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Home My WebLink AboutPOST 02.04.14 REGULAR MEETING POST AGENDA REPORT City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur February 4, 2014 5:30 PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL CELL PHONES 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 January 27, 2014 Special Meeting - APPROVED III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers — None B. Presentations - None C. Employee Recognition — Performance Of Public Works Employees During Inclement Weather AGENDA February 4, 2014 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED D. Correspondence (1) Receipt Of Port Arthur Convention And Visitors Bureau 2012 -2013 Financial Audit (2) Public Letter From Fabiola Small (3) Public Letter From Elizabeth Bibbo (4) Public Letter From Rev. Thich Tri Quang (5) Public Letter From Chamber Of Commerce IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS To Receive Public Comment As To The Effects In The Community Of The Curfew Ordinance And As To Whether The City Should Continue, Modify Or Abolish The Curfew Ordinance V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: None 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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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: LS & KT ADOPTED / 2 AGENDA February 4, 2014 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (A) Consideration And Approval Of Payment To Pemsco Of Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of $34,000.00 For Repairs To An Aeration Basin Screw Pump For The Utility Operations Department, Wastewater Treatment Division (B) Expense Reports Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince: Washington, D.C. For The US Conference Of Mayors January 22 — 24, 2014 $ 2,498.98 Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 18044 — A Resolution Authorizing The Final Payment In The Amount Of $1,408.85 For The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Basco Construction, Inc., Of Nederland, Texas, And Releasing The Retainage In The Amount Of $7,382.95 For The Renovation To The Port Arthur Armory-Phase I. Funding In Account No. 306 - 1606- 591.59 Resolution No: 14 -059 (2) P.R. No. 18048 — A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Request Delegation Of A Domain Name "Portarthurtx.gov" To The City Of Port Arthur By The General Services Administration (GSA) For An Annual Fee Of $125.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001- 1034- 515 -54.00 PULLED Motion: RW Second: MA Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 14 -072 3 AGENDA February 4, 2014 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (3) P.R. No. 18149 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Gulf Coast Electric Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Electrical Repairs And Maintenance At Various City Parks; At An Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00. Funding Available In Account No(S). 001 - 1402 - 551.32 -00 And 001- 1207- 531.29 -00 Resolution No: 14 -060 (4) P.R. No. 18147 - A Resolution Approving The Renewal Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles To Continue The Vehicle Inquiry Account That Allows For Remote Electronic Access Through A Secure Website. A Monthly Charge Of $23.00 Plus $.12 Per Vehicle Inquiry Will Be Assessed, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $500.00 Annually. Funding Available In 001 - 1304 - 541.57 -00 Resolution No: 14 -061 (5) P.R. No. 18152 — A Resolution Approving Funding For Phase 1 Of The City Of Port Arthur Redevelopment Infrastructure Improvement Plan Pursuant To §501.108, Local Government Code Which Allows The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Use 4A Funds To Fund Infrastructure Improvements Necessary To Promote Or Develop New Or Expanded Business Enterprises PULLED Motion: RW Second: MA Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 14 -073 (6) P.R. No. 18155 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One - Year Contract With M&J 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 D -2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 14 -062 4 AGENDA February 4, 2014 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (7) P.R. No. 18156 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One - Year 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 C- 2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00, To Be Charged To Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 14 -063 (8) P.R. No. 18157 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One - Year 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, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $12,500.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00 PULLED Motion: RT Second: RW Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS, DF & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 14 -074 (9) P.R. No. 18158 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One - Year Contract With J -B 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 -1, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001- 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 14 -064 (10) P.R. No. 18159 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One - Year 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 B -2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001- 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 14 -065 5 AGENDA February 4, 2014 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (11) P.R. No. 18160 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One - Year Contract With K &D 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 A -1, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $50,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001- 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 14 -066 (12) P.R. No. 18161 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One - Year Contract With Williams Transport Of Lumberton, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Privately -Owned And City -Owned Vacant And Developed Lots In An Area Of The City Designated As Area E, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $30,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 14 -067 (13) P.R. No. 18162 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One - Year Contract With Gulf Coast L &L, 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 A -2, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $30,500.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001 - 1304 - 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 14 -068 (14) P.R. No. 18163 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One - Year Contract With Turf Pros, 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 C -1, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $40,000.00; To Be Charged To Account No. 001 -1304- 541.59 -00 Resolution No: 14 -069 / 6 AGENDA February 4, 2014 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (15) P.R. No. 18165 — A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment To Blanket Purchase Order No. 173533 For The Purchase Of Repair Clamps, For The Utility Operations Department With MDN Enterprises Of New Caney, Texas, In The Not To Exceed Amount Of $99,671.02. Funds Are Available In Account No(s). 410 -1253- 532.35 -00 & 410 - 1255 - 532.33 -00 PULLED Motion: RT Second: RW Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS, DF & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 14 -075 (16) P.R. No. 18166 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Resource Memorandum Of Agreement With A Department Of State Health Services Designated Lead Advisory Council ( "Lead Rac ") Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) For Members Of The Port Arthur Fire Department To Respond To Disasters At The Request Of The State Of Texas Resolution No: 14 -070 (17) P.R. No. 18169 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 03, To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And GADV, Inc., DBA L & L General Contractors Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Construction Of The Transit Auto - Scrubber Facility, Increasing The Contract Time 70 Calendar Days Resolution No: 14 -071 AGENDA February 4, 2014 VI. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (18) P.R. No. 18172 - A Resolution Increasing The Existing Blanket Purchase Order For John Hall Public Affairs By $8,152.00 To Pay The December Invoice, Funding Available In Account No. 001- 1003- 512.59 -00 M11102 PULLED Motion: WL Second: RW Motion to Table: MA Second: RW Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS, DF & KT TABLED (19) P.R. No. 18173 - A Resolution Approving A One -Year Contract With John Hall Public Affairs For Professional Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $102,000.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001- 1003- 512 -59.00 M11102 PULLED Motion: RT Second: WL Motion to Table for Workshop: RS Second: MA Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 2 (MP & RW) W /O: LS & KT TABLED Motion to Reconsider: DF Second: MA Motion to Table until 9 a.m. Monday: MA Second: RW Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS & KT TABLED until 9 a.m. Monday 8 AGENDA February 4, 2014 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON - CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 18081 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Settlement Agreement And Mutual Release With DonShe Pottery, LLC Motion: DF Second: RW Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 14 -053 (2) P.R. No. 18153 — A Resolution Approving The Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Fund City Park Improvement Projects Requested By Residents For Lincoln Park, Montrose Park And Rose Hill Park For A Cost Not To Exceed Three Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) And A Request That The City Engage A Professional Architect To Provide Cost Estimates For Such Improvements Motion: WL Second: RS Motion to Amend: MA Seconded: RT Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS & KT ADOPTED AS AMENDED Resolution No: 14 -054 9 AGENDA February 4, 2014 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON- CONSENT— CONTINUED (3) P.R. No. 18154 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Continue The Billboard Advertisement In The Houston Market For Six (6) Additional Four (4) Week Periods Using Cornerstone Advertising & Design Of Beaumont, Texas, For Agency Fees For Billboard Research, Preparation Of Contract And Monitoring Of The Billboard During Rental Period In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,329.80 Motion: DF Second: RT Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 2 (MP & DF) W /O: LS & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 14 -055 (4) P.R. No. 18168 — A Resolution Appointing And /Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Albright) Motion: MA Second: RT Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 14 -056 (5) P.R. No. 18170 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Continue Billboard Advertisement In The Houston Market For An Additional Six (6) Months Using CBS Outdoor Billboard Of Houston, Texas Through Cornerstone Advertising & Design At A Cost Not To Exceed $13,232.00 Motion: MA Second: RT Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 2 (MP & DF) W /O: LS & KT ADOPTED Resolution No: 14 -057 lo AGENDA February 4, 2014 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON- CONSENT— CONTINUED (6) P.R. No. 18174 — A Resolution Reappointing Members To The Construction Board Of Adjustments And Appeals (Requested By Mayor Prince) Motion: MA Second: DF Motion to Amend: RW Second: DF Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS & KT ADOPTED AS AMENDED Resolution No: 14 -058 B. Ordinances (1) P. 0. No. 6364 — An Ordinance Amending Article XIV, Section 8 Of The Code Of Ordinances Limiting The Term Of Municipal Contracts To One Year (Requested By Councilmember Freeman) Motion: DF Second: RW Motion to Remove: DF Second: WL Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS, MA & KT) REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA (2) P. 0. No. 6365 — An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, ( "City ") Denying The Rate Increase Request Of Entergy Texas, Inc., Filed On September 25, 2013; Setting Just And Reasonable Rates For Entergy Texas, Inc. For Service Within The Municipal Limits; Requiring Entergy Texas, Inc. To File Updated Tariffs In Compliance With The Approved Rates; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Declaring An Effective Date Motion: RW Second: RT Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 W /O: LS, MA & KT ADOPTED Ordinances No: 14 -03 11 AGENDA February 4, 2014 VIII. 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