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Home My WebLink AboutPOST 02.05.13 REGULAR MEETING POST AGENDA REPORT City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur February 5, 2013 5:30PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL 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 Minutes APPROVED ALL January 15, 2013 Special Executive Meeting January 22, 2012 Regular Meeting January 29, 2013 Joint City /Pleasure Island Meeting January 29, 2013 Special Meeting III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers - None B. Presentations (1) Creation Of The Jefferson County Emergency Services District No. 4 By Joshua C. Heinz, Attorney, Of Benckenstein & Oxford, L.L.P. AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (2) Joseph W. Morrow, Senior Vice President Of First Southwest Company, Regarding Re- Financing And Cost Savings Associated With Series 2003 Debt C. Employee Recognition - None D. Correspondence — None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM — None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: (1) P.R. No. 17489 — A Resolution Approving The 2013 City Streets Program In The City Of Port Arthur, With Funding To Be Available In Accounts 001 - 1203 - 531.86 -00 And 001 - 1203 - 531.86 -01 Motion: RW Second: RS — TO TABLE UNTIL FEB. 12 Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O MA & KT TABLED (2) P.R. No. 17492 — A Resolution Awarding A One (1) Year Contract To C. Johnnie On The Spot Of Nederland, Texas For The Rental Of Regular, Wheelchair Accessible And ADA Accessible Portable Chemical Toilets On A Daily Basis For The Parks And Recreation Department In An Amount Not To Exceed $40,000 (Account No. 001 - 1402 - 551.51 -00) Motion: HD Second: DF — TO ADOPT Motion: HD Second: MPTL — TO AMEND Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O MA & KT ADOPTED AS AMENDED Resolution No: 13 -056 (3) P.O. No. 6291 — An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur Disannexing The Property Located At 7706 Highway 87, Bridge City, Orange County, Texas; Providing For The Following: Findings Of Fact, Effective Date, Filing, Severability, And Property Notice & Meeting (Final Reading) Motion: HD Second: DF Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O MA & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 13 -05 2 AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 VI. CONSENT AGENDA 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. Motion: DF Second: RW Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O MA & KT ADOPTED (A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Siddons - Martin, Port Arthur, 7X In The Amount Of $8,998.94 For Repairs To Unit 1522 In The Public Works Solid Waste Trash Division (B) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To App lied Concepts, Inc., Plano, 7X In The Amount Of $16,693.01 For The Purchase Of Ten (10) Radar Systems For Police Vehicles (C) Expense Reports: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince: Attended US Conference of Mayors Washington, D.C., January 16 -19, 2013 $2,903.29 City Secretary Sherri Bellard: Attended Election Law Seminar Irving, TX, January 15 -18, 2013 $1,605.27 PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL ACTION Motion: MPTL Seconded: RW Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 1 (MPTL) W/0 MA & KT ADOPTED Resolutions - Consent (1) P.R. No. 17384 — A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment Of The Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 (NSP 1) Land Bank Plan To Adopt A Land Bank Re -Use Plan Resolution No: 13 -057 3 AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (2) P.R. No. 17505 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Pipeline Crossing Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Kansas City Southern Railway Company, A Missouri Corporation Resolution No: 13 -058 (3) P.R. No. 17506 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Two 12 -14 Yard Dump Trucks For The Utility Operations Department From H -GAC, Through Houston Freightliner, Western Star, Of Houston, Texas, In The Total Amount Of $189,860. Funds Are Available In Accounts No. 625- 1801- 532.93 -05 & 06 Resolution No: 13 -059 (4) P.R. No. 17507 — A Resolution Amending The FY 2012 -2013 Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Department Of State And Health Services, Immunization Branch - Locals Resolution No: 13 -060 (5) P.R. No. 17508 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 1 -Ton Crew Cab Flatbed Truck For The Utility Operations Department From Philpott Motors, Of Nederland, Texas, Through Buyboard, In The Total Amount Of $42,301.51. Funds Are Available In Account No. 625 -1801- 532.93 -05 Resolution No: 13 -061 (6) P.R. No. 17512 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Compact Track Loader For The Utility Operations Department From The Bobcat Company (Thru Buyboard), Of West Fargo, North Dakota, In The Total Amount Of $39,694.90. Funds Are Available In Account No. 625 -1801- 532.93 -03 Resolution No: 13 -062 (7) P.R. No. 17514 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With Alpha -Lee Enterprises, Inc., Regarding The July 4, 2013 Fireworks Display. Total Cost Of The Contract Is $14,800 (Account No. 001 -1003- 512.59 -00; M99901) Resolution No: 13 -063 4 AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (8) P.R. No. 17515 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts Resolution No: 13 -064 (9) P.R. No. 17516 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Lease Agreement With Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. For The West Side Community Clinic Located At 601B Rev. Ransom Howard Dr., Port Arthur, Texas Resolution No: 13 -065 (10) P.R. No. 17517 — A Resolution Authorizing A Six (6) Month Extension To The Contract With S.E. Texas Lawn And Maintenance Of Beaumont, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D- 1 And To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 13 -066 (11) P.R. No. 17518 — A Resolution Authorizing A Six (6) Month Extension To The Contract With S -Mo Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area D -2, To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 13 -067 (12) P.R. No. 17519 — A Resolution Authorizing A Six (6) Month Extension Of The Contract With J -B Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area C -1, To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 13 -068 (13) P.R. No. 17520 — A Resolution Authorizing A Six (6) Month Extension To The Contract With M & 3 Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area C -2 And To Be Charged To Account No. 001- 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 13 -069 5 AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (14) P.R. No. 17521 — A Resolution Authorizing A Six (6) Month Extension To The Contract With Joey's Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area B -1, To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 13 -070 (15) P.R. No. 17522 — A Resolution Authorizing A Three (3) Month Extension To The Contract With Affordable Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area B -2, To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 13 -071 (16) P.R. No. 17523 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A 1 Ton Flatbed Truck For The Streets Division From Philpott Motors Of Nederland, Texas In The Amount Of $29,535, Account 625- 1801- 533.93- 03 Resolution No: 13 -072 (17) P.R. No. 17525 - A Resolution Authorizing A Six (6) Month Extension To The Contract With M & 3 Lawn Care Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A -1 And To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 13 -073 (18) P.R. No. 17526 - A Resolution Authorizing A Six (6) Month Extension To The Contract With S -Mo Unlimited Of Port Arthur, Texas For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area A -2, To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 13 -074 6 AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (19) P.R. No. 17527 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract For Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. Of Houston, Texas To Provide A Warrant Study For A Traffic Signal At 9 Avenue And Lake Arthur Drive; Said Contract In A Not To Exceed Amount Of $5,265. Account 001 -1205- 531.54 -00 PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL ACTION Motion: DF Seconded: RW W/O MA, KT & LS Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No: 13 -076 (20) P.R. No. 17530 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 01 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And D & R Commercial Construction Services, Inc. Of Lumberton, Texas For Renovations To The Office Area Of The Armory Building Located At 3451 57 Street, Increasing The Contract Term By 45 Days And The Amount By $60,000 To A New Total Of $303,855. Account 306 - 1606 - 591.59 -00 PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL ACTION Motion: DF Seconded: RW W/O MA, KT & LS Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Resolution No: 13 -077 (21) P.R. No. 17531 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 03 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And N & T Construction Decreasing The Contract Amount By $5,086.29 To A New Total Of $872,941.71 Resolution No: 13 -075 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 17486 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Professional Service Contract With Haddon + Cowan Architects Collaborative Of Austin, Texas, With Vince Hauser As The Design Team Manager For A Total Amount Not To Exceed $376,000 7 AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT — CONTINUED Motion: RW Second: DF - TO ADOPT Motion: RW Second: HD - TO TABLE UNTIL FEB 12TH Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O MA, KT & LS TABLED (2) P.R. No. 17498 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Reimburse Grant TX96 -X040 In The Amount Of $25,621.32 Motion: RW Second: DF Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O MA, KT & LS ADOPTED Resolution No: 13 -078 (3) P.R. No. 17504 — A Resolution Granting The Consent Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, To The Creation Of Jefferson County Emergency Services District No. 4 Motion: RW Second: DF Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O MA & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 13 -054 (4) P.R. No. 17524 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Development Services Agreement With The National Development Council In An Amount Not To Exceed $40,000 Motion: DF Second: RW - TO TABLE UNTIL FEB 12 Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O MA, KT & LS TABLED (5) P.R. No. 17532 — A Resolution Amending Resolution 12 -506 For The Loan To The Pleasure Island Commission To Fund The Marina In The Amount Of $2.5 Million By Amending The Terms Of Re- Payment Motion: DF Second: RW Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O MA, KT & LS ADOPTED Resolution No: 13 -079 8 AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT — CONTINUED (6) P.R. No. 17533 — A Resolution Receiving The Findings And Proposed Charter Amendments Of The 2012 Charter Advisory Committee For Further Consideration By The City Council Motion: DF Second: RW - TO ADOPT Motion: RW Second: MPTL - TO AMEND Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O MA & KT ADOPTED AS AMENDED Resolution No: 13 -055 B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6295 — An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of The May 11, 2013 General Election For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor, In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Providing For A Joint Election With The Port Arthur Independent School District, The Sabine Pass Independent School District, The Sabine Pass Port Authority And The Port Arthur Port Navigation District In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice P.O. No. 6295 - Una ordenanza que provee /a conducta de una elecc /on general en el dia sabado 11 de mayo 2013 con el propos /to de elegir el alcalde municipal en la Ciudad de Port Arthur, Texas; y que provee para una e /eccion junto al Distrito Escolar de Sabine Pass, el Autoridad del Puerto de Sabine Pass y el Distrito de Navegacion del Puerto de Port Arthur acuerdo con Capitulo 271 del Codigo de Elecciones de Texas, y que provee para la publicacion de este aviso. Motion: DF Second: RW Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O MA, KT & LS ADOPTED Ordinance No: 13 - 06 (2) P.O. No. 6296 — An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of A Special Election On May 11, 2013 To Submit A Proposition As To Whether Or Not The Existing Type A Sales Tax Shall Be Utilized For Various Categories Of Projects Authorized For Type B Corporations Pursuant To Chapter 505 Of The Texas Local Government Code, And Providing For Publication Of The Election 9 AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT — CONTINUED P.O. No. 6296 - Una ordenanza que provee para /a conducta de una e /eccion especial el dia sabado 11 de mayo 2013 para presentar una proposicion a si sera o no utilizado el existente impuesto de yentas too 4A Para varias categorias de proyectos autorizados para Corporaciones tipo B acuerdo el Capitu /o 505 del Codigo de Gobierno Local de Texas y que provee para la publicacion de este aviso. Motion: HD Second: DF Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W/O MA, KT & LS ADOPTED Ordinance No: 13 -07 C. Reports and Recommendations (1) Report On City Hall Security (Requested By Mayor Prince) (2) 2012 End Of The Year Crime And Racial Profiling Report (3) Discussion With Regard To Staff Actions (Requested By Councilmember Doucet) (4) Discussion Regarding A Bill To Be Filed With The Texas Legislature As To Housing For Public State Colleges (Requested By EDC) VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES - None IX. 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