HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/28/1998I 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 July 28, 1998, which were approved by
the City Council on August 11, 1998.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 11th day of August, 1998.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
July 28, 1998
2:04 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Edward A. Martin
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper*
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
ABSENT
Alex L. Garcia Jr.
Dr. David McNichols
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.
The invocation was delivered by Father James Janecek, Holy Family Church, following
which the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States was led by Young Marine Adrian
Rosales.
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 Neal called for
approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 21, 1998, and there being no
corrections, he proclaimed them approved as presented.
Ms. Yvonne Haag, Assistant to the Mayor, informed the Council that the Fourth of July
celebration was very successful. She referred to a report which described each of the main events,
estimated attendance and the resulting economic impact for the city, and ideas for next year's
celebration. Ms. Haag also showed a video that was produced by KIII-TV illustrating various aspects
of the Independence Day festivities.
*Council Member Cooper arrived at 2:15 p.m.
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria then explained that this was Mr. Hennings' last City
Council meeting as City Manager and his last week of working for the City of Corpus Christi. On
behalf of the Council, Mrs. Longoria presented Mrs. Joan Hennings with a crystal vase. Mayor Neal
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presented Mr. Hennings with a framed print by Southwestern artist Amado Pefia.
The Mayor then deviated from the regular agenda and recognized Council Member John
Longoria, who acknowledged the presence at the meeting of many representatives from MHMR. He
said that last week when the Council made a decision to reallocate city funding from MHMR, they
were unaware of the uses of those funds since an MHMR representative had not been present. He
said the Council has since been informed of the uses of that money.
Mr. Longoria then made a motion to restore the MHMR funding and update the agreement
to reflect an allocation of $60,000; seconded by Council Member Gonzales. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council and the motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols absent.
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Mayor Neal called for a brief recess to share refreshments with Mr. and Mrs. Hennings in
recognition of his retirement from the city.
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Mayor Neal referred to the Board and Committee appointments on the day's agenda. City
Secretary Chapa explained that the Regional Transportation Authority is requesting the appointment
of five members of the City Council to serve on the Local Government Approval Committee (Fare
Approval Committee). They will serve in conjunction with three members of the Nueces County
Commissioners Court and three representatives from suburban City Mayors.
Mayor Neal made a motion to appoint the following Council members, seconded by Council
Member Betty Jean Longoria, and passed (Garcia and McNichols absent).
Regional Transportation Authority Fare Approval Committee
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Council Member Javier D. Colmenero
Council Member Alex L. Garcia Jr.
Council Member Arnold Gonzales
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria
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Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Andrew LaCroix, President of the Local 936 Professional Firefighters and EMS, said
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that July 31, 1998, marks one year that the professional firefighters and EMS of Corpus Christi have
gone without a contract. Mr. Hennings recalled that the city and the firefighters union did reach an
agreement on a new contract; the union submitted the agreement to their membership and it was
voted down. Subsequently, he said, they have been following the procedure outlined in the contract
and they are now in the process of fact-finding arbitration.
Mr. Phil Rosenstein said he took exception to a comment in the local newspaper attributed
to City Manager Hennings regarding the city budget. He said the Council should not have let a "lame
duck" city manager plan the city's future for the coming year.
Ms. Kay Noyes, 930 Coral, expressed concern about several issues, including the city having
a balanced budget; the city's recent low ranking in comparison to other cities; and maintenance of
the Selena statue on the bayfront. She encouraged the pursuit of cruise ships in Corpus Christi,
development of a park at Ocean Drive and Texas A&M -Corpus Christi, and a clean city.
Ms. Glenda Harrington, President of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Corpus
Christi, described that organization and its efforts to assist mentally ill persons and their families.
She pointed out that suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 15-19 in the
United States; she added that one in four families in this country is affected by mental illness.
Mr. Jimmie Till thanked Mr. Hennings and his wife for their commitment to the city, and he
noted that Mr. Hennings has worked for the city for 27 years. With reference to the city's budget,
Mr. Till said it would be unreasonable to change to once -per -week trash pick up.
Mr. Dan Winship, 13509 Queen Johanna on Padre Island, referred to an article in the local
newspaper about Mr. Hennings' comments concerning raising the JFK Causeway. He said two years
ago a tidal surge from a storm hundreds of miles away closed the causeway, and he said another such
incident could strand thousands of people on the island. He said the Council needed to go on record
as supporting the effort to raise the causeway, and he urged them to pass a balanced budget.
Mr. Hennings replied that the article in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times had a false headline,
while the story was accurate with the exception of omitting his explanation of the alternative to
raising the JFK Causeway; namely, that building a new two-lane elevated roadway beside the JFK
Causeway between the Flour Bluff peninsula and Padre Island would have a better chance of being
funded. He said that was the alternative that the Texas Department of Transportation initially
proposed about 10 years ago and had in their three-year funding plan before concerns about
environmental consequences were voiced, which resulted in the shelving of that plan.
Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, said it has been widely disseminated that this year there
will be no tax increase. He referred to two dates on the "City of Corpus Christi 1998 Tax Planning
Calendar" --August 11, 1998, when the Council is scheduled to vote to propose a tax rate increase
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by motion and set a date for a public hearing; and on August 16, 1998, the Council will direct that
notice of a public hearing be published on a tax increase. Mr. Hennings replied that the first date
cited by Mr. O'Brien erroneously contains the word "rate" --it should say "tax increase" just as the
second date does. He said that is a requirement under the state law. He also reminded the Council
that when Mr. O'Brien spoke two weeks ago representing the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association,
he gave the Council a list of recommendations concerning the budget, but it did not include a
recommendation to reduce the tax rate. Mr. Hennings said he is assuming that the Taxpayers
Association is not opposed to the present tax rate.
Mr. Lewis Lovelace, 1549 Casa Grande, said that if the Council cannot cut the city's budget
by $1.7 million, then he would urge the Mayor to veto the budget and rescind the additional
$110,000 for the Greater Corpus Christi Business Alliance for economic development, thereby
allowing the new city manager the opportunity to improve economic development since that is his
area of expertise. Mr. Lovelace also referred to Item 21 on the day's agenda, and he urged the
Council to not approve the classification raises. Mr. Hennings said he had heard the rumor that the
ordinance under Item 21 would increase all the department heads' salaries by 7%, and he said that
is absolutely untrue. He said the ordinance reflects changes in classification that have occurred
during the year, and it does not increase the salary for any employee.
