HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOST: 01-16-2018 REGULAR MEETING POST AGENDA REPORT
City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
January 16, 2018
8:30 A.M.
PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman
Mayor Pro Tern Jones
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Kinlaw, III
Councilmember Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember Swati
Councilmember Moses
Councilmember Frank
Interim City Manager Robinson
City Secretary Bellard, TRMC
City Attorney Tizeno
Sergeant At Arms:
Police Chief Melvin Or Designee
II. PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamations
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Jasmine Patin Regarding Miss Black & Gold Alpha Frat Inc.
Sponsorship
(2) Wade Price Sr., Regarding City Ordinance/Harvey
(3) Andy Nguyen Regarding Reopening Of Port Arthur Civic Center
AGENDA
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III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(1) A Presentation By Councilmember Lewis On The Implementation Of
The Deletion Of Position 5 & 6 Under Section 2 Of The Voting
Rights Act And Written Opinion On The Negative Impact Of The
Removal Of Position 6 For Citizens In Districts 2 & 3 (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
(2) December Monthly Financial Report
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
E. Discussion
(1) Discuss and Possibly Take Action on the Implementation of the
Deletion of Position 5 & 6 Under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act
(Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
(2) Discuss Status Of Valero Garden Project For The West Side
(Requested By Councilmember Doucet)
(3) Discussion Regarding Ethics (Requested By Councilmember Swati)
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. — NONE
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 20051 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A
Member Or Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustments
And Appeals (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Jones)
Motion: OS Second: CJ
Motion to Table: CJ Second: OS
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: KF
TABLED
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AGENDA
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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: CM Second: OS
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: KF
ADOPTED
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19979 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Southern Tire Mart Of Beaumont, Texas,
Through The Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract
No. 470-14, For The Purchase Of Tires And Tubes, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $400,000; Funding Available In
Departmental Account Numbers Delineated Within The Resolution
PULLED
Motion: WL Second: OS
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: KF
Resolution No. 18-019
(2) P.R. No. 20009 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Three-Year Contract With AT&T Corp Through Texas
Department Of Information Resources (TXDIR) For The Provision
Of Voice, Data And Internet Communications In The Annual
Amount Of $105,196.20; Funding Available In Departmental
Account Numbers: 001-1061-518.61-03 (Civic Center), 001-1101-
521.61-03 (Police), 001-1121-522.61-03 (Fire), 001-1201-531.61-
03 (Public Works Admin.), 001-1301-541.61-03 (Health), 001-1403-
551.61-03 (Library), And 410-1252-532.61-03 (Water Purification)
Resolution No. 18-001
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(3) P.R. No. 20019 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into An Agreement With Clifford Power Systems Of Houston,
Texas, For The Preventative Maintenance And Repair Of All City
Backup Generators With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of
$26,000.00 Funds Are Available In Utility Operations Department
Account Numbers 410-1252-532.42-00 (Equipment Maintenance -
$12,000.00) And 410-1256-532.42-00 (Equipment Maintenance -
$14,000.00)
Resolution No. 18-002
(4) P.R. No. 20032 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool - Turnkey Recovery Program To
Rebuild Port Arthur Public Library (4615 9th Avenue)
Resolution No. 18-003
(5) P.R. No. 20033 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Contract Between Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool — Turnkey Recovery Program To
Rebuild Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center (3401 Cultural Center
Drive)
Resolution No. 18-004
(6) P. R. No. 20034 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2)
2018 Ford F-550, Regular Cab 4x2 Flush Trucks For The Utility
Operations Department From Grande Truck Center Of San Antonio,
Texas, For Replacement Due To Hurricane Harvey, In The Amount
Of $106,484.00 Each For A Total Of $212,968.00. Funds Are
Available In Utility Operations Equipment Account No. 147-2300-
901.92-00
Resolution No. 18-005
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AGENDA
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(7) P.R. No. 20035 — A Resolution Supporting The Acceptance Of The
Fiscal Year 2019 Texas Department Of Transportation Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Grant In The Amount Of
$49,645.01, With A 23% In-Kind Match
Resolution No. 18-006
(8) P.R. No. 20052 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Extend The Municipal Water Supply Contract With The Lower
Neches Valley Authority
Resolution No. 18-007
(9) P.R. No. 20057 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute Settlement Of A Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of
$7,031.73 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental
Risk Pool (TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To Transit Vehicle
#164
Resolution No. 18-008
(10) P.R. No. 20060 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One (1)
2018 Ram 1500 Regular Cab SWB Truck For The Water Utilities
Department From Moore CDJR Of Silsbee, Texas In The Total
Amount Of $17,951.00; Funds Are Available In Tropical Storm
Harvey Equipment Account No. 147-2300-901.92-00, Equipment
Resolution No. 18-009
(11) P.R. No. 20061 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Three
(3) Ford F-250 R. C. Body Trucks For Water Utilities Department
From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas, In The Amount Of
$29,314.84 Each For A Total Of $87,944.52. Funds Are Available In
Tropical Storm Harvey Equipment Account No. 147-2300-901.92-
00, Equipment
Resolution No. 18-010
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AGENDA
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(12) P.R. No. 20062 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One
(1) 2018 Ram 3500 Service Bed Truck For Water Utilities
Department From Moore CDJR Of Silsbee, Texas In The Total
Amount Of $31,550.00. Funds Are Available In Tropical Storm
Harvey Equipment Account No. 147-2300-901.92-00, Equipment
Resolution No. 18-011
(13) P.R. No. 20065 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two
(2) Ford F-150 Crew Cab Trucks For The Water Utilities Department
- Regulatory Service Division From Silsbee Ford Of Silsbee, Texas
In The Amount Of $22,130.00 Each For A Total Of $44,260.00;
Funds Are Available In Utility Operations Account No. 625-1801-
532.93-01, Motor Vehicles
Resolution No. 18-012
(14) P.R. No. 20066 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A
Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment
Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 1100
6th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer's
Assistance Program
Resolution No. 18-013
(15) P.R. No. 20069 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The
Mardi Gras Entertainment Area For 2018, Designating Mardi Gras
Of Southeast Texas, Inc. As Exclusive Concessionaire And
Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Mardi
Gras Of Southeast Texas, Inc.
