L INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tem Williamson Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Segler Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Lewis Councilmember Freeman Councilmember Thomas Interim City Manager Comeaux, P.E. City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee IL PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations Minutes April 15, 2014 Regular Meeting Id PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) N ic ole Guilbeau and Reao Keller, R egarding Unfair Hiring Practices For Port Arthur Citizens B. Presentations 1) D r. A lbert T. T higpen, D irector Of Human Resources, Civil Service, Park And Recreation, On The Selection Of An Executive Search Firm PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED 2) D e borah Echols, D irector Of Finance, 2 Quarter Financial Report C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None
P R. . No. 18290 — A Resolution Approving The 2014 City Streets Program In The City Of Port Arthur With Funding Available In Account No. 001 -1203- 531.86 - 00
P .O . N o. 6 378 — An Ordinance Adding Chapter 14, A rticle I Through I -E, Sections 14 -1 Through 14 -28, To The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Boards, Authorities, Commissions And Committees Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Williamson)
1) P R. . No. 18309 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Supplement To The Application Services Provider Agreement With Sungard Public Sector, Inc.,I n A Not Exceed Amount Of $106,0000. To Add Click2Gov Employee Self Service; Funding Available In Account No. 001 - 1034 - 515.54 - 00 2) P R. . N o. 1 8310 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2014 Port Security Grant 3) P R. . N o. 18311 —A Resolution Adopting A Water Conservation Plan And A Drought Contingency Plan For The City Of Port Arthur To Promote Responsible Use Of Water And To Establish Criteria For The Initiation And Termination Of Drought Response Stages 4) P R. . No. 18312 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Lease And Maintenance Agreement For A Toshiba Copier With Manning's Office Solutions Of Beaumont, Texas, Through Tips/Taps In A Monthly Amount Not To Exceed $197.81, A One - Time Documentation Fee Of $69.50, And Maintenance Fee In A Monthly Amount Not To Exceed $50.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001 - 1121 - 522.51 - 00 5) P R. . No. 18313 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make Application To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A Community Development Block Grant For An Amount Of 7129.,00403, And A Grant Of An Amount For 203330, 91.In Home Funds And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City Of Port Arthur's 2014 Consolidated Annual Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development 6) P R. . No. 18314 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Zachary Breaux Jazz Festival Entertainment Area For 2014, Designating Heritage Life Center Of St. Paul United Methodist Church As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Heritage Life Center Of St. Paul United Methodist Church 7) P R. . No. 18316 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 4230 Charlotte Drive, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer'sAssistance Program 8) P R. . No. 18317 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second And Final Year Contracts For The Purchase Of Water Treatment Chemicals For The Utility Operations Department With Key Chemical, Inc., Therchem Corp.,C arus Corp.,A nd Brenntag Southwest, Inc.,F or The Same Unit Prices Currently Paid. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410 - 1252 - 532.29 - 02 & 410 - 1256 - 532.29 - 00 9) P R. . N o. 1 8319 — A Resolution Accepting An Assignment Of A Water Transmission Line Easement From Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC 10) P R. . N o. 18320 —A Resolution Authorizing The First Y- ear Renewal Of The Contract With Total Safety, U .S. I nc.,O f Nederland, T exas, For Asbestos And Lead Abatement Consulting Services, In A Not To Exceed Amount Of $20500,00;. To B e Charged To Account No. 001 - 1052 - 517.59 - 00 ( General Fund) 11) P.R. No. 18321 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of 35$ 40,25. Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To City Animal Control Pickup Truck Vehicle #1988 12) P.R. No. 18324 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor'sCertificate And Release, And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Construction Of The Pleasure Island Recreation Corridor Trail, Section 2 (Fishing Platform) And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
P R. . N o. 1 8310 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2014 Port Security Grant
P.R. No. 18321 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $5, 30425. Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To City Animal Control Pickup Truck Vehicle #1988
P .R . N o. 18318 — A Resolution Appointing And O/ r Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee Requested By Councilmember Freeman)
P .R . N o. 18322 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An Economic Incentive Conditional Grant Agreement With KT Holdings, Inc.
