HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/10/1995I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of January 10, 1995, which
were approved by the City Council on January 17, 1995.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 18th day of January, 1995.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MICROFILMED
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
January 10, 1995
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Mary Rhodes
Mayor Pro Tem Clif Moss
Council Members:
Dr. Jack Best
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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. Ned Bowersox, Church of the Good
Shepherd Episcopal, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States was led by Council Member Longoria.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the
Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Rhodes called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of December 20, 1994, and there being no corrections, she proclaimed them approved
as presented.
Mayor Rhodes recognized the employees retiring from the City in the month of
January 1995: Ms. Lottie M. Stowe, Stores Supervisor for Purchasing Warehouse, 36
years of service; Mr. Celestino Cisneros, Senior Street Foreman I for the Street
Department, 39 years; Francisco Garcia, Tradeshelper for the Wastewater Department,
18 years, who was unable to attend the Council meeting.
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 2, a presentation by the Corpus Christi
Barracudas baseball team. The Mayor noted that while the team was extremely
successful last season and has brought much positive publicity to the city, they also
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spend a lot of time visiting and motivating young people throughout the community.
Mr. Michael Schiff, General Manager of the Barracudas, thanked the fans,
sponsors, the city, and Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) for their
support. He said they look forward to an even better season beginning this spring.
Mr. Mark Wasinger, Manager of the Barracudas, also thanked the fans and the
city, noting that often, minor league players in other cities are not treated as warmly as
the Barracudas players have been.
Mr. Jack Lazorko, Director of Baseball Operations for the Texas -Louisiana League,
said Corpus Christi has been receiving much publicity around the country because of the
Barracudas' success. He presented Mayor Rhodes and the Council with a replica of the
Barracudas' 1994 Texas -Louisiana League championship trophy.
Council Member Martin asked City Manager Garza to meet with representatives
from CCISD and the Barracudas regarding ways to upgrade Cabaniss Field, where the
team plays.
Police Chief Henry Garrett gave a presentation on the annual crime statistics. He
reported that in 1994 the city had the lowest homicide rate in 31 years, and the lowest
burglary rate in 20 years. He cited the decrease in burglaries to the approximately 1,400
Neighborhood Watch programs throughout the city. The Police Chief also said there was
a 10% decrease in the number of rapes from 1993, and a 3% decrease in robberies.
Unfortunately, Chief Garrett continued, there was a 14% increase in aggravated
assaults and a 2.5% increase in thefts. Contributing to those increases were the problems
with juvenile delinquency. The recent establishment of the daytime curfew and increased
vigilance against gang activity should help curb that problem, said the Chief. Regarding
traffic accidents, the number of accidents increased slightly from 1993 to 1994, while the
number of fatalities decreased by 33%; of the 20 fatalities, 11 were alcohol-related.
City Manager Garza said a major contributing factor to the lowered crime statistics
was the increases the Police Department had received over the last few years, including
more computers, police cars, and personnel (uniform and non-uniform). Chief Garrett
added that 1994 saw the lowest number of police vehicle accidents since 1974, despite
having logged over five million miles last year.
Mayor Rhodes recessed the Council meeting to conduct the meeting of the
Workforce Development Executive Committee.
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Mayor Rhodes reconvened the Council meeting.
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 5, factory outlet annexation.
Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager for Development Services, said the day's action
was to authorize staff the schedule the public hearings regarding the land annexation.
Responding to Council Member Galindo, Mr. Utter showed a map illustrating the 64 -acre
site of the factory outlet center. He added that the annexation would not affect any other
property owners in the area.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. M95-001
Motion authorizing staff to schedule the public hearings to pursue annexation of:
a 64 -acre tract, more or less, being a portion of the grant to Gregorio Farias,
Abstract Number 592; being also described as a portion of Tract 3 as described
in the Warranty Deed to Garnett T. Brooks and Patsy A. Brooks, from Star Holding
Company, Inc. as recorded in volume 1754 at pages 634 through 640, inclusive,
of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas; and a 6500 lineal feet segment
containing 57 acres of I.H. 37 right-of-way, for a total of 121 acres.
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 Items 6.a. and 6.b., Bay Trail Project.
Mr. Carl Crull, Group Manager for Public Works and Utilities, said the Bay Trail
Project is part of the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program, and the local
matching funds are a combination of funds from Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi
and the park bond fund.
Upon verification from Mr. Crull, Council Member Cooper noted that the funds from
the state program were highly sought after and the Bay Trail Project was tied for third in
priority of funding. Mr. Crull added that the project should be started in the early summer
of 1995.