Mr. Isaac Valencia, President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, said that that
morning the CCPOA delivered their proposal to the city negotiator and to the Police Department
administration. He said they felt they were close to reaching an agreement on their contract.
Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, said the school crossing guard program should have sufficient
funding, and people who stack trash on the sidewalk in front of their homes should be charged a fine.
He said he pointed out several years ago when the JFK Causeway was being built that it was too low.
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Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on the following zoning case:
3. Case No. 498-9. Al Amin Temple - A change of zoning from an "AB" Professional Office
District and "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "T -1A" Travel Trailer Park District on
Tract 1 and "I-2" Light Industrial District on Tract 2 on Al Amin Tract, Block 1, Lot 1, and
H.B. Sheppard Farms Lots, being 5.48 acres out of Lots 33, 37 and 38, located on the
southwest corner of Interstate Highway 37 and Suntide Road. (TABLED FROM 6-9-98)
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
"T -1A" Travel Trailer Park District on Tract 1 and denial of "I-2" Light Industrial District on Tract
2, and in lieu, approval of a "B-4" General Business District on the north 5.48 acres out of Tract 2.
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Mr. Dean Gulley, 8225 Leopard, said he understood that the Al Amin Temple intends to
allow travel trailer usage on their property only for their members. He said he thought it would be
logical for the Council to grant `B-4" zoning for both Tracts 1 and 2 with a special permit for non-
public travel trailer use.
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded
by Council Member John Longoria, and passed.
Responding to Council Member Martin, Mr. Michael Gunning, Acting Director of Planning
and Development, said that in February 1997 the City Council passed an amendment to the special
permit regulations of the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit the location of any manufactured home or
travel trailer (including RVs) under a special permit; consequently, staff was not able to address this
zoning case using special permit provisions. Mr. Gunning further explained why the change had
been made.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. ORDINANCE NO. 023385
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Al Amin Temple, by changing the
zoning map in reference to Al Amin Tract, Block 1, being 3.53 acres out of Lot 1, and H.B.
Sheppard Farms Lots, being 5.48 acres out of Lots 33, 37, and 38 from "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District and "AB" Professional Office District to "T -1A" Travel Trailer Park
District on Tract 1 and "B-4" General Business District on Tract 2.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye";
Garcia and McNichols absent.
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Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on the following item:
4. Case No. 598-3E. Al Amin Temple: An exception to the standard screening fence
requirement on Al Amin Tract, Block 1, being 3.53 acres out of Lot 1, located on the south
side of Suntide Road, approximately 600 feet south of Interstate Highway 37.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
screening fence waiver, and in lieu thereof, approval of a reduction in the screening fence
requirement along the north, east, and west boundary lines subject to one condition.
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Mr. Jim Kramer, 1118 South Bay and a member of Al Amin Shrine Temple, submitted a
petition signed by several people whose properties are adjacent to the subject property, and they are
requesting that the screening fence requirement be totally waived. He said the Al Amin Shrine plans
to build 10 soccer fields that would be utilized by about 500 children per week, and they are hoping
to use the money that would be spent on building the screening fence for the soccer fields instead.
He said future plans include a playground, two sand volleyball courts, and additional outdoor
barbecue pits.
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded
by Council Member Colmenero, and passed.
Mrs. Longoria said the subject property is very large and she did not feel that the screening
fence would be needed. Mr. Gunning noted that staff was recommending reducing the screening
fence requirement on the north, west and east sides. However, staff did not recommend reducing the
requirement on the south side of the property because it abuts single-family residences, and staff
wanted to be sure that present and future property owners in that area would be protected.
Mrs. Longoria made a motion to amend Item 4 to remove the screening fence requirement
on the south side of the property, seconded by Dr. Gonzales.
Council Member Martin noted that there is a condition associated with the waiver of the
screening fence requirement. He said they could require that the condition be extended and ensure
that the trailer park use is for visiting members of the Al Amin Temple. He added that future
property owners should be notified about the screening fence waiver. Mr. Martin asked Mrs.
Longoria if she would accept those additions to her motion, and she agreed. Mayor Neal called for
a voice vote on Mrs. Longoria's motion, and it passed.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
4. M98-266
Motion approving a reduction in the screening fence requirement by not requiring the
installation of the screening fence along the north, south, east and west boundary lines
subject to one condition, as amended: 1.) Should the property be subdivided or sold to
different owners, or exceed 13 travel trailers or RV spaces (all RV spaces shall be reserved
for use by members only), the screening fence must be installed.
The foregoing motion passed, as amended, by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper,
Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols
absent.
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Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on the following zoning case:
5. Case No. 698-2, Young Men's Christian Association: A change of zoning from an "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District to a "B-4" General Business District on Gregorio Farias Grant,
being 3.47 acres out of Tract 29, located on the north side of Up River Road, approximately
2,500 feet northeast of U.S. Highway 77.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
"B-4" District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Council Member Gonzales
made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Cooper, and passed.
In response to Council Member Martin, Mr. Gunning said "I-2" property is located to the
west of the subject property and "R -1B" property is located to the east; located across Up River Road
is the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant. He said the subject property would be used as an auto
repair facility and mini -storage units with caretakers quarters.
Mr. Martin also questioned the access to the property. Mr. Gunning said the Traffic
Engineering Department did not raise concerns about a driveway on the subject property fronting
Up River Road. Mr. Carl Crull, Assistant City Manager for Public Works and Utilities, showed a
map indicating where the Lake Texana pipeline feeds into the water treatment plant.
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria asked about the screening fence requirement. Mr.
Gunning said a standard six-foot wooden screening fence would be installed along the length of the
east property line. Mrs. Longoria emphasized the importance of requiring wooden screening fences --
rather than hurricane fences --around auto repair services.
Mr. Martin asked about the zoning to the north and south of the subject property. Mr.
