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Home My WebLink About11.09.12 POST AGENDA REPORTPOST AGENDA REPORT City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur NOVEMBER 9, 2012 8:30AM PLEASE TURNOFF OR MUTEALL CELL PHONES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince _ Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Scott, Jr. _ Councilmember Segler _ Councilmember Albright, III _ Councilmember Doucet, Sr. Councilmember Williamson Councilmember Freeman _ Councilmember Thomas City Manager Johnson City Secretary Bellard _ City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations Mlnl ItPC October 30, 2012 - Special Executive Meeting - approved October 30, 2012 - Regular Meeting- approved III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers Joan Jones Regarding The Hiring Procedure For A City Temp B. Presentations (1) Blue Santa Program (2) Presentation On The Center For Elimination Of Disproportionality And Disparities AGENDA NOVEMBER 9, 2012 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED C. Correspondence -None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 a.m. To Receive Public Comment On Drilling Permit Acceptance Requested By TRI -C Resources, LLC For Cornelia Marie #1, Exploratory Well, 560' FEL & 1,816' FS: Of The BBB &C RR Survey, Abstract 79, Located In The North Half Of The West Half Of Lot 6, Block 7, Range "G ", Port Arthur Land company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County Texas V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: Resolution P.R. No. 17361 — A Resolution Approving A Twelve (12) Month Professional Services Agreement With John Hall Public Affairs For The Continued Work On The City's Environmental Justice Plan And Other Relate Environmental And Housing Projects In The Amount Not To Exceed $72,000 Plus Actual Travel Expenses Not To Exceed $24,000; Funding Available In Account No. 001- 1003 - 512.59 -00 Motion: RW Second: DF Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O MA REMOVED VI. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: RW Second: DF Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O MA APPROVED 2 AGENDA November 9, 2012 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Following Items Are Of A Routine Or Administrative Nature. The Council Has Been Furnished With Background And Support Material On Each Item, And /Or It Has Been Discussed At A Previous Meeting. All Items Will Be Acted Upon By One Vote Without Being Discussed Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. (A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Lab Corp, Port Arthur„ TX In The Amount Of $5,460.35 For The Employee Health Services Center Resolutions - Consent (1) P.R. No. 17262 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Change Order No. 2, The Acceptance Of The Project For The Construction Of One New Sabine Pass Water Storage Standpipe From Maguire Iron, Inc., And Authorizing Final Payment In The Amount Of $123,150, Account No. 141 - 1201 - 532.59 -00, Project No. ORPIPE Resolution No: 12- 535 (2) P.R. No. 17326 - A Resolution Rejecting The Proposal Submitted By Negrete And Kolar- Architects, LLP For The Engineering Design And Oversight Of The Construction Of Port Arthur Transit's Auto Scrubber And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Negotiations With The Nelson Collaborative. The Federal Transit Administration Allocated ARRA Funds Under Account - 402 -1508- 561.54, .82 and .92 -00 Resolution No: 12- 536 (3) P.R. No. 17345 - A Resolution Providing An Update To The City Of Port Arthur Parks, Recreation And Open Space Master Plan Motion: HD Second: DF Motion To Table: HD Second: RS Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O MA TABLED 3 AGENDA NOVEMBER 9, 2012 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (4) P. R. No. 17362 - A Resolution As It Pertains To Setting Public Hearings As To The Disannexation Of The Property Located At 7706 Highway 87, Port Arthur, Texas And To Provide Notice Of Said Public Hearings To Property Owners, Agencies, Utilities, Railroads Pursuant To Section 43.062 Of The Texas Local Government Code. Resolution No: 12- 537 (5) P.R. No. 17364 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider The Federal Transit Administration's Proposed Award For Operations And Capital For Fiscal Year 2012 -13 For Port Arthur Transit (PAT) Resolution No: 12- 538 (6) P.R. No. 17368 - A Resolution Amending Resolution Number 12- 484 Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Jefferson County Adult Day Center (JCADC) For Public Service In The Amount Of $3,000 To Provide Daytime Supervision And Health Services For Seniors And Disabled Adults For The Benefit Of The Low And Moderate Income Residents Of The City Of Port Arthur Resolution No: 12- 539 (7) P.R. No. 17369 - A Resolution Approving Payment In The Amount Of $74,456.20 For The TCEQ Annual Consolidated Water Quality Assessment Fees For All Three (3) Wastewater Treatment Facilities In The City Of Port Arthur. Account No. 410- 1256- 532.59- 01 Resolution No: 12- 540 (8) P.R. No. 17370 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Pay Quarterly Fees For Landfill Disposal To The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality (TCEQ) For The Ensuing Fiscal Year 2013 In An Amount Not To Exceed $300,000. Funding Is Available In Account No. 403 - 1274 - 533.59 -01 Resolution No: 12- 541 4 AGENDA NOVEMBER 9, 2012 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (9) P.R. No. 17371 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Dooley Tackaberry, Inc. Of Deer Park, Texas, In An Amount Not To $10,245 For The Purchase Of Boots, Gloves, Helmets, And Hoods For The Fire Department. Funding From Account No. 001 - 1121 - 522.26 -00 Resolution No: 12- 542 (10) P.R. No. 17372 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A One (1) Year Contract With CMM Construction Co., Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For Placement Of Hot - Mix Asphaltic Concrete On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City Funded And Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Street Projects; Proposed Funding: Street Division Account 001- 1203- 531.36/51/86 And CDBG Street Project Accounts. This Contract Is Not To Exceed $250,000 Resolution No: 12- 543 (11) P.R. No. 17373 - A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A One (1) Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Forde Construction Co., Inc., Of Houston, Texas For Planning And /Or Texturing Of Pavement On A Unit Cost Basis For Various City Funded And Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Street Projects; Proposed Funding: Streets Division Account 001 - 1203 - 531.36/51/86 And CDBG Streets Project Accounts. This Contract Is Not To Exceed $75,000 Resolution No: 12- 544 (12) P.R. No. 17374 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate A Contract With Brown Reynolds Watford Architects Of College Station, Texas For Design Of The Renovations And Improvements To The Property Located At 3451 57 Street Motion: HD Second: KT Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O MA APPROVED Resolution No: 12- 549 AGENDA NOVEMBER 9, 2012 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (13) P.R. No. 17376 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Proposed Abandonment Of An Unimproved Portion Of South Fifth Avenue, Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas. Al2- 01- Joseph Curvey Bailleaux, Jr. Resolution No: 12- 545 (14) P.R. No. 17377 - A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Proposed Abandonment Of An Unimproved Portion Of South Fourth Avenue, Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas. Al2- 02- Kenneth LaChapelle Resolution No: 12- 546 (15) P.R. No. 17378 - A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A Public Hearing On Tuesday November 27, 2012, At 6:00 P.M. To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue A Permit To PI Dock Facilities LLC For The Construction Of A 36" Crude Oil Pipeline Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur Resolution No: 12- 547 (16) P.R. No. 17380 - A Resolution Authorizing Payment To Southern Tire Mart Of Beaumont, Texas For The Emergency Purchase Of Tires For The Transit Department In The Amount Of $5,644.40; Funding Available In Account No. 401 - 1502 - 561.43 -00 Resolution No: 12- 548 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON - CONSENT A. Resolutions -None B. Ordinances 0 AGENDA NOVEMBER 9, 2012 II. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION - NON - CONSENT - CONTINUED (1) P.O. 6281 - An Ordinance Designating A Contiguous Geographic Area Within The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Consisting Of Approximately 372 Acres In Size, Generally Located In The Port Arthur Downtown Area, For Tax Increment Financing Purposes Not To Exceed 25 Years Pursuant To Chapter 311 Of The Texas Tax Code; Creating A Board Of Directors For Such Zone; Establishing A Tax Increment Fund; Containing Findings A Provisions Related To The Foregoing Subject; And Providing A Severability Clause Motion: KT Second: DF Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O MA APPROVED Ordinance No: 12 -75 (2) P.O. 6283 - An Ordinance Designating Monday, December 24, 2012 As A Legal Holiday Motion: KT Second: DF Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O MA APPROVED Ordinance No: 12 -76 C. Reports And Recommendations - None VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES - None IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551.101 Of Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code [Formerly Article 6252 -17, Section 2(a)], Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement: "A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code ": AGENDA NOVEMBER 9, 2012 IX. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) - CONTINUED Section 551.071 - Litigation And /Or Legal Advice Section 551.072 - Land Section 551.073 - Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551.074 - Personnel Section 551.076 - Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 - Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meetin (1) Section 551.071 - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation With Jefferson County As It Pertains To Jail Costs And The Housing Of Prisoners (2) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And /Industrial Business Prospects *The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING NOTE: If Evening Meeting Extends Past 11:59PM, The City Council May Elect To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30AM On November 10, 2012. During The Recess, No Action Will Be Taken On Any Item Of Remaining Business And No Executive Sessions Will Be Held To Discuss Any Matters, All In Accordance With The Open Meetings Law ************************************************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 8