Responding to Council Member Moss, Mr. Crull said that the project had been
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awaiting the finalization of an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation.
City Manager Garza noted that there is an ongoing debate about the future of
development on Ocean Drive which could affect the timing of the Bay Trail Project.
Council Member Martin asked if the city's portion of the local match ($167,000)
would be in-kind services, and Mr. Crull replied that part of it would be in-kind and part
of it would be cash.
Since a majority of the Bay Trail Project falls in District 4, Council Member
McNichols asked staff to keep him informed about plans for 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:
6.a. ORDINANCE NO. 022125
Ordinance appropriating $200,000 from Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi for
the Bay Trail Project as the University's share of the local match for the first and
future phases of the project; and amending Ordinance No. 022076 which adopted
the FY 1994-95 Capital Budget to add $200,000 to the No. 291 Park Capital
Improvement 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."
6.b. M95-002
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TXDOT) setting forth the responsibilities of the
parties relative to Phase 1 of the Bay Trail, and authorizing $80,000 to be
escrowed with TXDOT as the local share of the project.
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 7, Columbus Fleet Shipyard and
Seaport roadway modifications.
Group Manager Crull explained that the proposal was the first phase of a four-
phase project to locate the Columbus Fleet adjacent to the Corpus Christi Museum of
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Science and History. The proposal entails building a roadway between the Water Garden
and the museum to provide access to the Corps of Engineers building. He said the plans
for the next phase of construction are scheduled to be completed on January 20, 1995,
in anticipation of the tourist season beginning on May 15. The funding came from
previously approved certificates of obligation.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
7. M95-003
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $142,405.25 to Mendez Construction
Company for necessary roadway modifications in preparation of the construction
of the Columbus Fleet Shipyard and Seaport exhibit adjacent to the Corpus Christi
Museum of Science and History.
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 opened discussion on Item 8, lease from the Port of Corpus Christi
to the city for the Columbus Fleet display.
Group Manager Crull said the Port of Corpus Christi Authority owns a .48 -acre site
which the city had previously leased for park purposes. The proposal was for a new
lease that would be effective from January 10, 1995 through July 31, 2015, and the area
would be developed as the docking facilities for the Nina and the Pinta, as well as a
water taxi.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
8. ORDINANCE NO. 022126
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Corpus
Christi lease agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces
County, Texas, whereby the City leases from the Port Authority .48 acres of land,
more or less near the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, permitting
subleasing of the premises to the Las Carabelas Columbus Fleet Association for
Museum display of the Columbus Ship Replicas, a substantial copy of which is
attached as Exhibit A; providing for severability.
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An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, and Moss voting "Aye";
McNichols and Noyola voting "No."
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Items 9.a. and 9.b., adopting the FY 1995
Consolidated Plan timetable and Citizens Participation Plan.
Responding to Council Member Martin, Group Manager Utter explained that this
year the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) changed the federal regulations which
required that the city have a consolidated plan consisting of not only the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds but also the HOME funds and the Emergency
Shelter Grant funds. So instead of having CDBG funds of $5.3 million, there will be a
block grant of over $7 million. He said the total amount of funds that the city will be
receiving is approximately $88,000 less than last year; the Emergency Shelter Grant
funds can only be used for emergency shelters, and the HOME funds only for those
HOME fund activities.
Mr. Martin pointed out that the different fund activities should be clearly stated as
the information is disseminated to the public.
In response to Council Member Cooper, Mr. Utter said the public hearing dates are
published in the legal notices section of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times and in the
agendas of the City Council and the Planning Commission. The neighborhood meetings
are publicized through neighborhood and community organizations.
Council Member McNichols reiterated that even though the HOME funds are part
of the overall CDBG program, they are designated specifically for HOME projects that
meet certain criteria.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Phil Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, expressed concern that the changes in the
program would entail more competition for funding, and Mayor Rhodes stated that the
funding process was not changing.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
9.a. M95-004
Motion adopting the timetable for the FY 95 Consolidated Plan that is now a single
planning and application process for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants
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(ESG) Programs.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
9.b. M95-005
Motion adopting the Updated Citizens Participation Plan to include new
requirements and language that refer to CDBG, HOME and ESG citizens
participation objectives.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye."
Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning case:
10. Case No. 1194-2, Dave Chappell: A change of zoning from "RE" Residential
Estate District to "B-3" Business District on 0.69 acre out of Lot 8, Section 41,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located approximately 500 feet
south of S. Padre Island Drive and 1,530 feet west of Flour Bluff Drive.