Gunning said the property to the south is zoned "R -1B" where the treatment plant is located; to the
north it is zoned "R -1B" where the highway interchange is, in addition to property zoned `B-4."
Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, said screening would not
be required on the north or south property lines because the subject property is separated from the
residentially zoned property by a street right-of-way. In response to another question from Mr.
Martin, Mr. Gunning said "B-3" zoning would allow the proposed uses for the auto repair and mini -
storage units but not the caretakers quarters.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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5. ORDINANCE NO. 023386
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Young Men's Christian Association,
by changing the zoning map in reference to 3.47 acres out of Tract 29 Gregorio Farias Grant
from "R -1B" One -Family Dwelling District to `B-4" General Business District; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive
Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye";
Garcia and McNichols absent.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 6, adoption of the FY 1998-99 operating budget.
City Manager Hennings referred to a memo showing the adjustments to the preliminary
budget that were approved by the Council prior to the first reading of the appropriating ordinance
on July 21'. He read the amount of each adjustment, and he noted that the Council had earlier in this
meeting made another adjustment to reinstate the $60,000 in funding for the MHMR Community
Center. Those adjustments resulted in changing the preliminary operating budget appropriation from
$338,451,600 to $336,171,420.
Mr. Hennings also pointed out the consequences of the Council's decision to retain the
$4,110,381 in the Public Law Trust Fund, thereby deleting the transfer of that amount to the Water
Fund, which had been intended for the Lake Texana pipeline debt service. He said the $4,110,381
will be added to water bills in the coming year in the cost of raw water.
Council Member John Longoria referred to the List of Priority Reductions in General Fund
Programs for FY 1998-99 (dated July 23, 1998) that had been provided to the Council last Friday.
He said he focused on the items the City Manager had identified as having a minimal impact on the
budget, and although his proposed adjustments did not total the $1.7 million Mayor Neal said needed
to be cut, it did equal to about $1 million in reductions.
Mr. Longoria then went down the list provided by the City Manager and suggested the
following reductions: Mayor's Office: $200; City Council: $250; City Attorney: $5,000; City
Manager: $500; City Secretary: $2,500; Finance: $340; Human Relations: $13,182; Communications
& Quality Management: $5,529; Municipal Court: $19,185; Risk Management: $13,550.
In the Police Department budget, Mr. Longoria suggested the following cuts: Administration:
$2,652; CID: $500; Uniform: $6,595; School Crossing Guard Program (clothing and minor tools):
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$1,400; Technical Services: $4,667; Building Maintenance: $26,000; Community Relations: $564;
Central Records: $200; and Parking Control: $1,000.
In the Park and Recreation Department budget, Mr. Longoria proposed cutting the $50,000
reimbursement in the Park Maintenance budget; and from Cultural Services, cutting Professional
Services by $816 and Car Allowance by $600. Under Community Development, he proposed cutting
a vacant electrical inspector position for $30,178.
Mr. Longoria then referred to Mr. Hennings' list of additional budget reductions, and he
suggested making the following cuts: eliminate historical building regulation and the Landmark
Commission -$26,588; eliminate the Planning Department's land use data base program -$52,652;
recover more costs of city services from special events -$50,000; reorganize the Department of
Engineering Services into the Utilities Fund -$600,000; merge the Building, Electrical, and
Mechanical Advisory Committees -$22,249; and reduce the Municipal Information Systems budget
by $88,000. Mr. Hennings said Mr. Longoria's suggestions totaled $1,024,897.
Council Member Martin suggested that the Council's total travel budget be cut by 10%
($3,200). Mayor Neal also proposed reducing his travel budget by $1,000.
Mr. Gunning explained what the impact would be of eliminating the funding for the
regulation of historical buildings and the Landmark Commission in the amount of $26,588. Mr.
Hennings said the question is whether the Landmark Commission should have the force of law in
its efforts to preserve historic buildings in the community. Mr. Longoria asked if anyone would lose
his or her job if that reduction was made; Mr. Hennings said the person who provides secretarial
support to the Landmark Commission would be transferred to another position if the commission
was eliminated.
Mr. Gunning also explained the Planning Department's land use data base program. He said
the amount in the list of priority reductions ($52,652) consists of the salaries for two data clerks, who
work with the land use data base program as well as other assignments, including the Year 2000
census and changes of addresses, which he described.
Mr. Hennings said the Council had asked staff to provide a proposal on the possibility of
recovering more of the costs of city services (including police overtime) when special events are
held, such as Bayfest, the Bob Marley Festival, and the Buccaneer Carnival. He said staff is
estimating that amount to be $50,000.
With regard to the Engineering Department proposal, Mr. Hennings explained that the
Engineering Department bills the cost of its service to the using department or to the project (if
service is provided on a capital improvement project). He said in one year there is about $1 million
in unbilled services which is paid for by the General Fund, since Engineering is part of the General
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Fund. Mr. Hennings said sometimes the engineering for a project is completed but the project does
not proceed; consequently, the cost is not billed. Staff estimates that about $600,000 of the $1
million is related to the wastewater and water systems.
The City Manager went on to explain that one option is to try to bill more engineering costs
to the Water and Wastewater departments. The other option is to move the Engineering Department,
with the exception of Traffic Engineering, to the Utilities Fund, and when services are performed
for General Fund activities, the General Fund would be billed.
Mr. John Bacon, Director of Information Systems, referred to the proposal to reduce the MIS
budget by $88,000. He said the major costs in the MIS budget are contractual services (most of
which are established agreements with vendors for hardware and software maintenance) and salaries.
He said if salaries and personnel were reduced, he doubted whether deadlines for implementing the
five new computer systems could be met in preparation for the year 2000. He added that in the
upcoming fiscal year, he has requested a larger than usual reserve appropriation due to uncertainties
regarding the new computer systems. He said he would recommend taking the $88,000 out of the
MIS Department's contingency fund. Mayor Neal questioned the funding amount for rentals, which
Mr. Bacon explained.
In response to Council Member Colmenero, Ms. Susan Cable, Director of Communications
and Quality Management, explained that the written comments regarding the impact of cutting items
from that department pertained more to a previous, more extensive list of budget cuts. She also
discussed the CityLine telephone information service.
