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Home My WebLink AboutPOST 08.18.15 REGULAR MEETING POST AGENDA REPORT City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chamber City Of Port Arthur August 18, 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 May 20, 2015 Special Meeting - APPROVED IV. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) John R. (Rocky) Barnett, Jr. Regarding City Street Maintenance (2) James Fedrick, Sr. Regarding 18th Street In Need Of Repair 1 AGENDA AUGUST 18, 2015 IV. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS — CONTINUED B. Presentations — None C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None V. PUBLIC HEARING — 6:00 P.M. — None VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: None 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Separately Unless Requested By A Counciil Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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: MA Second: DF Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 APPROVED A. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 18942 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of Engineer's Certificates Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificates Of Guarantee For The Completion Of Public Improvements (Water System) To Serve The Gatherings Shopping Center Project, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Resolution No. 15-290 2 AGENDA AUGUST 18, 2015 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (2) P.R. No. 19033 — A Resolution Approving An Operation Downtown Grant Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Ken Yowman, 4029 7th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, For The Renovation Of Property Located At 735 Procter Street Resolution No. 15-291 (3) P.R. No. 19090 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And The City Organizational Departments, In The Amount Of $885,127.00, This Being $110,806.00 For Environmental Health, $91,162.00 For The Health Department, $250,000.00 For Housing Rehabilitation, $100,000.00 For Housing Administration, And $333,159.00 For Streets Program Of Port Arthur, For The Benefit Of The Low And Moderate Income Residents Of The City Resolution No. 15-292 (4) P.R. No. 19091 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Allco, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Port Acres Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $2,686,183.75. Account No. 429-1258-532.59-00, Project No. CPA-496 Resolution No. 15-293 (5) P.R. No. 19093 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Civil Service Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur Resolution No. 15-294 AGENDA AUGUST 18, 2015 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (6) P.R. No. 19095 — A Resolution Authorizing The Payment To Computer Information Systems, Inc., Of Skokie, Ill nois For The Annual License Renewal Fee For Maintenance On The Police And Fire Department's CAD, RMS, And MCS/AVL Server, In The Amount Of $28,315.14. Funding Available In Account No. 001-1101-521.72- 00 Resolution No. 15-295 (7) P.R. No. 19096 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For 0.1791 Acre Of Land Consisting Of The W 65' Of S 120' Of S 240' Of Lot 2, Block TR8, Procter Extension [A.K.A. 4115 3rd Street], Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, For The Use Of A Garage Apartment As A Second Dwelling In A Single Family Zoned District Z15-05 [Sup# 225] Resolution No. 15-296 (8) P.R. No. 19098 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Laura Kay Emmert, A Medical Laboratory Technologist, To Provide Contract Services For The City's Laboratory. Account Number 001-1301-541.14-00 Resolution No. 15-297 (9) P.R. No. 19099 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And James Cousar, A Medical Laboratory Technologist, To Provide Contract Services For The City's Laboratory. Account Number 001-1301-541.14-00 Resolution No. 15-298 4 AGENDA AUGUST 18, 2015 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (14) P.R. No. 19108 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year (First Renewal) Of The Contract With Southeast Texas Building Service, Inc., Of Nederland, Texas, For Janitorial Services For The Health Department In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $21,480.00 Annually. Funds Available In Account No. 001-1301-541.32-00 Resolution No. 15-302 (15) P.R. No. 19109 — A Resolution To Authorize The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Medical Associates (SETMA) For William D. George, MD, To Continue To Act As The City's Health Authority And Supervising Physician Of The Employee Health Services Clinic Resolution No. 15-303 (16) P.R. No. 19110 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Kirk Matthew Vital, R. Ph, To Act As The City's Pharmacist-In-Charge For The Health Department. Account No. 001-1301-541.54-00 Resolution No. 15-304 (17) P.R. No. 19114 — A Resolution As It Pertains To Authorizing The City Manager Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute A Tax Abatement Agreement With Ryze Renewables Port Arthur, LLC Resolution No. 15-305 (18) P.R. No. 19115 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Final Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Service