HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 02/09/2016 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — February 9, 2016
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Moses 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, February
2015 at 5:49 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., Osman Swati and Charlotte M. Moses; City Manager Brian McDougal,
City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno, and Sergeant At Arms
Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamations
February 14 - 20, 2016 as "Cardiac Rehabilitation Week"
III. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers
(1) Ms. Mildred Hayes, Author, Introducing Her Children's
Book, "The Color Wees"
Author Mildred Hayes, 1814 E. Street, appeared before the City Council to present "The
Color Wees"
B. Presentations
(1) Christopher Breaux, Engagement Partner, Whitley Penn LLC,
Regarding The City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FYE
2014 And Letter To Management On Internal Control
Engagement Partner Christopher Breaux of Whitley Penn, LLC, gave the above-
mentioned presentation.
Finance Director Jerry Dale appeared before the City Council to answer inquiries
regarding the above-mentioned topic.
(2) Fay Young, CGCIO, Information Technology Manager,
Regarding Smoke Alarms Distribution
Information Technology Manager Fay Young gave the above-mentioned report.
(3) Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary, Regarding The Cost Of
The 2008 Runoff Election For Positions 7 And 8. (Requested
By Councilmember Lewis)
The City Secretary gave the above-mentioned report.
C. Employee Recognition - None
D. Correspondence - None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 19288 — A Resolution As It Pertains To Authorizing
The City Manager Of The City Of Port Arthur To Execute A
Tax Abatement Agreement With Seahawk Landing, LLC
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19288 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19288:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19288 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-034.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-034 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION (ORDINANCE) NO. 16-034
A RESOLUTION AS IT PERTAINS TO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO EXECUTE A TAX
ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SEAHAWK
LANDING, LLC
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Swati seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frank that
the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of Proposed
Resolutions No. 19233, 19296, 19297, 19298 and 19303:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
A. Expense Reports
(A1) Mayor Deloris Prince:
The United States Conference Of Mayors
Washington, D.C.
January 19 - 22, 2016 $2,281.00
B. Resolutions — Consent
(1) P.R. No. 18834 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And PM Construction & Rehab LLC, Of Pasadena,
Texas, For Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation By Pipe Bursting
Methods At Brinkman Drive In The Amount Of $85,890.00.
Account No. 427-1626-532.85-00
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Regular Meeting — February 9, 2016
Proposed Resolution No. 18834 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-035.
(2) P.R. No. 19040 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Nine (9) Dump Trucks From Chastang Ford Of Houston,
Texas, Under H-GAC Contract No. HT 06-14, For The Public
Works Department Streets And Drainage Divisions In The
Amount Of $677,494.00. Funding Available In Account
Number 625-1801-515.93-00, Project Number FH1601
Proposed Resolution No. 19040 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-036.
(3) P.R. No. 19273 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port
Arthur And Excavation & Construction, LLC, Of Nederland,
Texas, For The South Hwy 87 6" Waterline Replacement
From South 15th Avenue To Westward 6300 LF, In The
Amount Of $296,103.26 Account No. 419-1622-531.85-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19273 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-037.
(4) P.R. No. 19275 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Various Sanitary Sewer Pumps For The Utility Operations
Department From Pump & Power Equipment LLC, Of
Houston, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of
$28,337.00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-1255-
532.92-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19275 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-038.
(5) P.R. No. 19289 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution
Of A Three (3) Year Contract For Contract Laboratory
Services For The Wastewater Treatment Plants With KAP
Technologies, Inc., Of The Woodlands, Texas, With An
Estimated Budgetary Impact Of $26,512.00 Per Year,
Funds Are Available In Account No. 410-1256-532.54-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19289 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-039.
(6) P.R. No. 19290 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Make Application For Fiscal Year 2016 State
Homeland Security Program-Law Enforcement Terrorism
Prevention (SHSP-LETP) Funding
Proposed Resolution No. 19290 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-040.
