HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 06/09/2015 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — June 9, 2015
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Freeman gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 9,
2015 at 8:36 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Stephen
A. Mosely, Osman Swati and Derrick Freeman; City Manager Brian McDougal, City
Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of
Police Mark Blanton.
Mayor Pro Tem Kaprina Frank was absent from the Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Morris Albright, III., joined the Regular Meeting at 8:39 a.m.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr., joined the Regular Meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton, joined the Regular Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
II. APPOVAL OF AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried unanimously, the agenda was approved.
III. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations — None
Minutes
February 03, 2015 Regular Meeting
February 09, 2015 Regular Meeting
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Swati that the above-mentioned minutes be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
minutes:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The above-mentioned minutes were adopted.
IV. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Gail Pellum And Naomi Bailey Regarding Juneteenth
Ms. Gail Pellum, 2716 34th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the
above-mentioned event.
(2) Bill McCoy Regarding An Invitation To A Multi-City Meeting
Regarding Economic Development
Chamber of Commerce Director Bill McCoy appeared before the City Council to extend
the above-mentioned invitation.
(3) Gerald Tervalon Regarding Stop The Violence Against
Women And Children Campaign (STVAWC)
Mr. Gerald Tervalon, 3740 Procter Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss
the above-mentioned campaign.
B. Presentations
(1) IT Update
IT Director Fay Young gave the above-mentioned presentation.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM
(1) To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family "2F" To
Light Commercial "LC" At 2100 Bluebonnet Avenue/2101
14th Street, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m.
Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of
the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item. No one appeared.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:10 a.m.
(2) To Consider A Zoning Change From Light Commercial "LC"
To Planned Development District -33 "PD-33" At 2601 21st
Street, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Public Hearing at 9:10 a.m.
Planning Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council and gave an overview of
the above-mentioned item.
The Mayor requested to hear from anyone present in the audience who wished to
speak regarding the above-mentioned item.
The following citizens appeared before the City Council regarding the above-mentioned
Zoning change.
Ms. Gail Faggard
Mr. Ivan Packard
Mr. Cruz Balnco, Jr.
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton
and carried unanimously, the City Council closed the Public Hearing at 9:38 a.m.
C. Employee Recognition — None
D. Correspondence — None
IV. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
B. Presentations
(2) Quarterly Financial Report
Finance Director Deborah Echols gave the above-mentioned presentation.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman seconded by Councilmember
Albright that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 18894, 19015, 19017 and 19023:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
A. Resolutions — Consent
(2) P.R. No. 18989 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
Engineer's Certificates Of Completion, Contractor's
Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of
Guarantee For The Completion Of Public Improvements
(Water And Sewer System) To Serve The Royal Oaks
Condominium Development Corporation Project, Emerlyn
Meadows Subdivision, And Authorizing The City Manager
To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 18989 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-214.
(3) P.R. No. 19006 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of Contracts For The Purchase Of Water Treatment
Chemicals For The Utility Operations Department With
Brenntag Southwest, Inc., TDC, LLC, DXI Industries, Inc.,
And Therchem Corporation In The Total Amount Not To
Exceed $396,559.50 Funds Are Available In Water
Purification And Wastewater Division O&M Budget Account
Nos. 410-1252-532.29-02 & 410-1256-5325.29-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19006 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-215.
(4) P.R. No. 19007 — A Resolution Approving Bylaws For The
Paratransit Eligibility Board
Proposed Resolution No. 19007 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-216.
(5) P.R. No. 19014 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of
Contractor's Certificate And Release And Contractor's
Certificate Of Guarantee For The Flexible Base Streets
Reconstruction Project And Authorizing The City Manager
To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City
Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of Final Payment In
The Amount Of $63,071.25. Funding Being Available In
CDBG Streets Program Account 001-1203-531.86-01
Proposed Resolution No. 19014 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-217.
(8) P.R. No. 19019 — A Resolution Approving A Community Pre-
Employment Program Agreement Between The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And
Port Arthur Manufacturing, Inc., In An Amount Not To
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Exceed $13,000 For Two (2) Port Arthur Residents.
Funding Available In EDC Account No. 120-1429-582.59-07
Proposed Resolution No. 19019 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-218.
(9) P.R. No. 19020 — A Resolution Establishing An Industrial
District Contract Compliance Committee (Requested By
Councilmember Albright)
Proposed Resolution No. 19020 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-219.
(10) P.R. No. 19022 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Hassan Shomalzadeh,
P.E., To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The City's
Engineering Department
Proposed Resolution No. 19022 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-220.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 18894 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Lease With GoGo, LLC, For An
Aviation Tower On Pleasure Island
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 18894 be adopted.
Pleasure Island Director Jimmy Dike appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned lease.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
18894:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 18894 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-221.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-221 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-221
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH
GOGO, LLC, FOR AN AVIATION TOWER ON
PLEASURE ISLAND
(6) P.R. No. 19015 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into A Contract Agreement With
Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, LLC, Of Port Arthur, Texas, For
Design And Construction Management Services For Parking
And Drainage For The New Transit Administration Building,
In An Amount Not To Exceed $9,500.00. Funds Are
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Available In Account 401-1509-561-82.00 And Grant TX90-
2015
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 19015 be adopted.
Transit Director Colleen Russell appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned contract.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19015:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19015 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-222.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-222 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-222
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
AGREEMENT WITH ARCENEAUX WILSON &
COLE, LLC, OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR PARKING AND DRAINAGE FOR
THE NEW TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$9,500.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT 401-1509-561-82.00 AND GRANT
TX90-2015
(7) P.R. No. 19017 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Extension For Professional
Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Ergonomics
Transportation Solutions, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, To
Provide The Engineering Design For A Traffic Signal At 9th
Avenue And Lake Arthur Drive For No Additional Cost
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 19017 be adopted.
Councilmember Albright left the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19017:
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
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Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19017 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-223.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-223 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-223
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
EXTENSION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ERGONOMICS TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS,
INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE THE
ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AT 9TH AVENUE AND LAKE ARTHUR DRIVE FOR
NO ADDITIONAL COST
(11) P.R. No. 19023 - A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 4 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavators &
Constructors, Ltd., Of Port Arthur, Texas, And GLO, For The
Construction Of Street Paving And Drainage Improvements
Along 5th Street, Increasing The Time Of The Contract By
Seventeen (17) Calendar Days, To A New Term Of 308
Calendar Days, At No Additional Cost
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 19023 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19023:
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19023 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-224.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-224 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-224
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND EXCAVATORS &
CONSTRUCTORS, LTD., OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS, AND GLO, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STREET PAVING AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS ALONG 5TH STREET,
INCREASING THE TIME OF THE CONTRACT BY
SEVENTEEN (17) CALENDAR DAYS, TO A NEW
TERM OF 308 CALENDAR DAYS, AT NO
ADDITIONAL COST
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A. Resolutions — None
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6446 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The
Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2014 And
Ending September 30, 2015 For The General Fund By
$85,000 In Order To Fund Unanticipated Expenditures In
The General Fund
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6446 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6446:
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6446 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-24.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-24 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-24
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR THE GENERAL FUND
BY $85,000 IN ORDER TO FUND
UNANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES IN THE
GENERAL FUND
(2) P.O. No. 6463 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number
98-04, Which Established The Construction Board Of
Adjustments And Appeals, And Providing For An
Amendment Of Its Rules And Regulations
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6463 be adopted.
Councilmember Albright returned to the Regular Meeting.
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned board.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6463:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
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Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6463 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-25.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-25 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 98-04, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
AND APPEALS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT OF ITS RULES AND
REGULATIONS
(3) P.O. No. 6466 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, Adopting An Official Map For The City; Providing For
Maintenance And Filing Of The Official Map; And Providing
For Related Matters
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6466 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6466:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6466 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-26.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-26 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MAP
FOR THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
MAINTENANCE AND FILING OF THE OFFICIAL
MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS
(4) P.O. No. 6467 — An Ordinance Amending The Budget For
The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation For Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2014 And
Ending September 30, 2015 For Professional Services
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6467 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Ordinance No.
6467:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman ' Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6467 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-27.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-27 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-27
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2014
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IX. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.072 Government Code — To Discuss The Value
Of The Land On Pleasure Island
(2) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss
Incentives/Tax Abatements For Commercial And/Or
Industrial Business Prospects
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:26 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 11:28 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Councilmembers Scott, Hamilton,
Mosely and Swati; City Manager McDougal; City Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno
and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
MOTION IN OPEN SESSION
Direct The City Attorney To Prepare Documentation And
Complete Posting Requirements For The Creation Of A
Reinvestment Zone In The Downtown Area Near The Port Of Port
Arthur
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that the above-mentioned motion be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
motion:
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The above-mentioned motion was adopted.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Hamilton, seconded by Councilmember Swati and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 11:30 a.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.
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD June 9, 2015.
APPROVED
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