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Home My WebLink About02/14/2017 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — February 14, 2017 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Moses gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag. The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 14, 2016 at 8:34 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Scott, Jr.; Councilmembers Keith Richard, Charlotte M. Moses and Kaprina Frank; City Manager Brian McDougal, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Patrick Melvin. Councilmembers Morris Albright, III and Osman Swati joined the Regular Meeting at 8:37 a.m. Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 8:41 a.m. Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS - None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Robert Peany Regarding Edison Square Plaza Not present. B. Presentations (2) A Presentation By Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez Regarding Street Capital Improvement Plan Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez gave the above-mentioned presentation. (1) A Presentation By Planning And Zoning Regarding The Use Of The Land On Franklin Campus (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) Senior Planner Paul Brown gave the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM - None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Swati and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 19505, 19578 and 19669: Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Expense Reports (A1) Mayor Derrick Freeman: Mayor's Conference Washington, DC January 16 — 19, 2017 $2,330.07 B. Resolutions — Consent (3) P.R. No. 19659 — A Resolution Requesting City Council Ratify Emergency Repairs To An 18" Sewer Force Main At The West Port Arthur Road Wastewater Lift Station For The Utility Operations Department To Allco, L.L.C., With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $80,000.00, Funds Are Available In Wastewater Conveyance Account No. 410- 1255-532.33-00 Proposed Resolution No. 19659 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-031. (4) P.R. No. 19662 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of P-25 Compliant Radios And Accessories Through Motorola Solutions Of Houston, Texas, With HGAC Pricing, In The Total Amount Of $52,105.52; Funding Available Through 2016 SHSP Grant Funds, Account No. 107-1118-521.25-00, Project No. R16280 Proposed Resolution No. 19662 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-032. (6) P.R. No. 19671 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Amendment To The FY 2017-2018 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services, WIC Division, Increasing The Funds For FY 2017 And Extending The Contract To September 30, 2018 For A Total Not To Exceed $1,244,768.00 Proposed Resolution No. 19671 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-033. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consent - Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 19505 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC, To Provide Additional Construction Phase Engineering Services For Phase I And Phase II Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $723,000.00 Account No. 429-1258-532.54-00, Project No. WSI010 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19505 be adopted. Public Works Director Jimmy Johnson appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract. AWC Representative Ron Arceanux appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned project. AWC Representative Joe Wilson appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned project. City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting — February 14, 2017 Proposed Resolution No. 19505 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-034. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-034 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-034 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND ARCENEAUX WILSON & COLE LLC, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE I AND PHASE II SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $723,000.00 ACCOUNT NO. 429- 1258-532.54-00, PROJECT NO. WSI010 (2) P.R. No. 19578 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $7,940.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To Water Distribution Truck #2013 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19578 be adopted. Assistant Human Resource Director Lisa Colten and Administrative Assistant Trameka Williams appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above- mentioned settlement. Proposed Resolution No. 19578 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-035. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-035 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-035 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF AN AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,940.00 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TML) AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE TO WATER DISTRIBUTION TRUCK #2013 (5) P.R. No. 19669 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 0.1607 Acre Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lot 7 And The North 20' Of Lot 8, Block 14, Boulevard Court Addition [A.K.A. 2800 24th Street], City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — February 14, 2017 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19669 be adopted. Community and Development Services Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned public hearing. Proposed Resolution No. 19669 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-036. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-036 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-036 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE FROM TWO FAMILY TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.1607 ACRE OF LAND CONSISTING OF ALL OF LOT 7 AND THE NORTH 20' OF LOT 8, BLOCK 14, BOULEVARD COURT ADDITION [A.K.A. 2800 24TH STREET], CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 19665 — A Resolution To Support Establishing Police, Fire, And Emergency Medical Services Explorer Programs (Requested By Councilmember Moses) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19665 be adopted. Assistant City Manager Jimmy Johnson, Fire Chief Larry Richard and Police Chief Patrick Melvin appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above- mentioned programs. Proposed Resolution No. 19665 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-037. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-037 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-037 A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT ESTABLISHING POLICE, FIRE, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EXPLORER PROGRAMS (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOSES) (2) P.R. No. 19666 — A Resolution Amending Resolution 15- 219, As It Pertains To The Industrial District Contract Compliance Committee (Requested By Mayor Freeman) City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting — February 14, 2017 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Moses and seconded by Councilmember Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19666 be adopted. The following Councilmembers were appointed to the Industrial District Contract Compliance Committee: Mayor Pro Tern Raymond Scott Councilmember Osman Swati Councilmember Morris Albright, III The following Councilmembers were appointed as alternate members to the Industrial District Contract Compliance Committee: Councilmember Charlotte Moses Councilmember Keith Richard Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. Proposed Resolution No. 19666 was adopted, with the above-mentioned names inserted, becoming Resolution No. 17-038. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-038 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-038 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 15- 219, AS IT PERTAINS TO THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT CONTRACT COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR FREEMAN) (3) P.R. No. 19667 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Councilmember Swati) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Swati and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19667 was adopted, with the name Warren Pena inserted, becoming Resolution No. 17-039. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-039 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-039 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A DIRECTOR OR DIRECTORS TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER SWATI) City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting — February 14, 2017 (4) P.R. No. 19678 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Lease Renewal Amendment Between The City Of Port Arthur And The State Of Texas On Behalf Of The Texas Parks And Wildlife Department For The Property Located At 601 Channel View Drive, Pleasure Island, Port Arthur, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Swati and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 19678 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 17-040. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 17-040 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 17-040 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE RENEWAL AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE STATE OF TEXAS ON BEHALF OF THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 CHANNEL VIEW DRIVE, PLEASURE ISLAND, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS Councilmember Swati left the Regular Meeting. B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6610 — An Ordinance Continuing The Juvenile Curfew Ordinance As Delineated In Sections 62-101 To 62- 106 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6610 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 17-08. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 17-08 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 17-08 AN ORDINANCE CONTINUING THE JUVENILE CURFEW ORDINANCE AS DELINEATED IN SECTIONS 62-101 TO 62-106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (2) P.O. No. 6612 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The Zoning From Heavy Commercial (HC) To Industrial (I) For Approximately 4.336 Acres Of Land Consisting Of Tract 1- A-B3, Block 3, Range "I", Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting — February 14, 2017 Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, As Amended, By A Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date Z16-11-Potter Construction Heavy Commercial (HC) To Industrial (I) The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6612 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 17-09. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 17-09 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 17-09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY CHANGING THE ZONING FROM HEAVY COMMERCIAL (HC) TO INDUSTRIAL (I) FOR APPROXIMATELY 4.336 ACRES OF LAND CONSISTING OF TRACT 1-A-B3, BLOCK 3, RANGE "I", SABINE PASS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE OR THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IS PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND [$2,000.00] DOLLARS); AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION DATE Z16- 11-POTTER CONSTRUCTION HEAVY COMMERCIAL (HC) TO INDUSTRIAL (I) VIII. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation Regarding Cause No. E- 194887; Reginald Trainer, Efrain Avendano, Paul Hulin And Herman Levingston v. City of Port Arthur (2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land On Pleasure Island (Cajun Cabins) (3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land For The Property Located At 601 Channel View Drive, Pleasure Island, Port Arthur, Texas (4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land For The Property Located At 701 W. Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street (H.O.P.E. Building) (5) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The Land Located at Gulfway Drive and 9t" Avenue City Council Minutes 7 Regular Meeting — February 14, 2017 (6) Section 551.087 Government Code — Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects (Industrial District Agreements) (7) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects (Seahawk Landing, LLC) (8) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Manager The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:35 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 12:05 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Scott; Councilmembers Albright, Richard, Lewis, Swati, Moses and Frank; City Manager McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton. IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Swati and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 12:07 p.m. An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a part of the official minutes of this meeting. MAYOR DERRICK FREEMAN ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD February 14, 2017. APPROVED • City Council Minutes 8 Regular Meeting — February 14, 2017