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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 17, 2015 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DELORIS"BOBBIE"PRINCE,MAYOR Ent rgy � BRIAN McDOUGAL DERRICK FREEMAN,MAYOR PRO TEM City of City CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: )4) SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. CITY SECRETARY TIFFANY L.HAMILTON Ort rthur MORRIS ALBRIGHT VAL TIZENO STEPHEN A.MOSELY Texas' CITY ATTORNEY WILLIE"BAE" LEWIS,JR. ROBERT E.WILLIAMSON KAPRINA RICHARDSON FRANK AG E N DA City Council Regular Meeting March 17, 2015 8:3o a.m. In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, the City of Port Arthur will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at (409) 983-8115. City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur March 17, 2015 8:30 A.M. PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Freeman Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Williamson Councilmember Frank City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations Minutes — None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Kerry LaGrone Regarding Planning and Zoning And Building Department (2) Robert Troy Regarding Petition Roadblocks And Difficulties Vs Ease Of Requirements For Citizens (3) Warren Field Regarding Audit Petition Challenges Gathering Signatures AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED B. Presentations (1) Presentation Regarding Library Digital Wallpaper (2) Presentation Regarding CDBG Funds (3) Presentation By Mayor Pro Tern Freeman Regarding Port Arthur Becoming A Film Friendly City (4) Presentation Regarding O.W. Collins Bedbug Situation (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (5) Presentation By Public Works Department Regarding The Repairs And Future Maintenance Of 1st Street In Sabine Pass (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) (6) Presentation Of 2014 End Of The Year Crime Report C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence (1) Certification Of Petition Pursuant To Article IV Of The Charter Of City Of Port Arthur (2) Certification Of Candidates For May 9, 2015 Election IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) To Consider A Zoning Change From Agricultural "A" And Multiple Family "MF" To Light Commercial "LC" On 36.0278 Acres Of Land Out Of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16 And 17, Block 8, Hillcrest Second Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (2) To Consider A Zoning Change From Agricultural "A" To Light Commercial "LC" On 3.800 Acres Of Land, Part Of Lots 6 And 7, Block 13, Range "L", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 2 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 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. A. Expense Reports: (1) Mayor Deloris Prince: Attended Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $1,215.83 (2) Councilmember Raymond Scott, Jr.: Attended Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $874.60 (3) Councilmember Morris Albright, III: Attended Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $125.00 (4) Councilmember Stephen Mosely: Attended Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $874.60 (5) Councilmember Willie Lewis, Jr.: Attended Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $874.60 3 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (6) Councilmember Robert Williamson: Attended Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $1,208.34 (7) Councilmember Kaprina Frank: Attended Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $874.60 (8) City Manager Brian McDougal: Attended Golden Triangle Days Austin, TX, March 1-3, 2015 $1,122.66 B. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 18822 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept The Real Property Donation From Lettie Curtis, Located At 619 W. 6th Street (2) P.R. No. 18827 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 7 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, L.L.C., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Highway 87 Water System Improvements From Keith Lake To Sabine Pass Standpipe, For Time Extension Of 24 Days, Due To Weather Delays, To A New Contract Time Of 329 Days (3) P.R. No. 18835 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Proposal With Ascende, Inc., To Provide Administrative Services For The 2015 Retirees Drug Subsidy (RDS) Filing At A Cost Of $17,500.00. Fund No. 614 — Health Insurance Fund (4) P.R. No. 18842 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With Alpha- Lee Enterprises, Inc., Regarding The July 4, 2015 Fireworks Display. Total Cost Of The Contract Is $14,800.00 (Account No. 001-1003-512.59-00; M99901) 4 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (5) P.R. No. 18859 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order 002 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And McInnis Construction, Inc., Of Silsbee, Texas, For Construction Of The City's Transit Administrative Building, Increasing The Contract Term By 94 Days Due To Weather Delays, To A New Term Of 402 Days (6) P.R. No. 18861 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And A & A Electric, Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Installation Of The Transit Department's Emergency Generator And Transfer Switch, In An Amount Not To Exceed $12,257.00. Transit Budget Account No(s): 401-1501-561.59-00, 401-1509-561.54-00 And 401-1501- 561.54-00 (7) P.R. No. 18873 — A Resolution Authorizing The 2015 General/Joint