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Home My WebLink AboutPOST 04.05.16 REGULAR MEETING POST AGENDA REPORT City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur April 5, 2016 5:30 PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Frank Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Moses City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Frederick M. Williams Regarding, "Extending An Olive Branch From The Community To The City Regarding Untapped Resources And Manpower". (2) Alicia Marshall Regarding 61st Street, Canal Street, And Hazel Street Water Sewer Repairs (3) Shawn Skinner Regarding Opposition Of Slaughterhouse/Meat Processing Facility In The Industrial Park AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED (4) Darrell Hulin Regarding Opposition Of Slaughterhouse/Meat Processing Facility In The Industrial Park B. Presentations — None C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None IV. PUBLIC HEARING — 6:00 P.M. (1) To Consider And Receive Input And Public Comment As To Whether Or Not To Pass An Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking In Public Places Within The Boundaries Of The City Of Port Arthur V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: None VI. CONSENT AGENDA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And/Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. Motion: KF Second: TH Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 APPROVED 2 AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED A. Expense Reports (A1) Mayor Deloris Prince: The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission Meeting Beaumont, TX March 16, 2016 $26.35 (A2) Councilmember Raymond Scott: The National League Of Cities Conference Washington, D.C. March 4 — 9, 2016 $2,585.80 (A3) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton: The National League Of Cities Conference Washington, D.C. March 4 — 9, 2016 $3,213.87 (A4) Councilmember Stephen Mosely: The National League Of Cities Conference Washington, D.C. March 4 — 9, 2016 $100.00 (A5) Councilmember Willie Lewis: The National League Of Cities Conference Washington, D.C. March 4 — 9, 2016 $3,103.75 (A6) Councilmember Charlotte Moses: The National League Of Cities Conference Washington, D.C. March 4 — 9, 2016 $3,426.24 3 AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED B. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 19143 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make Application To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A Community Development Block Grant For An Amount Of $1,018,036.00, And A Grant In The Amount Of $204,536.00 In Home Funds, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City Of Port Arthur's 2016 Consolidated Annual Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development PULLED Motion: MA Second: KF Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 16-105 (2) P.R. No. 19196 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $64,882.35 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To Fire Ladder Truck #1590 Resolution No. 16-092 (3) P.R. No. 19197 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Commercial Windstorm Coverage, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $259,717.51 Per Annum. Proposed Funding By: General Liability Insurance Fund: No. 612-1702-581.52-00 $259,717.51 Resolution No. 16-093 4 AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (4) P.R. No. 19199 — A Resolution Authorizing The Approval Of An Emergency Repair Of Fire Department Vehicle Ladder 1 (1590) To Siddons Martin Emergency Group Of Port Arthur, Texas, In An Amount Estimated To Be $66,382.35, Payable By Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) Less The City's Deductible In The Amount Of $2,500.00. Funding Available In Account Number 001-1121-522.43.00 Resolution No. 16-094 (5) P.R. No. 19212 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject The Bids (Bid No. P16-003) For Asbestos Abatement And/Or Demolition Of Six (6) Dangerous Commercial Structures; And Authorizing The Solicitation Of New Bids, To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1052-517.59-00 Resolution No. 16-095 (6) P.R. No. 19216 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Single Family And Multiple Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 22.57 Acres Of Land Out Of The W. Kyle Survey, A-414, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Resolution No. 16-096 (7) P.R. No. 19319 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Truck From Caldwell Country Chevrolet Of Caldwell, Texas, Through The Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program, For The Fire Department In The Amount Of $42,915.00; Funding Available In Account Number 625-1801-522.93-00 Resolution No. 16-097 5 AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (8) P.R. No. 19339 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject The Bids (Bid No. P16-002) For The Mowing Of Privately- Owned And City-Owned Developed And Vacant Lots In The City Of Port Arthur Resolution No. 16-098 (9) P.R. No. 19343 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Agape Cleaning Enterprises, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, For Janitorial Services For City Hall And City Hall Annex, With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact Of $62,482.20. Funding Available In Public Works — City Hall Account No. 001- 1206-531.32-00 Resolution No. 16-099 (10) P.R. No. 19344 — A Resolution Authorizing A Two (2) Year Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Acadian Ambulance Service, For The Premises Located At 3400 Memorial Boulevard PULLED Motion to Remove: KF Second: MA Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 REMOVED (11) P.R. No. 19345 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 2017 Freightliner Chasis From Houston Freightliner, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No. HT 06-14, For The Public Works Department Drainage Division In The Amount Of $71,132.00. Funding Available In Account Number 625-1801-515.93-00, Project Number FH1601 Resolution No. 16-100 6 AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (12) P.R. No. 19346 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of 12M3 Motor Grader From Mustang Cat Of Beaumont, Texas, Under The Buyboard Contract No. 424-13, For The Public Works Department Streets Division In The Amount Of $259,800.00. Funding Available In Account Number 625-1801-531.93-00, Project Number FH1601 Resolution No. 16-101 (13) P.R. No. 19347 — A Resolution Designating Areas Of The City Of Port Arthur As Neighborhood Empowerment Zones #7 And #8 Pursuant To The Texas Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Act (Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 378), Providing Tax Incentives, Adopting Tax Abatement Guidelines And Criteria, And Designating A Liaison To Act On All Matters Pertaining To The Empowerment Zone Resolution No. 16-102 (14) P.R. No. 19348 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts Resolution No. 16-103 (15) P.R. No. 19349 — A Resolution Requesting Ratification Of Emergency Repairs To A 24" Sewer Force Main At The North Lift Station, Located At 6439 North Twin City Highway, By ALLCO LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $150,000.00. Funds Available In Account No. 410-1251-532.54-00 Resolution No. 16-104 AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 19243 — A Resolution Approving Covenants And Restrictions For The Jade Avenue Business Park Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Motion: KF Second: CM Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 2 (SM & RS) TABLED (2) P.R. No. 19329 — A Resolution Approving The 2016 Community Development Block Grant Allocations In The Amount Of $1,018,036.00 For The City Of Port Arthur 1 Motion: TH Second: CM Motion to Amend: TH Second: OS Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No. 16-106 8 AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6525 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 98 Subdivisions Article IV Required Improvements Section 98-251 General Requirements As To Adopt The Texas Department Of Transportation Standard Specifications For Construction And Maintenance Of Highways, Streets, And Bridges — November 2014 Edition For Construction Of The City's Public Works Infrastructure; Providing Certain Amendments Thereto, Repealing Part Of Ordinance In Conflict Therewith Motion: KF Second: MA Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 16-24 (2) P.O. No. 6533 — An Ordinance Enacting A New Chapter 39 Of The Code Of Ordinances Regulating Smoking In Public Places; Creating Offenses; Providing Penalties And Severability (Requested By Councilmember Hamilton, Mayor Pro Tern Frank, And Councilmember Moses) Motion: KF Second: TH Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 16-25 (3) P.O. No. 6536 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Furniture/Minor Equipment, Vehicles, Equipment, Or Heavy Equipment By A Public Online Auction Through Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. Motion: RS Second: KF Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 16-26 9 AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (4) P.O. No. 6542 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 16-12 For Purpose Of Cancelling The Conduct Of A Joint Election With The Sabine Pass Independent School District; Providing For The Conduct Of The May 7, 2016 General Election For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor, In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; Providing For A Joint Election With The Port Arthur Independent School District, The Port Of Port Arthur Navigation District, And The Sabine Pass Port Authority; And Providing For A Special Election To Submit Propositions In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice Una Ordenanza Que Emenda La Ordenanza No. 16-12 Con Fines De Cancelacion De La Realizacion De Una Eleccion Conjunta Con El Distrito Escolar Independiente De Sabine Pass; Que Preve La Realizacion De La Eleccion General El 7 De Mayo, 2016 Con El Fin De Elegir A Un Alcalde, En La Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas; Que Preve Una Eleccion Conjunta Con El Distrito Escolar Independiente De Port Arthur, El Puerto De Port Arthur Distrito De Navegacion, Y La Autoridad Portuaria De Sabine Pass; Y Se Establece Una Eleccion Especial Para Someter Propuestas De Acuerdo Al Capitulo 271 Del Codigo De Elecciones De Texas, Y Se Dispone La Publicacion De La Notificacion De La Eleccion Motion: KF Second: MA Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 16-27 (5) P.O. No. 6544 — An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur, Texas ("City") Approving The Rate Increase Settlement Of Texas Gas Service Company, Setting Final Rates, Approving A Rate Case Expense Collection Surcharge, Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act, Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject, And Declaring An Effective Date Motion: KF Second: OS Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 16-28 10 AGENDA APRIL 5, 2016 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (6) P.O. No. 6545 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of A 2.5' X 114' Portion Of A 7.5' X 114' Utility Easement Located On Lot 11, Block 31, Lakeside Park Unit 4 [A.K.A. 5408 Prospect Avenue], Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas And Depicted On The Display And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance (A16-01 — Kathy White) Motion: OS Second: MA Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 16-29 VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING *************************************************** NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59PM, The City Council May Elect To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30AM On April 6, 2016. During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters, All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law ***************************************************