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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOST 03.17.15 REGULAR MEETING Post Agenda Report 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 A MGENDAARCH 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. Motion: DF Second: RW Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED 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 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 Resolution No. 15-085 (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 Resolution No. 15-086 (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 Resolution No. 15-087 4 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (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) Resolution No. 15-088 (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 Resolution No. 15-089 (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 Resolution No. 15-090 (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 Resolution No. 15-091 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (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 PULLED Motion: MA Second: DF Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: SM ADOPTED Resolution No. 15-108 (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 PULLED Motion: RS Second: MA Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O: SM & MP ADOPTED Resolution No. 15-109 (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 Resolution No. 15-092 6 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 PULLED Motion: MA Second: TH Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: SM ADOPTED Resolution No. 15-110 (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 Resolution No. 15-093 (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 Resolution No. 15-094 7 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (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 PULLED Motion: DF Second: KF Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: SM ADOPTED Resolution No. 15-111 (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 AIIco, 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 Resolution No. 15-095 (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 Resolution No. 15-096 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (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 PULLED Motion: DF Second: TH Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: SM ADOPTED Resolution No. 15-112 (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 Resolution No. 15-097 (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 Resolution No. 15-098 9 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 , ASI 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/AR77CUL4CION ELECCION EN MA Y0 9, 2015 Resolution No. 15-099 (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 Resolution No. 15-100 (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 Resolution No. 15-101 10 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (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 Resolution No. 15-102 (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 Resolution No. 15-103 (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 Resolution No. 15-104 (26) P.R. No. 18905 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts Resolution No. 15-105 (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 Resolution No. 15-106 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (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) Resolution No. 15-107 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 Motion: RS Second: RW Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 0 W/O: MA & KF ADOPTED Resolution No. 15-116 (2) P.R. No. 18887 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council Motion: RW Second: MA Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: SM ADOPTED Resolution No. 15-113 1 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VI. CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED (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 Motion: MA Second: RW Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: SM ADOPTED Resolution No. 15-114 (4) P.R. No. 18897 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Freeman) Motion: MA Second: DF Motion to Remove: DF Second: MA Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: SM REMOVED (5) P.R. No. 18906 — A Resolution Adopting The Governing Rules Of The City Of Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (Requested By Councilmember Williamson) Motion: MA Second: RW Motion to Amend: MA Second: WL Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 3 (MP, DF & RW) W/O: SM ADOPTED AS AMENDED Resolution No. 15-115 13 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED 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) Motion: TH Second: MA Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 15-07 (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 Motion: MA Second: RW Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 15-08 (3) P.O. No. 6443 — An Ordinance Amending Section 2-285 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Purchases And Contracts Motion: RW Second: MA Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 15-09 (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) Motion: MA Second: DF Motion to Table: RS Second: WL Voting Yes: 7 Voting No: 2 (WL & RW) TABLED 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 Motion: MA Second: DF Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 15-10 (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) Motion: MA Second: RW Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 15-11 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT - CONTINUED (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) Motion: MA Second: DF Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 ADOPTED Ordinance No. 15-12 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 16 AGENDA MARCH 17, 2015 VIII. *CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) 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 ************************************************************