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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03/09/2010 - Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING -March 9, 2010 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Chatman 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, March 9, 2010 at 5 30 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, ]r , Morris Albright, III, Martin Flood, John Beard, Jr , Robert E. "Bob" Williamson and Thomas J "Tom" Henderson, City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons, City Secretary Terri Hanks, City Attorney Valecia "Val" Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Deputy Chief of Police John Owens. Councilmember Dawana K. Wise joined the Regular Meeting at 540 p.m II. PROCLAMATIONS ~ MINUTES Min s February 9, 2010 Special Executive Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes. February 9, 2010 Regular Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes. February 16, 2010 Special Meeting Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, the City Council approved the above-mentioned minutes. Proclamations Mayor Prince.presented the following procl mations: "National Association of Women in Construction Week" -March 7-13, 2010 National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Port Arthur-Golden Triangle Chapter No. 377 Representatives appeared before the City Council to accept the proclamation acknowledging women employed in the construction industry "National Nutrition Month" -March, 2010 Health Department Director Yoshi Alexander and Health Department Nutritionist Rose Quirante appeared before the City Council to accept the proclamation and extended invitations to attend a Health Fair on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 10.00 a.m. to Noon. "Port Arthur Humanitarian Day" -March 9, 2010 Volunteers Norma Gonzalez, Patricia Gonzalez, Lourdes Garcia, Felipe Flores, Ana Zavala, Joselo Hernandez, Heraclio Aviles, Sergio Magana, Carlos Uriosteque, Roberto Castillo and Fernando Ramirez appeared before the City Council to accept the proclamation honoring them for their humanitarian efforts in providing assistance to Port Arthur citizens and Haiti earth quake victims. Councilmember Wise arrived at 540 p.m III. PETITIONS ~ COMMUNICATIONS A. Sineakers (1) Dawn Polk Regarding Sewer, Streets And Street Signs In The Lakeside Area Ms. Dawn Polk, 2265 Salisbury, appeared before the City Council to address sewer, streets and street sign concerns in the Lakeside area Mayor Prince left the Regular Meeting at 5 55 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Segler served as Presiding Officer (2) Franny And lake Griffin Regarding Lakeside Streets, Street Lights And Need Of Track In Port Acres Mr Jake Griffin and Mrs. Franny Griffin, 2371 62"d Street, appeared before the City Council to request consideration in the City providing security lighting at the Port Arthur Independent School District's walking track in Port Acres. Councilmember Flood left the Council Chamber at 6 18 p.m. The City Council recessed their Regular Meeting at 6.23 p.m. and reconvened their Special Executive Meeting at 6.35 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson, City Manager Fitzgibbons, City Secretary Hanks, City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Deputy Chief of Police Owens. III. PETITIONS ~ COMMUNICATIONS a (3) Eddie Durham, Godfrey Charles And Ella Williams Regarding Report On Safe 8E Drug Free Schools For State Of Texas Meeting Held In San Antonio Mrs. Eddie Durham, Mrs. Ella Williams and Mr Godfrey Charles appeared before the City Council to report on the Safe and Drug Free School Meeting that they attended B. Presentations (i) Aretha Wilkerson, Assistant Regional Census Manager, U. S. Census Bureau, Billy Pruett, Partnership Specialist, U. S. Census Bureau, Dr. Albert Thigpen, Ron Burton, Yoshi Alexander, Port Arthur Census 2010 Complete Count Committee - "Census 2010 -It's In Our Hands". "Pot A~iu~ Wins With Census ZOZO Comp/ete Count Campaign" Human Resources Director and Parks and Recreation Director Albert Thigpen appeared before the City Council to announce that the first basic skills testing will be held at the Port Arthur Recreational Center, 1308 Ninth Avenue on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 9.00 a.m for potential census workers. Interested citizens can obtain additional information at 1-866-861-2010 U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist Billy Pruett appeared before the City Council to announce that census information is available at http.//www.2010census.gov Mayor Prince returned to the Regular Meeting at 6 49 p.m. U.S. Census Bureau Media Supervisor of Southeast Texas Eduardo Guity appeared before the City Council to discuss census activities. City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 (2) Presentation By Representatives From Christus St. Mary Hospital & Southeast Texas Medical Center -NOT PRESENT C. Correspondence Certification Of Election Candidates City Secretary Hanks read the following election certification into the record CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the following candidates have duly filed with this office to be placed on the Ballot of the City of Port Arthur General Election to be held on May 8, 2010 For Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince Oscar G. Ortiz Willie "Bae" Lewis, fir. 7845 Brazos 2301 Lakeshore Drive GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 9"' day of March, 2010 /s/ Terri Hanks, City Secretary IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM -None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None Mayor Pro Tem Segler left the Council Chamber at 7 17 p.m. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolution No.'s 15746, 15767 and 15778 Councilmember Williamson left the Council Chamber at 7 18 p.m A. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Cobham Surveillance, Dartmouth, NS Canada, In The Amount O'f $7,195 (2009 Edward Byrne Memorial justice Assistance Grant) For The Purchase Of A Guardian Tracking Unit For The Police Department B. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Pursuit Safety, Royce City, TX In The Amount Of $34,966.28 (LEAP/SHSP 2009 Grant) For The Purchase Of Seventeen (17) Light Bars For Police Vehicles C. Consideration And Approval Of Payment To The Following Vendors For The Purchase Of Water Treatment Chemicals: Pennco, Inc., San Felipe, TX; Altivia Corp., Houston, TX; Therchem, New Iberia, LA; Sterling Water, Columbia, TX D. Expense Reports: Councilmember Dawana Kav, Wise: Attended NLC Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, November 10-14, 2009 $2,112.08 2645 33`~ Street City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 Citv Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno: Attended Texas City Attorney's Association Riley Fletcher Municipal Law Seminar, Dallas, TX, February 25-26, 2010 $1,184.12 Resolutions -Consent (1) P. R. No. 15746 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Carroll & Blackman, inc. For The Preparation Of A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan For The Transit Facility In The Amount Of $5,280.00, Transit Account No. 401-1509-561- 54-00 Under Capital Grant TX-90-X859 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15746 was held for individual action (2) P. R. No. 15751 - A Resolution Renewing The Annual Contract For Automatic Transmission Repairs To AAMCO Transmissions Of Port Arthur, Texas For The Estimated Amount Of $26,000 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15751 was adopted becoming Resolution No 10-078. (3) P. R. No. 15755 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Dohn LaBiche, Architect, To Provide Architectural Services For The Repairs/Renovations Of The Health Department Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15755 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-079 (4) P. R. No. 15756 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Ram Industrial Construction Of Beaumont, Texas For The Construction Of The Landfill Office Building In The Amount Of $43,945. Project IKELF, 121-2300-901.59-00 And CIP708, 303-1601-591.82-00 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15756 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-080 (5) P. R. No. 15757 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For Fire Hydrant installation, Removal, And/Or Replacement Services For The Utility Operations Department With Hydrotec Utility Maintenance, Of Orange, Texas, In The Unit Prices Shown On The Bid Form, Account No. 410-1253-532.35-00 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15757 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-081 (6) P. R. No. 15759 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate A Contract With Dikita Engineering For The Design And Construction Management Of A Texas Parks And Wildlife Grant Project At SSGT Lucian Adams Park Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15759 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-082. (7) P. R. No. 15764 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 01 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And AAR Incorporated Increasing The Scope And Work Contract Amount By $3,550.00 To A New Total Of $17,800.00, Said Costs To Be Paid By Port Arthur For Positive Action Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15764 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-083 City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 (8) P. R. No. 15765 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Amend The Budget Qf The Port Arthur Transit System For Fiscal Year 2009-2010, As It Pertains To The Governor's Apportionment Of Funding From The Federal Transit Administration Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15765 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-084 (9) P. R. No. 15766 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 01 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And National Networks, LLC For Upgrading The Network Infrastructure. PRO7 CIP 913, 301-1601-591-54-00 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15766 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-085 (10) P. R. No. 15767 - A Resolution Adopting A Uniform Tax Abatement Policy Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15767 was held for individual action (li) P. R. No. 15768 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Contract With Employees Benefit Solutions Inc. (EBS) To Provide Administrative Services For The 2010 Retirees Drug Subsidy (RDS) Filing At A Cost Of $17,500 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15768 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-086. (12) P. R. No. 15778 - A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A Contract Between Savannah Housing Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur To Allocate Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funds For The Construction Of Three Affordable Homes, Down Payment And Closing Costs Assistance And Developer Fees In The Total Amount Of $343,927 From The 2006, 2007, 2008 And 2009 Home Program Funds, Account Number 108-2141- 626.59-00 Project Numbers HE0601, HE0604, HE0701, H E0801 And H E0901 Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15778 was held for individual action (13) P. R. No. 15780 - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 09-225 As It Pertains To The Receipt Of Funding For The 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial justice Assistance Grant For The Police Department Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15780 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-087 Councilmember Williamson returned to the Council Chamber at 7 20 p.m. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION -NON-CONSENT Resolutions -Consent (i) P. R. No. 15746 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Carroll 8z Blackman, Inc. For The Preparation O'f A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan For The Transit Facility In The Amount Of $5,280.00, Transit Account No. 401-1509-561- 54-00 Under Capital Grant TX-90-X859 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution. City Council Minutes 5 Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15746 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-088. Voting Yes. Mayor Prince, Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson Voting No None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-088 reads as follows. RESOLUTION NO. 10-088 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND CARROLL 8t BLACKMAN, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF A STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN FOR THE TRANSIT FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,280.00, TRANSIT ACCOUNT NO. 401-1509-561-54-00 UNDER CAPITAL GRANT TX-90-X859 Mayor Pro Tem Segler returned to the Council Chamber at 7.21 p.m Councilmember Williamson left the Council Chamber at 7 21 p.m. (10) P. R. No. 15767 - A Resolution Adopting A Uniform Tax Abatement Policy The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15767 be adopted. The motion was made by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Consent Resolution N~ "Port Arthur" Chatman and seconded by Councilmember ~. 15767 be amended to replace "local" with Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15767 adopted with the above-mentioned amendment, becoming Resolution No. 10-089 Voting Yes. Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson. Voting No None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-089 reads as follows. RESOLUTION NO. 10-089 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A UNIFORM TAX ABATEMENT POLICY (12) P. R. No. 15778 - A Resolution. Authorizing Execution O'f A Contract Between Savannaih Housing Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur To Allocate Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funds For The Construction Of Three Affordable Homes, Down Payment And Closing Costs Assistance And Developer Fees In The Total Amount Of $343,927 From The 2006, 2007, 2008 And 2009 Home Program Funds, Account Number 108-2141- 626.59-00 Project Numbers HE0601, HE0604, HE0701, H E0801 And H E0901 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Consent Resolution City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 Councilmember Williamson recused himself from the above-mentioned item and filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the City Secretary City Attorney Valecia Tizeno recommended removing Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15778 from the agenda The motion was made by Councilmember Flood and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15778 be adopted Director of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Mike Mason appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to Community Housing Development Organization funding. City Manager Fitzgibbons commented on CHDO certification criteria Councilmember Flood and Councilmember Henderson removed their motions to adopt Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15778. The motion was made by Councilmember Wise and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15778 be removed. Voting Yes. Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Wise and Henderson Voting No None. Proposed Consent Resolution No. 15778 was removed. Councilmember Williamson returned to the Council Chamber at 7 45 p.m A. Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 15769 - A Resolution Approving A Second Amendment To The Economic Incentive Agreement Between City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Triangle Waste Properties, L.P. The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Chatman and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 15769 be adopted Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed amendment to the incentive agreement with Triangle Waste. Proposed Resolution No. 15769 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-090 Voting Yes. Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-090 reads as follows. RESOLUTION NO. 10-090 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND TRIANGLE WASTE PROPERTIES, L.P. City Council Minutes ~ Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 (2) P. R. No. 15771- A Resol4tion Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Expend Up To $3,000 Of Its Training Budget For Stipends To Port Arthur Residents Completing Certain Life Skills Training And Additional Entry Level Training Skills Programs The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion of Councilmember Beard, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 15771 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-091 Voting Yes Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-091 reads as follows RESOLUTION NO. 10-091 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO EXPEND UP TO $3,000 OF ITS TRAINING BUDGET FOR STIPENDS TO PORT ARTHUR RESIDENTS COMPLETING CERTAIN LIFE SIaLLS TRAINING AND ADDITIONAL ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING SIQLLS PROGRAMS (3) P. R. No. 15772 - A Resolution Approving The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Fund Professional Services For Initial Feasibility And Design Services For Renovations To The Former Port Arthur News Building Located At 4ti' And Austin Avenue In Downtown Port Arthur, Texas The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 15772 be adopted Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed professional services for a feasibility study The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15772 Councilmember Albright "No" Councilmember Beard "Yes" Councilmember Chatman "Yes" Councilmember Flood "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Segler "No" Councilmember Williamson "No" Councilmember Wise "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 15772 Tem Segler, Councilmember Resolution No. 10-092. was adopted over the dissenting votes of Mayor Pro Albright and Councilmember Williamson, becoming City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 The caption of Resolution No. 10-092 reads as follows. RESOLUTION NO. 10-092 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO FUND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR INITIAL FEASIBILITY AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE FORMER PORT ARTHUR NEWS BUILDING LOCATED AT 4T" AND AUSTIN AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS (4) P. R. No. 15774 - A Resolution Amending The City O'f Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's Policies And Procedures For Site Improvements And Related Improvements Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or Expanding Businesses For Operation Downtown (A Downtown Improvement Program) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 15774 be adopted. Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed amendment to the EDC's site improvement policies and procedures. Proposed Resolution No. 15774 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-093 Voting Yes. Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-093 reads as follows. RESOLUTION NO. 10-093 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY TO PROMOTE OR DEVELOP NEW OR EXPANDING BUSINESSES FOR OPERATION DOWNTOWN (A DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) (5) P. R. No. 15775 - A Resolution Approving A Grant To The City Of Port Arthur For Exterior Renovation To The Police And Court Facility Under The Operation Downtown Site Improvement Grant Program The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15775 be adopted. Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed Police and Municipal Court building exterior grant improvement. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15775 Councilmember Albright "No" Councilmember Beard "No" Councilmember Chatman "No" Councilmember Flood "No" Councilmember Henderson "No" Mayor Pro Tem Segller "No" Councilmember Willpamson "Yes" Councilmember Wise "No" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 15775 failed to carry over the assenting votes of Mayor Prince and Councilmember Williamson. (6) P. R. No. 15776 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Developme~ht Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Administrative Charges For Fiscal Year October 1, 2009 Through September 30, 2010 In Accordance With Section 12.03 Of The Bylaws Of The Corporation The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Beard that Proposed Resolution No. 15776 be adopted. Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed agreement for administrative charges. Proposed Resolution No. 15776 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 10-094 Voting Yes. Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson, Wise and Henderson. Voting No None. The caption of Resolution No. 10-094 reads as follows. RESOLUTION NO. 10-094 A RESOLUTION AUTHORISING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AS IT PERTAINS TO ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12.03 OF THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION (7) P. R. No. 15777 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Transfer Funds Set Aside For The Port Arthur Emergency Relief Loan Program To Assist Small Credit Challenged Businesses Affected By Natural Disaster To The City Revolving Loan Fund (The Grow Port Arthur Fund) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Council Minutes 10 Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15777 be adopted Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed transfer of funds. Proposed Resolution No. 15777 was adopted over the dissenting votes of Councilmember Wise, becomina Resolution No. 10-095 Voting Yes Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Chatman, Albright, Flood, Beard, Williamson and Henderson Voting No Councilmember Wise. The caption of