Resolution No. 18-014
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED
(16) P.R. No. 20072 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute A Six Month Agreement Between Warren Claybar And
Brandi Hinds Claybar, Landlords, And The City Of Port Arthur, For
The Use Of The Facility Located At 7500 Hwy 87, Port Arthur,
Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $43,788; Charged To
Account No. 001-1281-531.51-00 (Public Works Equipment Services
Rent)
Resolution No. 18-015
(17) P.R. No. 20073 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Accept The FY 2018 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant In The
Amount Of $97,500, With No Grant Match Required
Resolution No. 18-016
(18) P.R. No. 20076 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Major
Pipeline Permits 17-02 And 17-03 From The City Of Port Arthur To
G T Pipeline, LLC Of San Antonio, Texas For The Installation Of A
Twenty Inch (20") Carbon Steel Pipeline And A Sixteen Inch (16")
Carbon Steel Pipeline Within The City Limits Of Port Arthur, Texas
Resolution No. 18-017
(19) P.R. No. 20083 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An
Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The
City Of Port Arthur And Dr. Hani Tohme, P.E., As Interim Director
Of Water Utilities To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The
City's Water Utilities Department. Funding Available In Water
Utilities Account No. 410-1251-532.11-00
Resolution No. 18-018
AGENDA
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
A. Resolutions — Non-Consent
(1) P.R. No. 20074 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Major
Pipeline Permit 17-01 From The City Of Port Arthur To Florida Gas
Transmission Company, L.L.C. Of Houston, Texas For The
Installation Of A Sixteen Inch (16") Natural Gas Pipeline Within The
City Limits Of Port Arthur, Texas
Motion: CM Second: HD
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: KF
ADOPTED
Resolution No. 18-021
(2) P.R. No. 20085 — A Resolution Confirming The Appointments Of Cal
Rutherford, Mary Ann Reid, And Graciela Alvarez As Members Of
The Civil Service Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur
Motion: CM Second: HD
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/0: KF
ADOPTED
Resolution No. 18-020
B. Ordinances — Non-Consent
(1) P.O. No. 6668 — An Ordinance Adding To Chapter 14, Boards,
Authorities, Commissions And Committees, Article XXIII - Port
Arthur Electrical Advisory Board To The Code Of Ordinances
Creating Said Board, Establishing Membership Criteria, Terms Of
Office, And Delineating Duties Of Said Board (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
Motion: WL Second: CM
Motion to Table: CJ Second: HD
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: KF
TABLED
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AGENDA
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT -
CONTINUED
(2) P.O. No. 6669 — An Ordinance Amending Article III (Electrical
Code) Of Chapter 18 (Buildings), Section 18-72 With Regard To
The Definition Of One Or Two Family Dwelling Unit Electrician
(Residential Wireman) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of
Port Arthur; Providing A Penalty For Violations By Fine Not
Exceeding Five Hundred Dollars, As Provided In Section 18-81 Of
This Code Or As May Be Otherwise Imposed By State Law;
Providing A Savings Clause; And Providing For Publication And An
Effective Date Immediately After Publication. (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis)
Motion: HD Second: OS
Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 3 (CM, OS & DF)
ADOPTED
Ordinance No. 18-01
(3) P.O. No. 6674 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 98-04,
Which Established The Construction Board Of Adjustment And
Appeals
Motion: CM Second: OS
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: KF
ADOPTED
Ordinance No. 18-02
(4) P.O. No. 6675 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Article VII
(Construction Board Of Adjustments And Appeals) Sections 14-211
(Created) And 14-212 (Membership) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of
The City Of Port Arthur
Motion: CM Second: OS
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: KF
ADOPTED
Ordinance No. 18-03
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AGENDA
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VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT -
CONTINUED
(5) P.O. No. 6676 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 17-49 As It
Pertains To The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City
Of Port Arthur And The International Association Of Firefighters
Local 397
Motion: CM Second: OS
Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: KF
ADOPTED
Ordinance No. 18-04
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 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects (Zeo
Gas) (Requested by Councilmember Lewis)
(2) Section 551.071 Government Code —To Receive Legal Advice And
Consultation With The City Attorney Regarding Environmental Issues
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AGENDA
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VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) - CONTINUED
(3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of The
Land As It Pertains To City Owned Property And Legal Issues
Related To Easements And Right-Of-Ways
(4) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For
Commercial, Residential, And/Or Industrial Business Prospects
(Sempra Energy)
(5) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City
Attorney Pending Litigation Regarding Civil Action No. 1:18CV-11,
Olga Delacruz And Marco Delacruz, Individually And As
Representative Of The Estate Of Manual Delacruz Vs. City Of Port
Arthur, Port Arthur Police Department, Officer Lane Cherry, In His
Official Capacity, Unknown Officers, The Medical Center Of
Southeast Texas, L.P. D/B/A The Medical Center Of Southeast
Texas, L.P.
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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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 January 17, 2018.
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
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