HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/27/1994I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes
or the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of September 27, 1994,
which were approved by the City Council on October 11, 1994.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 12th day of October, 1994.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
September 27, 1994
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jack Best
Council Members:
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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 Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Rev. Jorge Garcia, Providence Reform Episcopal,
following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by
Council Member Cooper.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the
Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of September 20, 1994, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved
as presented.
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 1, ozone advisory resolution.
Deputy City Manager Bill Hennings explained that the purpose of the resolution
was to commend the community's efforts for heeding three consecutive ozone advisory
days on September 20-22, 1994. He added that another advisory day occurred on
September 25, and the city's air ozone levels stayed within allowable, safe limits again,
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mostly due to a slowing of production at the refineries.
Mayor Rhodes asked if the frequency of ozone advisory days would decrease with
the onset of cooler weather, and Mr. Hennings replied that that would not necessarily
happen. He noted that historical data indicated some of the highest ozone levels
occurring in February and March, and some of the lowest occurring this past June.
Council Member Best asked if it was true that current federal regulations restrict
the use of reformulated gasoline --some of which is produced here in Corpus Christi --by
cities other than non -attainment cities. Mr. Hennings said Dr. Best was referring to a
provision in the Clean Air Act which indicated that the government could restrict its use
if there was a demonstrated shortage of the reformulated gasoline. He added, however,
that city staff has had discussions with representatives from Valero Refining about
voluntarily purchasing reformulated gasoline for the city government fleet.
Dr. Best expressed frustration about government restrictions on the city's efforts
to decrease its ozone emissions. Mr. Hennings noted that one of the provisions of the
proposed resolution involves thanking the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission (TNRCC) for establishing the ozone advisory program, which assists
communities such as Corpus Christi in avoiding exceedences in the federal limits of
ozone emissions.
Council Member Longoria commented that the refineries and many citizens have
done an excellent job in heeding the ozone advisories, but there are still some lapses,
such as when work crews from one of the local school districts continued performing
extensive lawn care on an ozone advisory day. She asked if the school districts had
been notified of the advisories, and Mr. Hennings replied that Mr. Garza had asked each
district for their cooperation and had given them a list of recommended actions to take
on advisory days.
Responding to another question from Mrs. Longoria, Mr. Hennings stated that there
are no mandatory requirements for companies to decrease or stop production during
ozone advisory days --any actions they take are voluntary. He added that the city Street
Department postpones street paving on advisory days, but the city's current agreements
with different contractors does not provide for the city to stop work without a penalty being
imposed. However, Mr. Hennings added, in the future when the city bids new contracts,
there will be provisions which provide for postponing work on advisory days.
In response to Mayor Rhodes' question regarding health concerns on days of high
ozone emissions, Mr. Hennings said Dr. Nina Sisley, Director of Public Health, had stated
that if the ozone level goes over .12 parts per billion, it could adversely affect people with
existing respiratory conditions. Upon verification from Mr. Hennings, the Mayor stated
that an average child with no respiratory conditions would not have to stay indoors on an
ozone advisory day.
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Council Member Moss asked how advisory days are determined, and Mr. Hennings
replied that the TNRCC has hired meteorologists to predict the weather each day for the
following day in Corpus Christi and the other three near -non -attainment areas. They
combine the weather forecast with the actual recorded ozone level readings that day to
predict whether the following day will present a problem with excessive ozone levels. He
said if there is to be an advisory, the announcement is usually made about 2 p.m. on the
day before the advisory.
Mr. Moss expressed concern about the ozone emissions from heavy equipment
and large trucks. Mr. Hennings stated that gasoline engines are a large source of volatile
organic chemical (VOC) emissions, while most trucks have diesel engines, which have
a relatively low level of VOC emissions.
Council Member Noyola stated that during a recent advisory day, he noticed a
maintenance worker cutting the grass at an apartment complex, and asked if the
complexes had been notified as well. Mr. Hennings replied that the city does all it can
to notify the public, including the news media and the major employers (including the
refineries). He said that like the recycling effort, the importance of heeding advisory days
will have to be emphasized over and over again.
Council Member Martin questioned whether reducing production at the refineries
on advisory days really makes an impact on the ozone levels. Upon verification by Mr.
Hennings, Mr. Martin stated that the city could use reformulated gasoline on a voluntary
basis, and Mr. Hennings noted that staff is studying that possibility. He added that staff
is also exploring the prospect of vehicle emissions testing with members of the TNRCC's
air monitoring section; however, the TNRCC representatives believe that, in Corpus
Christi, vehicle emissions are not as great a concern as industrial emissions. Mr.