Election Support And Services Agreement With Hart Intercivic In An Amount Not To Exceed $9,230.00. Funding Is Available In City Secretary's Account No. 001-1013-513.54-00 (8) P.R. No. 18875 — A Resolution Authorizing The Emergency Expenditure For Track Repairs To Equipment No. 1896 D6N Caterpillar Dozer For The Public Works Landfill Division From Louisiana CAT Of Lake Charles, Louisiana, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $31,136.17. Public Works Landfill Account No. 403- 1274-533.43-00 (9) P.R. No. 18876 — A Resolution Approving The 2015 Community Development Block Grant Allocations In The Amount Of $1,015,481.00 For The City Of Port Arthur (10) P.R. No. 18879 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation Entering Into A Janitorial Services Contract With Southeast Texas Building Services For Janitorial Services At 501 Procter For A Cost Not To Exceed $17,760.00 Per Year 5 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (11) P.R. No. 18880 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A One Year Contract With S-Mo Unlimited, Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Vacant Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Properties Located City-Wide, And Designated As Areas NSP-1, NSP-2, & NSP-3, In The Annual Not- To-Exceed Amount Of $32,000.00. Funds Are Available In NSP Account Number 129-1435-554.59-00; Project Number NSP007 And Housing Account Number 117-1404-621.59-00, Project Number HOPE 3 (12) P.R. No. 18882 — A Resolution Accepting A Water Utilities Easement From The Port Arthur Housing Authority For Construction, Installation, Laying, And Maintaining Of Water Utilities On Their Property At Carver Terrace Apartment Complex, Port Arthur, Texas (13) P.R. No. 18884 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC, Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Construction Phase Services Of An Elevated Storage Tank, Not To Exceed $840,000.00, Contingent Upon Notice To Proceed Issuance And Property Purchase (14) P.R. No. 18885 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC, Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Construction Phase Services Of An Elevated Storage Tank Not To Exceed $78,000.00, Contingent Upon Notice To Proceed Issuance And Property Purchase s 6 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (15) P.R. No. 18886 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, L.L.C., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Project 4, Phase I Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements, In An Amount Not To Exceed $44,575.00, Increasing The Contract Amount To $12,417,886.00, And The Contract Time By 16 Days For Weather Delays And Construction Of An Alternate Access Road, To A New Contract Time Of 416 Days. Account No. 429-1258-532.59- 00, Project No. WSI008 (16) P.R. No. 18889 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The First Year Of A Contract With Martin Asphalt Company Of Houston, Texas, For The Purchase Of Asphalt, Oil, & Emulsions, In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00. Public Works Streets Program Account No(s). 001-1203-531.86-00 And 001- 1203-531.36-00, And CDBG Project Accounts (17) P.R. No. 18890 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Member's Building Maintenance, LLC, Of Dallas, Texas, For Janitorial Services For City Hall And City Hall Annex, In An Annual Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $88,536.00. Funding Is Available In Public Works — City Hall Account No. 001- 1206-531.32-00 (18) P.R. No. 18892 - A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Landfill Portable Litter Fencing From Metta Technologies, Inc., Of Toledo, Ohio, In An Amount Not To Exceed $48,374.00. Funding Is Available In Landfill Account No. 403-1274-533.92-00 (19) P.R. No. 18893 — A Resolution Authorizing A Payment To Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc., Of College Station, Texas, For Design Of The Renovations And Improvements To The Property Located At 3451 57th Street In The Amount Of $24,278.00, Account No. 301-1606-591.59-00 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (20) P.R. No. 18898 — A Resolution Designating The Early Voting Ballot Board, Deputy Lead And Alternate Lead Early Voting Clerks, Election Day Presiding Judges And Alternate Judges, As Well As Appointing The Spanish And Vietnamese Interpreters, The Presiding Judge, Alternate Judge, Tabulation Supervisor, Ballot Production Specialist, Counting Station Manager And Election Records General Custodian Of The Central Counting Station For The May 9, 2015 General/Joint Election UNA RESOLUCION QUE DESIGNA A LA JUNTA DE VOTACION PREMA TURA, DIPUTADO PRINCIPAL Y SECRETARIOS AL TERNA TIVOS DE VOTACION PREMA TURA, JUECES QUE PRESIDEN EN EL DIA DE LAS ELECCIONES Y MAGISTRADOS SUPLENTES , AS! COMO EL NOMBRAMIENTO DE LOS INTERPRETES EN ESPANOL Y VIETNAMITA , EL PRESIDENTE DEL TRIBUNAL , JUEZ SUPLENTE, SUPERVISOR DE TABULACION , ESPECIALISTA EN PRODUCCION DE VOTACION, GERENTE CONTADOR DE REGISTROS, Y CUSTODIO GENERAL DE LA ELECCION CUSTODIAL DE LA ESTACION PRINCIPAL CONTADORA PARA LA GENERAL/ARTICULACION ELECCION EN MA Y0 9, 2015 (21) P.R. No. 18899 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Professional Services Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And SCS Engineers, Of Bedford, Texas, To Provide The Necessary Ballast Evaluation Report For Cell 48 At The City's Landfill, In The Amount Not To Exceed $12,000.00, With Funding Available In Landfill Account No. 403-1274-533.54-00 (22) P.R. No. 18900 