No."
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Items 6a and 6b concerning the Zavala
Senior Citizen Center.
In response to Council Member Moss, Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering
Services, discussed the project's budget.
Council Member Longoria commented favorably on the project.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
6a. M94-052
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $592,080 to Construction Project
Management, a sole proprietorship, to construct the new Zavala Senior Citizens
Center.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
6b. ORDINANCE NO. 021882
Ordinance appropriating $15,000 contributed by RTA for access improvements at the
Zavala Senior Citizen Center into the Federal/State Grant Fund.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and
Noyola voting "Aye."
Pursuant to Items 6a and 6b, City Manager Garza state that the ground breaking
ceremony was scheduled for March 16, 1994 at 10:30 a.m. at the Joe Garza Gymnasium.
City Manager Garza left the council meeting for his trip to Washington, D.C.
Mayor Rhodes opened the discussion on Items 7a, 7b, and 7c, items pertaining to
supply agreements for vehicle and equipment tires and tubes. She requested an explanation
of the casting of lots by the Council. Mr. F. D. Glenn, Purchasing Agent, explained the
casting of lots which would be required regarding Item 7b to determine primary and
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secondary supplier between Goodyear Auto Service Center and Saratoga Tire & Service,
Inc. for tie bid items 1.11 and 1.14, and Item 7c to determine primary, secondary and third
supplier between A to Z Tire & Battery, Creager Tire and Saratoga Tire & Service, Inc. for
tie bid item 8.4.
Mayor Rhodes requested Mr. Jimmy Till, a citizen present in the day's audience, to
cast the lots. Mr. Glenn announced the names drawn by Mr. Till to the Council.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
7a. M94-053
Motion approving supply agreements for vehicle & equipment tires and tubes in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0094-94 with the following companies for the
following amounts, based on low bid, for multiple progressive awards for an
estimated annual expenditure of $275,118.72. The tires and tubes covered under this
agreement will be used on passenger cars, pick-up trucks, police cars, ambulances,
fire engines, commercial trucks and equipment. The terms of the agreements shall
be for twelve months, with options 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 Maintenance Services and the Fire Department in FY 93-94.
A to Z Tire & Battery, Inc.
Corpus Christi, Texas
Primary Supplier - Items:
1.1, 1.3-1.5, 1.10, 1.17, 2.1, 2.2,
3.1, 3.3-3.6, 5.1, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1,
7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.5-8.7, 8.9, 8.10
Total - $132,999.92
Creager Tire
Corpus Christi. Texas
Primary Supplier - Items:
1.6-1.8, 8.3
Total - $18,004.16
Goodyear Auto Service Center
Corpus Christi. Texas
Primary Supplier - Items:
1.2, 5.2
Total - $2,137.08
Saratoga Tire & Service, Inc.
Corpus Christi. Texas
Primary Supplier - Items:
1.9, 1.12, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16,
1.18, 1.19, 3.2, 3.7, 4.2-4.4,
5.3, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 8.8
Total: $110,626.24
Strouhal Tire & Recapping
Plant, Inc.
Corpus Christi. Texas
Primary Supplier - Items:
4.1, 5.4
Total - $6,119.41
GRAND TOTAL - $269,886.81
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
7b. M94-054
Motion approving supply agreements for vehicle & equipment tires and tubes in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0094-94 with Saratoga Tire & Service, Inc. as
primary supplier and Goodyear Auto Service Center as a secondary supplier for an
estimated annual expenditure of $2,305.26. The tires and tubes covered under this
agreement will be used on passenger cars, pick-up trucks, police cars, ambulances,
fire engines, commercial trucks and equipment. The terms of the agreements shall
be for twelve months, with options 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 Maintenance Services and the Fire Department in FY 93-94.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
7.c. M94-055
Motion approving supply agreements for vehicle & equipment tires and tubes in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0094-94 with Creager Tire as primary supplier,
A to Z Tire & Battery, Inc. as secondary supplier, and Saratoga Tire & Service, Inc.
as third supplier for an estimated annual expenditure of $2,926.65. The tires and
tubes covered under this agreement will be used on passenger cars, pick-up trucks,
police cars, ambulances, fire engines, commercial trucks and equipment. The terms
of the agreements shall be for twelve months, with options 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 Maintenance Services and
the Fire Department in FY 93-94.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 8 through 20, and Council Members
requested that Items 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, and 19 be withheld for discussion. She stated that
Item 17 would be discussed in a closed session at the day's meeting.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
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9. M94-057
Motion approving a supply agreement for laboratory supplies consisting of various
chemicals and supplies in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0008-94 with Curtin
Matheson Scientific, Inc., Houston, Texas based on low bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of $23,026.80. The term of the agreement 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 for FY
93-94 by the user departments, Water, Stormwater, Wastewater, and Health.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
13. M94-061
Motion authorizing the appointment of an ad hoc Peer Panel, consisting of arts
specialists, to review applications for the FY 1994-95 performing arts subgrant
program.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
14a. M94-062
Motion approving an agreement with the South Texas Military Facilities Task Force
for services furthering the City's interest in military base closure and realignment
considerations.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
14b. ORDINANCE NO. 021883
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 021707 which adopted the FY 1993-94 budget
by amending the budget for the General Fund by increasing miscellaneous revenues
in the amount of $125,000, being the amount received from the Corpus Christi
Housing Finance Corporation, and increasing the appropriation for expenditures for
Non -Departmental Outside Agencies by $125,000 for South Texas Military Facilities
Task Force.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and
Noyola voting "Aye."