Mr. Martin referred to the proposal to cut $26,000 from the Police Department's building
maintenance budget, saying that he does not like to defer maintenance costs. Mr. Martin also
recommended retaining the funding for the vacant electrical inspector position ($30,178). He
explained that the building community has been asking for additional inspectors so that their jobs
can be inspected promptly; that cost can be offset by raising the building permit fees by 5%. Mr.
Longoria said he would accept Mr. Martin's suggestions.
Mr. Hennings then responded to Council members' questions regarding the proposal to
eliminate the historical building regulation and the Landmark Commission. Mr. Longoria said he
thought that funding should remain. With regard to the land use data base program, Mr. Longoria
said that funding amount should also be retained and he suggested that staff explore different options
for the use of that program.
Mr. Martin addressed the proposal to recover more city costs for special events. He said he
agreed with it and noted that the Council would have to be prepared to follow through on those
charges to the various organizations. A discussion also ensued regarding Engineering Department
billing and the Utility Fund. Regarding the possibility of combining the Building, Electrical and
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Mechanical advisory committees, Mr. Longoria suggested that if one committee was created that the
membership be expanded to include more representatives from the various trades.
Mr. Hennings referred to the proposed MIS budget cuts. He said the $150,000 reserve
appropriation is the only contingency in the MIS Fund and it exists because of the possibility of a
failure of the city's mainframe computer until the new systems are implemented.
Mr. Martin discussed the cost of adding a brush collection crew, and he noted that the
$100,720 is only a six-month cost (to allot time to hire the crew and obtain the necessary
equipment). He challenged the Solid Waste Services Department to improve brush collection
services without adding another crew. Mr. Hennings and Mr. Andy Leal, Director of Solid Waste
Services, responded to Council members' comments and questions on the subject of brush
collection.
Referring to Mr. Longoria's suggested reductions, Mr. Hennings asked if the Council wished
to retain or cut the funding for the CityLine telephone information service, and Mr. Longoria said
they should retain that service's fimding. Following a discussion about whether or not to merge the
three advisory committees, Mr. Longoria said he was withdrawing his suggestion for that reduction;
he said the three committees should maintain their current structure.
Mayor Neal called for a short recess to allow staff time to compile the changes.
When the Council reconvened, Mr. Martin asked why the fees for services for special events
would not be listed as a revenue item. Mr. Hennings said the auditors said it should be classified as
a reimbursement in the Police Department activity in which the overtime expenditure occurs. Mr.
Martin said he disagreed; Mr. Hennings said they had not reviewed that specific question with the
auditors but they would do so. Mr. Martin suggested that for monitoring purposes, those fees be
listed both as a revenue and as an expenditure; if the auditors require an adjustment, that could be
done by staff.
Mr. Longoria made a motion to amend Item 6 to include the adjustments as discussed by the
Council and listed at the conclusion of the minutes; the motion was seconded by Council Member
Gonzales. Mr. Hennings said the adjustments included in the motion to amend would affect three
city funds: General Fund, Utilities Fund, and the MIS Fund.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council on Mr. Longoria's motion to amend Item 6 as
previously discussed prior to second reading. The motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero,
Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols
absent.
Mr. Longoria then referred to a report on a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all non-
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union city employees hired prior to January 1, 1998. Mr. Longoria said he wished to fund the COLA
from the monies that have been allocated for the merit plan. He emphasized that he did not wish to
eliminate the merit plan but it would be unfunded at this point in the budget, and through the course
of the year the city manager could identify savings in the budget. Mr. Hennings said the proposed
budget included $1,232,156 for the merit plan in all the funds, and of that $677,703 is in the General
Fund.
Mr. Longoria made a motion to amend Item 6 prior to second reading to not fund the merit
pay plan for non-union employees and to award a 3% cost of living increase to all non-union
employees hired prior to January 1, 1998, effective December 1, 1998. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Longoria.
Mr. Hennings said Mr. Longoria's motion to amend entailed issues of equity. He said he
thought the Council planned to reach agreement with both the firefighters' and police officers'
unions which would give union members a cost of living increase comparable to the one they are
considering, with the following exceptions: in the case of the police officers, it will be effective on
August 1, 1998 rather than December 1, 1998; and with the firefighters, the increase would be
retroactive to August 1, 1997. In addition, he thought the Council plans to agree to contracts with
the firefighters and police officers which will give them step increases, which is comparable to the
non-union employees' merit pay program that the Council is considering eliminating.
Mr. Hennings said he was not opposed to trying to offset the result of inflation over the last
few years in city employees' salaries; however, he said it would be a serious mistake to set aside the
merit pay plan. He explained that a little over a year ago the merit pay plan was reinstituted and it
has a significant effect on employee morale and productivity. He said it is important that the Council
show the employees that they appreciate their work.
Mr. Martin commented on the importance of an employee receiving an increase once his
probationary period has concluded. Mr. Colmenero said he thought an across-the-board pay increase
would be equitable and would improve morale. Mr. Hennings said he thought the better approach
would be to continue the step increases for firefighters and police officers and the merit plan for the
other employees. If and when the Council decides to give a cost of living increase to any group of
employees, he said they should do so for the whole group of employees.
Dr. Gonzales said he agreed with Mr. Longoria's motion and he felt it was an effort to build
morale from the bottom up. He said he felt the Council would be directing the new city manager to
begin looking into a merit pay plan to bring before the Council in the future. Mr. Hennings said the
employees at the lower end of the pay range are those who are considered for merit pay.
In response to Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Hennings said the proposed budget includes a higher unused
balance than is required according to the five-year financial plan, and that surplus could be used to
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benefit all city employees, not just a select group of them. Mrs. Cooper said when the Council
approves the pay increases in the police and fire contracts, they are sending an adverse signal to the
other city employees that if they are not a member of a union, they do not have the ability to push
for a raise in the same way. She said she could not support eliminating the merit plan.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Mr. Longoria's motion to amend Item 6 prior
to the second reading as previously stated. The motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero,
Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Martin voting "Aye"; Cooper and Neal voting "No"; Garcia
and McNichols absent.
