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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 06/23/2015 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — June 23, 2015 I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Councilmember Scott 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 23, 2015 at 5:33 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Kaprina Frank; Councilmembers Raymond Scott, Jr., Tiffany Hamilton, Morris Albright, III., Stephen A. Mosely, Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr. and Osman Swati; City Manager Brian McDougal, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton. Councilmember Derrick Freeman joined the Regular Meeting at 5:41 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (5) 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 The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Swati under Approval of Agenda that Proposed Resolution No. 19002 be tabled and the agenda approved. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to approve the agenda with the exclusion of Proposed Resolution No. 19002: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Swati "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" The agenda was approved. II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations — None Minutes — None III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) James Federick Regarding Water Billing And Water Utilities Mr. James Federick, 819 E. 18th Street, appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned street repairs. (1) Mary T. Doucet Regarding Environmental Concerns — Residential Not present. B. Presentations 3rd Annual "Bullying Stops Here Rally" By Darnetta Antoine and Brenda Milo Port Arthur Health Department Representatives Darnetta Antoine and Brenda Milo gave the above-mentioned presentation. C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 AM None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None VI. CONSENT AGENDA The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frank that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of Item A. and Proposed Resolutions No. : 19018, 19024 and 19025: The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes" Councilmember Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Swati "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" B. Resolutions — Consent (1) P.R. No. 18933 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase To Blanket Purchase Order No. 182400 By $50,000.00 For Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (Formerly Siemens Water Technologies LLC) For The Purchase Of Sodium Chlorite For The Utility Operations Department. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-1252-532.29-02 Proposed Resolution No. 18933 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-225. (2) P.R. No. 18941 — 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 And Sewer System) To Serve Icon Builders, LLC Project, Port Arthur Housing Authority's Park Central Apartments And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas Proposed Resolution No. 18941 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-226 (3) P.R. No. 18971 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts. Proposed Resolution No. 18971 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-227. (4) P.R. No. 18994 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor's Certificate And Release, Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee, And The Developer's Bond Submittal For The Williamson Industrial Park Subdivision And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas City Council Minutes 2 Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015 Proposed Resolution No. 18994 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-228. (9) P.R. No. 19026 — A Resolution Approving An Amendment To Pipeline Right Of Way And Easement With PI Dock Facilities, LLC, Of San Antonio, Texas, For The Construction Of A Proposed 36 Inch Crude Oil Pipeline Within The Corporate Limits Of The City Of Port Arthur Proposed Resolution No. 19026 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-229. (10) P.R. No. 19027 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And City's Health Director To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Port Arthur And The Port Neches Chamber Of Commerce To Support Mass Preventative Measures That Preserve Health And Prevent The Spread Of Disease During A Public Health Emergency Proposed Resolution No. 19027 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-230. (11) P.R. No. 19029 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With The Labiche Architectural Group, Inc., For The Provision Of Professional Architectural Services For Renovation Of The Downtown Pavilion And Peoples Park In An Amount Not To Exceed Amount Of $54,000.00. Funding Available In Account No(s). 001-1207-531.54-00 ($20,000.00), 120-1429- 582.59-05 ($24,000.00), External Grant To Labiche Architectural Group [Previously Received] ($10,000.00) Proposed Resolution No. 19029 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-231. VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Consent Items A. Expense Reports Mayor Deloris Prince: Use Of Personal Auto For City Business SETX Regional Planning, June 17, 2015 $27.63 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Item. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Freeman that Proposed Item A. be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Item A.: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes" Councilmember Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "No" Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Swati "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Item A. was adopted. Consent — Resolution City Council Minutes 3 Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015 (6) P.R. No. 19018 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Fire Hydrants For The Utility Operations Department With HD Supply Of Beaumont, Texas, In The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $173,694.70 (Unit Prices As Shown In The Attached Bid Tabulation). Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-1253- 532.35-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 19018 be adopted. Pleasure Island Director Jimmy Dike appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned grant funds. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19018: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Frank "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. 19018 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-232. The caption of Resolution No. 15-232 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 15-232 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT WITH HD SUPPLY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, IN THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $173,694.70 (UNIT PRICES AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED BID TABULATION). FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-1253-532.35-00 (7) P.R. No. 19024 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make Application And Receive Funding Through The 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program In The Amount Of $28,337.00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 19024 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19024: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes" Councilmember Freeman "Yes" Councilmember Hamilton "Yes" Councilmember Lewis "Yes" City Council Minutes 4 Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015 Councilmember Mosely "Yes" Councilmember Scott "Yes" Councilmember Swati "Yes" Mayor Prince "Yes" Proposed Resolution No. 19024 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-233. The caption of Resolution No. 15-233 reads as follows: RESOLUTIO NO. 15-233 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION AND RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH THE 2015 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,337.00 (8) P.R. No. 19025 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase To Blanket Purchase Order No. 183019 To The Amount Of $80,301.00 And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Cell More Communications Of Houston, Texas, For The Annual Software Service For City Equipment/Vehicles GPS At $5,550.00 Per Month To An Amount Not-To-Exceed $66,600.00. Funds Are Available In The Public Works Administration Motor Vehicle Maintenance GPS Service Cost Account No. 001-1201- 531.43-01 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 19025 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19025: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Frank "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. 