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16. RESOLUTION NO. 021885
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute two contractual
agreements with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of
Transportation, for construction of signal coordination improvements along Gollihar
Road and Morgan Avenue, with the City's escrow share of construction cost
estimated at $17,216.78 for the Gollihar Road project and $26,521.73 for the Morgan
Avenue project.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Noyola voting "Aye."
18. ORDINANCE NO. 021887
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No.
1 to the Use Privilege Agreement with Amerada Hess Corporation, as approved by
Ordinance No. 021731, passed August 17, 1993, to install an additional five
monitoring wells (14 total) in the area bounded by Poth Lane, Buddy Lawrence
Drive, and Interstate 37; and establishing a use fee of $4,000 for the five additional
monitoring wells.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and
Noyola voting "Aye."
20. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 2,
Administration by adding new Sections 2-140 through 2-144 establishing the Corpus
Christi Bay Area Minority Business Opportunity Committee Program Steering
Committee.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best,
Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
Pursuant to item 8, Council Member McNichols referred to past purchases of
chlorine and noted the increase and the low number of bidders.
Mr. Glenn explained that the demand for chlorine surpassed the production and
referred to the cost history provided in the agenda material. He further explained that the
item was purchased in tank cars which reduced the number of bidders because of limited
delivery capabilities.
Mr. Bill Hennings, Deputy City Manager, discussed the competitive market for
chlorine and alternative options.
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Council Member Moss inquired whether staff was aware of any local production of
chlorine. Mr. Glenn replied that it was his understanding that chlorine was not produced
locally.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
8. M94-056
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 1,130 tons of liquid chlorine
delivered in tank cars in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0093-94 with D.P.C.
Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of $302,998.20. The term of the agreement 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 for FY
93-94 by the Water Department.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Galindo absent.
Pursuant to Items 10 and 11, motions approving supply agreements for liquid ferric
sulfate and ferrous sulfate, Council Member Moss inquired about local vendors
manufacturing the products. Mr. Glenn replied that it was his understanding that these
products were not produced locally. He further explained the advertisement process. In
further response, Mr. Hennings explained the sampling and testing of ferrous sulfate in the
contract. Mr. Moss inquired about alternative methods. Mr. Hennings discussed a current
project involving examination of alternatives and Mr. Crull discussed the completion date.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Items 10 and 11 as
follows:
10. M94-058
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 460 tons of liquid ferric
sulfate in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0039-94 with Van Waters and
Rogers, Corpus Christi, Texas based on best bid, for an estimated annual expenditure
of $73,140. 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. Funds are budgeted in FY 93-94 by the
Water Department.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
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11. M94-059
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 1,925,000 gallons of ferrous
sulfate in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0089-94 with Pencco, Inc., Bellville,
Texas, based on the low bid of $420,612.50. 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. This chemical will
be used by the Wastewater Department for odor control at various treatment
locations. Funds have been budgeted by the Wastewater Department for FY 1993-
94.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye?
Pursuant to Item 12, a motion awarding a contract to slipline an existing storm sewer
culvert on Smith Drive, Council Member McNichols inquired about repairing the storm
sewer lines individually. Mr. Crull explained the necessity, cost, and method as compared
to the other alternatives.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
12. M94-060
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $58,080 to Insituform Gulf South, Inc.
to slipline an existing storm sewer culvert on Smith Drive.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
Pursuant to Item 15, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement with the State of Texas for the City to provide traffic signal control equipment
for the Gollihar Road and Morgan Avenue highway safety (signal coordination)
improvement projects, Council Member Moss inquired about the arrangement with the State
and about past similar projects and equipment maintenance Mr. Crull responded to each
inquiry.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15. RESOLUTION NO. 021884
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement
with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, for
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the City to provide traffic signal control equipment for the Gollihar Road and
Morgan Avenue highway safety (signal coordination) improvement projects, subject
to reimbursement.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss and Noyola voting "Aye.'
