I. INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL II. CLOSED MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 15051 Of Chapter 551 Open Meetings Law Of The Texas Government Code Formerly Article 625217 Section 2a Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code Section 05571 Litigation AndOr Legal Advice Section 055712 Land Section 055713 Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 055714 Personnel Section 055716 Security Personnel Or Devices Section 055817 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Special Executive Meeting Agenda October 2 2012 II CLOSED MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION CONTINUED Closed Meeting 1 Section 05571 Government Code To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To 7706 Highway 87 Bridge City Orange County Texas 2 Section 055712 Government Code To Discuss The Value Of The Land in the Csity Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ETJ 3 Section 05571 Government Code To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Liens And Funds Owed To The City 4 Section 055712 Government Code To Discuss The Value Of Land Managed By The Pleasure Island Commission The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session III Adjournment
Presentations 1. Presentation Of The National Procurement Institute 2012 Achievement Of Excellence In Procurement Award To The Purchasing Division Of The City Of Port Arthur Texas.
Speakers 1. Eddie Levy Regarding Neglect Of City To Enforce Neighborhood Ordinances Against Derelict Homes And Neglected Upkeep 2. Teanna Hairston Regarding Lack Of Sidewalks
C. Correspondence None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6:00 PM None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items NONE
PR No 17203 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With Port Arthur Steam Energy LP
PR No 17309 A Resolution Appointing AndOr Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Commission Requested By Councilmember Albright
PR No 17310 A Resolution Eliminating The One Block At A Time Program From The FY 20122013 Budget Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Lewis
PO No 6253 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 Fire Prevention And Protection Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur In Its Entirety Section 3831 International Fire Code IFC Article II Standards Chapter 38 Fire Prevention Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur Adopting The International Fire Code 2012 Edition Published By The International Code Council Inc Providing Certain Amendments Thereto Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars As Provided In Section 1 13 Of The Code Section 5 Of This Ordinance Or As May Be Otherwise Imposed By State Law Providing A Savings Clause And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication
PO No 6271 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Buildings Article III Electrical Code Division 3 Examination And Registration Section 18135 Classifications Section 18136 Fees Bond Amounts Division 6 Standards Section 18221 Adopting The 2011 National Electrical Code Published By The International Electrical Code Series To The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur Providing Certain Amendments Therewith Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars As Provided In Section 1843 Of The Code Or As Otherwise Imposed By State Law And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication
PO No 6272 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Buildings Article II Building Codes Section 1831 Section 1832 Section 18 33 By Adding A Section Ba105 And Section 1837 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As To Adopt The International Building Code 2012 Edition Published By The International Code Council Inc Providing Certain Amendments Thereto Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars As Provided In Section 1843 Of The Code Or As Otherwise Imposed By State Law And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication
PO No 6273 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Buildings Article VIII Residential Codes Section 18621 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As To Adopt The International Residential Code 2012 Edition Published By The International Code Council Inc Providing Certain Amendments Thereto Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars As Provided In Section 1843 Of The Code Or As Otherwise Imposed By State Law And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication
PO No 6274 An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific Use Permit 215 SUP 215 To Allow For A Horse Stable In A Single Family Residential District On 8821 Acres Of Land Consisting Of Lot 6 Block 4 Range B Tract 1 And Lot 3 Block 5 Range B Tract 2 Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision 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 18 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand2000 Dollars And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date Z1206 Manuel Felipe Cavazos 7012 Melody Drive Sup 215
PO No 6275 An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The Budget For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1 2012 And Ending September 30 2013 For The Purchase Of A New Truck
PO No 6276 An Ordinance As It Pertains To Salaries And Car Allowances For The Mayor The Mayor Pro Tem And City Councilmembers By Amending The Msayor Car Allowance To Be 600 Per Month Which Equals 1081 Miles Per Month At The Current IRS Rate Of 5055 The Mayor Pro Tsem Car Allowance To Be 550 Per Month Which Equals 990 Miles Per Month At The Current IRS Rate Of0555 And Councilmembers Car Allowance To Be 500 Per Month Which Equals 900 Miles Per Month At The Current IRS Rate Of0555 And Thereby Adding The Difference To Their Respective Salaries Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Lewis
C. Reports And Recommendations 1. Report On City Hall Security Requested By Mayor Prince VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS COMMITTEES None IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Oct 02, 2012 City Council
I. INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL II. CLOSED MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 15051 Of Chapter 551 Open Meetings Law Of The Texas Government Code Formerly Article 625217 Section 2a Prior To Going Into Closed Meeting The Presiding Officer Of The City Should Make The Following Public Announcement A Closed Meeting Or Executive Session Will Now Be Held Pursuant To The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code Section 05571 Litigation AndOr Legal Advice Section 055712 Land Section 055713 Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 055714 Personnel Section 055716 Security Personnel Or Devices Section 055817 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Special Executive Meeting Agenda October 2 2012 II CLOSED MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION CONTINUED Closed Meeting 1 Section 05571 Government Code To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To 7706 Highway 87 Bridge City Orange County Texas 2 Section 055712 Government Code To Discuss The Value Of The Land in the Csity Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ETJ 3 Section 05571 Government Code To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Liens And Funds Owed To The City 4 Section 055712 Government Code To Discuss The Value Of Land Managed By The Pleasure Island Commission The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted On In Open Session III Adjournment
Presentations 1. Presentation Of The National Procurement Institute 2012 Achievement Of Excellence In Procurement Award To The Purchasing Division Of The City Of Port Arthur Texas.