(7) P.R. No. 19291 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 4 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And BDS Constructors, LLC
DBA MK Constructors For The Roadway Rehabilitation &
Drainage Improvements Along 9th Street Decreasing The
Contract Amount By $2,247.81 To A New Amount Of
$769,430.49, GLO Round 2.1 Program, Project No. I2119,
Account No. 144-1201-532.59-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19291 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-041.
(8) P.R. No. 19292 — A Resolution Authorizing A Non-Exclusive
Contract With ]BS Packing, Inc., As To Provide Services,
Supplies, Or Trucks In The Case Of An Emergency Or
Disaster, With The Term Of The Agreement From March 6,
2016 To March 5, 2018
Proposed Resolution No. 19292 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-042.
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(13) P.R. No. 19299 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 19299 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-043.
(14) P.R. No. 19300 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 2 To The Contract
For Phase III Of A Performance Contracting Agreement
Between The City Of Port Arthur And Siemens Industry,
Inc., Building Technologies Division, For Time Extension Of
90 Days, Due To Delays, To A New Contract Term of 540
Days, With A New Contract Completion Date Of May 05,
2016
Proposed Resolution No. 19300 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-044.
(15) P.R. No. 19301 — A Resolution Accepting The Street And
Drainage System Improvements On Collins Avenue From
Highway 365 Southward Approximately 475 Feet, And
Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of
Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 19301 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-045.
(17) P.R. No. 19304 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Proposed Abandonment For 0.0074 Acre Of
Land Consisting Of A 2.5' X 114' Portion Of The 7.5' X 114'
Utility Easement Located On Lot 11, Block 31, Lakeside
Park Unit 4, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
Proposed Resolution No. 19304 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-046.
(18) P.R. No. 19305 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of
Various Pumps For The Utility Operations Department From
Pump & Power Equipment LLC, Of Houston, Texas, With A
Projected Budgetary Impact Of $229,444.00. Funds Are
Available In Account Nos. 410-1255-532.92-00 And 410-
1256-532.92-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19305 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-047.
VII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION
Consent - Resolutions
(9) P.R. No. 19293 — A Resolution Cancelling The March 8,
2016 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19293 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19293:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
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Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19293 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-048.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-048 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-048
A RESOLUTION CANCELLING THE MARCH 8,
2016 REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING
(10) P.R. No. 19296 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement Between
The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Jefferson County
Drainage District No. 7, Relating To The City Of Port
Arthur's Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.
1
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 19296 be adopted.
Councilmember Swati left the Regular Meeting.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19296:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19296 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-049.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-049 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-049
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, AND JEFFERSON COUNTY
DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 7, RELATING TO THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S DOWNTOWN TAX
INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1
(11) P.R. No. 19297 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement Between
The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Sabine-Neches
Navigation District, Relating To The City Of Port Arthur's
Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 19297 be adopted.
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The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19297:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19297 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-050.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-050 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-050
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS, AND SABINE-NECHES
NAVIGATION DISTRICT, RELATING TO THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S DOWNTOWN TAX
INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1
(12) P.R. No. 19298 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Complete The Application Process For The City
Of Port Arthur To Be Designated As A Housing And Urban
Development (HUD) Promise Zone For The Purpose Of
Partnering With The Federal Government To Create Jobs,
Leverage Private Investment, Increase Economic Activity,
Expand Educational Activities, And Reduce Crime
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19298 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19298:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19298 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-051.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-051 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-051
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
PROCESS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO
BE DESIGNATED AS A HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PROMISE ZONE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PARTNERING WITH THE FEDERAL
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GOVERNMENT TO CREATE JOBS, LEVERAGE
PRIVATE INVESTMENT, INCREASE ECONOMIC
ACTIVITY, EXPAND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES,
AND REDUCE CRIME
(16) P.R. No. 19303 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing
To Consider A Zoning Change From Single Family To
Neighborhood Services For Approximately 0.2009 Acre Of
Land Consisting Of All Of Lot 5, Block 19, Beachway
Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
Councilmember Swati returned to the Regular Meeting.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Swati that Proposed Resolution No. 19303 be adopted.