Pursuant to Item 19, amending the Code regarding the appointment of the Pipeline
Review Panel, Council Member Noyola expressed concern that the panel would not have
a representative from the community at large. A brief discussion ensued and Mr. Noyola
made a motion that four of the members of the Pipeline Review Panel would have technical
expertise in construction, maintenance, or operation of pipelines, at least one of which shall
have emergency management experience, and one member would be a citizen at large. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Moss, and passed unanimously.
Further deliberation ensued and Council Member Martin suggested solicitation of
names for the panel at the upcoming meeting regarding local refineries on March 15, 1994
at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience.
Mrs. Velma Champion, 1117 Dona, requested the names of the appointees and their
duties. Mayor Rhodes stated that she would be furnished a copy.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
19. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 35, Article VII,
Hazardous Substances, Liquids and Gas Pipelines and Distribution Systems, to
provide a two-year term of appointment for members of the Pipeline Review Panel.
The foregoing ordinance passed as amended on first reading by the following vote:
Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola
voting "Aye."
Mayor Rhodes announced the two closed sessions as follows:
(1) Pursuant to Item 17 and the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071,
concerning condemnation proceedings by the City to condemn two temporary access
easements and fee title to a parcel of land for an Environmental Protection Agency
mitigation site and to acquire the property from the owners, Reunion Energy
Company, Lawrence R. Jones, Jr., The University of Texas, and Commerce Bank of
Kansas City, trustee under the will of Lawrence R. Jones, Sr.; and
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(2) Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, regarding Water
Delivery and Conveyance Contract between Lavaca Navidad River Authority and
City of Corpus Christi, Texas, approved by Resolution No. 021816 on December 14,
1993, and related litigation.
The Council went into closed session.
The Council returned from closed session.
Mayor Rhodes referred to Item 17 and called for comments. There were no
comments.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17. RESOLUTION NO. 021886
Resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings by the City to condemn two
temporary access easements and fee title to a parcel of land for an Environmental
Protection Agency mitigation site and to acquire the property from the owners,
Reunion Energy Company, Lawrence R. Jones, Jr., The University of Texas, and
Commerce Bank of Kansas City, trustee under the will of Lawrence R. Jones, Sr.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Galindo voting "No"; Noyola
absent.
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report and announced a presentation
on the Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities.
Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager, Development Services, discussed the State
Enterprise Zone currently in effect and explained the benefits of the proposed Federal
Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities. He displayed a map depicting the
eligibility areas with over 20 percent poverty meeting one or more criteria in the community
and preliminary and future plans for the proposal. Lastly, he stated that more information
would be provided to the Council on March 15, 1994 and a brief discussion developed
concerning the item.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
Council Member Best inquired whether there was a requirement for street addresses
to be displayed in the City. Mr. Hennings referred to the requirement in the local Fire
Code and stated that staff would provide further information. Next, Dr. Best requested a
picture of the sidewalk referenced in the letter from Kleberg & Head and requested a
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presentation by the Airport Advisory Board concerning the entrance to the Airport. Lastly,
Dr. Best referred to the Mercer Report and inquired whether employee morale had
improved. Mr. Hennings reviewed the recent actions to increase employee morale.
Council Member Cooper expressed appreciation to City staff for their efforts
concerning the signalization at Yorktown Road and Staples Street. She referred to local
neighborhood associations and requested any information pertaining to the subject. Mayor
Rhodes referred to the Texas Cities Action Plan which contains information on the
formation of the associations which would be provided to Council Member Cooper.
Council Member Galindo requested information from the Community Development
Department concerning loan applications for grant programs.
Council Member Martin referred to the sidewalk referenced in the letter from
Kleberg & Head and referenced earlier by Dr. Best and the City's policy concerning
sidewalk construction. He suggested that the funds could be placed in an escrow account.
Mr. Martin referred to material received by the Council concerning a Civil Service Appeal
and requested an update. City Attorney Bray stated that the issue was currently under
review by staff and an update would be forthcoming.
Council Member Longoria also referred to the letter from Kleberg & Head
concerning sidewalks and escrow accounts for the related funds.
Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Phil Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, expressed concern that the Council approved the
contract between the City of Corpus Christi and the Lavaca Navidad River Authority
(LNRA) even though the voters stated opposition to the contract through the failure of the
one-fourth of one cent percent sales tax. He also expressed concern that parties stating
opposition to the contract at the Austin hearings might be required to post bond which bond
funds could be used toward legal expenses. He also expressed concern that the contract was
approved with a resolution instead of an ordinance as customary and eliminated the
requirement for voter approval.
City Attorney Bray replied that LNRA had assured staff that a bond would not be
required from the citizens of Corpus Christi concerning matters regarding the LNRA.
Mayor Rhodes also pointed out that the Council's campaign consisted of obtaining a future
water supply for the community.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared
the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. on March 1, 1994.