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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/15 REGULAR MEETING DELORIS"BOBBIE"PRINCE,MAYOR - e,«.R, J BRIAN McDOUGAL KAPRINA FRANK,MAYOR PRO TEM City of "' Lk) CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. CITY SECRETARY TIFFANY L.HAMILTON o r t r t h u/' MORRIS ALBRIGHT Texas VAL TIZENO STEPHEN A.MOSELY CITY ATTORNEY WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR. OSMAN SWATI DERRICK FREEMAN AGENDA DA City Council Regular Meeting July 21, 2015 5:30 p.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. P.O BOX 1089•PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089 •409/983-8115 • FAX 409/983-8128• www.portarthur.net City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur July 21, 2015 5:30 PM PLEASE TURN OFF OR MUTE ALL MOBILE DEVICES I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Frank Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Freeman City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations Minutes — None IV. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers - None B. Presentations Carolyn M. Thibodeaux, Children's & YA Librarian Regarding The Texas Alliance For Minorities In Engineering (TAME) Trailblazer AGENDA JULY 21, 2015 IV. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None V. PUBLIC HEARING — 6:00 P.M. (1) To Consider Whether Or Not To Create A Reinvestment Zone For The Downtown/Port Of Port Arthur Area (2) To Consider Whether Or Not To Create A Reinvestment Zone For The Downtown/Lamar State College Area VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: (1) P.R. No. 19002 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Lease Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Yacht Club (2) P.O. No. 6475 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The Donation Of 0.4114 Acres Tract Of Land Located At Approximately 1200 Lakeshore Drive To Lamar State College Port Arthur Pursuant To 272.001 (J) Of The Texas Local Government Code VII. 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. 2 AGENDA JULY 21, 2015 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED A. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 18883 — A Resolution Accepting A Water Utilities Easement From Tractor Supply Company, For The Construction, Installation Laying, And Maintaining Of Water Utilities On Their Property At, 1650 Hwy 365, Port Arthur, Texas (2) P.R. No. 19009 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Sodium Chlorite Service For The Utility Operations Department With Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Of Sarasota, Florida, In A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $400,000.00. Funds Are Available In Water Purification Division Account No. 410-1252-532.29-02 (3) P.R. No. 19028 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Swagit Productions LLC, Of Plano, Texas, For Equipment And Installation To Record Live And On-Demand Streaming Video In The Not-To- Exceed Amount Of $54,588.08, And To Provide Hands Free Recording And Indexing Services For On-Demand Viewing Of Recordings In An Annual Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $11,940.00. Account 001-1003-512.59-00, Project No. M14003, And Account 001-1034-515.54-00 (4) P.R. No. 19031 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Certificate Of Completion, The Contractor's Certificate And Release, And The Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee; And Authorizing Execution Of Change Order No. 3 Reducing The Contract Amount By $1,054.00 To A New Contract Total Of $1,058,775.90 For Transit Administrative Building And Approving The Final Application And Certificate Of Payment In The Amount Of $52,938.80 For The Release Of Retainage To McInnis Construction, Inc., Of Silsbee, Texas, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas. Funds Available In Transit Account No. 401-1509-561.82-00 AGENDA JULY 21, 2015 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (5) P.R. No. 19053 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One (1) 2015 MV-1 Paratransit Van From The State Of Texas Smart Buy Contract Through Creative Bus Sales Of Irving, Texas, In The Total Amount Not To Exceed $49,210.00. Funds Are Available In Grant TX90-X612, Account No. 401-1509-561.93-00 (6) P.R. No. 19055 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Liquid Sodium Bisulfate For The Utility Operations Department With Calabrian Corporation In A Not- To-Exceed Amount Of $98,580.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-1256-532.29-00 (7) P.R. No. 19056 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase To Blanket Purchase Order No. 184980 By $16,000.00 For Therchem Corporation For The Purchase Of Anhydrous Ammonia For The Utility Operations Department. Funds Are Available In The Water Purification Division 0 & M Budget Account No. 410-1252-532.29- 02 (8) P.R. No. 19057 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Prepare A Request For Proposals For The Design And Development Of A New Website And Secure Responses In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000.00 (9) P.R. No. 19058 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Advertise Its Marketing Campaign Billboard Build It, Ship It, And Rail It, In The Louisiana Market For Fiscal Year 2015-2016, Using Cornerstone Advertising & Design And Bass, Ltd. Billboard Of Lafayette, Louisiana, At A Cost Not To Exceed $18,000.00 4 AGENDA JULY 21, 2015 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (10) P.R. No. 19059 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Advertise Its Marketing Campaign Billboard Build It, Ship It, Rail It, In The Louisiana Market For The Fiscal Year 2015-2016, 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 Of $1,688.20 (11) P.R. No. 19063 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Water Treatment Chemicals For The Utility Operations Department With Mosaic Global Sales, LLC, Of Lithia, Florida, In The Total Amount Not To Exceed $50,000.00. Funds Are Available In Water Purification O&M Budget Account No. 410-1252-532.29-02 (12) P.R. No. 19065 — A Resolution Approving The Second And Final Year Renewal Of The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Sandra's Enterprises, Inc. For Grass Cutting Services In The Spur 93 Business Park In An Amount Not To Exceed $12,000.00. Funds Available In Account 120-1429-582-59-02 (13) P.R. No. 19067 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In Existing Blanket Order 186890 By $60,000.00 For Joey's Tractor Service Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services For Pleasure Island; Funding Available In Account Nos. 450-1291-549.59-00, 450-1292- 549.59-00, 450-1293-549.59-00 And 450-1294-549.59-00 (14) P.R. No. 19070 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And BDS Constructors DBA MK Constructors Of Vidor, Texas, For Construction Of The Pleasure Island Metering Station In The Not- To-Exceed Amount Of $626,253.00. Account No. 429-1258-532.59- 00, Project No. WSI002 5 AGENDA JULY 21, 2015 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 19069 - A Resolution Authorizing An Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Strategic Government Resources For The Provision Of An Interim Finance Director, In An Amount Not To Exceed $148,571.42 Annually. Account No. 001- 1031-515-59-00 (2) P.R. No. 19072 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Advisory Committee (Requested By Councilmember Swati) (3) P.R. No. 19073 - A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Councilmember Swati) B. Ordinances - None 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 July 22, 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 *********************************************************** 6 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.