I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations Minutes November 30, 2010 Regular Meeting December 14, 2010 Special Meeting December 14, 2010 Regular Meeting
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Carol Benjamin Regarding Unemployment In Port Arthur (2) Debra Gabriel Regarding Unemployment In The Area B. Presentations Presentation Of The Certificate Of Achievement For Excellence In Financial Reporting From The Government Finance Officers Association Of The United States And Canada To The City Of Port Arthur For The Year Ended September 30, 2009 C. Correspondence None
P. O. No. 6126 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing A 5.275 Acre Tract, Reserve "C", Fairway Estates, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas From Single-Family To Planned Development District 35 (PD-35); Violation Of This Ordinance And The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Sections 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. Z10-08 (KBMDT VENTURE)
P. O. No. 6127 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing A 3.562 Acre Tract, Reserve "B", Fairway Estates, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas From Single-Family To Planned Development District 36 (PD-36); Violation Of This Ordinance And The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Sections 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. Z10-07 (KBMDT VENTURE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM To Consider A Zoning Change From Single Family To Neighborhood Services Located South On West Gulfway Drive [A.K.A. State Highway 87] And East Of Booker T. Washington Avenue (824 & 836 Gulfway Drive)
P. O. No. 6117 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting A Zoning Change From Single-Family To Neighborhood Services For 0.321 Acres Of Land Consisting Of Lots 4 & 5, Block "G", Port Arthur Heights Addition, AKA 824 And 836 Gulfway Drive, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance And The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Sections 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. Z10-04 (Corine & Benjamin Jones) "SF" Single-Family To "NS" Neighborhood Services
UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: P. R. No. 16248 - A Resolution Approving Additional Professional Services By Vincent Hauser, Architect Under A Professional Services Agreement To Provide A Preliminary Pricing Package And Related Services Based On The Initial Design And Feasibility Study For The Port Arthur Savings Building, 501 Procter Street, Port Arthur, Texas
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.
P. R. No. 16264 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux & Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc. For Professional Services Not To Exceed $33,626 Related To The Pleasure Island Diversion Force Main Project. Account No. 428-1625-532.53-00, Project No. 428002
P. R. No. 16265 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between Savannah Housing Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur In The Amount Of $150,000 (Account Number 108¬2141-626.59-00, Project Numbers HE0601, HE0701 & HE0801) To Assist With Construction Of Four (4) Homes In The 1100 Block Of 5th Street And Provide Up To $20,000 For Down Payment And Closing Costs Assistance For The Low To Moderate Income Person/Families (Account Number 105-2141-626.54-00 Project HE0904) And Authorizing CHODO Recertification In Accordance With The Requirements Of The Federal Home Program
Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 16257 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An On-The-Job Training Contract With Brock Services, Ltd. And To Expend Up To $56,000 Of Its Training Budget For Reimbursement Of 50% Of The Hourly Training Costs
Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 16257 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An On-The-Job Training Contract With Brock Services, Ltd. And To Expend Up To $56,000 Of Its Training Budget For Reimbursement Of 50% Of The Hourly Training Costs (2) P. R. No. 16262 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 10-526 As It Pertains To The Industrial District Agreement With Air Products, L.P. (3) P. R. No. 16268 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Payment Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Cedar Ridge Apartments For The Payment Of Water, Sewer And Garbage Account No. 53509-91068 (4) P. R. No. 16270 - A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The Port Arthur Police Association Of The City Of Port Arthur Police Department
P. O. No. 6101 - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas, Inc. At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas And The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In 2011
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES None IX. CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Jan 04, 2011 City Council
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL II. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations Minutes November 30, 2010 Regular Meeting December 14, 2010 Special Meeting December 14, 2010 Regular Meeting
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers (1) Carol Benjamin Regarding Unemployment In Port Arthur (2) Debra Gabriel Regarding Unemployment In The Area B. Presentations Presentation Of The Certificate Of Achievement For Excellence In Financial Reporting From The Government Finance Officers Association Of The United States And Canada To The City Of Port Arthur For The Year Ended September 30, 2009 C. Correspondence None
P. O. No. 6126 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing A 5.275 Acre Tract, Reserve "C", Fairway Estates, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas From Single-Family To Planned Development District 35 (PD-35); Violation Of This Ordinance And The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Sections 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. Z10-08 (KBMDT VENTURE)
P. O. No. 6127 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Changing A 3.562 Acre Tract, Reserve "B", Fairway Estates, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas From Single-Family To Planned Development District 36 (PD-36); Violation Of This Ordinance And The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Sections 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. Z10-07 (KBMDT VENTURE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:00 AM To Consider A Zoning Change From Single Family To Neighborhood Services Located South On West Gulfway Drive [A.K.A. State Highway 87] And East Of Booker T. Washington Avenue (824 & 836 Gulfway Drive)
P. O. No. 6117 - An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting A Zoning Change From Single-Family To Neighborhood Services For 0.321 Acres Of Land Consisting Of Lots 4 & 5, Block "G", Port Arthur Heights Addition, AKA 824 And 836 Gulfway Drive, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of This Ordinance And The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Sections 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. Z10-04 (Corine & Benjamin Jones) "SF" Single-Family To "NS" Neighborhood Services
UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items: P. R. No. 16248 - A Resolution Approving Additional Professional Services By Vincent Hauser, Architect Under A Professional Services Agreement To Provide A Preliminary Pricing Package And Related Services Based On The Initial Design And Feasibility Study For The Port Arthur Savings Building, 501 Procter Street, Port Arthur, Texas
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.
P. R. No. 16264 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux & Gates Consulting Engineers, Inc. For Professional Services Not To Exceed $33,626 Related To The Pleasure Island Diversion Force Main Project. Account No. 428-1625-532.53-00, Project No. 428002
P. R. No. 16265 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between Savannah Housing Corporation And The City Of Port Arthur In The Amount Of $150,000 (Account Number 108¬2141-626.59-00, Project Numbers HE0601, HE0701 & HE0801) To Assist With Construction Of Four (4) Homes In The 1100 Block Of 5th Street And Provide Up To $20,000 For Down Payment And Closing Costs Assistance For The Low To Moderate Income Person/Families (Account Number 105-2141-626.54-00 Project HE0904) And Authorizing CHODO Recertification In Accordance With The Requirements Of The Federal Home Program
Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 16257 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An On-The-Job Training Contract With Brock Services, Ltd. And To Expend Up To $56,000 Of Its Training Budget For Reimbursement Of 50% Of The Hourly Training Costs
Resolutions (1) P. R. No. 16257 - A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An On-The-Job Training Contract With Brock Services, Ltd. And To Expend Up To $56,000 Of Its Training Budget For Reimbursement Of 50% Of The Hourly Training Costs (2) P. R. No. 16262 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 10-526 As It Pertains To The Industrial District Agreement With Air Products, L.P. (3) P. R. No. 16268 - A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Payment Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And Cedar Ridge Apartments For The Payment Of Water, Sewer And Garbage Account No. 53509-91068 (4) P. R. No. 16270 - A Resolution Appointing A Negotiating Team Under Chapter 174 Of The Texas Local Government Code Annotated, To Conduct Collective Bargaining With The Bargaining Agent Of The Port Arthur Police Association Of The City Of Port Arthur Police Department
P. O. No. 6101 - An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Authorizing Participation With Other Entergy Service Area Cities In Matters Concerning Entergy Texas, Inc. At The Public Utility Commission Of Texas And The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In 2011
VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES None IX. CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING