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Home My WebLink About(2) JANUARY 8, 2019 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — January 8, 2019 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, January 8, 2019 at 5:35 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Thomas Kinlaw, III., Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Cal Jones, Harold Doucet, Sr., Charlotte M. Moses and Kaprina Frank; Interim City Manager Harvey Robinson, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Tim Duriso. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations - None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Reverend Harry Abrams, Jr. Regarding High Water Bills Reverend Harry Abrams, Jr., 239 Mockingbird Lane, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM A Public Hearing To Consider The Proposed Abandonment Of A18-01 (City Of Port Arthur) For 0.2261-Acre Of Land Consisting Of An Improvement Portion Of The 76th Street Right-Of-Way Located In The Newport Heights No. 1 Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m. Planning Manager Pamela Langford appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of the above-mentioned item. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned item. No one appeared before the City Council to address the above-mentioned item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.R. No. 20471 — A Resolution Approving The Asset Relocation Agreement With Port Arthur LNG Holdings, LLC And The City Of Port Arthur For The Purpose Of Relocating Existing Water Distribution Lines To New Utility Easements Within Their Property For Future Development The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20471 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-001. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 18-001 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 18-001 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ASSET RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH PORT ARTHUR LNG HOLDINGS, LLC AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING EXISTING WATER DISTRIBUTION LINES TO NEW UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN THEIR PROPERTY FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Customer Service Water Division Water Utility Office Manager Rhonda Standberry and Director of Public Services Hani Tohme gave the above-mentioned presentation. (2) A Presentation By Finance Director Andrew Vasquez Regarding The November Monthly Financial Report Finance Director Andrew Vasquez gave the above-mentioned presentation. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Frank and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted: Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. A. Travel Request — None B. Expense Reports — None C. Minutes December 18, 2018 D. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 20607 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The First Year Of A Contract With Martin Asphalt Company Of Houston, Texas, For The Purchase Of Asphalt, Oil, And Emulsions, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $100,000.00. Funds Are Provided In Account Nos. 001-1203-531.36-00 — Public Works Department Streets Division — Streets Maintenance And Capital Improvement Fund — Capital Projects — Streets — 307-1601-591.86-00 Proposed Resolution No. 20607 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-002. (2) P.R. No. 20617 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2018-2019 Orange County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of $22,293.00 Account No. 001-1031-515.54-00 Proposed Resolution No. 20617 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-003. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — January 8, 2019 (3) P.R. No. 20621 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With SKR Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas For The North Pedestrian Bridge Repair Project At The Babe Zaharias Golf Course, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $27,107.00 Funding Available In Golf Course Fund Account No. 103- 2001-601.87-00 Proposed Resolution No. 20621 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-004. (4) P.R. No. 20623 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $10,114.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damage To Shelving At The Port Arthur Public Library As A Result Of Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017) Proposed Resolution No. 20623 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-005. (5) P.R. No. 20624 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $11,590.78 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) As A Result Of The Flood Damages To Mobile Equipment At Various Locations Throughout The City Due To Hurricane Harvey (August 30, 2017) Proposed Resolution No. 20624 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-006. (6) P. R. No. 20625 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Increase Police Cadet Salary Proposed Resolution No. 20625 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-007. (7) P. R. No. 20626 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Cement Slurry From Southern Cement Slurry, L.L.C., Of Porter, Texas For The Public Works Department Streets Division With A Projected Budgetary Impact Amount Of $200,000. Funds Are Provided In Account Numbers Public Works Streets Division 001-1203-531.36-00 And Capital Improvements Fund-Capital Projects-Streets 307-1601- 591.86-00 Proposed Resolution No. 20626 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-008. (8) P.R. No. 20627 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Fourth Amendment To The Water Service Agreement Between Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC And The City Of Port Arthur Proposed Resolution No. 20627 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-009. (9) P.R. No. 20629 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Mardi Gras Entertainment Area For 2019 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. Proposed Resolution No. 20629 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-010. (10) P.R. No. 20632 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Request The Secretary Of The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) To Implement City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —January 8, 2019 Waivers For Our Community Impacted By Presidentially- Declared Natural Disasters Proposed Resolution No. 20632 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-011. (11) P.R. No. 20633 — A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement With Holland & Knight, LLP To Serve As Bond Counsel For The City Of Port Arthur Proposed Resolution No. 20633 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-012. (12) P.R. No. 20640 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2018-2019 Jefferson County Appraisal District Funding Allocation In An Amount Of $182,067.56. Account No. 001-1031-515.54- 00 Proposed Resolution No. 20640 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-013. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 20628 — A Resolution Authorizing The February 12, 2019 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Date To Be Rescheduled The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20628 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 18-014. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 18-014 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 18-014 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FEBRUARY 12, 2019 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING DATE TO BE RESCHEDULED B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6746 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas, Inc. At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas In 2019; Authorizing The Hiring Of Lawyers And Rate Experts; Authorizing The City's Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By Law At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Frank, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6746 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 18-01. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet, Moses and Frank. City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting —January 8, 2019 Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 18-01 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 18-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ENTERGY SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN 2019; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAWYERS AND RATE EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (2) P.O. No. 6747 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2018 And Ending September 30, 2019 By $1,114,320.00 For The General Fund, And By $266,556.00 For The Gaming Fund The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Moses, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6747 was removed from the agenda. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 6:56 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 January 8, 2019 APPROVED City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting —January 8, 2019