Hennings said the TNRCC recommended that the city proceed with obtaining vapor
recovery systems at the docks for the ships and barges, and for the tank truck loading
facilities at the refineries; and that the city conduct an inventory of emission sources.
Mr. Martin also discussed the possibility of amending the contracts with certain
companies, such as paving companies, and Mr. Hennings replied that the contractors are
concerned with losing money if they stop production on advisory days. Mr. Martin
emphasized that the cause of the ozone emissions should be thoroughly investigated in
order for the city to make the best decisions on how to reduce those emissions.
Responding to Dr. Best, City Manager Garza said he would provide information
about the major sources of air pollution in Corpus Christi. Mr. Hennings added that
current figures indicate that 60 percent of the nitrogen oxides and 42 percent of the VOCs
are emitted by industries, and automobiles account for approximately 22 percent of the
VOCs.
Mr. Noyola concurred with Mr. Martin on the need to amend the contracts with
paving companies so that they would decrease or stop production on advisory days.
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Mayor Rhodes stated that she favored making that a provision in the new contracts,
rather than amending the current contracts. Mr. Garza reiterated that staff is considering
those and other options.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 022041
Resolution celebrating the success of the community's efforts on Ozone Advisory
Days.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 2, Tiongson zoning case.
2. Case No. 894-5, Tomas N. Tionqson: Parkside Subdivision, Lot 2, Block 6,
located on the southwest corner of Linden Street. Denying the requested "R-2"
Multiple Dwelling District, and in lieu thereof, granting a Special Council Permit
allowing a second kitchen in a single-family unit provided one of the kitchens is
eliminated prior to the end of a five (5) year period or sale of the property,
whichever occurs first.
Mayor Rhodes said when this zoning case first came before the Council on
September 13, 1994, the Council had directed staff to find a way to legalize the duplex
in which the applicant and his extended family were living in, and to require that the
applicant revert the duplex into a one -family dwelling if they decided to sell it in the future.
Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager for Development Services, said that in order to
comply with both the Building Code and the Zoning Code, the applicant would be required
to install a connecting doorway between the two parts of the house; in addition, a special
permit would need to be approved to allow the second kitchen. Mayor Rhodes asked if
the applicant agreed to those conditions, and Mr. Steve Santa Cruz, a family member of
the applicant and a resident of the subject property, said he agreed with the conditions.
Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning
and Development, said that a special permit would be needed to address the second
kitchen; the addition of the connecting passageway meets the requirements of the
Building Code.
Mr. Martin asked if the "special Council permit" listed in the ordinance was the
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same as a special permit, and Mr. Utter replied that it was.
Council Member Galindo said he objected to the time limit of five years, suggesting
that the time limit be extended to at least 25 years.
Mayor Rhodes asked Mr. Santa Cruz if he agreed to the time limit of five years,
and he said that he did.
Council Member McNichols stated that the recommendation made by staff was not
what the Council had originally directed. Mayor Rhodes suggested that the time limitation
be eliminated altogether, and City Attorney Bray verified that there was precedence to
take such action.
Dr. McNichols made a motion to delete the time limitation, and requiring the
second kitchen be eliminated before the sale of the house; seconded by Council Member
Noyola. The motion passed as follows: all present voting "Aye"; Martin voting "No."
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
Mr. Martin said he felt that the applicant's recourse was not with the city but with
the person who falsely sold him a two -unit piece of property which was really a single-
family dwelling. He encouraged the Council to vote against the staffs recommendation
and have the applicant seek his proper recourse.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 022042
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Tomas N.
Tiongson, by granting a Special Council Permit for a second kitchen in a single-
family dwelling subject to three (3) conditions, on Parkside Subdivision, Lot 2,
Block 6; providing for publication.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed as amended by
the following vote: Rhodes, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, McNichols, Moss, and
Noyola voting "Aye"; Best and Martin voting "No."
Mayor Rhodes clarified with Mr. Santa Cruz that with the special permit, the family
could retain the second kitchen, but if they sell the property, they must eliminate that
kitchen.
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Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Items 3.a., 3.b. and 3.c., Airport Capital
Improvement Plans.
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Mr. George Hext, Director of Aviation, introduced Mr. Bill Wilson of the architectural
firm of Wilson, Kullman and McCord; Mr. John Nyfeler of the Nyfeler Organization Inc.;
and Mrs. Bonnie Allin, Assistant Director of Aviation.