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Written Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Kerri Bentley For Participation In The City Of Port Arthur's Owner Occupied Housing Assistance Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Program (23) P.R. No. 18902 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Increase The Price Per Acre In The Business Park Located At 9555 W. Port Arthur Road To $57,500.00 Per Acre 8 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (24) P.R. No. 18903 — A Resolution Approving The Sale Of Land In The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation's Business Park To Clay Development & Construction, Inc., For A Price Of $52,500.00 Per Acre (25) P.R. No. 18904 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment Of An Invoice By The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation In The Amount Of $11,760.00 To Multiview, Inc., Of Dallas, Texas, For A Behavioral Targeted Campaign, In An Amount Not To Exceed &11,760.00. Funds Are Available In PAEDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-06 (26) P.R. No. 18905 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts (27) P.R. No. 18907 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Whitley Penn, LLP, As Independent Auditor For The City Of Port Arthur For Fiscal Year 2014, With The Option To Renew For Four Subsequent Years (28) P.R. No. 18908 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Temporary Contract Delay For Allco, L.L.C., For Work Being Performed On The City Of Port Arthur 24" Waterline From 19th Street To The Sabine Neches Canal Project, As Another Contractor Is Working On A City Of Port Arthur Project, Which Does Not Allow Allco, L.L.C., To Finish This Project (To Resume Once Other Contractor Completes Assignment) VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 18877 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And City Attorney To Negotiate A Contract For The Purchase Of Land For The Construction Of An Elevated Storage Tank And Pump Station, And To Enter Into An Escrow Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed $32,000.00 AdNiMEOMMMMMMMMMIMMMMMMFMMili 9 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED (2) P.R. No. 18887 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (3) P.R. No. 18896 — A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The Port Arthur Police Association Of The City Of Port Arthur Police Department (4) P.R. No. 18897 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Freeman) (5) P.R. No. 18906 — A Resolution Adopting The Governing Rules Of The City Of Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (Requested By Councilmember Williamson) B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6440 — An Ordinance Authorizing Three (3) Special Warranty Deeds For Conveyance Of Property To Low And Moderate Income Residents Of The City Who Are Participating In The Hurricane Ike Housing Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) (2) P.O. No. 6442 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Execution Of A Special Warranty Deed To The Estate Of Pat Wood, Jr. As It Pertains To The Property Located At Pleasure Pier Sea Cabins, Building B, Phase II (3) P.O. No. 6443 — An Ordinance Amending Section 2-285 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Purchases And Contracts (4) P.O. No. 6444 — An Ordinance Adopting Guidelines For Filming In The City Of Port Arthur And Becoming A Certified "Film Friendly City" (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Freeman) I0 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED (5) P. 0. No. 6449 — An Ordinance Authorizing Chief Executive Officer Of The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Sell Surplus Property By A Public Auction Through American Office Auction Of Beaumont, Texas (6) P.O. No. 6450 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The Zoning From Agricultural (A) And Multiple Family (MF) To Light Commercial (LC) For A 36.0278-Acre Tract Of Land Out Of Lots 2 - 5 And Lots 14 - 17, Block 8, Hillcrest 2nd Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, As Amended, By A 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. Z15 — 01 — JG Realty & Investment, LLC agricultural (A) Multi-Family (MF) To Light Commercial (LC) (7) P.O. No. 6451 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The Zoning From Agricultural (A) To Light Commercial (LC) For 3.800 Acres Of Land, Part Of Lots 6 And 7, Block 12, Range "L", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, As Amended, By A 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. Z15 — 02 — Park Central West, LTD., Agricultural (A) To Light Commercial (LC) it AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VIII. *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": 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 Meeting: (1) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Deliberate The Purchase And Value Of Real Property On The City's West Side (2) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value Of Real Property Near The West Side Development Center IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING ************************************************************ NOTE: If The Meeting Extends Past 11:59PM, The City Council May Elect To Recess The Meeting And Reconvene At 8:30AM On March 18, 2015. 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 ************************************************************ 12 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.