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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 11, 2017 REGULAR MEETING 8:30 AM DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYORg„e, y _ BRIAN McDOUGAL '^ RAYMOND SCOTT,JR.,MAYOR PRO TEM City of c ' CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC TIFFANY L.HAMILTON 1 j t J�--Z� CITY SECRETARY MORRIS ALBRIGHT KEITH RICHARD YAL TIZENO WILLIE"BAE" LEWIS,JR. � k`1\ CITY ATTORNEY OSMAN SAN ATI CHARLOTTE MOSES KAPRINA FRANK AG E N DA City Council Regular Meeting April 11, 2017 8:30 a.m . In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of Port Arthur will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115. City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur April 11, 2017 8:30 A.M. PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Freeman Mayor Pro Tern Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Richard Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Melvin Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Bishop Gerald A. Tervalon Regarding Voice of the People for Continued Progress (2) Frederick M. Williams Regarding Programs And Funding For The Needy, Homeless, Kids B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Information Technology Manager Fay Young Regarding The Adoption Of A Five Year City-Wide Technology Plan AGENDA APRIL 11, 2017 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. — None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — 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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Expense Report (Al) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 05 — 07, 2017 $957.20 (A2) Councilmember Keith Richard: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 05 — 07, 2017 $1,320.48 (A3) Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis Jr: National League Of Cities Washington D.C. March 11 — 17, 2017 $3,602.18 A APRILGENDA 11, 2017 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (A4) Councilmember Kaprina Frank: Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX March 05 — 07, 2017 $1,210.76 B. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 19691 — A Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of Bid For Replacing Ten (10) 2008 Orion ISL 280 Cummins Engines And Authorization To Rebid (2) P.R. No. 19713 — A Resolution Confirming The Motion Made By The Port Arthur City Council, Which Authorized The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Conditional Loan/Grant Agreement With Legacy Community Development Corporation Not To Exceed $30,000.00. Funds Available In PAEDC Account #120-1429-582.59-05 (3) P.R. No. 19722 — A Resolution AuthorizingThe CityManager To 9 Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $6,937.00 Made Against Entergy As A Result Of Property Damage To The Adams Building Breaker/Electrical Box (4) P.R. No. 19731 — A Resolution Approving By 2018 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, Immunization Branch-Locals In The Amount Of $162,630.00 (No Match Required) (5) P.R. No. 19732 — A Resolution Accepting A Drainage Easement From The Jack Brooks Regional Airport Of Jefferson County Texas, Being Part Of Lots 5, 6, 13 And 14 Block 8 Of The Hillcrest Second Addition "Acres" In Port Arthur, Texas 3 AGENDA APRIL 11, 2017 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (6) P.R. No. 19733 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit An Application To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A Community Development Block Grant For An Estimated Amount Of $1,018,036.00 And A Grant In The Estimated Amount Of $204,536.00 In Home Investment Partnership (Home) Funds And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City Of Port Arthur's 2017 Consolidated Annual Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (7) P.R. No. 19734 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For Approximately 18.087 Acres Of Land And Water Consisting Of Tracts 1, 2, And 3 Out Of The T. & N.O.R.R. Survey No. 121, Abstract No. 250, And T. & N.O.R.R. Survey No. 122 (M. Boussard Survey), Abstract No. 486 [A.K.A. 2350 S. Gulfway Drive], Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Z17-07 [Sup# 230] (8) P.R. No. 19735 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Philip A. Vilardi For Building Official Consulting Services, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $25,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001-1052-517.54-00 (9) P.R. No. 19736 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Commercial Windstorm Coverage In An Amount Not To Exceed $270,556.65 Per Annum. Proposed Funding By: General Liability Insurance Fund: 612-1702-581.52-00 $270,556.65 (10) P.R. No. 19738 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Crabtree Barricade Systems, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The Annual Striping Of City Streets For The Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $41,000.00; Funding Is Available In The Electrical Account 001-1205-531.59-00, Other Contractural Services 4 AGENDA APRIL 11, 2017 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (11) P.R. No. 19742 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Southeast Texas Springfest Area For 2017, Designating The Recreational Event Activity Team (TREAT) As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With TREAT VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions — Non-Consent — None B. Ordinance — Non-Consent — None VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article 6252-17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: "A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code": Section 551.071 — Litigation And/Or Legal Advice Section 551.072 — Land Section 551.073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551.074 — Personnel Section 551.076 — Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City's Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Negotiations With The International Association Of Fire Fighters Local 397 5 AGENDA APRIL 11, 2017 VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) — CONTINUED *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING ************************************************************ NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59 PM, The City Council May Elect To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30 AM On April 12, 2017. 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 ************************************************************ 6 RULES OF DECORUM - PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL &AUDIENCE MEMBERS 1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the Presiding Officer. 2. Speaking Procedure; Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone of voice for the records,state that subject he wishes to discuss,state whom he is representing if he represents an organization or other person, and unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his remarks to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the Presiding Officer. 3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the Council during that Meeting. 4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council. 5. Campaign Speeches Prohibited, No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue already ordered on a ballot for election. 6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping, stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting. 7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings and/or discomfort to the public. 8. Persons Having Complaints,Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees No person shall make any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels. ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM Warning.All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent. Removal.If,after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer,a person persists in disturbing the meeting,such Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself,the Presiding Officer may order the Sergeant-at-arms to remove him. Resisting Removal.Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A, Penal Code 42.05. Motions To Enforce.Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division,and the affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so. RULES OF PROCEDURE The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council. Persons Reauestina To Be Heard On Agenda Items(1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2) Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before placing the name on the Agenda. Specific Agenda Items: After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and before a vote is taken,the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council on such item,who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three(3) minutes."Specific Agenda Items"are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.