Mayor Neal said he was under the assumption that with that action, the General Fund budget
was being affected by about $100,000. Mr. Martin said the General Fund budget was being increased
by $12,000. Mayor Neal said he wished to change his vote to support Mr. Longoria's motion; there
was no objection from the Council. The Mayor then called for comments from the audience.
Mr. J.E. O'Brien asked if there were any monies in the budget for step increases aside from
those for firefighters and police officers. He said he opposes the $110,000 increase for the Greater
Corpus Christi Business Alliance and the across-the-board utility rate increases. However, he said
he thought the Council had made some progress on the budget that day. He noted that the new city
manager would have to live with this budget for the next year, and he suggested that since a full
Council was not present that the Council consider tabling the second reading of the budget ordinance
until the next Council meeting.
Mr. Isaac Valencia said that city employees should be treated properly. He said there are no
other employees --with the exception of firefighters and police officers --who have sacrificed their
lives for the city. He added that the voters gave police and fire personnel the special privilege of
collective bargaining.
Ms. Cruz Colomo said she thought every department head could cut additional expenses from
their budgets, which could ensure that all employees receive adequate pay raises. She said she
thought the new city manager should have the opportunity to provide input on the budget and it
should be tabled until the next meeting.
Mrs. Dorothy Spann, 502 Del Mar, asked what the resulting dollar amounts were after
adjustments were made to the budget; in particular, the affect on the Street Services, Police and Fire
department budgets. She also discussed the merit pay plan and the importance of employees
motivating themselves. Mayor Neal said the Council increased the street budget and reduced the
Police Department budget by a small amount, which the Police Chief said was adequate.
Mr. R.F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, criticized the contracts for three people to provide legislative
services for the city.
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Mr. Hennings said Section 1 of the budget ordinance needed to be changed to reflect the
proposed expenditures of $335,955,027 and estimated revenues amounting to $335,955,027. Mr.
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 023387
Adopting the Corpus Christi Budget for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning August 1, 1998;
to be filed with the County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in said Budget.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading, as amended, by the following vote:
Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye";
Garcia and McNichols absent.
Mayor Neal called for a brief recess.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 7, compensation of part-time hourly employees. He
called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
7.a. M98-267
Motion to amend prior to second reading by pro -rating benefits for part-time employees.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols absent.
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 023388
Amending Ordinance No. 8127, Section 650, as amended, Compensation of Part-time
Hourly Employees subsection 651, by redefining part-time status for employees hired on
or after August 3, 1998, and maintaining the part-time definition in effect as of August 2,
1998, for employees hired on or before August 2, 1998.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading, as amended, by the following vote:
Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye";
Garcia and McNichols absent.
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Page 15
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 8, airport parking rates. He called for comments from
the audience, and there were none.
In response to Council Member Gonzales, Ms. Bonnie Allin, Director of Aviation, said the
Council had asked last week for a report on the anticipated impact of changing the rate for the first
half-hour in the short-term lot; however, the ordinance was passed on first reading last week as
presented and it would have to be amended if the Council wished. No amendments were proposed.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
8. ORDINANCE NO. 023389
Amending the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Section 9-35.1 to increase both (Daily)
Long -Term and (Hourly) Short -Term parking rates at the Corpus Christi International
Airport; providing for repeal; and providing for an effective date of August 1, 1998.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and
McNichols absent.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 9, FY 1998-99 budget for the Greater Corpus Christi
Business Alliance. He called for comments from the audience, and there were none.
Council Member Martin asked about the separate contract, and Mr. Hennings said staff had
not yet drawn it up; this action would authorize staff to do that. Mr. Martin said he wanted it to come
back before the Council because he wished to see the performance criteria it contains. Mr. Hennings
said Section 2 of the resolution would have to be deleted and staff would develop the contract for
review by the Council. Mr. Martin made a motion to delete Section 2, seconded by Mr. Longoria,
and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Item 9 as follows:
9. RESOLUTION NO. 023390
Resolution approving the fiscal year 1998-99 budget for the Greater Corpus Christi Business
Alliance and authorizing an agreement for additional services and compensation for FY
1998-99.
The foregoing resolution passed, as amended, by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper,
Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols
absent.
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July 28, 1998
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Mayor Neal called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and
ordinances from previous meetings on Items 10-26. and Council members requested that Items 13,
18, and 21 be withheld for discussion. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary
Chapa said Item 12 was not an ordinance and would be voted on as a motion. He then polled the
Council for their votes and the following were passed:
10. M98-268
Motion approving the purchase of a combustible gas indicator/carbon monoxide detector
monitoring and data storage system from Heath Consultants, Houston, Texas, for a total of
$69,020 based on only bid. This equipment will be utilized by the Gas Department and is
included in the approved FY 97/98 Capital Outlay list as additional equipment.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols absent.
11. M98-269
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
contract with Glover/Resnick and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $60,150 to
provide design and construction administration services for a new state-of-the-art Automated
Parking Control System at the public parking lot, Corpus Christi International Airport,
revising the total contract amount to $167,325.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols absent.
12. M98-270
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with MGT of
America to provide an Organizational and Staffing Study for the Aviation Department for
an amount not to exceed $32,000 plus $5,000 for expenses for "Proposal One" only.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols absent.
14. M98-277
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in the
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amount of $795,797 to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for
funding eligible under the FY 1998 Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program. Grant
funds will be used to purchase computer and radio equipment and replacement unmarked
vehicles.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols absent.
15.a. M98-273.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary to
accept and implement the FY 98 Consolidated Annual Action Plan for Community Planning
and Development Programs that include Community Development Block Grant, Emergency
Shelter Grants, and Home Investment Partnerships Programs.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols absent.
15.b. ORDINANCE NO, 023391
Ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $7,740,694 for Community Planning and
Development Program projects/activities that include 1) $5,888,694 for FY 98 Community
Development Block Grant projects; 2) $193,000 for FY98 Emergency Shelter Grants
activities; and 3) $1,659,000 for FY98 Home Investment Partnerships Program in the
Federal/State Grants Fund No. 162 for projects/activities approved by the City Council on
May 12, 1998.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye";
Garcia and McNichols absent.
