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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 7, 2009 REGULAR MEETINGi REGULAR MEETING -April 7, 2009 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mr. Elias Hernandez 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, April 7, 2009 at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Elizabeth "Liz" Segler, Morris Albright, III, Martin Flood, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson, Dawana K. Wise and Thomas J. "Tom" Henderson; City Manager Steve Fitrgibbons, City Secretary Terri Hanks, City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow, and Sergeant at Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton. Councilmember John Beard, ]r. joined the Regular Meeting at 6:13 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Jack Chatman, Jr. was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Minutes March 10, 2009 Regular Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, the above-mentioned meeting meetings were adopted. March 24, 2009 Regular Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, the above-mentioned meeting meetings were adopted. Proclamations -Held III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (i) Ken Cavaretta Regarding Speeding And Neighborhood Concerns On Brazos Avenue Mr. Ken Cavaretta, 4400 Candywood Drive, appeared before the City Council to discuss traffic safety concerns in his neighborhood. Mr. Cavaretta requested consideration in reducing the speed limit to 20 miles per hour and posting traffic control signs at Brazos Avenue and Candywood Drive. (2) Pat Jones Regarding Abandoned Vehicles And Water Utilities -NOT PRESENT B. Presentations (2) 2009 Mercado Days Festival (April 17-18, 2009) Hispanic Cultural and Educational Center Executive Committee Member Sabrina Vrooman, 4736 Redbird, appeared before the City Council to extend invitations to attend the Sixth Annual Mercado Days Latino Fest 2009 to be held Friday, April 17, 2009 and Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Procter Street Pavilion. Mrs. Vrooman announced the event will spotlight food, music, dancing, arts and crafts, carnival rides, clowns, children's events; and a car show, a golf tournament, and a Queen's pageant. Mrs. Vrooman recognized 2008 Mercado Day Queen Brenda Alvarez and Southeast Texas Hispanic Cultural and Educational Center committee members in the audience. (3) 2009 Mutti-Cultural Exposition (April 25, 2009) Human Resources Director Dr. Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to announce the City of Port Arthur's First Annual Multi-Cultural Exposition to be held Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Procter Street Pavilion. Dr. Thigpen commented that the event will highlight the community's cultural diversity by providing entertainment, food, children's activities, and health and wellness information. Entertainment Chairman Mustafa Abdul-Jabbar appeared before the City Council to extend invitations to attend the multi-cultural exposition and highlighted scheduled performances. Multi-Cultural Exposition organizers appeared before the City Council in support of the upcoming event. Councilmember John Beard, Jr. joined the Regular Meeting at 6:13 p.m. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations "The High Society M.A.D. (Mothers And Daughters) Red Hatters' Day° -April 25, 2009 High Society M.A.D Red Hatters' Port Arthur Chapter Queen Mother Gloria Vital, 4145 Turtle Creek Drive appeared before the City Council to accept the proclamation and proclaimed Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" is an honorary member. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS (1) Terrabon Regarding Renewable Energy Terrabon Founder Gary Luce, 9525 Arcade, Spring, Texas appeared before the City Council to discuss plans to construct a renewable energy plant using anaerobic technology. Mr. Luce requested consideration in the City Council providing a letter of support, site development assistance at the Business Park and a tax abatement incentive. C. Correspondence -None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (1) P. R. No. 15115 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Members Of The Pleasure Island Commission The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Albright and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15115 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 15115 was tabled. (2) P. R. No. 15163 - A Resolution As It Pertains To A Survey By Professor Esser Of Lamar University Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Albright and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15163 was removed. City Council Minutes z Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 15163 was removed. Councilmember Williamson left the Council Chamber at 6:45 p.m. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Wise and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Item F, Proposed Resolution No.'s 15133, 15166, 15176, 15183, 15190, 15192,15193 15194: A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To TNT Ready Mix In The Amount Of $6,734 For The Purchase Of Concrete Mix Used For The 2009 Bond Issued City Streets Programs B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc., In The Amount Of $8,324 For The Repair Of A Holmatro Rescue Tool Pump Core, Hose Core And Cutter Tool Conversion For The Fire Department C. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid For Street Materials (Concrete Building Materials) To Transit Mix, Whitecap Construction Supp/y, And Knife River Corporation For The Public Works Department (Streets Division) D. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Pump & Power Equipment In The Amount Of $5,786 For The Purchase Of Two Submersible Pumps (Damaged By An Electrical Storm) For The Utility Operations Department, Wastewater Conveyance Division) E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Brazos Technology In The Amount Of $36,790 For The Purchase Of Ten (10) Electronic Hand Held Ticket Writers For The Police Department & Municipal Court G. Expense Reports: City Attorney Mark T. Sokolow: Legal Seminar, Houston, TX March 26, 2009 $675.50 Resolutions -Consent (1) P. R. No. 15054 - A Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of An Application With The Federal Transportation Administration For Funding Assistance FY 2008-2009 And FY 2009-2010 On Behalf Of Port Arthur Transit System Proposed Resolution 15054 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-114. (2) P. R. No. 15133 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A CDBG Contract In The Amount Of $5,000.00 Between The Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council And The City Of Port Arthur To Provide Neighborhood Security Through The Use Of Neighborhood Action Groups, Primarily In Low To Moderate Income Neighborhoods Proposed Resolution 15133 was held for individual discussion. City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 (3) P. R. No. 15166 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make Application To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A Community Development Block Grant In The Amount Of $1,358,218 And A Grant For $435,802 In Home Funds Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City Of Port Arthur's 2009 Consolidated Annual Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development Proposed Resolution 15166 was held for individual discussion. (4) P. R. No. 15168 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Apply For The COPS Hiring And Recovery Program (CHRP) Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009. The Department Of ]ustice Has Been Allocated Up To One Billion Dollars For Fiscal Year 2009 Proposed Resolution 15168 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-115. (5) P. R. No. 15169 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Apply For The Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant. The Department Of Justice Has Been Allocated $225,000,000 Nationwide For Fiscal Year 2009 Proposed Resolution 15169 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-116. (6) P. R. No. 15170 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Apply For Federal Grant Funding Within The Fiscal Year 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program. Eligible Funding For This Award Is Up To $194,000 And Is Equally Divided Between The City Of Port Arthur And ]efferson County, Texas Proposed Resolution 15170 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-117. (7) P. R. No. 15172 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Apply For The State And Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program: Combating Criminal Narcotics Activity Stemming From The Southern Border Of The United States. The Department Of Justice Has Been Allocated Up To 30 Million Dollars For Fiscal Year 2009 Proposed Resolution 15172 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-118. (8) P. R. No. 15173 - A Resolution To Approve Amendment One To The Texas Nurse-Family Partnership Agreement Between The Health And Human Services Commission And The City Of Port Arthur Proposed Resolution 15173 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-119. (9) P. R. No. 15174 - A Resolution To Amend The FY 2009 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State Health Services WIC Program, Attachment No. OOlA Proposed Resolution 15174 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-120. (10) P. R. No. 15175 - A Resolution Approving The Contract Between The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) And The City Of Port Arthur For City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Additional Hurricane Rita Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Funding In The Amount Of $213,000 Proposed Resolution 15175 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-121. (11) P. R. No. 15176 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 08-380 And Authorizing A New Emergency Contract With Triangle Waste Solutions As To Provide Roll-Off Boxes For Garbage, Drinking Water, Portable Buildings, And Portable Toilets In The Case Of An Emergency Or Disaster With The Term Of The Agreement From April 7, 2009 To December 31, 2011 Proposed Resolution No. 15176 was held for individual discussion. (12) P. R. No. 15180 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Submit An Application For A Port Arthur Communities Fund Grant In The Amount Of $71,740 For The Health Department's STD Program Proposed Resolution 15180 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-122. (13) P. R. No. 15181 - A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Mercado Days Festival Entertainment Area For 2009, Designating Southeast Texas Hispanic Cultural And Educational Center, Inc. As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Southeast Texas Hispanic Cultural And Educational Center, Inc Proposed Resolution 15181 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-123. (14) P. R. No. 15183 - A Resolution Rescinding A Contract With American Safety And Environmental For Debris Removal Services, Effective Date April 15, 2009 Proposed Resolution 15183 was held for individual discussion. (15) P. R. No. 15184 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Neches Engineers Of Beaumont, Texas To Provide Engineering And Design Services For City Hall Energy Efficiency Upgrades For An Amount Not To Exceed $21,475; Account 001-1206- 531-54-00 Proposed Resolution 15184 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-124. (16) P. R. No. 15185 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux & Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc. For Professional Services Not To Exceed $15,980.00 Related To The GPS Survey Of The Sanitary Sewer Systems In Sabine Pass And Pleasure Island. Account No. 426-1625- 532.54-00, Project No. 426015 Proposed Resolution 15185 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-125. (17) P. R. No. 15188 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Reject The Submitted RFQ's For The Design/Build As To The Construction Of A Fire Station At 5030 South Gulfway Drive, Sabine Pass, Texas And Advertise For Request For Qualifications (RFQ's) For An Architectural/Engineering Firm To Draw Up Plans That Meet The Scope Of The FEMA Approved Project City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Proposed Resolution 15188 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-126. (18) P. R. No. 15189 - A Resolution By The City Council Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For Funding Under The "Recovery Act -Energy Efficiency And Conservation Block Grants -Formula Grants" Proposed Resolution 15189 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-127. (19) P. R. No. 15190 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With L. Mobley Concrete Construction Of Houston, Texas For Construction Of Handicap Ramps At Various Intersections Along Procter Street For The Total Amount Of $21,450; Account 001- 1203-531.87-00 Proposed Resolution 15190 was held for