Mr. Hext referred to two architectural drawings illustrating the airport's existing
layout and proposals for the terminal renovation. He noted that in the last six years,
almost $20 million has been spent on rebuilding the airfield. He said financing the
terminal renovations would involve the entitlement portions of the Federal Aviation
Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program for some aspects, and the
passenger facility charges (PFCs) for other aspects of the renovation. Mr. Hext added
that after five months, $620,813 in PFCs had been collected, which was slightly ahead
of staffs projections.
Mr. Hext noted that once the actual terminal renovation began, the public would
experience a certain amount of inconvenience; the first phase would be on the
infrastructure and the second phase would involve the addition of the new baggage claim
area.
Mr. Wilson also referred to the two architectural designs, noting that approximately
$10 million in terminal building improvements would be phased in over a period of three
to five years. He said the first phase would involve approximately $2.5 million in
improvements to the mechanical systems and other areas. He also discussed future
plans for the new baggage claim area, main lobby and concession area.
Responding to Council Member Cooper, Mr. Wilson said the renovation is
anticipated to take three to five years, but that is dependent on the income stream from
the PFCs. Mrs. Cooper supported the proposed renovations, saying that it would improve
visitors' opinions of Corpus Christi itself. Mayor Rhodes commented on the airport's
accessibility.
Council Member Martin expressed concern about the operating costs of two
security checkpoints as provided for in the renovations. Mr. Hext stated that the airlines
pay for the personnel at the checkpoints and the equipment is paid for out of the PFC
fund. He added that neither staff, the airlines nor the consultants had been able to devise
a single -checkpoint design.
Referring to Mr. Martin's comments about operating costs, Mr. Hext went on to say
that the aviation industry is experiencing a downturn and it may take approximately 2'
to three years to see an upturn.
Council Member Best asked in how many years another renovation would be
needed, and Mr. Hext replied in approximately 20 years. He noted, however, that the
current renovation provides for the expansion of the baggage claim area from three
devices to five if the need should arise. Mr. Hext said what will be in short supply
eventually will be curb space at the front of the terminal.
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Dr. Best said airport officials had predicted previously that the current terminal
would be obsolete by the year 2000. Mr. Hext said preliminary estimates indicate that
a new terminal in a mid -field configuration with parallel runways would cost approximately
$75 million, but that plan would not be considered for another 20 to 25 years.
Responding to another question from Dr. Best, Mr. Hext said there are three
funding sources: city capital funding, passenger facility charges, and FAA grants. Mr.
Hext also discussed some building rehabilitation that has already occurred.
Dr. Best then asked about the lighting standards at the airport, and Mr. Hext
replied that the FAA has deemed the present lighting to be adequate; however, the five-
year renovation plan calls for a complete reconstruction of the airport entrance road,
including widening the road and installing curbs and gutters, as well as improving the
lighting.
Dr. McNichols also expressed concern about the dual security checkpoints, asking
whether one checkpoint could be installed right beyond the main ticket area. Mr. Hext
stated that in the future the FAA may determine that only passengers would be allowed
past the security checkpoints (as occurred during the Gulf War). He also discussed the
need for a second checkpoint due to an increase in the number of passengers.
Responding to Dr. McNichols' question regarding funding, Mr. Hext said that the
Council had approved transferring $400,000 out of the operating funds into the capital
reserves. In addition, Mr. Hext said that due to a change in federal law, a greater
percentage of funds became available through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3.b. M94-256
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a Federal Aviation
Administration (FM) Grant Offer in the amount of $1,040,421 (FAA Grant No. 3-
48-0051-21) to construct airfield improvements including extension to Taxiway "F"
and installation of an airfield lighting resistance monitoring system.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
3.c. M94-257
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Change Order in the amount of
$52,986.55 to the contract with Kinsel Industries, Inc., for Runway 13-31 pavement
rehabilitation.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
Mr. Martin commended Mr. Hext on his ability to maintain funding sources.
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 4, ordinance restricting certain large
trucks.
Deputy City Manager Hennings noted that staff had presented this item during the
September 20, 1994 meeting. The purpose of the proposed amendment to the current
ordinance is to restrict certain large trucks on non -through (residential) streets. He said
one of the proposals is to change the definition of large trucks from those over one ton
to those exceeding 26 feet in length, or eight feet in width or eight feet in height, which
should make it easier to determine which vehicles meet the criteria.
