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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/24/1994I 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 May 24, 1994, which were approved by the City Council on May 31, 1994. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 1st day of June, 1994. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL MICROFILMED MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 2 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Mary Rhodes Mayor Pro Tem Melody Cooper' Council Members: Jack Best Cezar Galindo Betty Jean Longoria Edward Martin Dr. David McNichols Clif Moss David Noyola City Manager Juan Garza City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. Assistant City Secretary Saundra Koenning Mayor Rhodes called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Pastor Terry Fox, Gardendale Baptist Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Council Member Longoria. Assistant City Secretary Koenning 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 May 17, 1994, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved as presented. *Council Member Cooper arrived at the meeting at 2:10 p.m. Mayor Rhodes read a proclamation establishing May 29, 1994 as "Pagan Racing Team Day" in Corpus Christi. The Mayor explained that John S. "Jack" Pagan and his son, Allen, had formed a racing partnership and were scheduled to compete in the 1994 Indianapolis 500 on May 29. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 2 Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 1, presentation by the Northwest Business Association on the Nueces River Park Project. Mr. Larry Baker, representing the Northwest Business Association, described plans for the Nueces River Park Project, adding that citizens in the area have been working for years on their own, with city staff and with local industry to improve the area. He stated that since this area is the gateway to Corpus Christi, the Northwest Business Association and the Northwest Area Council joined together to express support for plans for a proposed factory outlet center, golf course and RV park. Mr. Baker recognized the citizens from the northwest area who were present at the meeting, and Mayor Rhodes commended them for their efforts in improving the area. Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 2, presentation of the proposed factory outlet center. Before discussing plans for the outlet center, City Manager Juan Garza outlined the city's plans a few years ago to build a third municipal golf course in the northwest part of the city. He said that a subsequent contract to privatize construction and management of the golf course was terminated; however, an agreement remains between the city and Mr. Garnett Brooks regarding the golf course and an RV park. Mr. Garza then explained how the developers, Charter Oak Partners of Virginia, expressed interest in building a factory outlet center either in that part of Corpus Christi or possibly somewhere in San Patricio County. The outlet center would benefit from the approximately 4.5 million tourists who come to Corpus Christi every year. He said the staff concluded that sales tax income generated from the outlet center could be used to construct the golf course and encourage development of the RV park. Mr. Garza added that, as part of their proposal, the developers asked for two considerations by the city: that the city bring the utilities up to the property (which had been the original plan in exchange for the donation of the 180 acres of land by Mr. Brooks), and that the reversal of two ramps on IH -37 be provided for better accessibility to the proposed outlet center. Mr. Garza said that the Texas Department of Transportation, which owns IH -37, did not object to the ramp reversals, but it did not have the funds to complete the work itself. He noted that previous traffic flow improvements had been provided by the city around the Moore Plaza shopping complex. After briefly describing the physical aspects of the proposed factory outlet center (approximately 250,000 square feet, located approximately 22 miles from the major retail Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 3 outlets), Mr. Garza introduced Mr. Stan Samberg, owner of Stan Samberg Associates of Kansas City, Mo. He said he has helped lease nine existing factory outlet centers in the United States and acts as a consultant for the industry. He said the developers are interested in the site in northwest Corpus Christi for four reasons: visibility; accessibility (if the ramps are reversed); the fact that 30,000 cars a day travel past that area; and the fact that there are 4.5 million tourists here annually. Mr. Samberg described sales figures achieved at other outlet centers owned by the developers around the country; the process of leasing the center to manufacturers; and aesthetic aspects of the proposed center. Mr. Garza noted that the factory outlet center proposal was just being presented during the day's meeting and did not require action at that time; he said the staff plans to place it on the May 31, 1994 agenda for action by the Council. Responding to Council Member Moss, Mr. Samberg stated that the northwest site is the developer's first choice; however, if an agreement on that site cannot be reached, there are alternate sites in the area they may consider. Council Member Cooper asked what distinguished this proposed center from a failed retail venture in Kingsville. Mr. Samberg replied that the company which developed the Kingsville center was not a developer, did not spend as much money as Charter Oak Partners plan to, chose