16.a. RESOLUTION NO. 023392
Resolution determining the necessity for and ordering the improvement of the following
highways in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas for the Southmoreland Addition Street
Improvements -Phase 2: Naples Street - Blevins Street to Richards Street; Lewis Street -
Blevins Street to Richards Street; Blevins Street - Ayers Street to Naples Street; Richards
Street - Ayers Street to Naples Street; specifying that certain of these improvements will be
paid for partly by the City and partly by assessments while others will be paid for entirely
by assessments; and directing the City's Director of Engineering Services to file a Notice of
Proposed Assessments with the Nueces County Clerk.
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The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols absent.
16.b. RESOLUTION NO. 023393
Resolution approving plans and specifications for improvements to the following highways
in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas for the Southmoreland Addition Street
Improvements - Phase 2: Naples Street - Blevins Street to Richards Street; Lewis Street -
Blevins Street to Richards Street; Blevins Street - Ayers Street to Naples Street; Richards
Street - Ayers Street to Naples Street; approving the Director of Engineering Services'
Project Construction Cost Estimate including an estimate of the portion of costs to be paid
by the City and the portion of costs to be paid by assessments; setting a public hearing on
these proposed assessments to occur during the September 8, 1998 City Council Meeting;
directing the City Secretary to arrange to publish notice of this public hearing; and ordering
the Director of Engineering Services to provide written notice of the public hearing to
property owners.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols absent.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 023394
Ordinance appropriating $250,000 from paving assessment revenues in the No. 220 Street
Capital Projects Fund and transferring of $250,000 to and appropriating it in the No. 300
General Obligation Debt Service Fund for the annual debt service payment.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye";
Garcia and McNichols absent.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 023396
Ordinance closing and abandoning a 175 -square foot portion of a 12 -foot wide utility
easement out of Lot 7, Woodriver Unit 5A, subject to compliance with the specified
conditions and the owner, Cliff Dixon replatting the property within 180 days, at his expense.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Colmenero, Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye";
Garcia and McNichols absent.
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20. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a one-year lease agreement with
Kent A. Nielson dba The Limousine Company for moveable counter space in the baggage
claim area to sell tickets and as a communications base and parking space to operate a
limousine service at Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of company paying
6% of gross receipts per month.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper,
Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and McNichols
absent.
22. ORDINANCE NO. 023398
Authorizing and allowing under the Act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System,
"Updated Service Credits" in said System for service performed by qualifying members of
such System who presently are in the employment of the City of Corpus Christi; providing
for increased prior and current service annuities; for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased
retirees of the City; establishing an effective date for such actions.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and
McNichols absent.
23. ORDINANCE NO. 023399
Amending Ordinance No. 8127, Section 950, Leaves of Absence, by revising subsection
951.0, Plan I employees, to provide eligible Plan II employees to elect to participate in Plan
I; revising subsections 951.0, Plan I Employees, and 952.0, Plan II Employees, to correct
section numbers.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and
McNichols absent.
24. ORDINANCE NO. 023400
Amending the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Section 9-61, Permit for
Airport Ground Transportation Operations, by revising the method of calculating fees and
adding new fees; and providing for an effective date of August 1, 1998.
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The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and
McNichols absent.
25. ORDINANCE NO. 02340 i_
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 53 - Traffic, Article VIII,
Schedule I, One -Way Streets and Alleys, Section (A-1) School Areas, by establishing a one-
way traffic pattern on North Alameda Street in the direction of Comanche Street to Lipan
Street during the school hours of Central Catholic Elementary School.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and
McNichols absent.
26. ORDINANCE NO. 023402
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a ten-year lease, with a ten-year
option to renew, with Nueces County Community Action Agency for Lots 20 and 21, Block
4, Gulfway-Airline Park, Unit 1 in consideration of Nueces County Community Action
Agency operating a Headstart Program for eligible citizens of Corpus Christi and
maintaining the premises and improvements.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Cooper, Gonzales, 13. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and
McNichols absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 13, golf management system.
Council Member Martin questioned how the city had gotten into the position of again
running out of golf carts on a regular basis. He also said the Council needs to know what it would
take for the city to build its own golf course. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
13. M98-271
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a 36 -month purchase
agreement with Fairway Systems, Inc. for an automated golf management system to include
software, hardware, documentation and related services for a total purchase price of
$99,116.64.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper, Garcia, and McNichols absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 18, use privilege agreement with Fulton
Construction/Coastcon Corp. Mr. Hennings said there was a substitute ordinance for this item.
Council Member Martin made a motion to amend Item 18 as substituted, seconded by Council
Member Betty Jean Longoria, and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes
as follows:
18. ORDINANCE NO. 023395
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an up to two-year use
privilege agreement with Fulton Construction/Coastcon Corp., a joint venture, to use a
portion of the Bayfront Improvements-II1 37 Park (Gateway Park) "Park Project" as a
construction yard in conjunction with its construction of the new U.S. Federal Courthouse,
in consideration of payment of $917 per month to the unrestricted Park Trust Fund and
Fulton Construction/Coastcon Corp. indemnifying excess park construction costs as set out
in the use privilege agreement.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed, as amended, by the
following vote: Colmenero, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper, Garcia, and McNichols absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 21, employee classification schedules.
Mr. Hennings said that earlier the Council voted to make two changes that affect the
classification plan, and he asked City Attorney Bray to explain the amendments that would need to
be made. Mr. Bray said since substantive changes would be made to the main ordinance --which were
not part of the ordinance on first reading --it should be adopted as an emergency ordinance.
Mr. Bray said the Council would need to amend the present ordinance by changing the
present Section 5 to Section 7 and adding a new Section 5: "Merit pay under Section 552 of the City
Compensation and Classification Plan is suspended until August 1, 1999." Section 6 would read:
"The maximum salary ranges in Sections 501 and 510 of the City Compensation and Classification
Plan are hereby increased by three percent, and all city employees hired prior to January 1, 1998, are
hereby granted a three percent pay increase effective the first full pay period in December 1998."