Another proposed change, said Mr. Hennings, is to extend the restriction to 30 feet
from the edge of the street pavement to prohibit the parking of oversize vehicles in
residential areas.
Mr. Hennings said there was an amendment to the ordinance on the day's agenda:
in Sec. 53-100(a)(1), adding the words "or picking up," so that part of the ordinance would
read "...or moving vans designed for and engaged in the process of delivering or picking
up personal belongings to a residential or apartmental household."
Council Member Moss noted that during the previous discussion on September20,
Council Member Martin had expressed concern about overloaded trucks destroying city
streets. Mr. Hennings replied that the proposed ordinance was not addressing that issue;
however, an ordinance on overweight vehicles would be brought before the Council in
November.
Upon verification by Mr. Hennings, Council Member Cooper noted that the
proposed restrictions on large trucks would not apply to delivery vehicles, such as UPS,
Swan or others. She asked that the ordinance make that point more clearly, and Mr.
Hennings said they could include that language in the ordinance for the second reading.
Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Hennings explained that, as he stated
before, a restricted vehicle would be prohibited from parking in a residential area, unless
the property on which it is parked can be accessed by a through street (such as a corner
lot).
Mr. Martin asked about certain aspects of the restrictions. City Attorney Bray used
the example that under the current provisions, the driver of a truck which carries Coca-
Cola products, which weighs more than one ton and therefore is a restricted vehicle,
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would receive a citation if a police officer witnessed the driver driving on a non -through
street, or if the truck were parked on a non -through street. However, as the ordinance
currently states, the officer would not be able to issue a citation if that truck were parked
off the street on private, residential property. The proposed change would allow for a
citation of a restricted vehicle parked in a residential area off the street. A brief
discussion ensued.
Council Member Noyola stated that some citizens in his district oppose the
proposed ordinance because they would have to find another place to park their large
trucks, which would be costly to them as small businessmen.
Responding to Council Member Galindo, Mr. David Seiler, City Traffic Engineer,
used an exhibit to explain the prohibition against parking a restricted vehicle within 30 feet
from the edge of the street pavement in a residential area. Mr. Galindo questioned the
legality of the provision, and Mr. Bray responded that it is the same principle as any kind
of residential protection.
Mr. Galindo also asked about the difference between collector and arterial streets,
and Mr. Seiler stated that it is possible for those streets to have residential frontage
development along them, therefore, restricted vehicles would not be prohibited from
traveling along those streets.
In answer to another question from Mr. Galindo, Mr. Seiler said that under the
proposed revisions, if a police officer finds a restricted vehicle parked within 30 feet of a
residential street, the officer would issue a notice to the property owner advising him or
her of the violation and he or she has 48 hours to remove the vehicle; if that does not
occur, then a citation can be issued. Mr. Galindo said he would not support the proposed
ordinance.
Council Member Cooper said she supported the ordinance, adding that it was
necessary because of the frequency of collisions caused by the presence of restricted
vehicles on non -through streets.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa said there was a request from staff to amend the definition
of moving vans. City Manager Garza said that amendment would be made before the
second reading of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Chapa then polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
4. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53 -Traffic, Article V - Operation of
Vehicles, Sections 53-100 - Certain Trucks, Trailers, and Other Large Vehicles
Restricted to Through Streets.
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The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Best, Cooper, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Moss voting "Aye"; Galindo and
Noyola voting "No."
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 5 through 17, and Council Members
requested that Items 5, 6, 10, 11.a., 11.b., 13, 14, and 15 be withheld for discussion.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were
passed:
7. M94-260
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 540 magnesium anodes
in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0266-94 with Global Cathodic Protection,
Houston, Texas, based on low bid for a total estimated annual expenditure of
$47,862. The term of the supply agreement will be twelve months with an option
to extend for up to an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the
supplier and the City Manager or his designee. These items are used by the Gas
Department for cathodic protection of gas pipelines. Funds have been budgeted
in FY 94-95.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
8. M94-261
Motion approving supply agreements for approximately 203 natural gas line
lubricated plug valves, ranging in size from 1" - 16", in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0008-95, with the following companies for the following amounts,
based on low bid for a total estimated annual expenditure of $62,220.20. 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 supplier and the City
Manager or his designee. These valves will be stocked in the Warehouse and
used by the Gas Department.
The EADS Co.
Corpus Christi, Tx.
(Groups 1, 3, 4)
$36,009.20
Grand Total
Alamo Iron Works
Corpus Christi, Tx.
