HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 28, 2013 REGULAR MEETING DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE, MAYOR s n ' FLOYD T. JOHNSON
ROBERT E. WILLIAMSON, MAYOR PRO TEM City of �' CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: i )4) SHERRI BELLARD
RAYMOND SCOTT, JR.. CITY SECRETARY
ELIZABETH "LIZ" SEGLER Q T t T t h tt t
MORRIS ALBRIGHT VAL TIZENO
ROBERT TROY Texas CITY ATTORNEY
WILLIE "BAE" LEWIS, JR
DERRICK FREEMAN
KERRY "TWIN" THOMAS
AGEN DA
City Council
Regular Meeting
May 28, 2013
5:30 p.m.
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City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chamber
City Of Port Arthur
May 28, 2013
5:30 PM
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I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Mayor Prince
Mayor Pro Tem Williamson
Councilmember Scott, Jr.
Councilmember Segler
Councilmember Albright, III
Councilmember Troy
Councilmember Lewis
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
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Gail Pellum Regarding Juneteenth 2013
(2) Gloria Sanchez Regarding Concerns With The City's Procurement
Process
AGENDA
MAY 28, 2013
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
B. Presentations
(1) Presentation By Freese And Nichols Regarding The Enterprise GIS
Implementation Program
(2) Blue Santa Presentation
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 PM
To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family "2F" To Multiple Family
"MF" Located At 3501 12 Street, 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:
P.R. No. 17576 — A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Total
Safety, U.S., Inc. Of Nederland, Texas, For Asbestos And Lead
Abatement Consulting Services, In A Not To Exceed Amount Of
$50,000, To Be Charged To Account No. 105 - 1431 - 552.59 -00,
Project No. C36120
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Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The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.
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AGENDA
MAY 28, 2013
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Brazos Technology,
College Station, Texas In The Amount Of $12,900.00 For Annual
Software Maintenance
Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 17554 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Soutex Surveyors & Engineers For The
Design And Construction Management For The Concession Stand At
Pioneer Park In An Amount Not To Exceed $11,500; Funding
Available In Account No. ED2013 -100
(2) P.R. No. 17556 — A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 12 -530,
Awarding A Contract To Byrdson Service D /B /A Excello Construction
Of Beaumont, Texas In Its Entirety And Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract For The Construction Of A
Parking Lot At SSgt. Lucian Adams Park With Apac- Texas, Inc. Of
Beaumont, Texas In An Amount Not To Exceed $47,627.90;
Funding Available In Account No. ED2013 -103
(3) P.R. No. 17612 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Enter Into A Contract With Kay Electronics Of Beaumont, Texas For
The Purchase Of Street Trek3 Software In The Not To Exceed
Amount Of $19,715; Funds Available In ARRA Account; 402 -1508-
561.57 -00 (Line Item 11.42.08 — Software Installation)
(4) P.R. No. 17618 — A Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To The
Lease Agreement With Gulf Coast Health Center Inc. For The West
Side Community Clinic Located At 601B Reverend Dr. Ransom
Howard Street, Port Arthur, Texas
(5) P.R. No. 17638 — A Resolution Authorizing A Payment To The
Nelson Collaborative Of Houston, Texas For Additional Services
Provided For Transit Renovations In The Amount Of $9,379.09.
Transit Renovations Are Funded From Federal Transit
Administration Allocated Funds — TX90X -X859, Account No. 401-
1509- 561.54 -00
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AGENDA
MAY 28, 2013
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(6) P.R. No. 17684 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Execute An Agreement With CeII More Communications Of Houston,
Texas For The Annual Software Service For 215 Vehicular GPS
Tracking Systems At $5,375 Per Month For A Total Amount Of
$64,500. Funds Are Available In Account No. 001 - 1201 - 531.43 -01
(7) P.R. No. 17686 — A Resolution Authorizing The City To Enter Into
An Agreement With Freese And Nichols, Inc. For The
Implementation Of The Enterprise GIS Implementation Program —
Phase I In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $135,000. Funding Is
Available In Account Number 001 - 1051 - 517.54 -00
(8) P.R. No. 17689 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
(9) P.R. No. 17691 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of
Change Order No. 10 (Final), The Acceptance Of The Project, And
Final Payment For The Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
Project, Contract No. 5, Between The City Of Port Arthur And
ALLCO, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, Decreasing The Contract
Amount By $38,420.00 And Increasing The Contract Time 14
Calendar Days. Account No. 404 - 1625- 532.83 -00, City Project No.
404WWT
(10) P.R. No. 17692 — A Resolution Authorizing A Payment To The
Nelson Collaborative Of Houston, Texas For Additional Services
Provided For The Auto - Scrubber Project In The Amount Of
$4,417.60. Funding: Grant TX90X -Y106, Account Number 401-
1509- 561.89.00
(11) P.R. No. 17699 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur
To Submit A Proposal To The Texas Department Of State Health
Services Mental Health And Substance Abuse Division, Tobacco
Prevention And Control Program For Tobacco Prevention And
Control Coalitions
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AGENDA
MAY 28, 2013
VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED
(12) P.R. No. 17700 — A Resolution Authorizing Execution Of A
Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Purchase Of 2348 5
Street, Port Arthur, Texas Through The City's Homebuyer's
Assistance Program
(13) P.R. No. 17701 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To
Solicit Proposals From Qualified Firms To Conduct Emergency
Disaster Support And Management Services
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 17702 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or Reappointing A
Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A
Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem
Williamson)
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6319 — An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
('City') Denying The Statement Of Intent Of Entergy Texas, Inc.
Filed On May 13, 2013; Finding That The Meeting Complies With
The Open Meetings Act; And Declaring An Effective Date
(2) P.O. No. 6321 — An Ordinance Amending Section 78 -269 Of The
Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To
Travel Expenses (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Williamson)
C. Reports And Recommendations
(1) Report On The Progress Of Implementing The Mercer Report And
Future Implementation Plans (Requested By Councilmember
Thomas)
(2) Report Regarding City Council Premiums For Insurance Benefits
(Requested By Councilmember Thomas)
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AGENDA
MAY 28, 2013
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES — None
IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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NOTE: If Evening Meeting Extends Past 11:59PM, The City Council May
Elect To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30AM On May 29, 2013.
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
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RULES OF DECORUM - PERSONS ADDRESSING COUNCIL & AUDIENCE MEMBERS
1. Recognition by Presiding Officer. No person shall address the Council without first being recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
2. Speaking Procedure; Limitation on discussion and questioning. Each person addressing the Council shall step
up to the microphone provided for the use of the public and give his name and address in an audible tone of
voice for the records, state that subject he wishes to discuss, state whom he is representing if he represents an
organization or other person, and unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his
remarks to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member
thereof. No person other than members of the Council and the person having the floor shall be permitted to
enter into any discussion, whether directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the
Presiding Officer.
3. Improper References, Disorderly Conduct By Person Addressing The Council; Any person making, expressly or
impliedly, personal, impertinent, slanderous, derogatory, discourteous, snide, or profane remarks or who
willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages, in any disorderly conduct which would
impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct, the order by the Presiding Officer, and if such conduct
continues, may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, be ordered barred from further audience before the
Council during that Meeting.
4. Addresses After Motion Made or Public Hearing Closed. After a motion has been made or a public hearing has
been closed, no member of the public shall address the Council from the audience on the matter under
consideration without first securing permission to do so by majority vote of the City Council.
5. Campaign Speeches Prohibited. No persons will be allowed to address the City Council by making campaign
speeches for or against any candidate who has announced or does announce his intention to run, or issue
already ordered on a ballot for election.
6. Disorderly Conduct. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping,
stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct
disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.
7. Limitations on Use of Supplemental Lighting. Limitations on use of supplemental lighting for television and
motion picture cameras to create the least amount of interference with or disturbance of Council proceedings
and /or discomfort to the public.
8. Persons Having Complaints, Allegations, or Charges Against Individual City Employees. No person shall make
any complaint, specific allegation, or charge against an individual City Employee by name in a public meeting
unless he first shows that he has pursued appropriate administrative channels.
ENFORCEMENT OF DECORUM
Warning. All persons shall at the request of the Presiding Officer, be silent.
Removal. If, after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer, a person persists in disturbing the meeting, such
Officer may order him to remove himself from the meeting. If he does not remove himself, the Presiding Officer may
order the Sergeant -at -arms to remove him.
Resisting Removal. Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant -at -arms shall be charged with violating V.T.C.A,
Penal Code 42.05.
Motions To Enforce. Any Councilmember may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce this division, and the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Council shall require him to do so.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The City Secretary shall make public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law, an agenda containing all
business to be discussed at a meeting of the City Council.
Persons Requesting To Be Heard On Agenda Items (1) Residents. Any resident who wishes to address the Council on
any matter may do so by notifying the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. (2)
Nonresidents. Any nonresident wishing to address the Council shall notify the City Secretary and specify his interest in
the matter being considered. The City Secretary shall present such request to the Presiding Officer for approval before
placing the name on the Agenda.
Specific Agenda Items. After a motion, second and discussion by the City Council on any specific agenda item, and
before a vote is taken, the Presiding Officer shall recognize any citizen in the audience wishing to address the council
on such item, who shall be permitted to address the Council thereon for a period of three (3) minutes. "Specific Agenda
Items" are defined as any item specified on the Notice of Meeting posted for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Law
and which becomes the subject of a motion before the Council.