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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 2, 2009 REGULAR MEETINGREGULAR MEETING - )une 2, 2009 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Henderson 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, June 2, 2009 at 5:47 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth "Liz" Segler; Councilmembers Jack Chatman, Jr., Martin Flood, John Beard, Jr., 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 Morris Albright, III was absent from the Regular Meeting. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Minutes (1) April 7, 2009 Regular Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes. (2) April 7, 2009 Special Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Chatman and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes. Proclamations Mayor Prince presented the following proclamation: "South County Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Day" - June 2, 2009 South County Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center Director Mark Culver, 3398 25`h Street, appeared before the City Council to accept the proclamation celebrating 43 years of providing physical therapy services. III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Sneakers -None The City Council recessed their Regular Meeting at 5:50 p.m. and reconvened their Regular Meeting at 5:56 p. m. with the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Flood, Williamson and Henderson; City Manager Fitrgibbons; City Secretary Hanks; City Attorney Sokolow and Sergeant At Arms Police Chief Blanton. Councilmember Wise left the Regular Meeting at 5:52 p.m. B. Presentations Presentation By Cloteal Haynes Regarding Westside Development Haynes-Eaglin Waters Managing Partner Cloteal Davis Haynes, 1613 Garnaas Drive, Austin, Texas, appeared before the City Council to present the "Westside Development Update" as shown in Exhibit "A" of the Meeting Minutes. Ms. Chloe Bolden, 3035 Memorial Boulevard, appeared before the City Council to assist with the presentation. Councilmember Beard joined the Regular Meeting at 6:06 p.m. Councilmember Chatman left the Regular Meeting at 6:25 p.m. Councilmember Williamson left the Council Chamber at 6:57 p.m. C. Correspondence -None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM -None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (i) P. R. No. 15237 - A Resolution As It Pertains To An Agreement With DRD PAT Hotel, LTD D/B/A Holiday Inn - Park Central The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Flood and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15237 was removed. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard and Henderson. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 15237 was removed. (2) P. R. No. 15246 - A Resolution As It Pertains To A Purchase Agreement For Property In Sabine Pass For A Community Center And Adjacent Recreational Facilities The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Flood and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15246 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard and Henderson. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 15246 was tabled. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Beard and carried, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Items F, H, I, J, L, Proposed Resolutions No. 15119, 15245 and 15297: A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To H-GAC (Through Houston Freightliner, Sterling & Western Star, Houston, TX) In The Amount Of $200,878 For The Purchase Of Three 8-CY Dump Trucks For The Drainage Division B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Dooley Tackaberry Inc., Deer Park, TX In The Estimated Amount Of $37,920 For Bunker Pants, Coats, Helmets And Boots For The Fire Department City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 C. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Roll Offs USA, Durant, OK In The Amount Of $40,750 For The Purchase Of Five 2-CY, Fifteen 4-CY And Fifty 8-CY Commercial Containers For The Solid Waste Division D. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To DynaSource, Inc., Nederland, TX In The Amount Of $8,790 For The Annual Maintenance On The LaserFiche Software Applications E. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Nartec, Inc., Sugar Land, TX In The Amount Of $16,800 (Total Cost Will Be Reimbursed By BASF) For The Purchase And Installation Of VIVIDS Traffic Signal Sensors For The TrafFic Signal At BASF Gate 99 On FM 366 F. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Energy Country Ford, Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $17,598.65 For The Purchase Of One Ford F-150 Pickup For The Code Enforcement Department Item F was held for individual discussion. G. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Buna Electric, Buna, TX In The Amount Of $12,100 For Repairs To A Vertical 300-HP Motor (Damaged By Hurricane Ike) At The Main Outfall Lift Station H. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Tommie Vaughn Motors, Houston, TX In The Amount Of $30,379 For The Purchase Of A 2009 Ford E350 XLT Twelve Passenger Van For The Transit Department Item H was held for individual discussion. I. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Sam Pack's Five Star Ford, Carrollton, TX In The Amount Of $30,403.50 For The Purchase Of A 2009 Ford E350 XLT Fifteen Passenger Van For The Transit Department Item I was held for individual discussion. J. Consideration An Approval Of Payment To Bankston Ford, Grapevine, TX In The Amount Of $22,108.74 For Repair Work On Two Paratransit Vans (Units #1514 And #1515) For The Transit Department Item J was held for individual discussion. K. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To The Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission In The Amount Of $29,756.84 For Fiscal 2009 Dues And Program Support L. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Ro11Ca11-Pro In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,200 For An Automated Meeting Management System Item L was held for individual discussion. M. Expense Reports Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince: Use Of Personal Auto For Out-Of-Town City Business January i-22, 2009 $ 236.70 City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 Resolutions -Consent (1) P. R. No. 15119 - A Resolution Authorizing An Emergency Contract With Econo Lodge Inn & Suites As To Provide Services, Supplies, Accommodations, Or Conference Rooms In The Case Of An Emergency Or Disaster With The Term Of The Agreement From June 2, 2009 To December 31, 2011 Proposed Resolution No. 15119 was held for individual discussion. (2) P. R. No. 15235 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement, Not To Exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), With Lionhearted Boxing Academy, On Behalf Of The Port Arthur Weed And Seed Initiative; Account No. 114-1051-517-99-00 (WS0701) Proposed Resolution No. 15235 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-219. (3) P. R. No. 15245 - A Resolution Approving A Proposal From Science Engineering, LTD. For Preliminary Phase II Environmental Investigation On Or Adjacent To Harry Denbo Avenue (Requested By The City Manager) Proposed Resolution No. 15245 was held for individual discussion. (4) P. R. No. 15281 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The Execution Of A One (i) Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Concrete Raising Corporation Of Houston, Texas For Raising And Rehabilitation Of Existing Concrete Slabs On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City Funded And CDBG Grant Funded Street Projects; Proposed Funding: Street Division Account No. 001-1203-531.36/86 And CDBG Street Project Accounts Proposed Resolution No. 15281 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-220. (5) P. R. No. 15282 - A Resolution Authorizing The City . Manager To Enter Into An Agreement, Not To Exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), With Cherub's Corner Tutoring Center, On Behalf Of The Port Arthur Weed And Seed Initiative; Account No. 114-1051-517-59-00 (WS0701) Proposed Resolution No. 15282 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-221. (6) P. R. No. 15283 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With The Salvation Army, On Behalf Of The Port Arthur Weed And Seed Initiative; Account No. 114-1051-517-99-00; 114-1051- 517-59-00 (WS0701) Proposed Resolution No. 15283 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-222. (7) P. R. No. 15284 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Application To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A Community Development Block Grant Program From $1,358,218 To $1,378,209 And From $435,802 To $483,780 In Home Funds. The Amendment To The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U. S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development Proposed Resolution No. 15284 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-223. City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 (8) P. R. No. 15285 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Port Arthur To Sign A Contract With The U. S. Army Corps Of Engineers For Reimbursement In The Amount Of $164,358.92 For Culvert Replacement On Pleasure Island Proposed Resolution No. 15285 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-224. (9) P. R. No. 15286 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Make Application And Receive Additional Funding Through The Recovery Act: 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program In The Amount Of $10,000 Proposed Resolution No. 15286 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-225. (10) P. R. No. 15288 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Execute An Agreement With SCS Engineers Of Bedford, Texas For Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation And Plugging In The Amount Of $33,300. Funds Are Available In Account Number 403-1274-533.54- 00 Proposed Resolution No. 15288 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-226. (li) P. R. No. 15289 - A Resolution Approving The Demolition And Clearance Of Eighty-One (81) Residential Properties That Were Damaged As A Result Of Hurricane Rita. The Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs Will Allocate Funding For The Activities. Account Number Is TDHCA 106-1425-571-59-00; Project Number Rita 01 Proposed Resolution No. 15289 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-227. (12) P. R. No. 15293 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 01 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And L. Mobley Concrete Construction For Construction Of Handicap Ramps Along Procter Street, Increasing The Contract Amount By $1,000 To A New Total Of $22,450. Account 001-1203- 531.87-00 Proposed Resolution No. 15293 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-228. (13) P. R. No. 15296 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute ALicense- To-Use Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church Pertaining To A Portion Of The Dedicated Right-Of-Way Of Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Drive Adjacent To The Church At 3648 Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Drive Proposed Resolution No. 15296 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-229. (14) P. R. No. 15297 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Documents With The Diocese Of Beaumont To Lease Sacred Heart Hall, 920 Booker T. Washington Ave., For Use As A 2009 Summer Recreation Program Site Account No. 001-1402-551.54-00 Proposed Resolution No. 15297 was held for individual discussion. (15) P. R. No. 15298 - A Resolution Approving Tax Exemptions For Charitable Organizations As Allowed Under Section 11.184 Property Tax Code City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 Proposed Resolution No. 15298 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-230. Councilmember Williamson returned to the Council Chamber at 7:15 p.m. