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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. Minutes Regular Cot. 1 Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 2 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 Minutes Regular Cou. Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 3 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. Minutes Regular Cot 1 Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 4 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. Minutes Regular Cou March 1, 1994 Page 5 1 Meeting 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 Minutes Regular Cot 1 Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 6 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. Minutes Regular Cot 1 Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 7 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 Minutes Regular Cou. Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 8 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 Minutes Regular Cot .1 Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 9 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 Minutes Regular Cot. .1 Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 10 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: Minutes Regular Cot. 1 Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 11 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." Minutes Regular Cot. Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 12 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. Minutes Regular Cot .il Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 13 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." Minutes Regular Cot .1 Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 14 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 Minutes Regular Cot. ,il Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 15 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 Minutes Regular Co. .il Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 16 (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 Minutes Regular Co ;il Meeting March 1, 1994 Page 17 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.