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In response to Council Member Martin, Mr. Hennings and Ms. Cynthia Garcia, Director of
Human Resources, described the exhibits that would be attached to the ordinance and changes that
have taken place, including title changes for Municipal Court judges. A discussion ensued.
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria made a motion to amend Item 21 as stated, seconded
by Council Member John Longoria, and passed. Mr. Martin questioned the urgency on this item. Mr.
Bray said there was not a real urgency other than that the suspension of the merit pay plan will be
effective on August 1, 1998. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
21. ORDINANCE NO. 023397
Approval of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3658, as amended, Subsections 251 through
257, revising classification schedules as reflected in Exhibit A; approval of ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 8127, Section 510, as amended, to reflect housekeeping revisions
to the managerial group pay plan for FY 98-99; approval of ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 8127, as amended, Section 501, by removing Salary Schedules A and B for FY 97-98
and adding Salary Schedules A and B for FY 98-99 with no adjustments to ranges as
reflected in Exhibit C through December 6, 1998; amending Ordinance No. 8127, Section
552, to suspend merit pay until August 1, 1999; amending Ordinance No. 8127, Sections 501
and 510, to provide for all city employees hired prior to January 1, 1998, to be hereby
granted a 3% pay increase effective the first full pay period in December 1998; and adding
new Subsection 711 to state Council's charter authority to hire and set compensation for the
City Manager.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed, as amended, by the
following vote: Colmenero, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper, Garcia, and McNichols absent.
Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Hennings said the Council had taken
two actions related to Nueces County: to request that the county do four road maintenance projects,
and to ask the county to authorize the school crossing guard fee. He said staff has drafted letters to
accompany the resolutions the Council approved. Mayor Neal said he wished to personally take
those items to the County Judge.
Council Member Martin made a motion that the Council ask the Mayor to present the two
resolutions to the Nueces County Judge and request that they be placed on the agenda of the
Commissioners Court for consideration; the motion was seconded by Council Member John
Longoria, and passed.
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Page 23
Mr. Hennings then thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve as the City Manager
during the last few years. He said it has been a pleasure and a privilege to do so. He quoted
Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who said the stakes are far too high for government to be a
spectator sport. He pointed out that the Corpus Christi City Council is not a spectator sport in that
it provides many opportunities for citizens to express their opinions.
Mr. Hennings also commented that in order to be a good manager, a person has to remember
that it is the employees who do the work and they need to be supported in that endeavor. He said the
Council has done an excellent job in selecting his successor, adding that Mr. David Garcia is highly
qualified.
Council Member Cooper said she has enjoyed serving with Mr. Hennings the past several
years and she wished him luck in the future.
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria commented on Mr. Hennings' dedication as an
employee and she encouraged him to come back and visit them.
Council Member Gonzales thanked Mr, Hennings for his dedication to the city employees
and for his friendship and support.
Council Member Colmenero expressed his thanks to Mr. Hennings.
Council Member Martin said Mr. Hennings will be remembered for his integrity and respect
for other people. He congratulated him on his career with the city and he wished him luck.
Council Member John Longoria also commended Mr. Hennings for his integrity, and he said
Mr. Hennings was a catalyst in identifying what a community can accomplish when it works
together.
Mayor Neal said Mr. Hennings has set the right example for people to follow, adding that
his integrity is beyond reproach. He said they appreciate Mr. Hennings' hard work.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal declared the
Council meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. on July 28, 1998.
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General Fund
Statement Of Revenues & Expenditures
FY 1998-99
Unreserved Fund Balance, 8/1
1 Adjustment For Visitors Factnies Fund Balance
Adjusted Unreserved Fund Balance
Reserved For Commitments
2 Adjustment For Municipal Court Reserve
Adjusted Reserved For Commitments
Beginning Fund Balance
Total Current Revenues
Revenue Adjustments:
3 Southwestern Bell Franchise Payment
4 Convention Center Revenue Net Impact
5 Museum Revenues
6 Adjust Ad Valorem Tax Rate to shift addrl monies to General Fund
7 Establish A Fee For Mulch
8 Building Penna Increase
9 Special Services
10
Total Revenue Adjustments
Total Adjusted Current Revenues
Total Funds Available
Total Current Expenditures
Expenditures Adjustments:
11 Budget Corrections
12 Delete Costs For Compensation 8 Classification Study (net)
13 Delete Purchase of Pumper Truck
14 Increase Street Maintenance expenditures
15 Convention Center Operations moved to Visitors Facilities Fund (net)
16 Fund FY 1998-99 Debt Service requirement On New Court System
17 Pay General Fund Debt Service on Computer Replacement Bonds
18 Adak:mai Brush Collection Crew
19 Increased Maintenance - Magee Beach
20 Residential Traffic Management Program
21 MHMR - delete funding
22 Addt'I Alliance
23 MHMR - restore funding
24 Budget Reductions 7/28/98
25 Postpone Merit Program
26 Fund 3% COLA, Effective 12/98 (employees prior to 1/98)
27
28
29
Total Expenditure Adjustments
Total Adjusted Current Expenditures
Reserved For Commitments
Unreserved Fund Balance
Closing Fund Balance, 7/31
As Submitted
FY 1998-99
5,132,088
5,132,088
364,216
364,216
Recommended Budget
As Adjusted & Approved
Option 1B
FY 1998-99
5,132,088
(410,786)
(375,000)
4,346,302
364,216
375,000
739,216
Recommended Budget
As Adjusted & Final Approved
Option 1C
FY 1998-99
5,132,088
(410,786)
(375,000)
4,346,302
364,216
375,000
739,216
5,496,304
121,945,082
5,085,518
121,945,082
197,120
(1,263,413)
20,000
331,558
120,000
5,085,518
121,945,082
197,120
(1,263,413)
20,000
331,558
120,000
62,207
50,000
0
(594,735)
(482,528)
121,945,082
127,441,386
123,704,643
121,350,347
126,435,865
123,704,643
84,866
(176,500)
(250,000)
677,000
(1,673,593)
78,668
331,558
100,720
81,632
50,000
(60,000)
110,000
121,462,554
126,548,072
123,704,643
64,866
(176,500)
(250,000)
677,000
(1,673,593)
78,668
331,558
100,720
81,632
50,000
(60,000)
110,000
60,000
(816,401)
(677,703)
689,040
0
123,704,643
364,216
3,372,527
(665,649)
123,038,994
660,548
2,736,323
(1,410,713)
122,293,930
660,548
3,593,594
3,736,743
Current Revenues to Current Expenditures (1,759,561)
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3,396,871
(1,688,647)
4,254,142
(831,376L
Item*
List of Priority Reductions
In General Fund Programs
For FY 1998-99
July 28, 1998
Priority
Proposed
Activity Object Code Reductions
Impact
1. Mayor
a. 501.01 Travel 1.000
Reduction of 31.5% of FY97-98 allocation -will limit the
production of public information efforts (town hall meetings,
etc.) and will limit the production of ceremonial/honorary
recognitions
b. 382-Printing/Advertising 200 ke
ys to theciityy, (printing of proclamations, commendations,
Mayor Total 1,200
2. City Council
a. 501.02 Travel 3,200
b. 244 -Office Supplies 250
City Council Total 3,450
Lesser amount available for letterhead and envelopes
3. City Attorney
a. 508.01
City Attorney Total
301 -Professional Services
Would not be able to obtain professional advice regarding
5.000 cable television franchise Issues
5,000
4. City Manager
a. 501.11 243 -Minor Office Equipment 100 Eliminate anticipated purchase of two calculators.