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT Items -Consent F. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Energy Country Ford, Port Arthur, TX In The Amount Of $17,598.65 For The Purchase Of One Ford F-150 Pickup For The Code Enforcement Department The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item. The motion was made by Councilmember Flood and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Item F be adopted. Purchasing Manager Shawna Tubbs appeared before the City Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed bid award. Planning Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to comment on the proposed purchase. The motion to adopt Item F carried unanimously. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. H. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Tommie Vaughn Motors, Houston, TX In The Amount Of $30,379 For The Purchase Of A 2009 Ford E350 XLT Twelve Passenger Van For The Transit Department The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Flood and carried unanimously, Item H was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. I. Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid To Sam Pack's Five Star Ford, Carrollton, TX In The Amount Of $30,403.50 For The Purchase Of A 2009 Ford E350 XLT Fifteen Passenger Van For The Transit Department The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Flood and carried unanimously, Item I was adopted. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. ]. Consideration An Approval Of Payment To Bankston Ford, Grapevine, TX In The Amount Of $22,108.74 For Repair City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 Work On Two Paratransit Vans (Units #1514 And #1515) For The Transit Department The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item. The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Item J be adopted. Planning Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to address inquiries regarding paratransit van repairs. The motion to adopt Item J carried unanimously. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. L. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To RoIlCall-Pro In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,200 For An Automated Meeting Management System The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned item. Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, Item L was removed. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. Consent -Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 15119 - A Resolution Authorizing An Emergency Contract With Econo Lodge Inn & Suites A5 To Provide Services, Supplies, Accommodations, Or Conference Rooms In The Case Of An Emergency Or Disaster With The Term Of The Agreement From tune 2, 2009 To December 31, 2011 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15119 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-231. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-231 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-231 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES AS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, SUPPLIES, ACCOMODATIONS, OR CONFERENCE ROOMS IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OR DISASTER WITH THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FROM JUNE 2, 2009 TO DECEMBER 31, 2011 City Council Minutes ~ Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 (3) P. R. No. 15245 - A Resolution Approving A Proposal From Science Engineering, LTD. For Preliminary Phase II Environmental Investigation On Or Adjacent To Harry Denbo Avenue (Requested By The City Manager) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Attorney Mark Sokolow read the following amendment into the record: Section 3. That the City Manager is herein authorized to issue a Notice to Proceed for the first series of tests by Science Engineering, LTD for 12 core borings and 3 peizometer wells at a cost of $19,375 and depending on the results thereof, the City Manager is authorized to issue another Notice to Proceed for the second series of tests by Science Engineering, LTD for 6 additional core borings and 4 additional peizometer wells as delineated in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A" for the area along Denbo and for other areas in the vicinity thereof, including areas north of West 7"' Street. Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Beard and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15245 was adopted as amended becoming Resolution No. 09-232. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-232 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-232 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM SCIENCE ENGINEERING, LTD. FOR PRELIMINARY PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON OR ADJACENT TO HARRY DENBO AVENUE (REQUESTED BY THE CITY MANAGER) (14) P. R. No. 15297 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Documents With The Diocese Of Beaumont To Lease Sacred Heart Hall, 920 Booker T. Washington Ave., For Use As A 2009 Summer Recreation Program Site Account No. 001-1402-551.54-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The City Attorney recommended including the Lease Agreement as Exhibit "A" of Proposed Resolution No. 15297. The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segler that Proposed Resolution No. 15297 be adopted with the inclusion of Exhibit "A". Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the Summer Recreation Program. Proposed Resolution No. 15297 was adopted over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Flood, becoming Resolution No. 09-233 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: Councilmember Flood. City Council Minutes 8 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 The caption of Resolution No. 09-233 reads as follows: RESOLUTION N0.09-233 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS WTTH THE DIOCESE OF BEAUMONT TO LEASE SACRED HEART HALL, 920 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AVE., FOR USE AS A 2009 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM SITE ACCOUNT NO. 001-1402-551.54-00 A. Resolutions (i) P. R. No. 15142 - A Resolution Approving An Economic Incentive Contract And Loan Agreement Between Orbital Insulation Corp And City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Resolution No. 15142 be adopted. EDC Executive Director Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed contract and loan agreement. Proposed Resolution No. 15142 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-234. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-234 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-234 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE CONTRACT AND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORBITAL INSULATION CORP AND CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (2) P. R. No. 15252 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Logan Park The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15252 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-235. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-235 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-235 A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO LOGAN PARK City Council Minutes 9 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 (3) P. R. No. 15280 - A Resolution As It Pertains To The Waiver Of Building Permit Fees And Tap Fees As It Pertains To The Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Adjacent To U. S. Highway 69 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15280 be adopted. Utility Operations Director Kelly Eldridge appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to water tap fees. Proposed Resolution No. 15280 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-236. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-236 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-236 A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO THE WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND TAP FEES AS IT PERTAINS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE ADJACENT TO U. S. HIGHWAY 69 (4) P. R. No. 15287 - A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Willstaff Worldwide Of Beaumont, Texas For Temporary Staffing At The Robert A. °Bob° Bowers Civic Center The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15287 be adopted. Civic Center Director Adam Saunders appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed temporary staffing. Proposed Resolution No. 15287 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-237. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-237 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-237 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND WILLSTAFF WORLDWIDE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING AT THE ROBERT A. "BOB° BOWERS CIVIC CENTER (5) P. R. No. 15291 - A Resolution Appointing A Member To The Grievance Board For The Local Business Enterprise Program The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes 10 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Beard and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15291 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. (6) P. R. No. 15292 - 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 $365,000 Related To The TWDB CWSRF (ARRA) Grant For Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation And CWSRF Projects. Account No. 426-1625-532.54-00, Project No. 426016 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15292 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-238. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-238 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-238 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 $365,000 RELATED TO THE TWDB CWSRF (ARRA) GRANT FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION AND CWSRF PROJECTS. ACCOUNT NO. 426-1625-532.54-00, PROTECT NO. 426016 (7) P. R. No. 15295 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Members Of The Pleasure Island Commission The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Resolution no. 15295 be adopted. Councilmember Henderson made a motion to reappoint John Chirafis to the Pleasure Island Commission. Councilmember Henderson withdrew his motion to reappoint Pleasure Island Commissioner John Chirafis. Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15295 was tabled. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. City Council Minutes 11 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 (8) P. R. No. 15299 - A Resolution In Support Of An Annual City Picnic (Requested By Mayor Prince) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segler and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15299 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-239. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No. 09-239 reads as follows: RESOLUTION N0.09-239 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN ANNUAL CITY PICNIC (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE) (9) P. R. No. 15301 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee To Go Out For Bids For Landscape Mowing Of Land Adjacent To Highway 73 (Requested By The City Manager) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15301 be adopted. Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed mowing contract. Proposed Resolution No. 15301 was adopted over the dissenting vote of Councilmember Flood, becoming Resolution No. 09-240. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: Councilmember Flood. The caption of Resolution No. 09-240 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-240 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR LANDSCAPE MOWING OF LAND ADJACENT TO HIGHWAY 73 (REQUESTED BY THE CITY MANAGER) (10) P.R. No. 15302 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Full And Final Release And Indemnity Agreement As It Pertains To Intercoastal Golf, L.L.C., Pleasure Island Commission And Bryan Jackson The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Flood and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15302 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 09-241. City Council Minutes 12 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Resolution No 09-241 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 09-241 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE FULL AND FINAL RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AS IT PERTAINS TO INTERCOASTAL GOLF, L.L.C., PLEASURE ISLAND COMMISSION AND BRYAN JACKSON B. Ordinances (1) P. O. No. 6010 - An Ordinance Amending Section 10-161 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To The Restraints Imposed On Pets, Providing For A Penalty Not To Exceed $500 Per Day, And Providing For Publication The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Ordinance No. 6010 be adopted. Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed code amendment. Mr. Baker recommended a fencing minimum height of five (5) feet. Proposed Ordinance No. 6010 was adopted, with the insertion of five (5) feet height minimum fencing requirement, becoming Ordinance No. 09-42. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 09-42 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 09-42 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-161 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT PERTAINS TO THE RESTRAINTS IMPOSED ON PETS, PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $500 PER DAY, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION (2) P. O. No. 6011- An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2008 And Ending September 30, 2009 The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Councilmember Flood left the Regular Meeting at 8:05 p.m. Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, that Proposed Ordinance No. 6011 adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-43. City Council Minutes 13 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 09-43 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 09-43 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 (3) P. O. No. 6012 - An Ordinance Approving A Settlement And Water Adjustment To Signal International, Account Number 93723-89972 The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Beard and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6012 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 09-44. Voting Yes: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 09-44 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO.09-44 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AND WATER ADJUSTMENT TO SIGNAL INTERNATIONAL, ACCOUNT NUMBER 93723-89972 C. *Reoorts And Recommendations (1) Report On The LBE Program City Manager Fitrgibbons recommended conducting a workshop to discuss the LBE (Local Business Enterprise) Program. (2) Report On "One Block At A Time" Program Housing Inspector Terry Hamilton presented the above-mentioned report and submitted the "One Block At A Time" report as shown in Exhibit °B" of the Meeting Minutes (3) Report On Prescription Drug Discount Card Mayor Prince presented the above-mentioned report. (4) Report On 2009 Preliminary Appraised Values Assistant City Manager/Administration Rebecca Underhill presented the above- mentioned report. (5) Report On Alley & Ditch Maintenance Human Resource Director Albert Thigpen and Assistant City Manager/Operations John Comeaux presented the above-mentioned report. City Council Minutes 14 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 (6) Report On Graffiti And Gang Related Activities Chief of Police Mark Blanton presented the above-mentioned report. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES -None IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR REQUESTED REPORTS Mayor Prince• Mayor Prince announced that citizens can call: 1-866-570-8872 for water bill payments. Councilmember John Beard: (1) Requested a copy of Resolution No. 703. (2) Reported street lighting outages near Booker T. Washington School. (3) Requested providing swimming lessons at all Port Arthur public pools. (4) Requested extending public pool hours until 8:00 p.m. (5) Requested coordinating with the Port Arthur Independent School District to assist with Summer Programs. (6) Reported drainage problems at Herget and Procter Streets. X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segler and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 8:57 p.m. An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the Ciry Secretary and is made a part of the official minutes of this meeting. MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ]une 2, 2009. APPROVED: City Council Minutes 15 Regular Meeting -June 2, 2009 a y x w Sa 31HM-N Il JV3-S3 NI.VH a~Nlavd ~Ni~drvvw S3NA`dH SInHd 1V3101~ 6002 `Z aun( a.i.~Qan .i.Na~ao~anaaax ~Qiszs~~ Stakeholder Meetings ^ Industry/PAIG Representatives ^ City Officials ^ Mayor and Councilmembers • City Manager ^ City Staff ^ PAEDC Officials ^ Housing Authority Officials ^ Neighborhood Representatives Westside Revitalization Implementation Plan ^ Construction of New "Quality" Homes • Development Retail Facilities Which Respond to Current and Future Demands for Consumer Goods and Services ^ Development of Commercial Facilities Which Respond to Current and Future Demands for Medical and Professional Services Development of an Infill Housing Program to encourage the construction of new homes on vacant lots scattered throughout the Westside. Westside Revitalization Implementation Plan ^ Community Facility (Community Center) Historical Marker Highlighting the Rich Cultural History of Port Arthur's Westside New "Quality" Homes ^ Identify Suitable Sites o Aggregated Vacant Lots o Lots Owned by the City or Can Be Acquired for a Reasonable Price in a Reasonable Time Period Environmentally Suitable for Residential °~`I d~ ~~o n c Property Ownership • Triangle Bordered By: o Harry Denbo Ave ^ Abe Lincoln ^ VIl. Sixth Street ^ Of the Total 145 Lots in the Triangle: 0 30 lots (21 %) are either owned by the City or the EDC or sale to the City is pending o Owners of 23 lots are not interested in selling including lots owned by First Sixth Street Church ~ The interest of owners in selling the remaining lots is being determined Environmental Condition ^ Item on Council's Agenda to Proceed With Preliminary Phase II Environmental Investigation That Will Provide Data Regarding the Suitability for Residential Construction Proximity To Port Iron ^ Improvements are Underway at Port Iron ^ Buffer Strip May Be Appropriate Aesthetically Pleasing Facade Surrounding Port Iron Would Make Residential Construction in the "Denbo Triangle" More Marketable What's Next For New Residential Develo men ~ p t. ^ Proceed with environmental investigation and determine if "Denbo" area is suitable for residential construction OR ^ Determine if "Denbo" area is suitable for residential constru only if specific remediation action coon s are taken and what the cost of those actions might be. ^ Identify other areas for residential construction if "Denbo" is determined unsuitable. ^ Continue to acquire lots in area determined to be suitable for n construction. ew ^ Determine most appropriate housing type i.e., sin le-famil detached or housin for seniors . g y g • Identify and pursue financing incentives to assist with new housin development including the newly-authorized Nei hborhood Sta ' 9 Program (NSP) and fundin for Hurrican g bilization 9 e Ike Disaster Recovery). Westside Commercial Development r ~~ Retail Services ^ Need to Quickly Respond to Lack of Retail Services for Those Who Currently Live, Work and/or Worship on the Westside ~ Retail Services Will Help Attract New Families and Individuals to the Westside __ _ _ __ -- Catalytic Project ^ Facilitate the Development of a Catal tic Retail Y Complex In the Westside Community o Explore fuel/convenience store/fast food development o tions. p ^ Identify potential developer/operators. ~ Identify City-Owned site appropriate for retail development. ^ Identify and pursue financial incentives to support develo ment. p 108 Loan Grow Port Arthur Loan Fund (EDC) ^ Brownsfield Economic Development Grant (BEDI) Economic Development Administration (EDA) ^ Identify other potential incentives (fuel purchase). ~ Medical And Professional Facilities ^ Pharmacy ^ Clinic ^ Physician/Dental ^ Attorney ^ Accountant/Tax Preparation Medical and Professional Facilities ^ Identify City-Owned sites appropriate for development of Medical/Professional Facilities. ^ Identify potential developer/operators. ^ Identify and pursue financial incentives to support development. ^ 108 Loan ^ Grow Port Arthur Loan Fund (EDC) ^ Brownsfield Economic Development Grant (BEDI) ^ Economic Development Administration (EDA) o Identify other potential incentives (City Health Program to support Medical Facility i.e., meds program). Property Ownership ^ Area Bordered By: ^ Marion Anderson Abe Lincoln W. Seventh Street ^ W. Eighth Street ^ Of the Total 96 Lots in the Area: ^ 61 lots (64%) are either owned by the City or the EDC or sale to the City is pending The interest of owners in selling the remaining lots is being determined Potential Non-Profit Commercial Developers ^ Community in Power Development Assoc. (CIDA) ^ Grocery Store ^ Medical/Health Facility ^ Restaurant • Other Retail ^ CIDA Offices ^ Golden Triangle Minority Business Council office/Retail Complex ^ GTM BC Offices ^ Professional Offices (Medical/Legal) ^ Retail Operations Potential For-Profit Commercial Developers ^ In the process of meeting with local retailers and developers to determine their interest in Westside Development