Resolution No. 10-095 reads as follows. RESOLUTION NO. 10-095 A RESOLUTION AUTHORYZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS SET ASIDE FOR THE PORT ARTHUR EMERGENCY RELIEF LOAN PROGRAM TO ASSIST SMALL CREDIT CHALLENGED BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTER TO THE CITY REVOLVING LOAN FUND (THE GROW PORT ARTHUR FUND) (8) P. R. No. 15781 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate. A Contract With URS For The Architectural/Engineering Design Phase Services Related To The Renovation Of The Downtown Pavilion Located At Austin Avenue And Procter Street The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution The motion was made by Councilmember Beard and seconded by Councilmember Chatman that Proposed Resolution No. 15781 be adopted Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Floyd Batiste appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the proposed Downtown Pavilion renovation Assistant City Manager/Operations ]ohn Comeaux appeared before the City Council to present a model of the proposed pavilion renovation Senior Purchasing Assistant Clifton Williams appeared before the City Council to address inquiries regarding vendor selection and proposed improvements. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 15781 Councilmember Albright "No" Councilmember Beard "No" Councilmember Chatman "Yes" Councilmember Flood "Yes" Councilmember Henderson "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Segler "No" Councilmember Williamson "Yes" Councilmember Wise "No" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 15781 was adopted over the dissenting votes of Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Beard and Wise, becoming Resolution No. 10-096. City Council Minutes 11 Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 The caption of Resolution No. 10-096 reads as follows. RESOLUTION NO. 10-096 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONT~tACT WITH URS FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING DESIGN PHASE SERVICES RELATED TO THE RENOVATION OF THE DOWNTOWN PAVILION LOCATED AT AUSTIN AVENUE AND PROCTER STREET B. Ordinances (i) P. O. No. 6014 - An Ordinance Amending Sections 42-35, 42-62, 42-63, And 42-94'Of The Code Of Ordinance In The City Of Port Arthur; And Deleting Subsections (7) Through (I) Of Section 42-64 The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 6014 be adopted Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to address inquiries regarding the proposed code amendment to elevations for new construction. Councilmember Chatman left the Regular Meeting at 8 42 p.m Councilmember Flood left the Regular Meeting at 8 42 p.m Councilmember Wise left the Regular Meeting at 8 55 p.m. Planning and Zoning Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to address inquiries regarding flood plan regulations. Proposed Ordinance No. 6014 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 10-13 Voting Yes: Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Beard, Williamson and Henderson Voting No None. The caption of Ordinance No. 10-13 reads as follows. ORDINANCE NO. 10-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 42-35, 42-62, 42-63, AND 42-94 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR; AND DELETING SUBSECTIONS (7) THROUGH (I) OF SECTION 42-64 (2) P. O. No. 6070 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 (Buildings) Article 2 Building Codes Section 18-37 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Providing Certain Amendments Thereto; Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith; Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars, As Provided In Section 18-43 Of The Code Or As Otherwise Imposed By State Law; And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication (Requested By Mayor Prince And Councilman Henderson) The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. City Council Minutes 12 Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010 Upon the motion of Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 6070 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 10-14 Voting Yes. Mayor Prince, Mayor Pro Tem Segler; Councilmembers Albright, Beard, Williamson and Henderson. Voting No None. The caption of Ordinance No. 10-14 reads as follows. ORDINANCE NO. 10-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (BUILDINGS) ARTICLE 2 BUILDING CODES SECTION 18-37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, PROVIDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING. TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 18- 43 OF THE CODE OR AS OTHERWISE IMPOSED BY STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE AND COUNCILMAN HENDERSON) C. Reiports And Recommendations (i) Report On 2010 Streets Program Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to present the above-mentioned report as shown as Exhibit "A" of the Meeting Minutes. (2) Report On Alleys & Parking in Yards The above-mentioned report was held. VIII. REPORTS OF BOARD 81 COMMITTEES -None IX. AD70URNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segler and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 9 27 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 DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY TERRI HANKS Future Agenda Items submitted are shown as Exhibit "B of the Meeting Minutes. END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD March 9, 2010. APPROVED: . City Council Minutes 13 Regular Meeting -March 9, 2010