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Home My WebLink AboutMARCH 4, 2003OSCAR G. ORTIZ MAYOR THOMAS J. HENDERSON, MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCIL MEMBERS: CRAIG HANNAH FELIX A. BARKER TOM GILLAM REV. RONNIE LINDEN BOB BOWERS ROSE MITCHELL CHA SSON MICHAEL "SHAN E" SINEGAL c/t>, of STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS CITY MANAGER EVANGELINE "VAN" GREEN CITY SECRETARY MARK T. SOKOLOW CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA Cift! Council l~qul~,,, Meehng Ma,,ch 4, 2003 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 P.O. BOX 1089 · PORT ARTHUR TEXAS 77641-1089 · 409/983-8115 · FAX 409/983-8291 Exhibit "A" CTFY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur March 4, 2003 8:30AM ROLL CALL~ INVOCATION & PLEDGE Mayor Ortiz Mayor Pro Tem Henderson Councilmember Hannah Councilmember Barker Councilmember Gillam lIT Councilmember Linden Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Chaisson Councilmember Sinegal City Manager Fitzgibbons City Secretary Green City Attorney Sokolow II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Minutes - Regular Meeting February 18, 2003 Special Meeting February 24, 2003 III. PETITIONS &COMMUNICATIONS A. Presentation Of 2002 Clarence E. Ridley Award (P. R. No. 12099) B, Speakers Alfred Dominic Regarding The Need For .lobs Because Of The Increase In The Economy C. Corre~- None IV, PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00AM None AGENDA MARCH 4, 2003 UNFTN~SHED BUSZNESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On This Item: (1) P. O. No. 5312 - An Ordinance Pertaining To The Rate Increase Of Southern Union Gas. (2) P. O. No. 5313 - An Ordinance Adding Section 2-229 To The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Communications With Regulatory Authorities By Public Utilities With A Penalty Not To Exceed $500 Per Violation And Providing For The Publication Thereof. V~'. CONSENT AGENDA NOT[CE 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 Heeting. All Rems 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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Ttems Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Tndividual Consideration In Tts Normal Sequence After The Ttems Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of One 20KW Generac Model SG020 Natural Gas Generator, Five Years Or 5,000- Hour Manufacturer's Extended Warranty, A Six-Foot High Gated Brick Enclosure, Automatic Transfer Switch And Installation To Bayou Electric, inc., Of Orange, Texas in The Amount Of $18,650 For The Port Arthur Civic Center. Bm Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Purchase Of Small Tools And Equipment For The New Pierce 1500 GPM Fire Engine For #5 Fire Station To The Following Vendors: Dooley Tackaberry Of Houston, TX in The Amount Of $11,099.89, Chief Supply Of Eugene, OR Tn The Amount Of $10,198.31, NAFECO, THC., Of Decatur, AL Tn The Amount Of $3,376.50 And Casco Industries Inc. Of Pasadena, TX in The Amount Of $1,460.00. AGENDA MARCH 4, 2003 VT. CONSENT AGENDA - (CONTlrNUED) Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For The Rental Of Chemical Toilets To American Waste Services, Tnc., (With The Option To Renew For Two Additional Years) In The Estimated Amount Of $10.145 For Various City Parks And Special Events Throughout The Year. D. E__~pen se Accounts: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz: Attend Port Arthur Day Tn Austin, February 2 - 4, 2003 888.19 Mayor Pro Tem Tom Henderson: Attend Port Arthur Day In Austin, February 2 - 4, 2003 647.51 Councilmember Felix A. Barker: Attend Port Arthur Day In Austin, February 2 - 4, 2003 619.31 Councilmember Michael "Shane" Sinegah Attend Port Arthur Day In Austin, February 2 - 4, 2003 807.65 City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons: Attend Port Arthur Day In Austin, February 2 - 4, 2003 402.50 City Attorney Mark Sokolow: Use Of Personal Auto On City Business, 3anuary 30 - February 24, 2003 $ 51.63 Attend Port Arthur Day In Austin, February 2 - 4, 2003 $ 230.65 A~end SeminarIn Houston, TX, February20, 2003 350.67 AGENDA MARCH 4, 2003 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - (CONTINUED) Resolutions - Consent (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) P. R. No. 12053 - A Resolution Renewing A Mowing Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Perfect Cut Lawn Care, 4140 Pradice, Beaumont, TX 77705 For Groups "II" And "VII"; Said Annual Contract Is For Mowing Various City Properties, Parks And Right-Of-Ways In The City; Estimated Annual Cost $10,170.00 In Fiscal Year 2003. Proposed Funding: Parks Division FY 2003 Budget Account No. 001-1207-531.31-00. Said Contract Is For One (1) Year With Optional Renewal For Up To Two (2) Additional Years. P. R. No. 12099 - A Resolution Recognizing The Public Service Personnel Winners Of The Clarence E. Ridley Award For 2002. P. R. No. 12100 - A Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of The Only Bid For The Construction Of The Hike And Bike Trail Due To The Bid Exceeding The Available Budget In CIP 507, And That The Only Bidder Be Informed Of Such Action. P. R. No. 12102 - A Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. I To Grant Agreement No. 51320F1020 With The Texas Department Of Transportation To Provide For Transit Operating Funds. P. R. No. 12104 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustments To Certain Utility Accounts. P. R. No. 12105 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contracts As Follows: Three (3) Contracts Between The Port Acres Little League And The City Of Port Arthur For The Use Of Eagles Field, Pee Wee Field And Miguez Field This Spring. P. R. No. 12107 - A Resolution Authorizing An Award For A Seven-Passenger Van For The Community Prosecution Program. Account (Account No. 132- 1021-514-59.00). 4 AGENDA MARCH 4, 2003 VYI. ITEMS REQUZRZNG IND~VZDUAL ACTI'ON - NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) P. R. No. 10279 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Sign Two (2) Replats Of Reserve "F", Replat Of Marina Colony Subdivision, A Subdivision On Pleasure Island On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur. (Requested By The Pleasure Island Commission) (3) P. R. No. 12096 - A Resolution Supporting All Actions To Abate Any And All Nuisances As They Pertain To The Bessie Heights Marsh. (1) (2) P. R. No. 12108 - A Resolution Appointing Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council. Ordinances P. O. No. 5137 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting A Specific Use Permit For A Tavern/Lounge In The Planned Development - ll District On Lots 19-24, Block 130, City Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Amended By 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. (Z02-04 DAVIDSON 625/639/641 Procter Street) P. O. No. 5318 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Assignment Of Assessment Liens To First American Title Insurance Company For Full Payment Thereof. P. O. No. 5319 - An Ordinance Authorizing A Special Warranty Deed Of Property To Marcus & Rachel Jacquet. *Reports And Recommendations 3anuary, 2003 Financial Report Report On IASlS Healthcare - Proposed New Hospital AGENDA MARCH 4, 2003 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON-CONSENT (CONTINUED) (3) Report On CDBG Requests (4) Report On March 20, 2003 TML Region 16 IVleeting To Be Held In Nacogdoches, Texas (5) Status Report On Renovation Plans For Barbara lacket Park (6) Report On Ordinance 01-20 And Policy Pertaining To Travel Expenses (Requested By Mayor Ortiz) The City Council Can Act On Any Of The Above Reports And Recommendations As To Accept The Report/Recommendation Or To Request Additional Information And Records. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMI'n'EES None IX, *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 EFormerly Article 6252-:[7, 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 Gilts To The City Section 551.074 - Personnel Section 551.076 - Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives 6 AGENDA MARCH 4, 2003 XJ l'X. *CLOSED HEETi'NG (EXECUT:ZVE SESSI'ON) - (CONTI'NUED) Closed Meeting: (1) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Southern Union Gas Or ONEOK. (2) Section 551.071 & 551.074 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To EDC Grantees. (3) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Economic Incentives As It Pertains To Healthcare, Commercial And ]Industrial Projects. (4) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Pending Contract With Linebarger Goggan Blair Pena & Sampson, L.L.P., As It Pertains To The Collection Of Municipal Court Fines And Pending And Prospective Litigation Pertaining Thereto. (5) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Status Of The Audit And Prospective Litigation Pertaining Thereto. (6) Section 551.07! Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Pending Litigation Concerning/~///$ Ils, The (7) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Argosy Apartments (Harvard Stephens). (8) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney The Pending Condemnation Of The Trahan Tract. *The Items In Executive Session Hay Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session FUTURE AGENDA I'TEf4S OR REQUESTED REPORTS Items For Future Agenda Consideration Or Reports From Staff May Be Requested But No Discussion Of Any 1'rem Or Request Shall Take Place. XT. AD3OURNMENT OF NIEETZNG RULES OF DECORUM - P,..,,x_ON~ ADIDP, ESSING COUNCil- 8~ AUIDItE~CZ RU'L'='D OF P,~OCEDU,~E THE Clt~ SECRETARY SHALL MAKE PUBLIC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND AGENDA CONTAINING ALL ~USiNESS TO BE ~I~CUSEE~ AT A ME~T1NG OF THE CIT~ CCUNC~L. WISHE~ TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ANY MA%E~ MAY DO ~O BY NOTI~flNG THE C]~ ~EC2ETARY ~_FEC!F¢C A~E:NDA IT-~.~t~. A.=TE.R A MOTION. SECOND AND DISCUSSION B,v T~E C]%f CCUNC',L ON ANY