and their input on incentives that would facilitate their participation. ^ Identify interested parties in other cities or states that may be interested in Westside development. ~ What's Next For Commercial Component? Identify developers for specific City/EDC- Owned Sites who can demonstrate: o Commercial Experience/Expertise ^ Firm Financial Commitment Ability and Capacity to Move Forward in a Timely Manner ^ Undertake environmental assessment as necessary and appropriate ^ Identify and pursue public financing that will further support private investment Community Facility • Project Hope Project Hope Offices ^ Tutoring Programs • Adult and Student Training Programs including Job Training and GED Courses ^ Parenting Skills Training Quality In-Fill Housing ^ Purchase Properties Suitable for In-Fill Development ^ Identify Financing Incentives including: Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP); and ^ Hurricane Ike Recovery Funds ^ Identify Potential Developers of In-Fill Housing Historical Marker Council Support for Historical Initiative Community Support (Westside Neighborhood Association) ^ Finalize Location, Design and Funding for Marker What About Industrial Development? ^ Port of Port Arthur o In the process of developing Master Plan Exploring options for expansion CITY OF PORT ARTHUR "ONE BLOCK AT A TIME" DONATIONS 2009 DONATION DATE VENDOR ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS/MATERIALS DONATED ITEMS/HOURS DONATED UNIT COST TOTAL COST 2/26/2009 Wal-Mart Cash Donation 2 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 2/19/2009 Wal-Mart First Aid Kits 40 5.64 225.60 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. 5 gallon paint 5 115.00 575.00 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. 1 gallon paint 12 25.00 300.00 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. Paint Brushes 25 7.00 175.00 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. Paint Rollers 40 5.00 200.00 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. Paint Roller handles 25 .. 4.50 112.50 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. Paint Scrapers 25 4.75 118.75 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. 20 ft. Ladders 2 245.00 490.00 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. 400 Count Trash bags 1 100.00 100.00 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. Shovels (square) 5 15.00 75.00 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. Yard Rakes 5 12.99 64.95 2/10/2009 Parker Lumber Corp. Yard Brooms 3 9.00 27.00 3/2/2009 Judice's French Market Gift Card 1 700.00 700.00 3/7/2009 Collins Construction Bar-B-Que Pit Rental (Daily Rental) 1 150.00 150.00 2/14/2009 Lowe's Yard Rakes 30 14.00 420.00 3/1/2009 Lowe's Plants -flowers (set) 1 700.00 700.00 3/7/2009 Hilton Kelley Personal Protective Equipment (set) 1 400.00 400.00 3/2/2009 Thomas Blvd. COC Shovels (square) 10 15.00 150.00 3/2/2009 Thomas Blvd. COC Yard Rakes 12 15.00 180.00 3/16/2009 Sea Terf (Dr. Thigpen) Water/Poweraide (bundle) 1 550.00 550.00 2/7/Z009 Volunteers - 1st One Block "kick-off' 25 persons/4 hours each 100 15.00 1,500.00 3/7/2009 Volunteers -Grand "kick-off' -One Block 107 persons/4 hours each 428 15.00 6,420.00 3/16-20/2009 Volunteers -Trinity Baptist Church 11 persons/7 hours each/5 days 385 15.00 5,775.00 3/7/2009 Volunteers - 1st Baptist Church 60 persons/8 hours each/4 days 1920 15.00 28,800.00 3/7/2009 Volunteers -Memorial Baptist Church 45 persons/7 hours each 315 15.00 4,725.00 3/7/2009 Volunteers -Mason Lodge #256 7 persons/4 hours each 28 15.00 420.00 3/20/2009 Jason's Deli 2 DZ/COOKIES 24 1.08 25.92 3/6/2009 East Texas Supply Co. 9" Foam Plates (case of 500) 1 24.95 24.95 3/6/2009 East Texas Supply Co. Beverage Napkins (case of 4000) 1 19.20 19.20 3 6 2009 East Texas Su I Co. Gloves box of 1000 1 5.13 5.13 GRAND TOTAL $ 55,404.67 m x c W Faith Based Work Teams FBC Belton June 6 -13 34 students 11 sponsors FBC Beaumont -call back about working in orange -skilled, past experiences - can do big jobs with large equipment, can bring anything -can sheetrock, etc -all high school students and adults Bethany Baptist Breckenridge June 7-12 15 people HERE Galveston and other activities -lower skill level -Jr. High and young high school - Raking, painting, scraping - One adult that can use a chain saw South Oaks Baptist June 13-16 70-80 people (Jr. High and High School) 12-15 adults Staying in Nederland Skilled in all jobs -past experience -can bring paint supplies /possibly shovels. -want to work Sunday -want to be in a Hispanic neighborhood Pioneer Baptist 1 June 19-25 100 people approx. (20-30 Catholic Church maybe coming) HERE -wants to use other Sanctuary daily for worship/bible study -Avg. Youth skilled- painting, cleaning - Some skilled older guys coming -want more skilled work Pioneer Baptist 2 June 22-26 75 People Holiday Inn Beaumont -Have divided themselves into 6 groups of 12. - 3 out of the 6 six groups have skilled carpenters - want to do construction rather than clean up Northlake Baptist July 11-18 40 people HERE - 6th -12th grade - Specialty contractor coming - Any of the tools needed - What would be needed for the block party Lake Hills Church July 11-17 25-30 People HERE Backyard Bible Club -would like to divide into teams (work/evang.) -All skill levels - Can bring all items - 7-12th grade /college/10 adults - People who remodel homes/floors/frame etc. - wanting extra bathroom -gave attraction map FBC Killeen July 20-24 35 people HERE -worship service Wednesday -All experience levels, -professional carpenters Angelfire Baptist Church July 26-30 20 people HERE -called and emailed.