Speakers 1. Eddie Levy Regarding Neglect Of City To Enforce Neighborhood Ordinances Against Derelict Homes And Neglected Upkeep 2. Teanna Hairston Regarding Lack Of Sidewalks
C. Correspondence None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6:00 PM None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Following Items Of Business Were Held From The Previous Meeting At Which No Action Was Taken On These Items NONE
PR No 17203 A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Industrial District Agreement With Port Arthur Steam Energy LP
PR No 17309 A Resolution Appointing AndOr Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Pleasure Island Commission Requested By Councilmember Albright
PR No 17310 A Resolution Eliminating The One Block At A Time Program From The FY 20122013 Budget Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Lewis
PO No 6253 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 Fire Prevention And Protection Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur In Its Entirety Section 3831 International Fire Code IFC Article II Standards Chapter 38 Fire Prevention Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur Adopting The International Fire Code 2012 Edition Published By The International Code Council Inc Providing Certain Amendments Thereto Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars As Provided In Section 1 13 Of The Code Section 5 Of This Ordinance Or As May Be Otherwise Imposed By State Law Providing A Savings Clause And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication
PO No 6271 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Buildings Article III Electrical Code Division 3 Examination And Registration Section 18135 Classifications Section 18136 Fees Bond Amounts Division 6 Standards Section 18221 Adopting The 2011 National Electrical Code Published By The International Electrical Code Series To The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur Providing Certain Amendments Therewith Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars As Provided In Section 1843 Of The Code Or As Otherwise Imposed By State Law And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication
PO No 6272 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Buildings Article II Building Codes Section 1831 Section 1832 Section 18 33 By Adding A Section Ba105 And Section 1837 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As To Adopt The International Building Code 2012 Edition Published By The International Code Council Inc Providing Certain Amendments Thereto Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars As Provided In Section 1843 Of The Code Or As Otherwise Imposed By State Law And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication
PO No 6273 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Buildings Article VIII Residential Codes Section 18621 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur As To Adopt The International Residential Code 2012 Edition Published By The International Code Council Inc Providing Certain Amendments Thereto Repealing All Ordinances Or Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith Providing A Penalty For Violation By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand Dollars As Provided In Section 1843 Of The Code Or As Otherwise Imposed By State Law And Providing For Publication And An Effective Date Immediately After Publication
PO No 6274 An Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific Use Permit 215 SUP 215 To Allow For A Horse Stable In A Single Family Residential District On 8821 Acres Of Land Consisting Of Lot 6 Block 4 Range B Tract 1 And Lot 3 Block 5 Range B Tract 2 Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision 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 18 Of The Code Of Ordinances As Amended By Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand2000 Dollars And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date Z1206 Manuel Felipe Cavazos 7012 Melody Drive Sup 215
PO No 6275 An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The Budget For The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1 2012 And Ending September 30 2013 For The Purchase Of A New Truck
PO No 6276 An Ordinance As It Pertains To Salaries And Car Allowances For The Mayor The Mayor Pro Tem And City Councilmembers By Amending The Msayor Car Allowance To Be 600 Per Month Which Equals 1081 Miles Per Month At The Current IRS Rate Of 5055 The Mayor Pro Tsem Car Allowance To Be 550 Per Month Which Equals 990 Miles Per Month At The Current IRS Rate Of0555 And Councilmembers Car Allowance To Be 500 Per Month Which Equals 900 Miles Per Month At The Current IRS Rate Of0555 And Thereby Adding The Difference To Their Respective Salaries Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Lewis
C. Reports And Recommendations 1. Report On City Hall Security Requested By Mayor Prince VIII. REPORTS OF BOARDS COMMITTEES None IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING