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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 7, 2006 REGULAR t4EETING - November 2006 I. ROLL CALLf TNVOCATZON & PLEDGE The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 8:35 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Oscar G. Ortiz; Councilmembers Felix A. Barker, Thomas .1. Henderson, Robert E. "Bob" Williamson and Michael "Shane" Sinegal; City Manager Steve Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Evangeline "Van" Green and First Assistant City Attorney Valecia "Val" Tizeno. Councilmember Henderson gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag. I~. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES The Mayor presented the following proclamations: November 7, 2006 - "American Cancer Society Great American Smoke Out" Community Manager for Health ]~nitiates Tammy Droste, 755 South Eleventh Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas accepted the proclamation. Minutes - None PETIT1~ONS &COMMUNICATIONS A. Presentations - None B. Speakers (1) Sandy Turner Regarding Excessively High Water Bills Ms. Sandy Turner, 3049 Memorial Boulevard, appeared before the City Council to discuss water utility billing. Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. arrived at the City Council Meeting at 8:50 a.m. (2) Carolyn Harris Regarding Problems With The Water Department And Water Account Ms. Carolyn Harris, 3436 26th Street, appeared before the City Council to comment on ongoing water utility billing problems. Mayor Pro Tern Deloris "Bobble" Prince arrived at the City Council Meeting at 9:05 a.m. Finance Director Rebecca Underhill appeared before the City Council to address billing inquiries. (3) Betty J. Kiel Regarding Citizen Apathy Ms. Betty Kiel, 1401 Fifth Avenue, appeared before the City Council and expressed her opinion regarding the above-mentioned topic. (4) Jimmy Dike Regarding Lake Front Park And Logan Park Pleasure ]Island Commission Executive Director .limmy Dike appeared before the City Council to discuss Lake Front and Logan Parks. City Engineer and Assistant Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared before the City Council to address flooding solutions and costs. C. Correspondence - None TV. PUBLIC HEARZNGS - g:00 AH - None V. UNFZNZSHED BUSZNESS - None Vt. CONSENT AGENDA Upon the motion of Williamson, seconded by CouncJlmember Barker and carried unanimously, the following Consent Agenda items were adopted with the exception of Proposed Resolution No.'s 13755 and 13852: Am Consideration And Approval Of Payment Tn The Amount Of $10,325.12 To Miriam K. 3ohnson, Tax Assessor Collector, For The 2006 Tax Year Collection Fee Consideration And Approval Of Payment Tn The Total Amount Of $11,363 (Four Equal Payments Of $2,840.75) For The City's Pro-Rata Share Of The 2007 Orange County Appraisal District Funding Allocation Cw Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid Tn The Amount Of $9,050 To Kuboto S/gna/s, Inc¥ Of Lenexa, KS For One Traffic Speed Monitoring Trailer For The Police Department Consideration And Approval Of Awarding A Bid Tn The Amount Of $11,017 To Pump & Power Equipment Of Houston, TX For A Vertical Wet/Dry Pit Pump For The Utility Operations Department (Wastewater Collection Division) Consideration And Approval Of Payment Tn The Amount Of $29,400 (TxMAS Pricing) To W.B. Construction & Sons, Inc., 0£ Beaumon~ TX To Perform Roof Repairs To The Water & Sewer Warehouse Fm Consideration And Approval Of Payment Tn The Amount Of $104,612.56 To Orange County Emergency Services District No. 2 Consideration Of Approval Of Grand Recap (Certified Tax Roils) From Jefferson County ($10,097,560.49) And Orange County ($965,175.40) Tax Assessors Collectors And The Delinquent Tax Roll From Orange County Hm Consideration And Approval Of Payment Tn The Amount Of $79,168 To BuyBoard (T/~rougl) Henna Chevrole~ LP Of Austin, TX) For A Bucket Truck With Aerial Platform Lift And Service Body For the Public Works Department (Electrical Division) Consideration And Approval Of Payment Tn The Amount Of $40,000 To Specialty Supply & ~nstallation LL¢ Of ¢onroe, TX For Two Motors For Risers At The Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center Consideration And Approval Of Payment Tn The Amount Of $29,750 To Nationa/ Stage Equipment Of Lorena, TX (Through BuyBoard) For Curtains And Drapery At The Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 2 Consideration And Approval Of Payment For The City's Pro- Rata Share Of The 2007 Jefferson County Appraisal District Funding Allocation [n The Total Amount Of $141,458.87 (Four Equal Payments Of $35,364.72) Consideration And Approval Of Payment Tn The Amount of $465,634 To BuyBoard (Through I~lustan9 Caterpillar Of Houston, TX) For A Landfill Compactor Consideration And Approval Of Payment Tn The Amount Of $8,077 To ADH I~farketing~ In¢.