P .R . No. 18323 — A Resolution Authorizing The Selection Of A Search Firm As It Pertains To The City Manager Position
P .R . No. 18325 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission For Demolition Program Services
P .O . No. 6372 — An Ordinance Amending Article XI (Historical Landmark Commission), S ection 14 3- 51 A) O f The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
P.O. No. 6381 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of A Twenty Feet (20') Wide Alley Right -Of -Way And A Ten Feet (10') Wide Alley Right -Of -Way Located Within And Adjacent To The Old Interurban Right -Of -Way, Block 12, Town Of Griffing, In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, And Depicted On The Display And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance (A14 -01 — The Hughen Center, Inc.)
P O. . N o. 6 382 —A n Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific Use Permit # 221 To Allow The Land Use Of "Auto Storage For Wrecker Service" At 3517 25 Street, A 0.4155 Acre Tract Of Land Legally Described As Tract 26 -A, Block 27, Town Of Griffing, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas" V (iolation Of This Ordinance And The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1 -13 Of The Code Or Ordinances As Amended By A Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand [02$ ,0000.]D oll ars);A nd Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date
P .O . No. 6383 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Conveyance Of Properties To Low And Moderate Income Residents Of The City Who Are Participating In The Hurricane Ike Round Two 2( )H o using Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA)
LOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) —C ONTINUED Section 551.071 — Litigation And /Or Legal Advice Section 551.072 — Land Section 551.073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551.074 — Personnel Section 551.076 — Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meeting: 1) S e c tion 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And / Or Industrial Business Prospects GMB, Team Industries, Port Arthur Manufactoring, and KT Holdings, Inc.) 2) S e c tion 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And / Or Industrial Business Prospects (Zeo Gas LLC) 3) S e c tion 551.072 Government Code —T o Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) 4) S e c tion 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Industrial District Agreements And Legal Issues Related To Potential Tax Abatements The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted Upon In Open Session
May 13, 2014 City Council
L INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tem Williamson Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Segler Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Lewis Councilmember Freeman Councilmember Thomas Interim City Manager Comeaux, P.E. City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee IL PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES Proclamations Minutes April 15, 2014 Regular Meeting Id PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) N ic ole Guilbeau and Reao Keller, R egarding Unfair Hiring Practices For Port Arthur Citizens B. Presentations 1) D r. A lbert T. T higpen, D irector Of Human Resources, Civil Service, Park And Recreation, On The Selection Of An Executive Search Firm PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED 2) D e borah Echols, D irector Of Finance, 2 Quarter Financial Report C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None
P R. . No. 18290 — A Resolution Approving The 2014 City Streets Program In The City Of Port Arthur With Funding Available In Account No. 001 -1203- 531.86 - 00
P .O . N o. 6 378 — An Ordinance Adding Chapter 14, A rticle I Through I -E, Sections 14 -1 Through 14 -28, To The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Boards, Authorities, Commissions And Committees Requested By Mayor Pro Tem Williamson)
1) P R. . No. 18309 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Supplement To The Application Services Provider Agreement With Sungard Public Sector, Inc.,I n A Not Exceed Amount Of $106,0000. To Add Click2Gov Employee Self Service; Funding Available In Account No. 001 - 1034 - 515.54 - 00 2) P R. . N o. 1 8310 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2014 Port Security Grant 3) P R. . N o. 18311 —A Resolution Adopting A Water Conservation Plan And A Drought Contingency Plan For The City Of Port Arthur To Promote Responsible Use Of Water And To Establish Criteria For The Initiation And Termination Of Drought Response Stages 4) P R. . No. 18312 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Lease And Maintenance Agreement For A Toshiba