a poor location, and did not have enough of a variety of retail tenants. He reiterated that the tenants are the ones who determine if the proposed site will be successful, i.e., if the "tenant mix" is right. Responding to a question from Council Member Martin regarding the availability of market studies on the proposed site, Mr. Samberg replied that the estimates he made were based on data received from similar centers around the country, as well as the traffic and tourist data of this area. In response to Mr. Martin, Mr. Garza stated that the extension of the utilities to the property was established as a condition of the land donation from Mr. Brooks and that the factory outlet developers are beneficiaries of that agreement. He added that the city would not begin construction of those utilities until the city had received notice from the developers that the realty agreement on the center had been completed. Council Member Longoria discussed the importance of using revenue generated by the outlet center to fund the golf course. Responding to Council Member Best, Mr. Samberg pointed out that the developers plan to build an outlet center either in Nueces County or San Patricio County. Mr. Garza stated that the proposed outlet center, golf course and RV park were presented as a "package" because they compliment each other as tourist attractions. He added that the decision facing the Council next week is whether to fund the ramp reversals. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 4 In response to Council Member Noyola, Mr. Garza stated that the utilities extension would cost approximately $350,000. He also discussed other areas in which the city has made improvements around retail centers because of the benefit to the city through the improved economic base. Mr. Noyola expressed concern about diminished retail income for businesses in his district because of competition with the proposed outlet center. Council Member McNichols stated that development in different areas of the city benefits the city as a whole, and voiced his support for the proposed development in northwest Corpus Christi. He expressed concern about the proposal being promoted as a complete package. As requested by Mayor Rhodes, Mr. Garza clarified that the city is not providing free utilities to the developer of the proposed center. Responding to Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Samberg stated that a study estimating the amount of money that might be spent at the proposed outlet center by visitors to Corpus Christi had not been done. He said the developers' figures were based on their experiences with outlet centers in other areas. He added that the factory outlet center would be more than a shopping center --it would be another one of the tourist attractions in the city. Council Member Galindo stated that he felt the three attractions --the factory outlet center, golf course and RV park --would be more successful if they were marketed and promoted as a package. Mayor Rhodes pointed out that she usually does not allow public comment on presentations without action, but said she would make an exception in this case because of the many people who had attended the meeting and were interested in the factory outlet center. Mr. Leon Loeb, 3845 Ocean Dr, expressed concern that the city was subsidizing the outlet center's development. He stated that a study should be conducted to determine how much of the money that might be spent at the outlet center is "new money" spent by tourists versus money spent by residents. Mr. Jim Baxter, 15305 Mutiny Ct., general manager of Padre Staples Mall, asked the Council to consider the findings of Mr. Ron Bussey, a consultant hired by Padre Staples Mali. Mr. Baxter questioned Mr. Samberg's data, saying that a study had not been conducted. Mr. Bussey of Chicago, a retail market analyst and retail consultant, said he represents a firm that has done extensive research for investors on factory outlet centers. He stated that the proposed center in northwest Corpus Christi is too close to the retail centers in the city, which are very competitive. He said that the successful factory outlet Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 5 centers mentioned by Mr. Samberg are located in small towns and serve as major attractions in those areas --they do not compete with major retail centers. He discussed changes in the merchandise offered by factory outlet centers. Mr. Galindo stated that even if Mr. Baxter and other representatives of major local retailers are opposed to the outlet center, the investors and developers of the project are the ones who are taking the financial risk, not the city. Responding to another question from Mr. Galindo, Mr. Garza stated that the number of miles required to separate the outlet center from major retailers varies with different manufacturers. He added that Mr. Samberg feels that a sufficient amount and variety of manufacturers will lease space in the proposed center to make it successful. Mr. Martin told Mr. Bussey that he would be interested in studying any data the analyst had gathered on the possible effects of the proposed center on local retailers. Mr. Martin noted that the city is not making a financial investment in the center; however, the Council is concerned about the effect the center would have on employment figures. Mr. Brian Giffin, 4917 Valley Stream Dr., general manager of Sunrise Mall, stated opposition to the proposed improvements in the northwest area that would benefit the outlet center. He said a market study should be required. He stated that the proposed center would result in a trade-off of tax dollars