(Group 2)
$26,211.00
- $62,220.20
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
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Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
9. M94-262
Motion approving the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department
of Transportation for funding in the amount of $52,556 for continuation of the
Driving While Intoxicated Selective Traffic Enforcement Project and authorizing the
City Manager to execute the contract and designating the Chief of Police as the
official representative of the City.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
12. ORDINANCE NO. 022045
Ordinance closing and abandoning a 14 -square -foot portion ofa 10 -foot -wide utility
easement in Lot 3, Block 3, Del Mar Subdivision, subject to compliance with the
specified conditions and replatting the property within 180 days at the expense of
the owner of Lot 6, Block 3, Del Mar Subdivision.
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."
16. ORDINANCE NO. 022047
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an extension of the Lease
Agreement with Pagan -Lewis Motors dba Budget Rent-A-Car of Corpus Christi,
Inc., Coastal Bend Rent-A-Car, Inc. dba Avis Rent-A-Car, Mar Jean Texas, Inc.
dba Hertz Car Rental, and National Car Rental of Corpus Christi, Inc. to extend the
Lease Agreements for no more than 24 months, on a month-to-month basis, all
leases to expire on December 31, 1996, under same terms and conditions as
existing Lease Agreements, all of which are on file with the City Secretary and the
Airport. Dollar Car Rental Agency has elected not to renew their lease agreement.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting
"Aye."
17. ORDINANCE NO. 022048
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a five (5) year lease
agreement with the Instituto De Cultura Hispanica Corpus Christi to relocate the
City owned Tex-Mex Depot to property located at the corner of Hughes and N.
Mesquite Street, in consideration of creating one permanent, full-time job for a low-
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moderate income person and repairing and maintaining the structure to be located
thereon and to designate 14 parking spaces for said organization.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting
"Aye."
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 5, database subscription service.
Council Member McNichols asked who would access the database service, and
Mr. Herbert Canales, Director of Libraries, said it is popular with the general public
because of the ability to access information quickly and easily.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. M94-258
Motion approving purchase of a database subscription service for General
Business File and Health Reference Center from Information Access Company,
Foster City, California, in the amount of $18,532, based on sole source. The term
of the contract is for twelve months with an option to extend for up to an additional
twelve months subject to the approval of the contractor and the City Manager or
his designee. The service is established at the Library for the use of its patrons.
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 6, transmission overhaul and repair.
Responding to Council Member Moss, City Manager Garza explained the purpose
of the transmission overhaul and repair service for the heavy duty trucks. Council
Member Martin pointed out that since the proposal was for a supply agreement, it would
be used when it was necessary.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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6. M94-259
Motion approving a supply agreement for automatic transmission overhaul and
repair service for approximately thirteen heavy duty trucks, in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0252-94 with Stewart & Stevenson Services Inc., Corpus Christi,
Texas, based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $29,338. The
term of the contract shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to
an additional twelve months subject to the approval of the supplier and the City
Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Maintenance Services
and the Fire Department in FY 94-95.
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 10, upgrading paving for Zavala Senior
Citizens Center.
In response to a question from Council Member McNichols, City Manager Garza
said that the Regional Transportation Authority is providing $15,000 for the paving of the
drive-through area of the center. The total cost would be $17,745, and Mr. Garza said
the city will also approach the RTA for the difference.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
10. M94-263
Motion authorizing Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $17,745 to
Construction/Project Management to provide upgraded paving for the Zavala
Senior Citizens Center for bus traffic of the Regional Transportation Authority.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
Council Member Martin asked if the change order had the ozone provision
included, and Mr. Garza stated that it did not, but future paving contracts would.
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Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Items 11.a. and 11.b., firefighters salary
increases.
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Council Member McNichols asked for clarification of the two items. City Manager
Garza explained that Item 11.a. increases the appropriations which the city needs in the
budget to legally pay the firefighters and paramedics. He said when computing the
projections for the year-end fund balances, staff made provisions for the approximate cost
of the contract; in actuality, the projection was $106,192 less than the cost of the contract.
Responding to Council Member Moss, Mr. Garza said that fire department
supervisors who are not included in the union agreement receive merit pay increases
based on recommendations.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
11.a. ORDINANCE NO. 022043
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 021997 which adopted the FY 1994-95
Budget to increase appropriations in the General Fund, EMS Fund (including
transfer from General Fund hereby approved) and Group Health Insurance Fund
(including transfer from General and EMS Funds hereby approved) in order to fulfill
the terms of the agreement executed between the City of Corpus Christi and the
Corpus Christi Firefighters Association.