Community Development Services Director Ron Burton appeared before the City Council
to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned zoning change.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19303:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19303 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-052.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-052 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-052
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE
FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.2009 ACRE
OF LAND CONSISTING OF ALL OF LOT 5, BLOCK
19, BEACHWAY ADDITION, CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19274 — A Resolution Designating The Early Voting
Ballot Board, Judges And Alternate Judges, 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 April 2, 2016 Special Election
Una Resolucion Designando La Junta De Votacion Anticipada
De Votos, Jueces Y Jueces Suplentes, Jueces Que Presidiran
El Dia De Eleccion Y Jueces Suplentes, Asi Como El
Nombramiento De Los Interpretes de Espanol Y Vietnamita,
El Juez Que Presidira, Juez Suplente, Supervisor De
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Tabulacion, Especialista De Produccion De Papeleta, Gerente
De La Estacion De Contado y Custodio De La Eleccion
General De Registros De La Estacion Central De Conteo Para
La Eleccion Especial En El 2 De Abril, De 2016
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19274 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19274:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19274 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-053.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-053 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-053
A Resolution Designating The Early Voting
Ballot Board, Judges And Alternate Judges,
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 April 2, 2016 Special Election
Una Resolucion Designando La Junta De
Votacion Anticipada De Votos, Jueces Y Jueces
Suplentes, Jueces Que Presidiran El Dia De
Eleccion Y Jueces Suplentes, Asi Como El
Nombramiento De Los Interpretes de Espanol Y
Vietnamita, El Juez Que Presidira, Juez Suplente,
Supervisor De Tabulacion, Especialista De
Produccion De Papeleta, Gerente De La Estacion
De Contado y Custodio De La Eleccion General
De Registros De La Estacion Central De Conteo
Para La Eleccion Especial En El 2 De Abril, De
2016
(2) P.R. No. 19276 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Negotiate A Contract With BKD, LLP, Of
Houston, Texas, For The Forensic Audit Of The City Of Port
Arthur. Funds Are Available In Account No. 001-1402-
551.32-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Resolution No. 19276 be adopted.
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The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19276:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19276 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 16-054.
The caption of Resolution No. 16-054 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-054
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH
BKD, LLP, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE
FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT
NO. 001-1402-551.32-00
B. Ordinances
(6) P.O. No. 6528 — An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 15-
57, Which Amended Section 25-100 Of The Code Of
Ordinances-Zoning, And The Appointment Of Members To
The Zoning Board Of Adjustments (Requested By
Councilmembers Mosely, Lewis And Scott)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton that Proposed Ordinance No. 6528 be adopted.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Hamilton to call the question.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6258:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "No"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6528 failed.
(3) P.R. No. 19306 — A Resolution Appointing Member(s) To
The Zoning Board Of Adjustment (Requested By
Councilmember Lewis, Scott And Mosely)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
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The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Resolution No. 19306 be removed from the agenda.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to remove Proposed Resolution No.
19306 from the agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19306 was removed from the agenda.