Company Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Maintenance Services For The Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) In City Buildings. Funding Available In Various Departmental Accounts Resolution No. 15-306 6 AGENDA AUGUST 18, 2015 VII. CONSENT AGENDA — CONTINUED (10) P.R. No. 19100 — A Resolution Authorizing A Renewal To The Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Lloyd R. Haggard For Consultation Services For The City's Laboratory. Account Numbers 001-1301-541.54-00 And 001-1301-541.13-00 Resolution No. 15-299 (11) P.R. No. 19101 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Rose E. Quirante, R.D., For The Provision Of Dietary Consultation Services For The Women, Infants And Children (WIC) Program Resolution No. 15-300 (12) P.R. No. 19106 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Assist In Funding The City Of Port Arthur's People's Park As Requested By The City Of Port Arthur At A Cost Not To Exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) And Authorizing The Engagement Of A Professional Architect To Provide A Cost Estimate For Such Improvements Resolution No. 15-301 (13) P.R. No. 19107 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second And Final Renewal Of The Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Jireh World Church/Outreach Ministries, Inc., To Provide Life Skills And Financial Planning Training To Port Arthur Residents In An Amount Not To Exceed $125,000.00 Motion: DF Second: TH Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 1 W/O: DF APPROVED Resolution No. 15-307 5 AGENDA AUGUST 18, 2015 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT A. Resolutions (1) P.R. No. 19061 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Contracts Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Non-Profit Service Organizations For Public Service Activities, In The Amount Of $61,160.00, This Being $4,400.00 For Gift Of Life, $8,800.00 For Nutrition & Services For Seniors, $2,640.00 For Law Academy, $3,520.00 For PANAC, $3,520.00 For Port Arthur Flyers Track Club, $8,800.00 For South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, $1,760.00 For YMCA, $1,320.00 For Port Arthur American Little League, $8,800.00 For Catholic Charities, $2,640.00 For Program Of Health Excellence, $2,640.00 For IEA — Inspire, Encourage, Achieve, $1,760.00 For Community Retirement Home, Inc., $2,640.00 For Jefferson County Adult Day Center, $1,760.00 For Heritage Life Center, $1,760.00 For Texas Recyclers Association, Inc., $1,760.00 For Legacy Community Development, And $2,640.00 For Triangle Aids Network Of Port Arthur, For The Benefit Of The Low And Moderate Income Residents Of The City Motion: OS Second: TH Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: 0 W/O: DF APPROVED Resolution No. 15-308 (2) P.R. No. 19111 — A Resolution Providing For The Submission Of Propositions As To Whether Or Not The City Charter Shall Be Amended (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) Motion: DF Second: KF Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: WL, SM, RS REMOVED AGENDA AUGUST 18, 2015 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (3) P.R. No. 19113 — A Resolution Authorizing The Establishment Of A City Charter Change Committee (Requested By Mayor Prince) Motion: KF Second: OS Voting Yes: 2 Voting No: MA, KF, WL, SM, RS, OS W/O: DF FAILED B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6478 — An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of A Special Election On November 3, 2015, In Order To Fill A Vacancy In Position 7, Pursuant To Article 11, Section 11 Of The Texas Constitution And In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice P.O. No. 6478 - Una Ordenanza Que Proporciona La Realizacion De Una Eleccion Especial El 3 De Noviembre De 2015, A Fin De Llenar Una Vacante En La Posicion 7, De Conformidad Con El Articulo 11, Seccion 11 De La Constitution De Texas Y De Acuerdo Con El Capitulo 271 Del Codigo Electoral De Texas, Y Proporciona La Pub/icacion De La Con vocatoria De Elecciones Motion: KF Second: MA Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: DF APPROVED Ordinance No. 15-36 8 AGENDA AUGUST 18, 2015 VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT — CONTINUED (2) P.O. No. 6480 — An Ordinance Pertaining To The Conduct Of The November 3, 2015 Special Election For The Purpose Of Electing A Councilmember For Position 7 In The City Of Port Arthur And Approving A Joint Election Agreement P.O. No. 6480 - Una Ordenanza Perteneciente A La Conducta Del 3 De Noviembre De 2015 Eleccion Especial Para el Proposito De Elegir Un Concejal Para Posicion 7 En La Ciudad De Port Arthur Y Aprobacion De Un Convenio De Elecciones Conjuntas Motion: MA Second: KF Voting Yes: 8 Voting No: DF APPROVED Ordinance No. 15-37 (3) P.O. No. 6481 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To A Low And Moderate Income Resident Of The City Who Is Participating In The Hurricane Ike Housing Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) Motion: MA Second: KF Voting Yes: 9 Voting No: 0 APPROVED Ordinance No. 15-38 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 August 19, 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 *********************************************************** 9