Mayor Rhodes said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval.
No one opposed the zoning change.
Council Member Best made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by
Council Member McNichols, and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 022127
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Dave Chappell, by changing
the Zoning Map in reference to 0.69 acre out of Lot 8, Section 41, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from "RE" Residential Estate District to "B-3"
Business District; providing for publication.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Martin, McNichols, Moss, and Noyola voting
"Aye"; Longoria absent.
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Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning case:
11. Case No. 1194-3, Albertson's. Inc.: A change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment
House District and "B-1" Neighborhood Business District with a Special Permit to
"B-4" General Business District on Casa Linda Estates Unit 4, Block 10, Lots 1
through 5, Block A, Lot 2, and Block AR, located along S. Staples Street, Kostoryz
Road and Orlando Drive.
Mayor Rhodes said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval.
No one opposed the zoning change.
Council Member Galindo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by
Council Member Moss, and passed unanimously.
Council Member Martin asked why staff had not recommended rezoning the
subject property "B-1" with a special permit rather than rezoning it to "B-4." Group
Manager Utter said that a special permit was possible. Mr. Martin pointed out that the
applicant, Albertson's Inc., was not obligated to build the store as illustrated on the site
plan. He added that even though the applicant had not indicated that driveways would
be built off Orlando Drive, under the "B-4" zoning, the plan could be changed and those
driveways would be permitted.
Mr. Martin also asked how staff decides to recommend either "B-3" or "8-4" zoning.
Mr. Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning and Development, said the primary difference
is the existing land uses, which include residential. He said staff felt that the presence
of existing residential properties in this case warranted the use of the "3-4" zoning. A
discussion ensued regarding rezoning the property to "B-4" while ensuring that no
driveways would be built off of Orlando Drive, and a representative from Albertson's said
they would be agreeable to that requirement.
Mr. Martin made a motion directing staff to require that no driveways be allowed
along Orlando Drive to the Albertson's, Inc. property, located along South Staples Street
and Kostoryz Road, as part of their platting process; seconded by Council Member
Noyola, and passed unanimously. (M95-015)
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 022128
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Albertson's, Inc. by changing
the Zoning Map in reference to Casa Linda Estates Unit 4, Block 10, Lots 1
through 5, Block A, Lot 2, and Block AR, from "A-1" Apartment House District and
"13-1" Neighborhood Business District with a Special Permit to "B-4" General
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Business District; providing for publication.
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 the public hearing on the following zoning case:
12. Case No. 1194-4, Pete Cicacci: A change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office
District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Port Aransas Cliffs, Block 812,
south five (5) feet of Lot 63, all of Lot 64 and a 70 foot by 100 foot portion out of
the formerly Minnesota Avenue right-of-way, located on the northeast corner of S.
Alameda Street and Texan Trail.
Mayor Rhodes said the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial.
Group Manager Utter pointed out that this case fell under the 20% rule, meaning
that landowners representing a minimum of 20% of the property within the 200 -foot
notification area are opposed to the proposed zoning change; therefore, it would require
seven affirmative votes to pass.
Mr. Harvey showed a video of the subject property, located on the corner of South
Alameda Street and Texan Trail. Council Member McNichols pointed out that residences
backed up to the subject property along Topeka Street, which runs parallel to Alameda.
Mayor Rhodes asked why the Planning Commission and staff recommended
denial, and Mr. Harvey replied that in this case, the "AB" Professional Office District
zoning had remained consistent along that portion of Alameda, and the zoning request
was for "3-1" Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Harvey added that there was much
discussion about the possibility of a special permit, but it was felt that there was no need
to interject non-residential, non-professional office uses on that side of Alameda Street
at this time.
The Mayor asked if there was any opposition to the zoning change.
Dr. Joseph Wright, whose medical offices at 3302 S. Alameda are located across
Texan Trail from the subject property, cited several reasons for opposing the zoning
change, including the present "AB" zoning, the fact that residences are located behind
the subject property, and the increase of traffic that would result.
Mr. Javier Chapa, representing Dr. Nabil Elmilady, said they strongly opposed the
proposed zoning change because they felt it would have a detrimental effect on that
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portion of Alameda Street through increased traffic, litter and inconvenience to Dr.
Elmilady's patients. Council Member Galindo questioned the concern of increased traffic,
saying the applicant would merely be taking advantage of the traffic that is already
present in that area. Mr. Chapa noted that across Alameda and a little further down the
street there is a "strip" shopping center, which he said would be a more appropriate
location for the applicant's restaurant.
Council Member McNichols said that the Whataburger restaurant located on Texan
Trail across the street from Doctors Regional Medical Center is different from the
applicant's proposed restaurant across the street on Alameda because there are no
residences immediately adjoining it and traffic can be diffused more easily.
Referring to a comment by Mr. Galindo, Mr. Harvey said that a restaurant in
particular would generate slightly more traffic than a professional office over the entire
day, but it has peaks in the morning, at lunch and during the rush hour at 5 p.m., and it
is those peaks of traffic that create more impact.
In response to Council Member Cooper, Mr. Harvey said the applicant would have
agreed to a special permit, but the Planning Commission did not feel that a special permit
would resolve the primary issues.
Council Member Martin urged the Council to study the zoning map of that area,
pointing out that, within a certain area, there are no commercial uses of properties located
on the same side of Alameda as the subject property. He said the presence of the
professional office district zoning in that area has successfully acted as a buffer for the
adjacent residences. Mr. Martin emphasized that he did not oppose the applicant's
proposed use of the property as a restaurant; just that there were other locations where
it belonged.
Ms. Marie Lollar, 3251 Topeka, a resident there for 40 years, said the proposal
would downgrade the price of the residences on Topeka and nearby streets. She noted
that her house is behind and three doors down from the subject property, adding that
other residences would have been present at the day's meeting to oppose the zoning
change if they did not have to work.
Ms. Alice Peavy, 3250 Topeka, also opposed the zoning change because of the
congested traffic, and the need to preserve the professional office district there.
Mayor Rhodes asked the applicant, Mr. Pete Cicacci, to speak. He said the small
cafe he would like to build on Alameda would serve muffins and other baked goods and
gourmet coffees that would be available for take-out and delivery to the hospital patients
and office professionals in the area. He added that the cafe would have a positive impact
on the area, and would not adversely affect traffic. The Mayor asked Mr. Cicacci if he
would accept a special permit, and he said he would.
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Council Member Martin made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by
Council Member Galindo, and passed unanimously.
Mr. Galindo said he would like staff to propose a special permit for the Council to
vote upon. Mrs. Cooper made a motion to deny the Planning Commission's and staffs
recommendation of denial of the zoning request and, in lieu thereof, grant a special
permit for the use as a restaurant, seconded by Council Member Noyola. Mr. Utter
pointed out that the special permit would need seven affirmative votes in order to pass.
Mayor Rhodes said she would not support Mrs. Cooper's motion for the special
permit, citing the fact that both the Planning Commission and staff, as well as numerous
neighbors, had recommended denial of the change of zoning.
Dr. McNichols reemphasized that Mr. Cicacci's plans for the cafe were good but
the location was inappropriate. Mr. Utter clarified that due to a typographical error, a
letter from Dr. Charles Kennedy Jr. had been listed as being in favor of the zoning
change when he actually opposed it.
Mr. Galindo said he disagreed with the argument of "breaking" the existing "AB"
zoning because it had already been broken.
Mayor Rhodes asked City Secretary Chapa to poll the Council for their votes on
the motion to grant a special permit on Item 12. The motion passed as follows: Best,
Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Rhodes, Martin, McNichols, and
Moss voting "No."
Mr. Martin asked if there were any way to resolve the zoning request without
having to bring it back during another Council meeting. City Attorney Bray responded
that staff could attempt to formulate the special permit conditions during the day's
meeting. Mayor Rhodes pointed out that when the special permit comes back, it will still
fail because there were not the required seven affirmative votes in order for it to pass
under the 20 percent rule.
Mr. Galindo said he supported the special permit to see if the opposition's
concerns could be resolved in the process. Mayor Rhodes pointed out that staff had
already considered the option of the special permit but had not recommended it.
Responding to Dr. McNichols, Mr. Bray said that a Council Member could make a motion
during the day's meeting to amend the zoning ordinance being considered.
Mr. Noyola said he was concerned about what would happen to the subject
property if the zoning request were denied, such as the possibility of another prospective
owner of that property building a business that the neighbors objected to even more.
Council Member Best said he voted for the special permit with the hope that a
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resolution could be reached. If there is still opposition to the special permit when the next
vote is taken, he said he would change his vote to oppose the zoning request. He noted,
however, that any new building would be an improvement over the dilapidated building
currently sitting on the subject property.