individual discussion. (20) P. R. No. 15192 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With SKR Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Reconstruction Of The Babe Zaharias Golf Course Pump Station Building Destroyed By Hurricane Ike For The Amount Of $38,900; Funding Being Available In Project IKEBZ, 121-2300-901-59-00 Proposed Resolution 15192 was held for individual discussion. (21) P. R. No. 15193 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Emericon Builders Of Brea, California For The Reconstruction Of The Landfill Pump Station Building Destroyed By Hurricane Ike For The Amount Of $8,690.50; Funding Being Available In Project IKELF, 121-2300-901.59-00 Proposed Resolution 15193 was held for individual discussion. (22) P. R. No. 15194 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between Savannah Housing Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur In The Amount Of $200,000 For Site Preparation, New Construction And Up To $40,000 For Down Payment And Closing Costs Assistance To Construct Two (2) New Homes For Low To Moderate Income Persons/Families In The City Proposed Resolution 15194 was held for individual discussion. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT Consent Items F. Consideration And Approval Of Purchase Of A Color Copier For The Mayor's Office From Better Business Machines Of Beaumont, TX In The Amount Of $7,795.00 And Estimated Maintenance Of $1,800.00 For A Total Amount Of $9,595.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Consent Item. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Segler to adopt Consent Item F. Mayor Prince addressed inquiries regarding justification for a color copier. Councilmember Williamson returned to the Council Chamber at 6:50 p.m. City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: Councilmember Beard. Consent Item F was adopted over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Beard. Consent Resolutions (2) P. R. No. 15133 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A CDBG Contract In The Amount Of $5,000.00 Between The Port Arthur Neighborhood Action Council And The City Of Port Arthur To Provide Neighborhood Security Through The Use Of Neighborhood Action Groups, Primarily In Low To Moderate Income Neighborhoods The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Attorney Sokolow distributed the Community Development Block Grant Program Contract for City Council consideration. The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Albright to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15133 with the inclusion of the contract as distributed by the City Attorney. Proposed Resolution No. 15133 was adopted with the inclusion of the contract. Grants Program Administrator Mary Essex appeared before the City Council to address funding inquiries related to Community Development Block Grant program. Proposed Resolution No. 15133 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-128. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-128 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-128 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CDBG CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 BETWEEN THE PORT ARTHUR NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO PROVIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY THROUGH THE USE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION GROUPS, PRIMARILY IN LOW TO MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS (3) P. R. No. 15166 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make Application To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A Community Development Block Grant In The Amount Of $1,358,218 And A Grant For $435,802 In Home Funds Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City Of Port Arthur's 2009 Consolidated Annual Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes ~ Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Henderson to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15166. Councilmember Beard left the Council Chamber at 6:59 p.m. Grants Program Administrator Mary Essex appeared before the City Council to address funding and allocation inquiries related to the Community Development Block Grant program. Proposed Resolution No. 15166 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-129. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-129 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-129 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,358,218 AND A GRANT FOR $435,802 IN HOME FUNDS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S 2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PLAN. THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (11) P. R. No. 15176 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. OS-380 And Authorizing A New Emergency Contract With Triangle Waste Solutions As To Provide Roll-Off Boxes For Garbage, Drinking Water, Portable Buildings, And Portable Toilets In The Case Of An Emergency Or Disaster With The Term Of The Agreement From April 7, 2009 To December 31, 2011 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Attorney Mark Sokolow reported that minor changes have been made to the new emergency contract. Councilmember Beard returned to the Council Chamber at 7:03 p.m. Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15176 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-130. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-130 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-130 City Council Minutes 8 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. OS-380 AND AUTHORIZING A NEW EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH TRIANGLE WASTE SOLUTIONS AS TO PROVIDE ROLL-OFF BOXES FOR GARBAGE, DRINIQNG WATER, PORTABLE BUILDINGS, AND PORTABLE TOILETS IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OR DISASTER WITH THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FROM APRIL 7, 2009 TO DECEMBER 31, 2011 (14) P. R. No. 15183 - A Resolution Rescinding A Contract With American Safety And Environmental For Debris Removal Services, Effective Date April 15, 2009 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Attorney Sokolow stated that the effective date would be April 30, 2009 to allow for the fifteen (15) day notification period. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Henderson to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15183 with the effective date of April 30, 2009. Councilmember Albright left the Council Chamber at 7:04 p.m. Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to debris removal. Proposed Resolution No. 15183 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-131 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-131 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-131 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES, EFFECTIVE DATE APRIL 30, 2009 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM To Consider The Disannexation Of Property As Requested By The City Of Groves The Mayor opened the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. City Attorney Mark Sokolow presented an overview of the proposed disannexation. The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to speak regarding the above-mentioned disannexation. Groves City Manager Dee Sosa appeared before the City Council to speak in favor of the proposed disannexation. Councilmember Albright returned to the Council Chamber at 7:09 p.m. City Council Minutes 9 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT Consent Resolutions (19) P. R. No. 15190 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With L. Mobley Concrete Construction Of Houston, Texas For Construction Of Handicap Ramps At Various Intersections Along Procter Street For The Total Amount Of $21,450; Account 001- 1203-531.87-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Henderson to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15190. Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to contractor bidding responses. Proposed Resolution No. 15190 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-132 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-132 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-132 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH L. MOBLEY CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HANDICAP RAMPS AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS ALONG PROCTER STREET FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $21,450; ACCOUNT 001- 1203-531.87-00 (20) P. R. No. 15192 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With SKR Construction Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Reconstruction Of The Babe Zaharias Golf Course Pump Station Building Destroyed By Hurricane Ike For The Amount Of $38,900; Funding Being Available In Project IKEBZ, 121-2300-901-59-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15192 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-133. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-133 reads as follows: City Council Minutes ]0 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 RESOLUTION NO. 09-133 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SKR CONSTRUCTION OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE BABE ZAHARIAS GOLF COURSE PUMP STATION BUILDING DESTROYED BY HURRICANE IKE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $38,900; FUNDING BEING AVAILABLE IN PROJECT IKEBZ,121-2300-901-59-00 (21) P. R. No. 15193 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Emericon Builders Of Brea, California For The Reconstruction Of The Landfill Pump Station Building Destroyed By Hurricane Ike For The Amount Of $8,690.50; Funding Being Available In Project IKELF, 121-2300-901.59-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Beard to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15193. Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed agreement. Proposed Resolution No. 15193 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-134 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-134 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-134 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EMERICON BUILDERS OF BREA, CALIFORNIA FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL PUMP STATION BUILDING DESTROYED BY HURRICANE IKE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $8,690.50; FUNDING BEING AVAILABLE IN PROJECT IKELF, 121-2300-901.59-00. (22) P. R. No. 15194 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between Savannah Housing Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur In The Amount Of $200,000 For Site Preparation, New Construction And Up To $40,000 For Down Payment And Closing Costs Assistance To Construct Two (2) New Homes For Low To Moderate Income Persons/Families In The City The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Albright to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15194. Planning Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed housing construction contract. City Council Minutes i t Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Proposed Resolution No. 15194 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-135. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-135 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-135 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN SAVANNAH HOUSING CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR SITE PREPARATION, NEW CONSTRUCTION AND UP TO $40,000 FOR DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS ASSISTANCE TO CONSTRUCT TWO (2) NEW HOMES FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME PERSONS/FAMILIES IN THE City A. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 15098 - A Resolution AS It Pertains To Orange County Emergency Services District No. 2 (Requested By The City Manager) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Williamson to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15098. City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons recommended approval of the Proposed Resolution. Proposed Resolution No. 15098 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-136. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-136 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-136 A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 (REQUESTED BY THE CITY MANAGER) Councilmembers Flood and Williamson left the Council Chamber at 7:40 p.m. (2) P. R. No. 15167 - A Resolution As It Pertains To A Sanitary Sewer Utility Line Being Installed By PA69, LP The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15167 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-137. City Council Minutes IZ Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-137 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-137 A RESOLUTION AS TT PERTAINS TO A SANITARY SEWER UTILITY LINE BEING INSTALLED BY PA69, LP B. Ordinances (2) P. O. 5995 - An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2008 And Ending September 30, 2009 As To Provide Funding For Overtime In The Fire Department And Southeast Texas Interfaith Organizations (SETIO) The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Councilmember Williamson recused himself from the above-mentioned item and filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the City Secretary. Councilmember Flood returned to the Council Chamber at 7:45 p.m. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Henderson to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 5995. City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons responded to inquiries related to the budget amendment. Proposed Ordinance No. 5995 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-27. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 09-27 reads as follows: ORDINANCE 09-27 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OVERTIME IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS INTERFAITH ORGANIZATIONS (SETIO) A. Resolutions (3) P. R. No 15182 - A Resolution Authorizing $68,000 To SETIO For Rita Recovery (Requested By City Manager) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Councilmember Williamson recused himself from the above-mentioned item and filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the City Secretary. City Council Minutes 1' Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15182 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-138. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-138 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-138 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING $68,000 TO SETIO FOR RITA RECOVERY (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER) Councilmember Flood left the Regular Meeting at 7:50 p.m. Councilmember Beard left the Council Chamber at 7:50 p.m. (4) P. R. No. 15186 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Attorney To Apply For Second Chance Act Grant Funds The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Wise to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15186. City Attorney Mark Sokolow addressed inquiries related to the proposed grant application. Proposed Resolution No. 15186 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-139. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-139 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-139 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO APPLY FOR SECOND CHANCE ACT GRANT FUNDS B. Ordinances (1) P. O. No. 5994 - An Ordinance Amending Section 78-269 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Travel Expenses (Requested By Mayor Prince) The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Wise to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 5994. Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to respond to inquiries related to travel expenses. Proposed Ordinance No. 5994 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-28. City Council Minutes t4 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 09-28 reads as follows: ORDINANCE 09-28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 78- 269 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO TRAVEL EXPENSES (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE) Councilmember Williamson returned to the Council Chamber at 7:59 p.m. (3) P. O. No. 5996 - An Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance No. 09-11 And Awarding A Bid For The Sale Of 3510 Lake Arthur Drive The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5996 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-29. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 09-29 reads as follows: ORDINANCE 09-29 AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 09-1i AND AWARDING A BID FOR THE SALE OF 3510 LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE (4) P. O. No. 5997 - An Ordinance Authorizing Special Warranty Deeds Of Properly To Savannah Housing Corporation The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Albright, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5997 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-30. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Segler, Albright, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 09-30 reads as follows: ORDINANCE 09-30 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SPECIAL WARRANTY DEEDS OF PROPERTY TO SAVANNAH HOUSING CORPORATION C. *Reoorts And Recommendations City Council Minutes 15 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 (i) Report On Yard Parking Violations (Requested By Councilmember Henderson) Community Services Director Lawrence Baker and Chief of Police Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to procedures and enforcement of parking in yards. (2) Report On Recovery Package City Manager Steve Fitrgibbons and Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the above- mentioned report. (3) Report On Homeless Prevention Program Funding City Manager Steve Fitrgibbons and Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the above- mentioned report. (4) Report On Neighborhood Stabilization Application City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons and Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the above- mentioned report. Councilmember Beard returned to the Council Chamber at 8:45 p.m. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS Mavor Prince Mayor Prince requested City Council consideration in shortening meetings. Councilmember Beard: 1. Requested an environmental air quality study for possible mold contamination at the Fire Station No. 2 at Grannis Street. 2. Requested a report on ditch cleaning schedules for flood prone areas. 3. Requested a status report on city reserves and industrial agreement advances. 4. Requested a report on the Economic Development Corporation Bylaws. 5. Requested a report on graffiti cleanup. 6. Requested utilizing city crews to perform street rehabilitation and demolition projects. 7. Requested a demolition backlog report. 8. Requested enlarging animal control enclosures. Councilmember Williamson: Councilmember Williamson requested a report on abandoned property rehabilitation and seizure guidelines. X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson seconded by Councilmember Williamson, and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9:00 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. City Council Minutes 16 Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009 MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD April 7, 2009. APPROVED: City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -April 7, 2009