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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(2) MAY 7, 2019 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — May 7, 2019 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Scott 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, May 7, 2019 at 8:33 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Derrick Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Kinlaw, III.; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Harold Doucet and Kaprina Frank; Interim City Manager Rebecca Underhill, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Tim Duriso. Councilmember Charlotte Moses joined the Regular Meeting at 8:36 a.m. Councilmember Cal Jones joined the Regular Meeting at 8:38 a.m. II. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations The Mayor issued the following Proclamations May 2019 as "Elder Abuse Prevention Month" III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Zulema Escobedo Regarding Designating The Palms Golf Course Clubhouse On Pleasure Island As An Event Center Zulema Escobedo, 3308 Medical Triangle, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. (2) John Beard Jr. Regarding RV Park And City Development Issues John Beard, 501 W. 15th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above- mentioned topic. (3) Patricia Henderson Regarding Homeless Shelter Patricia Henderson, 2424 2nd Avenue, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned topic. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM (1) To Consider Z19-03 [Sup# 235] — Specific Use Permit For Approximately 0.1610-Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lot 12, Block 313 [A.K.A. 1519 El Paso Avenue], City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:34 a.m. Senior Planner 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 Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Moses and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:39 a.m. (2) To Consider Z19-04 [Sup# 236] — Specific Use Permit For Approximately 5.000-Acre Tract Of Land Out Of 15.985- Acres Of Land Out Of And A Part Of John McGaffery League, Abstract No. 167 [A.K.A. 11351 South Gulfway Drive], Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:40 a.m. Senior Planner 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 Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:47 a.m. (3) To Consider Z18-04 [Sup# 237] — Specific Use Permit For Approximately 0.4374-Acre Of Land Consisting Of Tracts 11-A And 13-A, Block 13, Rosemont Park Addition [A.K.A. 4248 9th Avenue/3701 41st Street], City 0 Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:48 a.m. Senior Planner 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 Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:50 a.m. B. Presentations (1) A Presentation By The Texas General Land Office And AECOM Regarding Disaster Recovery And HAP Programs GLO Branch Representative Rhonda Masters gave the above-mentioned presentation. (2) A Presentation By Staff Regarding The March Financial Report And The March Quarterly Investment Report Interim Finance Director Kandy Daniel gave the above-mentioned presentation. (3) A Presentation By Staff Regarding Street Program Repairs To 60th Street And Procter Public Works Director Alberto Elefano gave the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence - None City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P.R. No. 20800 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept An Award Of $723,800 From The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) For Port Arthur Transit's Resiliency Program. Funds Are Available From The FTA And Funding For The Local Match Of $180,950 Is Available From Unused Proceeds Of The 2010 General Obligation Bonds In Account No. 301-1601-591.84-00, Project No. GO-805 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution 20800 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-166. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 19-166 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-166 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AN AWARD OF $723,800 FROM THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) FOR PORT ARTHUR TRANSIT'S RESILIENCY PROGRAM. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE FTA AND FUNDING FOR THE LOCAL MATCH OF $180,950 IS AVAILABLE FROM UNUSED PROCEEDS OF THE 2010 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN ACCOUNT NO. 301-1601-591.84-00, PROJECT NO. GO- 805 VI. CONSENT AGENDA The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet seconded by Mayor Freeman that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolutions No. 20791, 20805 and 20817: 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 — None D. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 20679 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Sprint Waste Service, LP Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Rental Of Regular Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, ADA Accessible Toilets And Portable Toilets With Hand Washing Station In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $65,000.00 Annually, For The Parks And Recreation Department; Funding Available City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 In Parks And Recreation Rent Account No. 001-1207- 531.51-00 Proposed Resolution No. 20679 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-167. (2) P.R. No. 20721 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Williams Transport Service Of Lumberton, Texas For The Mowing Of Pleasure Island With An Annual Projected Budgetary Impact In The Amount Of $125,158.00; Funding Available In Pleasure Island Account Nos. 450-1291-549.59-00, 450-1292- 549.59-00, 450-1293-549.59-00, And 450-1294-549.59-00 Proposed Resolution No. 20721 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-168. (4) P.R. No. 20792 — A Resolution Authorizing A One (1) Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And R. L. Eldridge Construction, Inc., Of Sabine Pass, Texas @ $0.0065 Per Square Foot, For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately- Owned And City-Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area F (Sabine Pass). Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001-1304- 541.59-00, Other Contractual Service Proposed Resolution No. 20792 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-169. (5) P.R. No. 20799 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Renew Annual Maintenance For Microsoft Office 365 Exchange E-Mail Services And Required Client Access Licenses Through SHI Government Solutions For The Total Amount Of $35,541.20. Information Technology Accounts No. 001-1034-515.54-00 And 001-1034-515.57- 00 Proposed Resolution No. 20799 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-170. (6) P.R. No. 20801 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 Between The City Of Port Arthur And PM Construction & Rehab, LLC, DBA IPR South Central, LLC, Of Pasadena, Texas, For The Jade Avenue Sewer Line Replacement — Phase One (1) Project, For A Deductive Change Of $54,644.80, To A New Contract Total Of $313,505.20 And Authorizing The City Manager To Accept And Execute The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee, The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $31,350.52 From Account No. 410-0000-205.00-00 (Contract Retainage) Proposed Resolution No. 20801 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-171. (8) P.R. No. 20806 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve Change Order #3 To Correct The Quantities Awarded In The Original Contract Reducing The Contract Amount By $24,292.60; And Accepting The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Affidavit Of Payments Of Debts And Claims, Contractor's Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Pleasure Island Bulkhead Replacement Project; And Approve The Release Of Retainage To Crawley's Shoreline Construction Of Baytown, Texas In The Amount Of City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 $19,053.12 With Funding Available From Account No. 450- 0000-205.00-00 Proposed Resolution No. 20806 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-172. (9) P.R. No. 20809 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two (2) -Vertical Turbine Pumps To Be Used For The Water Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division, From Pump WRXS & Controls, LLC, Of Pearland, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $46,806.00, From Water Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division Account No. 410-1256-532.92-00 (Equipment) Proposed Resolution No. 20809 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-173, (10) P.R. No. 20814 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Fire Hydrants For The Water Utilities Department, Water Distribution Division, With Core & Main Of Beaumont, Texas (Formerly HD Supply Of Beaumont, Texas), In A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $200,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410- 1253-532.35-00 Proposed Resolution No. 20814 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-174. (11) P.R. No. 20815 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Emergency Contract With Spidle & Spidle, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Lease Of A 2,000 Gallon Diesel Tank And Purchase The Supplementary Fuel, Not To Exceed $35,000.00 Funds Are Available In 401-1501-561.24 And 401-1501-561.24 Proposed Resolution No. 20815 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-175. (12) P.R. No. 20816 — A Resolution Approving A Contract Amendment Between Texas Department Of State Health Services And The City Of Port Arthur To Change The Name Of Healthy Texas Babies Community Coalition (HTBCC) To Healthy Texas Mothers And Babies Community Coalition (HTMBCC) And To Increase Funding By $57,500.00 For A Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $231,875.00 Through August 31, 2020. No Match Required Proposed Resolution No. 20816 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-176. (14) P.R. No. 20818 — A Resolution Approving The FY 2020 Contract Amendment Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services For The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program By Adding $100,296.00 In Federal Funding With A 10% City Match Of $10,029.00 For The Contract Period Beginning July 1, 2019 Through June 30, 2020 Proposed Resolution No. 20818 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-177. (15) P.R. No. 20819 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between 'The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Carter Excavation And Clearing Of Cushing, Texas For The Purpose Of Disposing Refuse At The City's Sanitary Landfill Proposed Resolution No. 20819 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-178. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 (16) P.R. No. 20828 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Refuse Disposal Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Louisiana Chemical Dismantling Company, Inc. Of Kenner, Louisiana For The Purpose Of Disposing Refuse At The City's Sanitary Landfill Proposed Resolution No. 20828 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-179. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consent - Resolutions (7) P.R. No. 20805 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And South East Texas Lawn & Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas For Items 1 To 5 (Groups A, B, C, D And E), And Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas For Items 6 And 7 (Groups F And G) For Ground Maintenance Of City Properties At The Water Utilities Department Facilities, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $80,000.00 Per Year; Funding Is Available In Account Numbers 410-1252-532.59-00, 410-1253-532.59- 00, 410-1255-532.59-00 And 410-1256-532.59-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Jones that Proposed Resolution No. 20805 be adopted. Utilities Operations Director Donny Stanton appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet, Moses and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 20805 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-180. The caption of Resolution No. 19-180 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-180 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND SOUTH EAST TEXAS LAWN & MAINTENANCE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR ITEMS 1 TO 5 (GROUPS A, B, C, D AND E), AND WILLIAMS TRANSPORT OF LUMBERTON, TEXAS FOR ITEMS 6 AND 7 (GROUPS F AND G) FOR GROUND MAINTENANCE OF CITY PROPERTIES AT THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FACILITIES, WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $80,000.00 PER YEAR; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NUMBERS 410-1252- 532.59-00, 410-1253-532.59-00, 410-1255- 532.59-00 AND 410-1256-532.59-00 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 (13) P.R. No. 20817 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And RelaDyne, DBA Derrick Oil Of Port Arthur, Texas For Fueling Of The Temporary Light Towers In The Civic Center And Library Parking Lot For The Amount Of $.13 Per Gallon Above The OPIS Price. The Projected Monthly Cost Is $3500.00. Funds Available In Account 147- 2300-901-51-00 Project 082617 (Hurricane Account) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Jones that Proposed Resolution No. 20817 be adopted. Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned agreement. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 20817 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-181. The caption of Resolution No. 19-181 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-181 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND RELADYNE, DBA DERRICK OIL OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR FUELING OF THE TEMPORARY LIGHT TOWERS IN THE CIVIC CENTER AND LIBRARY PARKING LOT FOR THE AMOUNT OF $.13 PER GALLON ABOVE THE OPIS PRICE. THE PROJECTED MONTHLY COST IS $3500.00. FUNDS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT 147-2300-901-51-00 PROJECT 082617 (HURRICANE ACCOUNT) VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION (7) P.R. No. 20821 — A Resolution Authorizing Re-Certification Of Tender Loving Care Center For Children, (TLCCC) D/B/A Legacy Community Development Corporation, (Legacy CDC) Of Port Arthur, Texas, As A Community Housing Development Organization, (CHDO) And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Tender Loving Care Center For Children D/B/A Legacy Community Development Corporation To Purchase Vacant Land, Construct And Sale Of Two (2) Homes In The Downtown Affordable Housing Target Area. The Total Amount Provided For Said Activities Is An Amount Not To Exceed $225,000.00, Provided By The Federal Home Program, Account Numbers 108-2141-626.54-00, 108- 2141-626.59-00 And 108-2141-626.81-00, Project Numbers, HE1701, And HE1801 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20821 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-182. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 19-182 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-182 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE- CERTIFICATION OF TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN, (TLCCC) D/B/A LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, (LEGACY CDC) OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AS A COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, (CHDO) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN D/B/A LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PURCHASE VACANT LAND, CONSTRUCT AND SALE OF TWO (2) HOMES IN THE DOWNTOWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TARGET AREA. THE TOTAL AMOUNT PROVIDED FOR SAID ACTIVITIES IS AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000.00, PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL HOME PROGRAM, ACCOUNT NUMBERS 108-2141-626.54-00, 108-2141-626.59-00 AND 108-2141-626.81-00, PROJECT NUMBERS, HE1701, AND HE1801 A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 20752 — A Resolution Authorizing One (1) Year Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Twenty (20) Vendors: (1) Derrick & Noah Lawn Services Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0030 Per Square Foot; (2) M S Service Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0030; (3) S-Mo Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0030 Per Square Foot; (4) J.B. Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0031 Per Square Foot; (5) JL Handyman Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0031 Per Square Foot; (6) K & D Affordable Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0031; (7) Israel Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0032 Per Square Foot; (8) Eduardo T.O. Landscaping Of Groves, Texas @ .0032 Per Square Foot; (9) No Problem Services Of Beaumont, Texas @ .0032 Per Square Foot; (10) J.R.F. Lawn Services Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0033 Per Square Foot; (11) J M Lawn Services Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0034 Per Square Foot; (12) Ocequera Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas © .0034; (13) Ruben Torres Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0034 Per Square Foot; (14) Torres Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0034 Per Square Foot; (15) A & R Lawn Service, Inc. Of Port Arthur, Texas; (16) All In One Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0035 Per Square Foot; (17) All-Knight Services Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0035; (18) Israel Lopez Lawn Service Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0035 Per Square Foot; (19) Newcost Company Of Port Arthur, Texas @ .0035 Per Square Foot; And (20) Vargas Landscaping Of Port Arthur, Texas © .0037 Per Square Foot; For Grass Mowing Services Of Privately-Owned And City-Owned Vacant & Develop Lots In Areas Of The City Designated As Areas B- E. Funds Are Available In General Fund Account Number 001-1304-541.59-00 City Council Minutes s Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 20752 be adopted. Purchasing Director Clifton Williams and Code Enforcement Officer James Brown appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned Contracts. A drawing was held by the Mayor to determine the rotation list. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 28752 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-183. The caption of Resolution No. 19-183 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-183 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND TWENTY (20) VENDORS: (1) DERRICK & NOAH LAWN SERVICES OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0030 PER SQUARE FOOT; (2) M S SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0030; (3) S-MO UNLIMITED OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0030 PER SQUARE FOOT; (4) J.B. LAWN SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0031 PER SQUARE FOOT; (5) JL HANDYMAN OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS © .0031 PER SQUARE FOOT; (6) K & D AFFORDABLE LAWN SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0031; (7) ISRAEL CONSTRUCTION OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0032 PER SQUARE FOOT; (8) EDUARDO T.O. LANDSCAPING OF GROVES, TEXAS © .0032 PER SQUARE FOOT; (9) NO PROBLEM SERVICES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS @ .0032 PER SQUARE FOOT; (10) J.R.F. LAWN SERVICES OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS © .0033 PER SQUARE FOOT; (11) J M LAWN SERVICES OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (12) OCEQUERA LANDSCAPING OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0034; (13) RUBEN TORRES LANDSCAPING OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS © .0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (14) TORRES LANDSCAPING OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0034 PER SQUARE FOOT; (15) A & R LAWN SERVICE, INC. OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS; (16) ALL IN ONE LAWN SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; (17) ALL- KNIGHT SERVICES OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0035; (18) ISRAEL LOPEZ LAWN SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; (19) NEWCOST COMPANY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0035 PER SQUARE FOOT; AND (20) VARGAS LANDSCAPING OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS @ .0037 PER SQUARE FOOT; FOR GRASS MOWING SERVICES OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AND CITY-OWNED VACANT & DEVELOP LOTS IN AREAS OF THE City Council Minutes O Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 CITY DESIGNATED AS AREAS B-E. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-1304-541.59-00 (2) P.R. No. 20779 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And Tender Loving Care Center For Children (TLCCC) DBA Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC) For The Development Of Affordable Houses On Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) In The Downtown Targeted Area The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20779 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-185. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 19-185. reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-185 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN (TLCCC) DBA LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LEGACY CDC) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSES ON NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) IN THE DOWNTOWN TARGETED AREA (3) P.R. No. 20786 -- A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Ground Leases Between The City Of Port Arthur And Tender Loving Care Center For Children (TLCCC) DBA Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC) For The Development Of Affordable Houses On Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Properties In The Downtown Targeted Area The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20786 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-186. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 19-186 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-186 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GROUND LEASES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN City Council Minutes I() Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 (TLCCC) DBA LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LEGACY CDC) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSES ON NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) PROPERTIES IN THE DOWNTOWN TARGETED AREA (4) P.R. No. 20787 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Fixed Price Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And Tender Loving Care Center For Children (TLCCC), DBA Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC) For The Development Of Affordable Houses On The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Properties Located At 923 5th Street, 1238 5th Street And 1300 5th Street At 430 Charleston Avenue, In Downtown Targeted Area The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20787 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-187. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 19-187 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-187 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN (TLCCC), DBA LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LEGACY CDC) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSES ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 923 5TH STREET, 1238 5TH STREET AND 1300 5TH STREET AT 430 CHARLESTON AVENUE, IN DOWNTOWN TARGETED AREA (5) P.R. No. 20812 — A Resolution Approving The 2019 Community Development Block Grant Allocations In The Amount Of $1,088,228.00 For The City Of Port Arthur The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20812 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-188. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 19-188 reads as follows: City Council Minutes I i Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 RESOLUTION NO. 19-188 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,088,228.00 FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (6) R.R. No. 20820 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Donation Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Wells Fargo Bank For Donation Of Real Property Located At 1405 Trinity Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas; Wells Fargo Bank Will Also Provide An Allowance Of $10,000.00 To Assist With The Demolition. Additional Funding For The Demolition Will Be Provided By The Housing Rehabilitation Account 105-1431-552.59-00 Project C44119 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Jones that Proposed Resolution No. 20820 be adopted. Housing Director Beverly Freeman appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned agreement. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 19-189 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-189 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND WELLS FARGO BANK FOR DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1405 TRINITY AVENUE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS; WELLS FARGO BANK WILL. ALSO PROVIDE AN ALLOWANCE OF $10,000.00 TO ASSIST WITH THE DEMOLITION. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE DEMOLITION WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE HOUSING REHABILITATION ACCOUNT 105- 1431-552.59-00 PROJECT C44119 (8) P.R. No. 20822 -- A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmember Jones) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Councilmember Jones that Proposed Resolution 20822 be adopted. The following citizens appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned Beautification Commission: Kathleen Wilson Linda LaBleu Carolyn Worsham City Council Minutes 1 Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 20822 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-190. The caption of Resolution No. 19-190 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-190 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES) B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6766 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $12,500.00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To Police Vehicle #1852 The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 6766 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 19-17 Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 19-17 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 19-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF AN AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500.00 MADE AGAINST TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL (TML) AS A RESULT OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO POLICE VEHICLE #1852 (2) P.O. No. 6767 — An Ordinance Amending The Project Plan And Financing Plan For The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ No. 1, City Of Port Arthur, Texas The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Doucet and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw that Proposed Ordinance No. 6767 be adopted. Art Pertile appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above- mentioned reinvestment zone. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. City Council Minutes 13 Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 19-18 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 19-18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROJECT PLAN AND FINANCING PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE TIRZ NO. 1, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS VIII. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss And Receive Legal Advice From The City Attorney/Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Claims/Litigation Filed Against the City of Port Arthur. (2) Section 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss Legal Advice/Consultation With The City Attorney Regarding Employment Law Issues (3) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located At: 1346 W. Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Drive (W. 7th Street); 600 Procter Street; Downtown Port Arthur; and 3457 57th Street (4) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value of Real Property Located In The City's Industrial District/ETJ (5) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss Or Deliberate The Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Or Value Of Real Property Located At 3501 Cultural Drive Also Known As The Texas Artist Museum (TAMS) (6) Section 551.074 Government Code — To Discuss The Selection Of Potential Candidates For The Position Of City Manager (7) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Development Incentives In The City's Industrial District/ETJ (8) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Economic Development Incentives In Downtown Port Arthur The City Council recessed their meeting at 12:40 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 2:34 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank; Interim City Manager Robinson; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Tim Duriso. MOTION IN OPEN SESSION The City Attorney read the following motion into the record: A Motion To Authorize The City Attorney To Prepare Documents For The Sale Of The Sabine Hotel Building Pursuant To Section 211.006 (B) 6 Of The Texas Local Government Code. Said City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 Building Is Located In Downtown TRZS No. 1 Which Is A Reinvestment Zone And The City Desires Pursuant To This Statute To Have This Building Developed Under The Project Plan As Set Forth In The Newly Adopted TRZS Plan Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. A Motion To Waive The Existing Demolition And Labor Liens At Properties Located At 440 Austin Avenue And 500 Austin Avenue Pursuant To The City's Economic Incentive Ordinance Upon the motion of Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Doucet and carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. A Motion To Direct The City Attorney To Prepare A Lease Of City Owned Property Located At 3457 57th Street At Fair Market Value Based On A Certified Opinion And Appraisal Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. A Motion To Authorize A Final Employment Payout Payment To Harvey Robinson For Unpaid TMRS Benefits In The Amount Owed $18,908.15 Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kinlaw and carried, the above-mentioned motion was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION (9) P.R. No. 20823 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SETEX Construction Corp., Of Beaumont, Texas, Through Choice Partners Cooperative Contract Number 15/0413N-11 For The Repairs At The Armory Building, In The Amount Of $35,836.61; Funding From Proceeds Received From Insurance In Account No. 147-2300-901.32-00, Project No. 082617 - Emergency Management Fund The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Jones and carried, Proposed Resolution No. 20823 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 19-191. City Council Minutes 15 Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019 Voting Yes: Mayor Freeman; Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw; Councilmembers Scott, Jones, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 19-191 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 19-191 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With SETEX Construction Corp., Of Beaumont, Texas, Through Choice Partners Cooperative Contract Number 15/041)N-11 For The Repairs At The Armory Building, In The Amount Of $35,836.61; Funding From Proceeds Received From Insurance In Account No. 147-2300-901.32-00, Project No. 082617 - Emergency Management Fund IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kinlaw and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 2:43 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 May 7, 2019. APPROVED . City Council Minutes in Regular Meeting — May 7, 2019