Mayor Rhodes suggested that staff consult with some of the people who opposed
the zoning change while drafting the special permit proposal.
POSTPONED
Mayor Rhodes opened the public hearing on the following zoning case:
13. Case No. 1194-5. Judy Houston: A change of zoning from "R-1 B" One -family
Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Alameda Park, Block
6, Lot 35, located on the east side of Everhart Road, approximately 190 feet south
of Avalon Street.
Mayor Rhodes said the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
"B-1" District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for a furniture sales subject
to two (2) conditions.
Responding to Council Member Moss, Group Manager Utter explained that the
subject property was immediately south of Berney Seal Company Realtors and
immediately north of the Farris Clock Shoppe on Everhart Road.
No one opposed the zoning change. Council Member Best made a motion to
close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Noyola, and passed unanimously.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the zoning of the other blocks in that area of
Everhart. Council Member Martin said the Council needs to design some kind of
transitional zoning in different areas.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 022129
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Judy Houston, by granting
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a Special Permit for retail sales of furniture and household items associated with
estate liquidations subject to two (2) conditions on Alameda Park, Block 6, Lot 35;
providing for publication.
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 recessed the Council meeting for the meeting of the Corpus Christi
Housing Finance Corporation.
Mayor Rhodes reconvened the regular Council meeting.
Mayor Rhodes called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances
and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 15 through 26, and Council Members
requested that Items 17 and 24 be withheld for discussion.
City Secretary Chapa noted that amendments had been made to Items 16.a. and
18.a., then he polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed:
15. M95-006
Motion approving the purchase of 5,600 "D.A.R.E.", (Drug Abuse Resistance
Education), tee shirts in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0093-95, with Tee's
Plus, Groton, Ct., based on low bid for a total of $19,992. These tee shirts will be
used by the Police Department. Funds are available through the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin and McNichols absent.
16.a. ORDINANCE NO. 022130
Ordinance amending the FY94-95 Capital Budget to authorize funding in the
amount of $47,250 for the installation of Underground Fuel Storage Tanks at the
Power Street Storm Water Pump Station, and decreasing the scope of Downtown
Pump Station "A" (Power Street) Flap Gate and Automated Trash Rake project.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed, as amended,
by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola
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voting "Aye"; Martin and McNichols absent.
16.b. M95-007
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $44,250 to Applied Earth Sciences,
Inc. for the replacement of underground fuel storage tanks at the Power Street
Storm Water Pump Station.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin and McNichols absent.
18.a. ORDINANCE NO. 022131
Ordinance amending the FY94-95 Capital Budget to authorize funds in the amount
of $28,000 from the Engineering Services Facility (Street/Solid Waste Facility) for
pre -construction costs related to the construction of a new Fire Station No. 7.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed, as amended,
by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and
Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin and McNichols absent.
18.b. M95-009
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $24,870 to Donald W. Pender, Jr.,
AIA, and Govind & Associates, Inc., Architects and Engineers, for
architectural/engineering services associated with the construction of a new Fire
Station No. 7, located near Staples and Doddridge.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin and McNichols absent.
19. M95-010
Motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Russell-
Veteto Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services to perform an inspection of
Wesley Seale Dam in the amount of $28,900.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin and McNichols absent.
20. M95-011
Motion awarding a contract in the amount of $128,000 to C.W. Campbell Electric,
Inc. for new electric service to the High Service Pump Building No. 2 at the O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin and McNichols absent.
21.a. M95-012
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No.
4 in the amount of $33,349.59 to the contract with F&W Electrical Contractors, Inc.
for electrical improvements related to the FAA Grant AIP 3-48-0051-19-93.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper,
Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin and McNichols absent.
21.b. ORDINANCE NO. 022132
Ordinance appropriating $30,014.63 from the No. 245 Airport Capital Improvement
Fund as the FAA's estimated share of Change Order No. 4 for the electrical
improvements related to AIP Grant 3-48-0051-19-93.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye";
Martin and McNichols absent.
22. ORDINANCE NO. 022133
Ordinance closing and abandoning a 106.8 -square foot portion (3' x 35.6') of a 7.5 -
foot wide utility easement on Lot 8, Block 2, Highland Oaks - Unit I; subject to
compliance with the specified conditions, and the owner replatting the property
within 180 days at the owner's expense.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye";
Martin and McNichols absent.
23. ORDINANCE NO. 022134
Ordinance closing and abandoning a 5 -foot wide by 81.34 foot long utility
easement between Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block D, Airline Subdivision No. 2; subject to
compliance with the specified conditions, and the owner replatting the property
within 180 days at his expense.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye";
Martin and McNichols absent.
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25. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Aviation, Article 11, Municipal
Airports, Section 9-63 to add an Animal Control Ordinance for the Airport;
providing for publication; and providing for penalties assessed for violations.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin and
McNichols absent.
26. ORDINANCE NO. 022136
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Lease Amendment No.
2 to the Ten Year Lease of the Old Police Station to the Corpus Christi Community
Improvement Corporation approved by Ordinance No. 021640 on April 27, 1993,
and amended by Ordinance No. 021766 on September 28, 1993, to lengthen the
term of the lease to fifteen years.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Rhodes,
Best, Cooper, Galindo, Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin and
McNichols absent.
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Item 17, Fire and Police promotional
examinations.
Responding to Council Member Galindo, City Manager Garza explained that the
item dealt with promotional exams that affect fire and police personnel who are promoted
competitively. He said the consultants who administer the tests are professionals in
observing behavior under certain conditions. He said the testing process is intended to
select the most qualified personnel and to identify leadership traits.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17. M95-008
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract for
Professional Consulting Services for Fire and Police Promotional Examinations and
Assessment Centers with Dennis Joiner and Associates, Fair Oaks, California, for
the estimated annual amount of $10,000 per assessment center. It is estimated
that we will require at least two assessment centers per year, thereby making the
cost $20,000 per year. The terms of the contract will be for 12 months with an
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option to extend for up to three additional twelve month periods. Funds are
budgeted in the FY 1994-95 Budget by the Human Resources Department.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo,
Longoria, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Martin, McNichols, and Cooper absent.
Mayor Rhodes opened discussion on Items 24.a., 24.b., and 24.c., Community
Cultural Plan.
Responding to Council Member Galindo, City Manager Garza explained that the
item was an appropriations ordinance which is passed with one reading.
Mayor Rhodes called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
Council Member Moss asked if the grant would include the performing arts, and
Mr. Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park and Recreation, said that it did.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
24.a. ORDINANCE NO. 022135
Ordinance appropriating a matching grant in the amount of $24,000 from the
National Endowment for the Arts for development of a Community Cultural Plan;
amending Ordinance No. 021997 which adopted the FY 1994-95 budget by adding
$24,000 to the Grants Arts Support Fund No. 162-266-804.04, 301.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following
vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo, Longoria, Martin, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye";
McNichols and Cooper absent.
24.b. M95-013
Motion authorizing the appointment of an ad hoc panel to serve as the steering
committee for the Community Cultural planning process.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; McNichols and Cooper absent.
24.c. M95-014
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to issue a request for
proposals seeking consultant services for the Community Cultural planning
process.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Rhodes, Best, Galindo,
Longoria, Martin, Moss, and Noyola voting "Aye"; McNichols and Cooper absent.
Mayor Rhodes called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Garza noted that he had
informed the Council of the proposal to hire a collection agency to collect warrants at the
Municipal Court. He said the U.S. Department of Justice had approved the addition of
10 police officers. He also said that public hearings were held regarding the Beach
Access Plan, and a recommendation would be made during the February 14, 1995
meeting. In addition, the Holly Road improvements have begun and there will be an
official groundbreaking on January 24, 1995 at noon.
Mayor Rhodes called for Council concerns and reports.
Council Member Moss referred to City Manager Garza's previous comments about
the collection agency for the Municipal Court. Mr. Garza noted that Corpus Christi's
problems with enforcing warrants had been experienced by many other Texas cities,
primarily due to the large numbers of warrants issued. Mr. Moss also commented about
modifying fire stations, and about the beach access plan.
Council Member Galindo asked staff for a report about the Crosstown interchange.
Council Member Longoria noted that there is a problem with vehicles speeding on
FM 624, particularly in front of Calallen High School. She added that improved street
striping is needed there. She thanked the Council and staff for their work on the Oveal
Williams Senior Citizens Center, which recently opened.
Mayor Rhodes called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Gary Mitchell, 1706 Rand Morgan, said he supported a sports arena in Corpus
Christi, but cautioned Council members to act soon before the financial picture of the
state and federal entities changed.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, referred to action taken during the meeting of the
Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation. He said people need to take responsibility
for their lives, including caring for their own housing, even if it is government -subsidized
housing.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Rhodes
declared the Council Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. on January 10, 1995.
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