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."
11.b. ORDINANCE NO. 022044
Ordinance amending Ordinance 8127, as amended, Section 510, Managerial
Group Pay Plan for FY 94-95, of the Compensation and Classification Plan to
provide for a 4% and 4.5% increase to Fire Managerial salary ranges to be
consistent with the pay adjustments required by the Fire Collective Bargaining
Agreement for non -managerial personnel.
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."
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 13, agreement with Diamond Shamrock.
City Manager Garza said this item only needed to have the company's full name
listed in the ordinance so it would read "Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P."
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Mayor Rhodes made a motion to amend the name, seconded by Council Member
Noyola, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
13. ORDINANCE NO. 022046
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Use Privilege Agreement
with Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P., for the right to construct, install
and maintain an overhead pipe bridge with a minimum 26 -foot of vertical clearance
that will accommodate up to two 36 -inch diameter crude oil pipelines, across the
70 -foot wide Navigation Boulevard right-of-way, between the Oil Dock 1 Terminal
in the Port of Corpus Christi and their new tank site north of the ship channel, and
establishing a fee of $280 for one 36 -inch diameter crude oil pipeline.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed as amended by
the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols,
Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Items 14 and 15, farming lease agreements.
Council Member Martin said he opposed the price of $20/acre per crop year as
proposed in Item 14, adding that the city should update its farm leases regarding costs
and conditions of the leases. Mr. Garza said he would withdraw the two items.
Council Member Galindo said he agreed with Mr. Martin that other farmers would
be willing to pay $40/acre.
Council Member Moss said he would support a cash rental agreement.
14. WITHDRAWN
15. WITHDRAWN
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Regarding the scheduled closed session, City Attorney Bray said he was informed
that the wrong case was posted and there would be no closed session during the day's
meeting.
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Garza said the upcoming
items scheduled for the October 11, 1994 meeting included a contract for engineering
services for Village on the Green; amendments to the Fire Prevention Code; a discussion
on the industrial district contracts; tax abatement agreement and resolution regarding First
Data Corporation; and designation of the Corpus Christi Enterprise Zone.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
Council Member Galindo asked about the status of the Regional Transportation
Authority's plans to require passengers to disembark after each trip on the water taxi. Mr.
Garza said he would provide that information.
Council Member Martin requested an update on the Ethel Eyerly Senior Citizens
Center. He also asked about the city Health and Wellness Fair, and Mr. Garza
responded that this year for the first time, the city is opening the fair to the families of city
employees as well. Mr. Martin asked about a letter sent to the Park and Recreation
Department concerning naming the Cole Park Amphitheater after Mr. Bill Anderson.
Council Member Moss raised the issue of posting of political signs, and Mr. Garza
explained that city field personnel are instructed to remove political signs which are
illegally posted. He also asked staff to investigate the issue of surplus properties. Mr.
Moss asked if water conservation methods should be imposed soon, and Mr. Garza
stated that staff is planning to bring a conservation ordinance to the Council in the future.
Council Member Longoria asked for a status report on a contract in the Mayfield
area, and Mr. Garza said some correspondence had already been sent to the contractor.
Responding to another question from Mrs. Longoria regarding the new outlet mall on the
northwest side, Mr. Garza said the only annexation action to take place at this time is of
the land for the mall, R.V. park and golf course.
Council Member Cooper said she met with Ms. Rosalinda DeLaCruz, the Sister
City Coordinator, during a recent visit to Toledo, Spain, and encouraged citizens to visit
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the Columbus Fleet gift shop to view some of the jewelry from Toledo. She also asked
staff to investigate a parcel of unannexed land near the Greenfields by the Bay
subdivision, and announced that a town hall meeting is scheduled on October 12, 1994
at 6 p.m. at Elliot Grant Middle School.
Council Member Best said that the Consolidation Committee would meet on
September 30 at City Hall, adding that the committee members are making great
progress.
Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Andy Rodriguez, 1011 Ennis Joslin, complained about the area on North
Tancahua Street under the south end of Harbor Bridge, which is owned by Nueces
County and the Southern Pacific Railroad. He said that area had become a dumping
ground and is surrounded by deserted warehouses. He noted that several city and
county offices and tourist attractions are located not far from that area. Mayor Rhodes
asked Mr. Garza to investigate the area in question.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes
declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 4 p.m. on September 27, 1994.