19025 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-234. The caption of Resolution No. 15-234 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 15-234 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER NO. 183019 TO THE AMOUNT OF $80,301.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CELL MORE COMMUNICATIONS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE SERVICE FOR CITY EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES GPS AT $5,550.00 PER MONTH TO AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $66,600.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION MOTOR City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE GPS SERVICE COST ACCOUNT NO. 001-1201-531.43-01 A. Resolutions P.R. No. 19030 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Two (2) 24 Inch EZ2 Valve Installations For The Utility Operations Department With McCain Water Works Marketing Of San Antonio, Texas, In The Total Not To Exceed Amount Of $100,000.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410- 1251-532.54-00 The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 19030 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 19030: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Frank "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. 19030 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-235. The caption of Resolution No. 15-235 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 15-235 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 24 INCH EZ2 VALVE INSTALLATIONS FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT WITH MCCAIN WATER WORKS MARKETING OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, IN THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-1251- 532.54-00 B. Ordinances (1) P.O. No. 6469 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Creating Planned Development District-33 [PD-33] On Lots 2 — 6, Block 5 And Lots 1 — 5, Block 6, Gorman Place, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance Or The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In 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. (Z14-11) Dhanpaul & Brahaspati Persaud The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. City Council Minutes 6 Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015 The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6469 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6469: Councilmember Albright "No" Mayor Pro Tern Frank "No" Councilmember Freeman "No" Councilmember Hamilton "No" Councilmember Lewis "No" Councilmember Mosely "No" Councilmember Scott "No" Councilmember Swati "No" Mayor Prince "No" The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6469 failed. (2) P.O. No. 6470 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The Zoning From Two Family (2F) To Light Commercial (LC) For 0.1584 Acre Of Land Consisting Of All Of Lot 4, Block 307, 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. Z15-04 — Bluebonnet Grocery. Two Family (2F) To Light Commercial (LC) The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6470 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6470: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Frank "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. 6470 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-28. The caption of Ordinance No. 15-28 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 15-28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY CHANGING THE ZONING FROM TWO FAMILY (2F) TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (LC) FOR 0.1584 ACRE OF LAND CONSISTING OF ALL OF LOT 4, BLOCK 307, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, City Council Minutes 7 Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015 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. Z15-04 — BLUEBONNET GROCERY. TWO FAMILY (2F) TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (LC) (3) P.O. No. 6471 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing The Suspension Of The Effective Date For An Additional Ninety (90) Days Beyond The July 17, 2015, Effective Date Proposed By Entergy Texas, Inc., In Connection With Its Rate Increase Application Entitled "Application Of Entergy Texas, Inc. For Authority To Change Rates", Filed On June 12, 2015; Authorizing The Hiring Of Lawyers And Rate Experts; Authorizing The City's Participation To The Full Extent Permitted By Law At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas, Requiring Reimbursement Of Municipal Rate Case Expenses; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject, And Declaring An Effective Date The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6471 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6471: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tern Frank "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. 6471 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-29. The caption of Ordinance No. 15-29 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 15-29 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUSPENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAYS BEYOND THE JULY 17, 2015, EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSED BY ENTERGY TEXAS, INC., IN CONNECTION WITH ITS RATE INCREASE APPLICATION ENTITLED "APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES", FILED ON JUNE 12, 2015; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAWYERS AND RATE EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING City Council Minutes 8 Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015 THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL RATE CASE EXPENSES; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (4) P.O. No. 6472 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To Low To Moderate Income Resident Of The City Who Is Participating In The Hurricane Ike Round Two Housing Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6472 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6472: Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Frank "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. 6472 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-30. The caption of Ordinance No. 15-30 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 15-30 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO LOW TO MODERATE INCOME RESIDENT OF THE CITY WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN THE HURRICANE IKE ROUND TWO HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) (5) P.O. No. 6473 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2014 And Ending September 30, 2015 For The Water And Sewer Fund By $220,500.00 In Order To Fund Operating Costs The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6473 be adopted. The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6473: City Council Minutes 9 Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015 Councilmember Albright "Yes" Mayor Pro Tem Frank "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. 6473 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 15-31. The caption of Ordinance No. 15-31 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 15-31 AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 FOR THE WATER AND SEWER FUND BY $220,500.00 IN ORDER TO FUND OPERATING COSTS IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Upon the motion by Mayor Pro Tem Frank, seconded by Councilmember Hamilton and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 6:19 p.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 23, 2015. APPROVED . City Council Minutes 10 Regular Meeting —June 23, 2015