from one sector of the city to another. Mr. Bill Brown, representing Peterson Development Company in Corpus Christi, said that a major factory outlet mall would devastate the local retail economy. He disagreed with Mr. Samberg's assertion that the center will create new jobs; rather, the jobs will be redistributed as local businesses fail from the competition. Mayor Rhodes stated that if the developers opted to build the factory outlet center 20 miles farther away, in San Patricio County, then the local retailers would still oppose the center for the reasons Mr. Brown stated and the city of Corpus Christi would lose that potential revenue. Mr. Brown replied that the city is setting a precedent by providing infrastructure to the area which, coupled with the proposed golf course and RV park, creates an unfair economic advantage for the outlet center. Responding to Mr. Galindo, Mr. Garza stated that the city was not increasing the size of the utility lines provided to the project because of the possible inclusion of the outlet center. Mr. Henry Nuss, 225 Bayridge, stated his support for the proposed golf course, but questioned the data claiming that approximately 50 percent of the money spent at the outlet center would be "new money." Dr. McNichols asked approximately how many cars bypass Corpus Christi at the Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 6 Highway 77 juncture coming to or from the Rio Grande Valley; Mayor Rhodes instructed Mr, Garza to provide that information at the May 31, 1994 meeting. Mrs. Longoria stated that it is important to remember that Corpus Christi is a tourist destination and the outlet center would add to that attraction. She also said that retail competition is good for the consumer. Mr. Jim Cameron, a developer of industrial buildings, expressed support for development in northwest Corpus Christi. Ms. Jeanette Hallmark, a resident of northwest Corpus Christi, stated that she has been involved with the Nueces River Park project for approximately five years, adding that the proposed outlet center would be an added bonus to that project. She told the Council that there is widespread support in that area for the proposal. Mr. Jan Miller, a vice president for Les Feldsers, stated that his company feels the infrastructure improvements constitute preferential treatment to an outside developer. He added that the center would be located too closely to other retailers and would present a risk to existing jobs. Mr. Ed Cantu, 6126 Brockhampton, owner of a business in the northwest area and president of the Northwest Business Association, said the 60 businesses in the organization are very supportive of the outlet center. He noted that the increase in retail competition on the southside (Padre Stapes, Sunrise and Moore Plaza retail centers) improved their products and did not adversely affect the businesses there. Ms. Lynann Pinkham, property manager of Moore Plaza, said that the tenants at Moore Plaza feel the outlet center will impact their businesses. She said that a study should be done on the existing retail market. Mr. Quinn Gleinsner, of Jerry J. Moore Investments, the owner of Five Points Shopping Center, said the customers who visit that center come from around the area. He noted that a Super Wal-Mart store recently opened in the Five Points area and asked if that had been taken into consideration during the discussion of the outlet center. Mr. Juan Goodman, of Monterrey, Mexico, stated his support of the factory outlet center, saying it would be an added attraction to the city. He added that he would like to see other centers benefit from infrastructure improvements. Mr. Tim Clower, 450 Miramar PI., a member of the Economic Development Board, said he felt the issue should be studied in more depth. He said the potential benefit to the city should be weighed against the potential negative impact on employment. Responding to Mr. Galindo, Mr. Clower said that the distinction many people who Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 7 oppose the outlet center are making is that the city would provide the money for the ramp reversals. Mr. Galindo noted that the unemployment rate in the city has remained fairly consistent despite increasing retail competition. Mr. Clower responded that the outlet centers possible negative impact should be reviewed. Dr. McNichols stated that he would have supposed the other retailers in San Marcos and New Braunfels would have been devastated by the success of the outlet centers in those areas; instead, according to reports, they have flourished. Dr. McNichols agreed that data is needed about how a similar center in Corpus Christi would affect surrounding businesses. He added that it seems the outlet stores have a unique attraction that has made them so popular. Mrs. Longoria stated that the fact that a local study has not been conducted does not necessarily mean the outlet center will not be successful. Mrs. Cooper stated that a study is needed, particularly since the city would be earmarking money for improvements in that area. Mayor Rhodes replied that it is up to the city to determine if it is subsidizing the proposed center or just providing infrastructure improvements. She agreed that data should be readily available to answer questions about the proposal. Mr. Garza stated that the staff would try to determine the effect on local businesses, but the only way they can do that is by examining what occurred in other cities. Mayor Rhodes noted that the elected officials in San Marcos told her there was a major outcry amongst the retail community against the outlet stores. She said once the center was