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6519 — An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of
A General Election On May 7, 2016, For The Purpose Of
Electing A Mayor, In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And
Providing For A Joint Election With The Port Arthur
Independent School District, The Port Of Port Arthur
Navigation District, The Sabine Pass Independent School
District, And The Sabine Pass Port Authority, In Accordance
With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election Code, And
Providing For The Publication Of The Election Notice
Una Ordenanza Que Preve Para Dirigir Una Election General
El 7 De Mayo de 2016, Con El Proposito De Elegir A Un
Alcalde, En La Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas; Y Para Dirigir
Una Election Conjunta Con El Distrito Independiente Escolar
De Port Arthur, El Puerto Del Distrito De Navegacion De Port
Arthur, El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Sabine Pass, Y La
Autoridad Del Puerto De Sabine Pass, De Acuerdo Con El
Capitulo 271 Del Codigo De Elecciones De Texas, Y Proveer La
Publication Como Anuncio De La Election
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6519 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6519:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6519 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-12.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-12 reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 16-12
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
CONDUCT OF A GENERAL ELECTION ON MAY 7,
2016, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A
MAYOR, IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR A JOINT
ELECTION WITH THE PORT ARTHUR
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE PORT
OF PORT ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT, THE
SABINE PASS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT, AND THE SABINE PASS PORT
AUTHORITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER
271 OF THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE
ELECTION NOTICE
UNA ORDENANZA QUE PREVE PARA DIRIGIR
UNA ELECCION GENERAL EL 7 DE MAYO DE
2016, CON EL PROPOSITO DE ELEGIR A UN
ALCALDE, EN LA CIUDAD DE PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS; Y PARA DIRIGIR UNA ELECCION
CONJUNTA CON EL DISTRITO INDEPENDIENTE
ESCOLAR DE PORT ARTHUR, EL PUERTO DEL
DISTRITO DE NAVEGACION DE PORT ARTHUR,
EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE
SABINE PASS, Y LA AUTORIDAD DEL PUERTO
DE SABINE PASS, DE ACUERDO CON EL
CAPITULO 271 DEL CODIGO DE ELECCIONES DE
TEXAS, Y PROVEER LA PUBLICACION COMO
ANUNCIO DE LA ELECCION
(2) P.O. No. 6522 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing The
Zoning From Two Family (2F) To Planned Development
District — 14 (PD-14) For Approximately 0.5624 Acre Of
Land Consisting Of All Of Lots 24 Through 30, Block 25,
Rosemont 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.
Z15-10 — Val C. Taylor, ET. AL. Two Family (2F) To Planned
Development District — 14 (PD-14)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6522 be adopted.
Community Development Services Director appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned zoning change.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6522:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
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Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6522 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-13.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-13 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
CHANGING THE ZONING FROM TWO FAMILY
(2F) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT —
14 (PD-14) FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.5624 ACRE
OF LAND CONSISTING OF ALL OF LOTS 24
THROUGH 30, BLOCK 25, ROSEMONT
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. Z15-10 — VAL C. TAYLOR,
ET. AL. TWO FAMILY (2F) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT — 14 (PD-14)
(3) P.O. No. 6523 — An Ordinance Amending The Zoning
Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific
Use Permit 228 (SUP #228) For 0.9486 Acre Of Land
Consisting Of Lots 18-30, Block 25, Rosemont Addition,
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, For The Development
Of A Department, Variety, Or Discount Store In The
Planned Development District — 14 (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 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.
(Z15-11 — Val C. Taylor, ET. AL.) SUP #228
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6523 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6523:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
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Proposed Ordinance No. 6523 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-14.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-14 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-14
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY
GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 228 (SUP
#228) FOR 0.9486 ACRE OF LAND CONSISTING
OF LOTS 18-30, BLOCK 25, ROSEMONT
ADDITION, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
DEPARTMENT, VARIETY, OR DISCOUNT STORE
IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT —
14 (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 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. (Z15-11 — VAL C. TAYLOR,
ET. AL.) SUP #228
(4) P.O. No. 6526 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special
Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To A Low Or
Moderate Income Resident Of The City Who Is
Participating In The Hurricane Ike Housing Reconstruction
Program Though The Texas Department Of Housing &
Community Affairs (TDHCA)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6526 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6526:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Moses "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6526 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 16-15.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16-15 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-15
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEED FOR CONVEYANCE OF
PROPERTY TO A LOW OR MODERATE INCOME
RESIDENT OF THE CITY WHO IS
PARTICIPATING IN THE HURRICANE IKE
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HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
THOUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA)
(5) P.O. No. 6527 — An Ordinance Providing For The Conduct Of
A Special Election On May 7, 2016, To Submit A Proposition
As To Whether Or Not The City Charter Shall Be Amended
In Accordance With Chapter 271 Of The Texas Election
Code, And Providing For The Publication Of The Election
Notice (Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6527 be adopted.
The motion was made by Councilmember Hamilton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Frank to call the question.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6527:
Councilmember Albright "No"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "No"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "No"
Councilmember Moses "No"
Councilmember Scott "No"
Councilmember Swati "No"
Mayor Prince "No"
The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 6527 failed.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 8:46 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 February 9, 2016
APPROVED •
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