b.
City Manager Total
244 -Office Supplies
400
500
Purchase of all new supplies such as pens, markers, paper
- would not seriously impair operations of the department.
5. City Secretary
a. 501.03
City Secretary Total
243-Minior Office Equip.
Impact upgrading the media room for televising of council
2,500 meeting
2,500
6. Finance
a. 503.01 Director
Director Total
242 -Minor Computer Equip
340 Would not impact operations
340
7. Human Relations
a. 501.81 101 -Salaries
A percentage of funds from a vacant position: the
department can only maintain its services at the current
level. The department's investigations will continue to
13,182 remain behind schedule.
Human Relations Total 13,182
9. Municipal Court
Reduction in salaries: 1 Position. Position will be funded
a. 101 -Salaries 16,116 by Builds g Security Fund, which reduces ability to
p rity equipment.
b. 109 -Retirement 3.069
Judicial Total 19.185
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Item #
List of Priority Reductions
In General Fund Programs
For FY 1998-99
July 28, 1998
Priority
Proposed
Activity Object Code Reductions
Impact
10. Risk Management
501.17
a. 243 -Minor Office Supplies 400 Minimal impact
b. 244 -Office Supplies 2,500 Minimal impact
c. 301 -Prof Svcs 3400 Minimal Impact
d. 307 -Pers Computer Repair 400 Minimal impact
a. 328 -Postage 700 Minimal impact
f. 332 -Rentals 300 Minimal impact
g. 333 -Car Allowance 1.800 Minimal impact
h. 344 -Telephone 600 Minimal impact
I. 345 -Bldg. Maint 750 Minimal impact
j. 347 -Equip Maint 300 Minimal impact
k. 348 -Radio Maint 200 Minimal impact
I. 352 -Memberships 8 Dues 200 Minimal impact
m. 353 -Training 8 Travel 700 Minimal impact
n. 362 -Printing 8 Advertising 1,000 Minimal impact
o. 364 -Print Shop Printing 300 Minimal impact
Risk Management Total 13,550
11. Police
515.11 Administration
a. 102 -Overtime 2.652 Minimal impact.
Administration Total 2,652
515.21 CID
b. 243 -Minor Office 500 Minimal impact.
CID Total 500
515.41Uniform
Replace one less radar, will leave old radar which should
be replaced; replace 5 less light bars, will cause
maintenance to increase; purchase SWAT bull hom from
c. 241 -Minor Tools 6,595 drug funds
Uniform Total 6,595
515.51School Crossing Guards
d. 212 -Clothing
e. 241 -Minor Tools
School Crossing Total
1,000
400
1,400
Minimal impact
Minimal impact
515.61Technical Services
f. 212 -Clothing 267 No replacement uniforms; minimal impact.
g. 241 -Minor Tools 1,000 Minimal impact.
h. 242 -Computer Repairs 1,000 Minimal impact.
243 -Minor Office 400 Do not purchase additional fax machine
j. 307 -Computer Repair 1,000 Minimal impact.
k. 348 -Equipment Maintenance 1.000 Minimal impact.
Technical Services Total 4,667
I. 515.71Building Maintenance 241 -Minor Tools
Building Maintenance Total
n. 515.81 Comm Rel 212 -Clothing
Comm Rel Total
o. Central Information 347 -Equipment Maintenance
Central Information Total
p. 533.11 Parking Control 345 -Building Maintenace
Parking Control Total
500
500
564
564
200
200
1,000
1,000
Police Total 18,078
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Minimal impact
No crime prevention shirts for civilians
Minimal impact
Minimal impact.
Item*
List of Priority Reductions
In General Fund Programs
For FY 1998.99
July 28, 1998
Priority
Proposed
Activity Object Code Reductions
Impact
13. Parks & Recreation
518.42 Park Maintenance
a. 604 -Reimbursements 50,000
Park Maintenance Total 50,000
Reimbursement from storm water for mowing parkways
and ROWs; will require increase to Storni Water budget.
n. 301 -Professional Services 816 Minimal impact
o. 333 -Car Allowance 600 Minimal impact
Cultural Services Total 1,416
16. Budget Reductions
128,401
Additional Budget Reductions
25 Reorganize the department of engineering services into the utilities fund. 600,000 Most engineering work is in support of the wastewater and water
departments.
33 Reduce Municipal Information Systems budget 88,000 Partially funded by general fund.
Total Additional Budget Reductions
Grand Total Budget Reductions & Increases
Revenue Adjustments
Recover more costa of City services to special events.
35 Increase building permits fee 5%.
Total Revenue Adjustments
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688,000
816,401
50,000
62,207 Would offset effects of inflation.
112,207