completed, the retailers' fears did not materialize and they ended up supporting the center. Responding to Dr. Best, Mr. Garza stated that a key element in the developers' decision to locate the center in the Nueces River Park would be the promise of ramp reversals for greater accessibility. However, if the outlet center were not built but the golf course and RV park, it may not be immediately necessary to build the ramp reversals. Mr. Joe O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, referring to previous Council discussions on future water shortages, asked how much water a golf course uses annually. Mayor Rhodes stated that that issue could be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Galindo stated that it was unnecessary to require a study of the issue. Responding to Mr. Noyola, Mr. Garza said that Mr. Garnett Brooks, the owner of the property near the Nueces River Park, has about 450 acres overall: 180 acres of that would be donated to the city for the golf course; 80 acres would be developed by Mr. Brooks into an RV park; and 50 acres would be purchased for the outlet center, with an initial development of 25 acres. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 8 Mr. Garza stated that the traffic counts at the site were: north to San Antonio on IH -37 - 29,870 vehicles per day; north of Highway 624 - 23,400 per day; south of Highway 624 - 15,290 per day. In response to Mr. O'Brien's comment about golf course water usage, Mr. Garza said the city is proposing to use raw water to irrigate it. He said he would provide figures at the next Council meeting. Mayor Rhodes called for a five-minute recess. Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 3, presentation on the Northwest Area Water Distribution System Improvements. Mr. Carl Crull, Director of Engineering Services, explained that the main portion of the city's water needs are served by several transmission mains from either the Cunningham plant or the Stevens Plant. He said historically the northwest area had experienced low water pressure when demand was low in the main part of the city. In 1990 a study was conducted to find ways to correct this situation and subsequently, plans were proposed, which Mr. Crull described. He said the total construction cost of the project would be approximately $1.4 million. Responding to Mr. Martin's question, Mr. Bill Hennings, Deputy City Manager responded that the Water Meter Service Line Relocation project was being postponed because of implementation problems. Money previously allocated for that project and the Alameda Waterline, Phase II, project (a total of $370,000) will be used to cover a funding gap for the Northwest Area project. Mr. Martin also questioned what the specific costs were in the Land Acquisition (staff) line item of the Northwest Area project's budget. Mr. Crull replied that he will provide that specific information. Mr. Martin raised other questions concerning the project's costs, adding that he does not want the Capital Projects Fund used to balance the General Fund budget. In response to Dr. Best and Mrs. Longoria, Mr. Crull discussed some of the improvements that had been made on the water lines in question, and future improvement plans. Mr. Martin made a motion that the water distribution improvements contract be awarded to Harrop Construction Company Inc., seconded by Mr. Noyola. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes as follows: Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 9 3. M94-134 Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $1,447,246.00 to Harrop Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of water distribution improvements in the Annaville and Calalien areas of the City. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye." Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 4, joining in the appeal with the Lavaca- Navidad River Authority. City Attorney James Bray stated that the staffs recommendation is to join in the appeal, primarily because not doing so leaves the city in a precarious position with respect to the availability of that water source. Mayor Rhodes urged the Council to approve joining in the appeal, stating that the city needs to leave that option open. Dr. McNichols concurred with Mayor Rhodes, and asked Mr. Garza to explain why at a previous Council meeting Mr. Garza gave a different recommendation than Mr. Bray about this issue. Mr. Garza responded that he had initially recommended not joining in the appeal because it was unclear at that time when or if the Council would vote to hold an election on the water issue. A discussion ensued about available options and the need to let the citizens participate in the issue. Mr. Noyola made a motion that the city not join in the appeal with LNRA; seconded by Mr. Martin. Responding to Dr. Best, Mr. Garza stated that the original contract for purchasing water from LNRA was 41,000 acre-feet of water and 35,000 acre-feet from the Garwood Irrigation Company. He added that if the appellate court determines that the city's contract with LNRA is valid, but the voters reject the contract in the upcoming referendum, then Corpus Christi would still be left with a binding contract and would have to attempt to sell the water to another city. Mr. Galindo reiterated the need to educate the voters and discussed the importance of the election. Mayor Rhodes stated that the appeal is necessary to secure the city's option to the water with LNRA, which she said was determined to be the best option after years of study. She added that she had already begun educating voters about the issue and will continue to do so. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 10 Responding to Mr. Galindo, Mr. Bray stated that the city paid a flat option fee to LNRA and executed the contract; the first payment under the contract is due in August 1995 for approximately $100,000 a month. Dr. McNichols, Mrs. Longoria and Mrs. Cooper reemphasized the importance of joining in the appeal because there is no other option that is affordable and practical. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience. Mr. Jimmy Till, 1265 Southern Minerals Rd., agreed that the city needs to join in the appeal. He stated that he will support the contract with LNRA and will encourage others to do so. Mr. Phil Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, stated that the Council has an obligation to listen to the people's feelings about the issue. He added that he opposes intervening in the appeal. Mr. Bill Myers, 2838 Coleman, questioned what funds the city would use to purchase the water from LNRA. Mr. Bray responded that the LNRA contract pledges only utility system revenues. He added that on the other hand, that does not prevent the city from using any other revenues it thinks is appropriate. Mr. R.F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, questioned aspects of the water issue --sediment in Lake Mathis, Apple White Aquifer, conservation. Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes on the motion to not join in the appeal. The motion failed to pass by the following vote: Best, Martin and Noyola voting "Aye"; Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols and Moss voting "No." Mayor Rhodes made a motion to join in the appeal process, seconded by Dr. McNichols. Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes as follows: 4. M94-139 Motion for the City of Corpus Christi to join in the appeal of the trial court decision in ex parte Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, No. 94-01581, 201st District Court, Travis County, Texas (concerning the water supply contract between the City of Corpus Christi and the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority). The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Best, Martin and Noyola voting "No." Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 11 Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Items 5 and 6, execution of quit claim deed and authorization for sale of foreclosed properties. She asked if there were any questions or comments from the citizens or the Council regarding Items 5 and 6, and there were none. Mr. Hennings stated that the name of the buyer on Item 6.(2) for sale of Lot 130, Ebony Acres #2, was not Robert J. Gonzales but Juan Ramirez. Mayor Rhodes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Martin, to substitute Mr. Ramirez's name for Mr. Gonzales' name; passed unanimously. Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes as follows: 5. RESOLUTION NO. 021941 Resolution to Execute Quit Claim Deed for Interest in Lot 12, Block 8, Highway Village # 2, Nueces County, Texas. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 6. Resolution authorizing the sale of foreclosed properties: (1) RESOLUTION NO. 021942 Lot 23, Block 11, Coronado Addition, City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas (218 Torreon); prospective buyer is Richard Perales; and amount offered is $5,000. (2) RESOLUTION NO. 021943 Lot 130, Ebony Acres #2, City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas (5570 Hall); prospective buyer is Juan Ramirez; and amount offered is $6,000. (3) RESOLUTION NO. 021944 Lot 27, Block 2, Fairfield, City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas (4605 Blundell); prospective buyer is Robert J. Gonzales; and amount offered is $5,500. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 12 (4) RESOLUTION NO. 021945 (5) Lot 11 and South 2 feet of Lot 12, Block 1, Bay View 2, City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas (1018 12th); prospective buyer is Robert J. Gonzales; and amount offered is $5,500. RESOLUTION NO. 021946 Lots 19-21, Block 2, Villa Green, City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas (610 S. Port); prospective buyer is Robert J. Gonzales; and amount offered is $15,000. (6) RESOLUTION NO. 021947 (7) Lot 18, Block 2, Sunset Place, City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas (3030 John); prospective buyers are Mr. and Mrs. Modesto Cuellar; and amount offered is $4,750. RESOLUTION NO. 021948 River Square Property, 62.39 acres at Interstate 37 and McKinzie; prospective buyer is Ronnie Sizemore; and amount offered is $615,000. The foregoing resolutions passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 7, improvements to Greenwood Drive. Mr. Crull explained that the Texas Department of Transportation has requested the city to enter into an agreement whereby the city pays $30,000, which is 20percent of the estimated engineering cost, to begin the engineering on the project to improve Greenwood Drive from Padre Island Drive to Saratoga Boulevard. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes as follows: 7. RESOLUTION NO. 021949 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) relative to the improvements to Greenwood Drive from Padre Island Drive to Saratoga Boulevard Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 13 and authorizing depositing $30,000 with TXDOT as the City's share of the cost of plan preparation. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Galindo, Longoria, and Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes recessed the Council Meeting to conduct the annual meeting of the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation. Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council Meeting. Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 9 through 12, and Council Members requested that Item 12 be withheld for discussion. Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 9. M94-135 Motion approving the purchase of two sludge containers and dollies and two grit containers and dollies in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0182-94, from May Fabricating Company, Beeville, Texas, based on an only bid of $32,860. These items are budgeted by Wastewater Services in the 1993-94 capital outlay as replacement equipment. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 10. M94-136 Motion approving supply agreements for blue printing services in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0165-94 with the following companies, based on low bid, for multiple progressive awards for an estimated annual expenditure of $25,417.50. The term of the agreements shall be for twelve months, with an option to extend for up to an additional twelve months, subject to the approval of the suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the using departments in FY 93-94. Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 14 Pronto Reprographics Corpus Christi, Texas Total: $25,417.50 Ridgeway's Corpus Christi. Texas Primary Supplier Secondary Supplier Items 1-13 Items 1-13 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. 11. M94-137 Motion to extend compliance for the Building Standards Board order concerning the buildings at 4222 Magee Lane to allow the owner or purchaser until September 1, 1994, to bring the property up to City Code standards or raze. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 12, second reading of ordinance regarding regulation of rates charged by TCI Cablevision. Mr. Galindo asked if an agreement involving the Fox Network would affect the rates charged by TCI; Mr. Hennings responded that it would not. Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Assistant City Secretary Koenning polled the Council for their votes as follows: 12. ORDINANCE NO. 021950 Regarding regulation of rates charged by TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. for basic cable service and related equipment; and approving or permitting certain rates and charges. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and McNichols voting "Aye"; Cooper, Moss, and Noyola absent. Mayor Rhodes deviated from the day's agenda and recognized Mr. Alonzo Garcia, Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 15 3737 Mueller, who expressed concern about the Solid Waste Services pilot program. Responding to Mayor Rhodes, Mr. Hennings stated that if the Council approves the pilot program, educational meetings will be held in the pilot neighborhoods to inform the residents about the program. Mayor Rhodes announced the closed session as follows: 13. Closed session pursuant to Texas Govemment Code Section 551.071 regarding 92-20199 CII, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas; with possible action to approve settlement thereof in open session. The Council went into closed session. The Council returned from closed session. Pursuant to Item 13, Mayor Rhodes made a motion as follows: motion to approve settlement of 92-20199 CII, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas, for cash payment by the debtor of $31,758.47. The Mayor called for a voice vote on the motion, and the motion passed by those present and voting. (M94-138) Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Garza described topics that will be discussed during the May 31, 1994 meeting: Commissioner John Hall of the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission will give a presentation on the Clean Air Act and avoiding non -attainment; application for the Federal Enterprise Community Designation; and the budget presentation. Mr. Garza added that County Judge Bob Barnes has requested a joint meeting with the Council to discuss the consolidation issue. A discussion ensued and Dr. Best noted that the next Consolidation Committee meeting is set for June 17, 1994. Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports. She noted that the city's Minutes Regular Council Meeting May 24, 1994 Page 16 Animal Control Department has won a national award and asked Mr. Garza to inform the Council of the award at the May 31, 1994 meeting. Mr. Garza added that the May 31 meeting would include a presentation about the Gateway project, and a discussion ensued about the types of items placed on the agenda and how to avoid having a too - long agenda. Mr. Galindo asked the staff to investigate a project involving Green Grove Street/Brawner Parkway/Winter Street. Mrs. Cooper stated that she had had a successful meeting with the Lakewood Village Neighbors last week and announced a town hall meeting on June 16, 1994 in the Council Chambers for the residents in her district. Mrs. Longoria gave Mr. Garza a letter from Deacon Homer Martinez of the Diocesan Pastoral Center regarding a tract of land that was under brush. She also stated that there is a tract of land that needs clearing near Dona Park. She commended the landscaping project on Agnes Street. Mr. Martin also commended the landscaping project. He suggested that the enterprise zone application concept be presented and approved by the Council at the May 31, 1994 meeting. He discussed the issue of infrastructure improvements, particularly with regard to the proposed factory outlet center. Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience, and there were none. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. on May 24, 1994.