~ For The Purchase Of One K-80 Fire Cam Camera System (Tnciuding Accessories) For The Fire Department N. Exuense Reuorts t4ayor Oscar G. Ortiz: Attend Annual Tt4L Conference Tn Austin, Texas October 25-27, 2006 $1,011.28 t4ayor Pro Tem Deloris ~Bobbie" Prince: Attend Annual Tt4L Conference Tn Austin, Texas October 25-28, 2006 $1,304.77 Councilmember Felix A. Barker: Attend Annual Tt4L Conference Tn Austin, Texas October 25-28, 2006 $1, 270.61 Councilmember Tom Henderson: Attend Annual Tt4L Conference Tn Austin, Texas October 25-28, 2006 $1, 332.19 City t4anager Steve Fitzgibbons: Attend Annual Tt4L Conference Tn Austin, Texas October 25-27, 2006 636.70 Resolutions - Consent (2) P. R. No. 13756 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises Tn The Amount Of $18,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. R/TA01; Structures TneligJble For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13756 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-447. (3) P. R. No. 13757 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises Tn The Amount Of $18,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. RZTA01; Structures Tneligibie For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13757 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-448. (4) P.R. No. 13758 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises Tn The Amount Of $13,500.00~ And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Cib/Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 Demolition Of Three (3) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group D-t); To Be Charged To Account No. 3.06-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. RTTAO1; Structures Tneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13758 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-449. (5) P. R. No. 13759 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, Tnc. Tn The Amount Of $12,550.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. RZTA01; Structures Tneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13759 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-450. (6) P. R. No. 13760 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, ]nc. Tn The Amount Of $12,235.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group B), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-3.425- 571.59-00; Project No. RZTA01; Structures Tneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13760 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-451. (7) P. R. No. 13761 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, Tnc. Tn The Amount Of $11,100.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group C), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. RZTA01; Structures Tneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13761 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-452. (8) P. R. No. 13762 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, Znc. Tn The Amount Of $10,325.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group D), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. RTTA01; Structures [neligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13762 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-453. (9) P. R. No. 13763 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, Tnc. Tn The Amount Of $10,375.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group E), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. RZTA01; Structures Tneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13763 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-454. City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 (10) P.R. No. 13764 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, Inc. In The Amount Of $12,475.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group F), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. RTTA01; Structures tneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No, 13764 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-455, (11) P. R. No. 13765 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, thC. tn The Amount Of $13,150.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group G), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. RI'rA01; Structures tneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13765 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-456. (12) P. R. No. 13766 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Pick Two Contractors, tnc. tn The Amount Of $12,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution of A Contract For The Demolition Of Five (5) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group H)~ To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. RZTA01; Structures Ineligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 Proposed Resolution No. 13766 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-457. (13) P.R. 13844 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Commercial Card Agreement With JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Proposed Resolution No. 13844 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-458, (14) P.R. No. 13849 - A Resolution Approving Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts Proposed Resolution No. 13849 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-459. (16) P.R. No. 13853 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Execute A Contract For Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Neches Engineers Of Beaumont, Texas For Design Of Repairs To The Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Chlorine Storage Building Loading Rack; Said Contract Not To Exceed An Amount Of $7,500, Funds Being Available tn Project 419901, Account 419-1622-531.53-00 Proposed Resolution No. 13853 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-460. (17) P.R. No. 13854 - A Resolution Pertaining To The Legal Services Agreement With Crain, Caton & James And Ancillary Costs As Tt Pertains To The Landfill Permit Amendment (Account No. 403-1274-533.54-00) Proposed Resolution No. 13854 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-461. City Council IVlinutes - Regular rVleeting - November 7, 2006 5 (18) P.R. No. 13855 - A Resolution Authorizing The City t4anager To Do Att Things Necessary To Execute The Settlement Of An Amended Claim Zn The Amount Of $42,529.36 I~lade Against Fidelity National Insurance Company As A Result of The Flood Damage To The YMCA Proposed Resolution No. 13855 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-462. (19) P.R. No. 13856 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Wlanager To Execute An Amended Agreement With The Southeast Texas Interfaith Organization For The TDHCA Disaster Recovery Program Proposed Resolution No. 13856 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-463. (20) P.R. No. 13857 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To AAR, Inc. in The Amount Of $13,500.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Asbestos Abatement And Demolition Of A Dangerous Commercial Building Located At 5158 S. Gulfway Drive, To Be Charged To Account No. 303- 1603-591.59-00, Project No. CtP614 Proposed Resolution No. 13857 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-464. (21) P.R. No. 13859 - A Resolution Authorizing The Contract Approving A Change Order For Spray-On tnsulation At The Bob Bowers Civic Center From AAR tncorporated Of Houston, Texas tn The Amount Of $34,534 Proposed Resolution No. 13859 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-465. (22) P.R. No. 13860 - A Resolution Approving Payment tn The Amount Of $74,695 For The TCE(~ Annual Consolidated Water (~uality Assessment Fees For All Four (4) Wastewater Treatment Facilities tn The City Of Port Arthur. Account No. 410-1256-532.54-00 Proposed Resolution No. 13860 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-466. (23) P.R. 13862 - A Resolution Supporting And Honoring Our Veterans (Requested By Councilmember Beard) Proposed Resolution No. 13862 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-467. VIt. ITEMS REQUtR/NG tNDtVtDUALACTtON - NON-CONSENT Consent Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 13755 - A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Lark Enterprises tn The Amount Of $18,000.00, And Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Demolition Of Four (4) Dangerous Residential Properties (Group A-t), To Be Charged To Account No. 106-1425- 571.59-00; Project No. R/TA01; Structures tneligible For The Grant Will Be Charged To Account No. 105-1431- 552.59-00; Project No. C32120 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal that Proposed Resolution No. 13755 be adopted. City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 6 Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to demolition activities, Proposed Resolution No. 13755 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-468. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal. Voting No: None The caption of Resolution No. 06-468 reads as follows: RESOLUTZON NO. 06-468 A RESOLUTZON AWARDtNG A CONTRACT TO LARK ENTERPRZSES tN THE AMOUNT OF $:1.8,000.00, AND AUTHORtZtNG THE EXECUTtON OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLtTtON OF FOUR (4) DANGEROUS REStDENTIAL PROPERTIES (GROUP A-T), TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 106-1425- 57:t.59-00; PROJECT NO. R~TA0:L; STRUCTURES tNELtGtBLE FOR THE GRANT WtLL BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO. 105-1431-552.59- 00; PROJECT NO. C32120 (:t5) P. R. No. 13852 - A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor And City Manager To Issue A Payment In The Amount Of $7:t,245.50 To The Texas Department Of Transportation For The Local Share Of The Port Arthur Hike And Bike Trail Project. CzP 507~ 303-1603-591.89-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Prince that Proposed Resolution No. :13852 be adopted. City Engineer and Assistant Public Works Director Ross Blackketter appeared to discuss the Hike and Bike Trail plans. Proposed Resolution No. :13852 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-469. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal. Voting No: None The caption of Resolution No. 06-469 reads as follows: RESOLUTtON NO. 06-469 A RESOLUTtON AUTHORIZtNG THE MAYOR AND CtTY MANAGER TO ISSUE A PAYMENT tN THE AMOUNT OF $71~245.50 TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE LOCAL SHARE OF THE PORT ARTHUR HtKE AND BtKE TRAIL PROJECT. CtP 507, 303-:L603- 59:L.89-00 City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 7 Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 13858 - A Resolution Appointing New Member Or Hembers To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council Councilmember Lewis Councilmember Henderson Councilmember Henderson Xavier Fontenette 3ulizza Meza Cecilia Hamilton The motion was made by Councilmember Williamson and seconded by Councilmember Henderson that Proposed Resolution No. 13858 be adopted. Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Doris Gill appeared before the City Council to address inquiries related to the Youth Advisory Council appointments. City Councilmembers requested that future Youth Advisory Council resolutions appointing members be framed for each appointee. Councilmember Henderson suggested that students receive additional credits for their participation in the Youth Advisory Council and requested that Mrs. Gill contact PAISD Superintendent Brown regarding the matter. Proposed Resolution No. 13858 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-470. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal. Voting No: None The caption of Resolution No. 06-470 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 06-470 A RESOLUT1'ON APPOTNTTNG NEW MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR YOUTH ADVtSORY COUNCTL (2) P. R. No. 13863 - A Resolution Authorizing That The December 5, 2006 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting Date Be Changed To December 4, 2006 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. Upon the motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, Proposed Resolution No. 13863 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 06-471. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal. Voting No: None The caption of Resolution No. 06-471 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 06-471 A RESOLUTZON AUTHORI'ZI'NG THAT THE DECEMBER 5, 2006 REGULARLY SCHEDULED City Council Hinutes - Regular Heeting - November 7, 2006 8 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. City Secretary Evangeline Green read the following nominations into the record: (1) COUNCTL HEETZNG DECEt4BER 4, 2006 Ordinances DATE BE CHANGED TO P.O. 5655 - An Ordinance Designating No Parking Along The Length Of State Highway 82 From T.B. Ellison Parkway To The Causeway, Providing For An Effective Date, And For Publication The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember $inegal and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5655 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 06-99. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tem Prince; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal. Voting No: None The caption of Ordinance No. 06-99 reads as follows: ORDtNANCE NO. 06-99 AN ORDZNANCE DESZGNAT~NG NO PARK/NG ALONG THE LENGTH OF STATE HTGHWAY 82 FROM T.B. ELL~SON PARKWAY TO THE CAUSEWAY, PROV~DTNG FOR AN EFFECTZVE DATE, AND FOR PUBLTCAT~ON (2) P. O. No. 5691 - Warranty Deeds Of Authority An Ordinance Authorizing Special Property To Port Arthur Housing The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Prince left the City Council Chamber. The motion was made by Councilmember Henderson and seconded by Councilmember Sinegal that Proposed Ordinance No. 5691 be adopted. First Assistant City Attorney Valecia -I'izeno addressed inquiries concerning the special warranty deeds. Proposed Ordinance No. 5691 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 06-100, Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal. Voting No: None The caption of Ordinance No. 06-100 reads as follows: ORDTNANCE NO. 06-100 AN ORDTNANCE AUTHORZZtNG SPECZAL WARRANTY DEEDS OF PROPERTY TO PORT ARTHUR HOUSt'NG AUTHORt'TY (3) P.O. No. 5692 - An Ordinance Abandoning And Vacating The Southerly 0.7833 Acre Right-Of-Way Of El Paso Ave. Out Of The T&N.O.R.R. Survey, Section No. 11, Abstract City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 9 243, And Providing For The Dedication Of A Replacement Right-Of-Way And Providing For The Effective Date Of This Ordinance The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Sinegal and seconded by Councilmember Williamson that Proposed Ordinance No. 5692 be adopted. The City Manager addressed inquiries regarding the abandonment and dedication of the right-of-way. Proposed Ordinance No. 5692 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 06-101. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal. Voting No: None The caption of Ordinance No. 06-101 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 06-101 AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND VACATING THE SOUTHERLY 0.7833 ACRE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF EL PASO AVE. OUT OF THE T&N.O.R.R. SURVEY, SECTION NO. 11, ABSTRACT 243, AND PROVZDING FOR THE DEDICATION OF A REPLACEMENT RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PROVTDING FOR THE EFFECT]IVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE (4) P. O. No. 5693 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The Zoning On Lot 12, Block 296, Port Arthur, 3efferson County, Texas From Two Family Residential To Neighborhood Service (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1-13 Of the Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand [$2,000.00] Dollars); And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date (Z06-10 CLAY) The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5693 was adopted becoming 06-102. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal. Voting No: None The caption of Ordinance No. 06-102 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 06-102 AN ORDI'NANCE AMENDt'NG THE ZONt'NG ORDtNANCE OF THE Ct'TY OF PORT ARTHUR BY CHANGt'NG THE ZONTNG ON LOT 12, BLOCK 296, PORT ARTHUR, 3EFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS FROIVl TWO FAM1;LY RESI*DENTt'AL TO NE?GHBORHOOD SERVI'CE (V1'OLATTON OF City Council Hinutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 10 THIS ORDINANCE OR THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IS PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED ZN SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AHENDED BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND [$2,000.00] DOLLARS); AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION tN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECT/VE IPtMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLICATION DATE (Z06-10 CLAY) (5) P. O. No. 5694 - An Ordinance Amending Section 78-269 (b) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As It Pertains To Travel Expenses The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion by Councilmember Henderson, seconded by Councilmember Sinegal and carried unanimously, Proposed Ordinance No. 5694 was adopted becoming 06-103. Voting Yes: Mayor Ortiz; Councilmembers Lewis, Barker, Henderson, Williamson and Sinegal. Voting No: None The caption of Ordinance No. 06-103 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 06-103 AN ORDINANCE Af4ENDING SECTION 78-269 (B) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AS IT PERTAINS TO TRAVEL EXPENSES C. *Reaorts And Recommendations (1) September, 2006 Financial Statement Finance Director Rebecca Underhill presented the above-mentioned report. (2) Report On Earned Income Tax Credits (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) The City Manager distributed information to City Councilmembers. (3) Report On Comparative Ambulance Services Deputy Fire Chief John Avery presented the above-mentioned report. (4) Report On Pleasure Island Drainage (Requested By Councilmember Lewis And Councilmember Flood) This above-mentioned report was previously discussed. (5) Report On CDBG Hurricane Rita Recovery Housing Program Guidelines Planning and Grants Director Dale Watson presented the above-mentioned report. (6) Report On Logan Park City Engineer and Assistant Public Works Director Ross Blackketter, and Pleasure Island Executive Director Jimmy Dike presented the above-mentioned report. City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 11 VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES - None *CLOSED MEETZNG (EXECUTZVE SESSZON) Closed Meetinq: (1) Section 551.087 Government Code - To Discuss Zncentives For Commercial, Residential, And Zndustrial Business Prospects (2) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value And Acquisition Of Land As It Pertains To 39th Street (3) Section 551.071 Government Code - To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation (Civil Actions) Under Chapter 54.012 Of The Local Government Code Against Property Owners Or Lessees For Health And Safety Violations (4) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land And Building At 5424 Tremont Street, (Post Office Building) Sabine Pass, Texas (5) Section 551.072 Government Code - To Discuss The Value Of Land Adjacent To Denbo Avenue And West 7m Street The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:54 p.m. to meet in Executive Session to consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 11:37 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Ortiz; Mayor Pro Tern Prince; Councilmembers Barker, Henderson Williamson and Sinegal; City Manager Fitzgibbons; City Secretary Green and First Assistant City Attorney Tizeno. Councilmember Lewis arrived at 11:38 p.m. A motion was made by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Prince and carried unanimously, that the City Attorney is herein authorized to take such action under Section 54.012 of the Local Government Code, V.T.C.A. against owners or lessees who violate the City's Health and Safety Ordinances. X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEf4S OR REQUESTED REPORTS Councilmember Henderson: Requested a report on recent computer and server problems. Mayor Pro Tem Prince: Reported that there is a trash problem near the former Park Place Hospital. The City Manager reminded the City Council that the Council Retreat will be held Saturday November 11, 2006 at the Carl Parker Multi-Purpose Center. Xt. AD3OURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion of Mayor Pro Tern Prince, seconded by Councilmember Henderson and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 11:40 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. City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 ATI'EST: MAYOR OSCAR G. ORTIZ Ct'TY SECRETARY EVANGEL[NE GREEN END OF REGULAR MEETZNG HELD November 7, 2006. APPROVED: City Council Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 7, 2006 13