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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/14/1998I 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 April 14, 1998, which were approved by the City Council on April 21, 1998. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 21st day of April, 1998. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL MINI JTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 12:05 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Loyd Neal Mayor Pro Tem Dr. David McNichols Council Members: Javier D. Colmenero Melody Cooper Alex L. Garcia Jr. Dr. Arnold Gonzales Betty Jean Longoria John Longoria Edward A. Martin City Staff: City Manager Bill Hennings City Attorney James R. Bray Jr. City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. He then announced that a quorum was present and that the Council was going into closed session, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074 regarding new City Manager selection. The Council went into closed session. The Council returned from closed session. Following the reading of the proclamations, Mayor Neal reconvened the Council meeting at 2:13 p.m. The invocation was delivered by Pastor Donald Leavell, Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States was led by Council Member Garcia. City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present to reconvene the meeting. Mayor Neal called for approval of the minutes of the joint meeting with the Board of Directors of the Crime Control and Prevention District, and the regular Council meeting of March 31, 1998. Since there were no corrections, he proclaimed them approved as presented. *Council Member Gonzales arrived at 2:20 p.m. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal referred to the Board and Committee appointments on the day's agenda, and the following appointments were made: Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 2 Coastal Bend Health Facilities Development Corporation Jack Solka Judy Telge Ronald Karchmer Annie Castro Dan Winship Olga Tamar Lawrence Wilk Airport Advisory Board Ramiro Gamboa J.E. Rehler Chuck Cazalas Board of Adjustment Robert Huegele Peter Mahaffey Thomas McDonald Eloy Salazar Paul Grivich Louis Alvarado (Alternate) Steve Bodie (Alternate) Oil & Gas Advisory Committee Sharon Johnson Claude D'Unger (Alternate) * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal referred to Item 3, quarterly update on the Tampa Bay desalination project. Mr. James Dodson, Regional Director for the Coastal Bend Division of the Nueces River Authority, explained that the Council had requested that developments in the Tampa Bay desalination project continue to be monitored. He said the Tampa Bay proposal is to build a large- scale seawater desalination facility to provide water to the Tampa Bay metro area. Mr. Dodson briefly described the rapid population growth that has occurred in that area and the impetus for developing a desalination project. He went on to say that a consultant was hired to assist the staff of the West Coast Regional Water Supply Authority (WCRWSA), the sponsor of the Tampa Bay desalination project, to develop a request for proposals. After pre -qualification, five proposals which were received in December were evaluated on the basis of environmental issues, economic issues (including a net present value analysis), and the overall feasibility of the project. As a result, one of the proposals proved to be too expensive and was deemed to be non-responsive to parts of the RFP. Mr. Dodson said the next step is to continue interviewing the remaining four groups, which usually consist of several large corporations, a consultant, a large construction company, and a power company. Three of the four proposals would locate the desalination facility within the Tampa Bay Estuary, which means that the "feedstock" for the desalination process would contain a lower salinity level than the waters from the Gulf of Mexico. He said the next step will be a final ranking of the four proposals, probably in late May or early June, followed by negotiations with the top one or two firms for a contract for the purchase of water. Mr. Dodson then briefly discussed costs associated with the project, and he suggested that some Corpus Christi City Council members might want to Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 3 accompany a group of regional representatives to Tampa Bay to discuss the public policy issues involved. He added that on May 1, 1998, the American Desalting Association is sponsoring a spring technology transfer workshop in Corpus Christi. Council Member McNichols pointed out that the water that will be used in Tampa Bay's desalination facility has much less dissolved solids than Corpus Christi's bay waters, which affects the price of the desalination process. He also referred to the proposed reverse osmosis technology. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience. Mr. David Diaz, 4313 Ridge View, reported that he had taken trash and tree limbs to the landfill but was charged for bringing "commercial construction material." Mr. Hennings replied that a resident from Corpus Christi can dump trash at the landfill for no charge if he or she brings a utility bill to show that the resident pays for solid waste services. Mr. Tony Sanchez, 2022 Harvard, cited problems that he and others have encountered with the Regional Transportation Authority's bus services, as well as a lack of safe pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Staples and South Padre Island Drive. Referring to Mr. Sanchez' comments about the RTA, Mayor Neal encouraged him to share his concerns with the RTA Board during their open meetings. Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, said he objected to the possibility of garbage collection being changed to once per week. Mr. Edelmiro Garza also objected to once -per -week garbage collection, and said trash has accumulated behind Sunrise and Padre Staples Malls. Council Member Martin asked Mr. Hennings if there was a proposal before the City Council to change the garbage collection schedule, and Mr. Hennings said there was not. Mr. Martin said Mr. Hennings was probably considering different options as he prepares the budget. Ms. Debbie Lindsey -Opel, representing the Greater Corpus Christi Business Alliance, thanked the Council for their participation in and support of the economic summit held last week. She also commended Council Member Gonzales, co -chairperson of the event, who reciprocated his appreciation to those involved in the event, * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal deviated from the regular agenda and opened discussion on Item 5, consideration of a proposed public art project on Shoreline Boulevard. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 4 Dr. Sam Logsdon, Chairman of the Municipal Arts Commission (MAC), noted that each year the city provides a modest amount of funding for the furtherance of the arts, some of which the MAC recommends be placed each year in the Permanent Art Trust Fund. He said the MAC has stated publicly that once the Permanent Art Trust Fund grew to a sufficient size, they hoped the monies could be used to place a significant signature sculpture in or near the downtown area (preferably on the bayfront). He said a subcommittee was formed to work toward that goal by reviewing artists' works and eventually, if the Council approves, to invite a certain number of artists to Corpus Christi to see the proposed site and provide their input. He said since a city emergency (such as damage from a storm) does not exist, he asked the Council to preserve the monies in the Permanent Art Trust Fund for the intended purpose. City Manager Hennings said that about $8,400 was available to bring to Corpus Christi six artists who are finalists in the selection process (that includes their stipend and transportation costs). He said if the Council has no objection, the MAC would proceed with the planning for the art project and bring to the Council a contract for the actual construction of it. Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Hennings said the Council had asked that a discussion be held on this subject, and the Council has the option of stopping the art project or agreeing to proceed with it. Mr. Martin made a motion to instruct the Municipal Arts Commission to proceed with the public art project, seconded by Council Member McNichols. Council Member Colmenero said the public art project and the disparity study were two separate issues, and he felt the Council should focus on the MAC's interests on positive projects. Council Member Gonzales said he was a practicing artist and a strong supporter of the arts. However, he expressed concern about spending a quarter of a million dollars on a sculpture at a time when there are many budget constraints. He said he cannot support an art project when it would mean rejecting other projects that affect hundreds of children. Council Member Garcia agreed that it will be difficult to balance the city's budget this year, but he said art is a form of education and provides benefits to the community, including children. He thanked the arts supporters who were present and he challenged them to also support the Council as they go through a difficult budget process. Mayor Neal noted that many people had signed up to speak in favor of the public art project, and he asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to it; no one appeared in opposition. Rev. Robert Jones spoke in favor of the art project, saying it was unfortunate that the art money was placed in juxtaposition to the funding for the disparity study. He said he serves as a trustee of the Art Institute of South Texas, which has worked diligently to bring art to the community. He added that quality of life consists of more than brick and mortar projects. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 5 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 5. M98-124 Motion to direct the Municipal Arts Commission and city staff to proceed with the public art project on Shoreline Boulevard. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Gonzales voting "No." * Mayor Neal called for a short recess. ** ************* Mayor Neal returned to the regular agenda and opened discussion on Item 4, consideration of annexing the remaining portion of Mustang Island. Mr. Jim Sherrill, Mayor of Port Aransas, read from a statement regarding the four -mile stretch of land on Mustang Island. He said presently either the City of Port Aransas or agencies located within Port Aransas have been providing almost all of the services to that unincorporated area for many years, including water, wastewater, gas, law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical service, mail, telephone and television cable, which he explained. He also noted that children living there are bused to Port Aransas schools and the residents use amenities in Port Aransas, thus increasing their identification with that city. Mayor Sherrill said if the City of Corpus Christi annexed that area, it would face a heavy financial investment to provide the services the residents there now receive. He said if Corpus Christi ceded that area to Port Aransas for annexation, Port Aransas would share the motel tax receipts from their half of the land with the City of Corpus Christi to be used in the promotion of tourism, which is a vital concern in the Coastal Bend. He suggested that action on this issue be postponed to allow representatives of both cities to try and reach some agreement about splitting the land in such a way that would be beneficial to both cities. Council Member Martin said he thought Mayor Sherrill's comments were accurate and represent the position that the City of Port Aransas should realistically have. However, he said, it is Corpus Christi's position to try to determine what part this land may play in Corpus Christi's future development. He said while there are many opportunities for cooperation, the City of Corpus Christi should reaffirm past planning practices and policies which state that that area should eventually become part of the City of Corpus Christi. He said the eventual annexation of that land should be Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 6 carried out in an orderly way. Mr. Martin then made a motion to reaffirm the policy that the remaining portion of Mustang Island will be annexed by the City of Corpus Christi at such time as the City Council feels it is appropriate; seconded by Council Member McNichols. Council Member Gonzales asked if the Council should specify a time table for that process. Mr. Martin agreed, and he asked Mr. Hennings if 90 days would be sufficient time for staff to bring back a plan of action for the annexation. Mr. Hennings replied that 90 days would suffice. Mayor Neal called for additional comments from the audience. Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, said he was not taking a position on this issue. However, he commented that according to staff's estimates, the first year of annexation the city would acquire additional revenue but it would lose additional revenue in the second, third, and fourth years. He questioned the accuracy of those estimates, particularly in light of the cost of the seawall study. Mr. O'Brien also asked if any consideration had been given to the city's liability if they annexed that area and there was a major storm or hurricane. Mr. Leon Perez said he could not understand why the City of Corpus Christi would choose to annex that land. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 4. M98-107 Motion to reaffirm the policy of the City Council to annex the remaining portion of Mustang Island, and directing staff to plan an orderly process for annexation to come back within 90 days with a plan of action. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 6, consolidated communication system. City Manager Hennings said the proposal was to conduct a study of the feasibility of creating a consolidated public safety answering point center for the city, Nueces County, and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). He said each of those agencies would contribute $10,000 to the cost of the study and the county and RTA have approved it. Mr. Hennings said if the study is Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 7 favorable, they will move ahead with plans to create the consolidated communications center. Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 6. RESOLUTION NO. 023270 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Nueces County and the Regional Transportation Authority to study the feasibility and development of a consolidated communication system to serve as a single public safety answering point for the areas served by the City and County. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 7, public safety mobile data systems. He called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Hennings and Mr. John Bacon, Director of Information Systems, further described the funding for this project. In reply to Council Member Colmenero, Mr. Bacon said the radio system's capacity will have to be increased to accommodate the additional data load. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 7.a. ORDINANCE NO. 023271 Ordinance appropriating $1,201,500 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in Fund No. 162 Federal/State Grants Fund to purchase mobile data terminals and automated vehicle location system. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 7.b. M98-108 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with Rockwell Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 8 Collins, Inc., to purchase a mobile data system to be owned by the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and the Regional Transportation Authority. The total amount of the purchase is $4,906,511, of which $2,087,033 is to be paid by the City; $902,351 by the County; and $1,917,127 by the Regional Transportation Authority. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 8, improvements at Shoreline/IH-37 intersection. He called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Responding to a question from the Mayor, Mr. Carl Crull, Assistant City Manager for Public Works and Utilities, said this funding was part of the original funding from the sale of the land for the federal courthouse. After the Council voted to discontinue Phase II of the Gateway Project, staff set aside sufficient funds to complete the Shoreline/IH-37 intersection. Mr. Crull then explained the signal sequencing that will occur at that intersection and he answered Council members' questions about the signaling and traffic flow there. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 8.a. ORDINANCE NO. 023272 Ordinance appropriating $242,800 from the proceeds of the sale of City property to the General Services Administration in the No. 220 Streets Capital Projects Fund for the Shoreline Boulevard/IH-37 Intersection Improvements; amending Ordinance No. 023174, which adopted the FY 97-98 Capital Budget, to add $242,800 to the Streets Program. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 8.b. M98-109 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract in the amount of $101,525 with Asphalt Paving Company for the Bayfront Improvement Projects: Shoreline Boulevard/IH-37 Intersection. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 9 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 9, marina administration offices. He called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Mr. Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park and Recreation, briefly described the history of this project, and he noted that the new marina administrative building will be located on the Lawrence Street T -Head and that facility will be amortized by the additional revenue from the renegotiated lease with The Lighthouse restaurant. Responding to Council Member Gonzales, Mr. Matthews said a statement in the agenda background material was incorrect --he clarified that the boaters' facilities (including men's and women's restrooms and showers) will be available to both local and visiting boaters. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 9. M98-110 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Architectural/Engineering Services with Ferrell Brown and Associates for a total fee not to exceed $35,000 for the Marina Administration Offices and Boaters Facilities/Public Restrooms 1998. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Martin absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on Item 10, amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. He called for comments from the audience, and there were none. Council Member Garcia made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Cooper, and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 10. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Transportation Plan and the Southside Area Development Plan Transportation Element of the City of Corpus Christi's Comprehensive Plan by designating Stone Henge Street extended as a C-1 Collector Street with a 60 foot right-of-way. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Martin absent. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 10 Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on the following zoning case: I1. Case No. 398-1. PPI McArdle Ltd.: A change of zoning from a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to a "B-4" General Business District on Wilkey Addition, being a 0.58 acre out of Block A, located on the southwest comer of Airline and McArdle Roads. City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the "B-4" General Business District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Council Member Garcia made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Cooper, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 023273 Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by PPI McArdle, Ltd., by changing the zoning map in reference to 0.58 acre out of Block A, Wilkey Addition from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Martin absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on the following zoning case: 12. Case No. 398-2. Genaro D. Trevino. III. d.b.a. Coastal Bend Mortuary Services: A change of zoning from an "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to a `B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Broadmoor Park, Block 5, Lots 19 through 24, located at the southeast corner of Shely and Niagara Streets. City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Council Member Garcia made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Cooper, and passed. Responding to Mr. Garcia, Mr. Michael Gunning, Acting Director of Planning and Development, said some residents had expressed concern about the traffic flow during funeral processions; however, the applicant has said the processions will exit on Niagara to South Port Avenue and they could not use David Street because police escorts would not be able to control traffic exiting Crosstown Expressway. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 11 12. ORDINANCE NO. 023274 Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Genaro D. Trevino, III, d.b.a. Coastal Bend Mortuary Services, by changing the zoning map in reference to Broadmoor Park, Block 5, Lots 19 through 24 from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to `B-1" Neighborhood Business District. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper and Martin absent. ************ Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on the following zoning case: 13. Case No. 398-3, Morteza Shafinury: A change of zoning from an "AB" Professional Office District with a Special Permit to a `B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Airline Subdivision, Block B, Lot 3, located on the northeast corner of Lyons Street and Airline Road. City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Council Member Garcia made a motion to close the public hearing, which was seconded and passed. In reply to Council Member McNichols, Mr. Gunning noted that the subject property is located at the intersection of Airline Road and Lyons Street. Dr. McNichols said there were some signs indicating a zoning change request on the triangle of land across the street. Mr. Gunning said those signs were for a zoning case from several months ago, and they need to be removed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: ORDINANCE NO, 023275 Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Morteza Shafinury, by changing the zoning map in reference to Airline Subdivision, Block B, Lot 3 from "AB" Professional Office District with a Special Permit to `B-1" Neighborhood Business District. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper and Martin absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 12 Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on the following zoning case: 14. Case No. 398-4. John Tamez: A change of zoning from an "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District to an "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District on John Harney Partition, being 7.32 acres out of Share 3, located on the southeast corner of Yellow Oak and Lott Avenues. City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Council Member Garcia made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member McNichols and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: ORDINANCE NO 023276 Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by John Tamez, by changing the zoning map in reference to 7.32 acres out of Share 3, John Harney Partition from "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District to "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Martin absent. In reply to Council Member Betty Jean Longoria, Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, said the elementary school was in favor of this zoning change ************ Mayor Neal called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and ordinances from previous meetings on Items 15 through 30, and Council members requested that Item 15 be withheld for discussion. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 16. M98-112 Motion approving the purchase of ten intermediate sedans (program cars) in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0125-98 from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Corpus Christi, Texas for the total of $148,000, based on low bid. Funding for the purchase of the sedans is provided by the Law Enforcement Block Grant 97. The units are purchased as replacement items. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 13 17. M98-113 Motion approving the purchase of two vans in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0141- 98, from Padre Ford, Corpus Christi, based on the low bid of $35,710. The vans are to be used by the Police Department for law enforcement activities in the Weed & Seed areas and are funded through Weed and Seed Grants. The units are additional to the fleet. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 18. M98-114 Motion approving the purchase of 2,800 aluminum sign blanks and blades from Vulcan Signs, Foley, Alabama, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0115-98 based on low bid for a total of $15,824. Funds have been budgeted by the Street Department in FY 97-98. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 19. M98-115 Motion approving a supply agreement for photographic film and development in accordance with Bid Invitation BI -0112-98 with Back -in -an -Hour Photos, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, based on low bid of $56,866.64. The term of the agreement will be twelve months with option to extend for up to two additional twelve month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. The film and film development is used by various departments throughout the City. Funds have been budgeted by the using departments for FY 97-98. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 20. M98-116 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract in the amount of $23,860 with KMAC Construction Services of San Antonio, Texas, for Lead Abatement at the Police Pistol Range, Phase 1. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 14 21. M98-117 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $51,128 with Jalco, Inc. for additional cost associated with substitution of reinforced fiberglass pipe in lieu of PVC pipe for the Carroll Lane Trunk Main Rehabilitation, Phase 2 project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 22. M98-118 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Construction Contract with Bodine Scott Air Conditioning Company in an amount not to exceed $51,348 for the Center for Hispanic Arts Air Conditioning Improvements. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 23. M98-119 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Construction Contract with Haeber Roofing in an amount not to exceed $20,561 for replacement of the roof at the Fire Station located at 1802 Waldron Road. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 24. M98-120 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Construction Contract with D & R Sales Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $104,133 for the T.C. Ayers Park Complex Basketball Court Cover, Phase 2. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 25. M98-121 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a professional services contract with Concentra Medical Centers, Corpus Christi, Texas, totaling approximately Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 15 $19,825 annually for alcohol and drug testing services required to implement the Police Department's Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy. The term of the contract will be for 12 months with an option to extend for up to three additional 12 -month periods. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 26. M98-122 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract in the amount of $71,590 with Asphalt Paving and Construction Co. for the Leopard Street Storm Sewer Improvements - Doss Street to Coke Street Project. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 27.a. M98-123 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment for $9,000 in additional money from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund the 12 Western States Clean Cities Coordinators Conference. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 27.b. ORDINANCE NO. 023277 Ordinance appropriating $9,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy in the No. 162 Federal/State Grants Fund to reimburse the costs of hosting the 12 Western States Clean Cities Coordinators Conference. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 28. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 53-252, Schedule III - Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets, by prohibiting curbside parking at all times on both sides of Greenwood Drive between South Padre Island Drive and Saratoga Boulevard. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 16 The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 29. ORDINANCE NO. 023278 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a one-year lease agreement with Buccaneer Little League to sublease the Clara Driscoll Field from the City and in consideration of Buccaneer Little League maintaining the premises and improvements and operating its baseball program. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." 30. ORDINANCE NO. 023279 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a 10 -year lease with Southside Youth Sports Complex, Inc. for 7 acres at Price Park in consideration of Southside Youth Sports Complex, Inc. maintaining the premises and improvements and operating a Pony Baseball Program. The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 15, purchase of landfill equipment. In reply to Council Member McNichols, Mr. Utter described the equipment, which he said is part of the landfill's capital budget and the Solid Waste Services financial plan. He added that the prices of the equipment were lower than staff had anticipated. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 15. M98-111 Motion approving the purchase of landfill equipment, including five year maintenance programs for each item, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0119-98, from the following firms, based on low bid. The equipment will be used by Solid Waste Services Department. Funding for the crawler tractor, motor grader, and tool carrier will be provided through the lease/purchase line of credit contract with GE Capital. Funding for the wheel Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 17 loader will be provided through a FederaUState Grant. Funding for the five year maintenance programs will be budgeted each year. Waukesha Pearce Industries Corpus Christi. TX Crawler Tractor $204,168.00 Maintenance Motor Grader Maintenance Total 82,500.00 111,727.00 37.650.00 $436,045.00 Grand Total of Awards: Holt Company Corpus Christi. Wheel Loader Maintenance Toolcarrier Maintenance Total $701,756.20 of Texas TX $117,505.00 22,296.00 105,752.00 20.15820 5265,711.20 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Hennings said items scheduled for the April 21s` Council meeting include selection of the site for the new senior citizen center; proposed contract with the LBJ School of Public Affairs for a disparity study; and the Residential Traffic Management Program. He said that on April 24th the meeting of city and county officials in the water -use region will be held at the Omni Marina Hotel. Also, the annual public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 28`h. Mr. Hennings also noted that the Council had received a letter from the Airport Advisory Board about their plans to discuss options for management of the airport. They asked that the Council inform them of any objections they might have to that idea. Council Member Gonzales questioned the intent of the letter, and Mr. Hennings said they could place that item on next week's agenda; Mayor Neal concurred. Mr. Hennings also referred to a letter from the RTA about proposed changes in the Care B service, and he commented on the 50`h birthday of Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and its predecessor institutions, as well as the city's involvement in the school. In his report, Mayor Neal verified that City Attorney Bray would prepare wording for a closed session item on next week's agenda, and he requested that a revised land use plan for the northside be brought to the Council within the next 60 days. He also requested a report on the many temporary buildings around the city and requirements they must meet for hurricane season. Council Member Martin suggested that a resolution be prepared to recognize the contributions of Mr. and Mrs. Keeler for the new Humane Society facility. He also referred to a letter from County Commissioner Joe McComb about representation on the regional water planning group. Mr. Martin said a city employee or elected official should represent the city on that committee. City Secretary Chapa said the Council would make that appointment. Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1998 Page 18 Council Member Garcia asked if CDBG monies could be used to pay for the disparity study, and Mr. Utter said that was a possibility. With regard to proposed improvements at the harbor dock area, Mr. Garcia said he had been asked how the name "Harbor Place" had been chosen for that area and whether the public had had input. Mr. Hennings said the Alliance had developed that concept and that was not an official name for the site; he added that the City Council would have to adopt the concept. Council Member Gonzales said the new Humane Society facility was very impressive. Responding to a question from Dr. Gonzales, Mr. Hennings said there were discussions about locating a permanent composting facility nearer to Cabaniss Field to which the Navy objected; he added that there has always been bird activity at the present operation and the challenge has been to keep it from getting too close to the airfield, which has been successful so far. Council Member Colmenero asked how Mr. Hennings' upcoming retirement from the city will affect his involvement in negotiations with the RTA and the county regarding the "Metro -Com" consolidated communications system. Mr. Hennings replied that he would designate a staff person to represent him in those discussions. Mr. Colmenero referred to plans the RTA was making, and he suggested that the Council have a joint session with the RTA board. He also requested a report on the salaries of city department heads. Mr. Hennings said that with regard to a recent news report on the RTA's plans for development, that would require approval of the City Council. He said the RTA would make a presentation on that project to the Council. Council Member John Longoria asked if any corrective action with respect to the city's bidding process had occurred as a result of the situation with Longoria's Muffler Shop. Mr. Hennings said it involved the city's insurance requirements for the muffler service contract, which have been changed. Council Member Betty Jean Longoria said the city needs to make long-term plans in the areas of the CITGO buy-out and Hillcrest. She also referred to a piece of property on the corner of Francesca and Agnes that had code enforcement problems. Mr. Utter said the city filed a complaint in Municipal Court on that property, and he said staff would review it. Mayor Neal asked staff to look into the areas behind the malls for possible trash and vermin problems that Mr. Garza had referred to during the public comment section. Mr. Garcia requested information from CCISD officials about their plans in the Hillcrest area. The Mayor also asked staff to look into the lighting on Harbor Bridge. Since there was no other business to come before the Council, he declared the Council meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. on April 14, 1998. * * * * * * * * * * * * *