Copier With Manning's Office Solutions Of Beaumont, Texas, Through Tips/Taps In A Monthly Amount Not To Exceed $197.81, A One - Time Documentation Fee Of $69.50, And Maintenance Fee In A Monthly Amount Not To Exceed $50.00; Funding Available In Account No. 001 - 1121 - 522.51 - 00 5) P R. . No. 18313 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Make Application To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development For A Community Development Block Grant For An Amount Of 7129.,00403, And A Grant Of An Amount For 203330, 91.In Home Funds And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The City Of Port Arthur's 2014 Consolidated Annual Plan. The Consolidated Plan Will Be Submitted To The U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development 6) P R. . No. 18314 — A Resolution Designating And Establishing The Zachary Breaux Jazz Festival Entertainment Area For 2014, Designating Heritage Life Center Of St. Paul United Methodist Church As Exclusive Concessionaire And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Heritage Life Center Of St. Paul United Methodist Church 7) P R. . No. 18316 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 4230 Charlotte Drive, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City's Homebuyer'sAssistance Program 8) P R. . No. 18317 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second And Final Year Contracts For The Purchase Of Water Treatment Chemicals For The Utility Operations Department With Key Chemical, Inc., Therchem Corp.,C arus Corp.,A nd Brenntag Southwest, Inc.,F or The Same Unit Prices Currently Paid. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410 - 1252 - 532.29 - 02 & 410 - 1256 - 532.29 - 00 9) P R. . N o. 1 8319 — A Resolution Accepting An Assignment Of A Water Transmission Line Easement From Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC 10) P R. . N o. 18320 —A Resolution Authorizing The First Y- ear Renewal Of The Contract With Total Safety, U .S. I nc.,O f Nederland, T exas, For Asbestos And Lead Abatement Consulting Services, In A Not To Exceed Amount Of $20500,00;. To B e Charged To Account No. 001 - 1052 - 517.59 - 00 ( General Fund) 11) P.R. No. 18321 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of 35$ 40,25. Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To City Animal Control Pickup Truck Vehicle #1988 12) P.R. No. 18324 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor'sCertificate And Release, And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Construction Of The Pleasure Island Recreation Corridor Trail, Section 2 (Fishing Platform) And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
P R. . N o. 1 8310 — A Resolution Authorizing The Fire Chief And Police Chief To Apply For The 2014 Port Security Grant
P.R. No. 18321 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount Of $5, 30425. Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To City Animal Control Pickup Truck Vehicle #1988
P .R . N o. 18318 — A Resolution Appointing And O/ r Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee Requested By Councilmember Freeman)
P .R . N o. 18322 —A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into An Economic Incentive Conditional Grant Agreement With KT Holdings, Inc.
P .R . No. 18323 — A Resolution Authorizing The Selection Of A Search Firm As It Pertains To The City Manager Position
P .R . No. 18325 — A Resolution Authorizing A Contract Agreement Between The City Of Port Arthur And The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission For Demolition Program Services
P .O . No. 6372 — An Ordinance Amending Article XI (Historical Landmark Commission), S ection 14 3- 51 A) O f The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur
P.O. No. 6381 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of A Twenty Feet (20') Wide Alley Right -Of -Way And A Ten Feet (10') Wide Alley Right -Of -Way Located Within And Adjacent To The Old Interurban Right -Of -Way, Block 12, Town Of Griffing, In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, And Depicted On The Display And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance (A14 -01 — The Hughen Center, Inc.)
P O. . N o. 6 382 —A n Ordinance Amending The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific Use Permit # 221 To Allow The Land Use Of "Auto Storage For Wrecker Service" At 3517 25 Street, A 0.4155 Acre Tract Of Land Legally Described As Tract 26 -A, Block 27, Town Of Griffing, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas" V (iolation Of This Ordinance And The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Is Punishable As Provided In Section 1 -13 Of The Code Or Ordinances As Amended By A Fine Not Exceeding Two Thousand [02$ ,0000.]D oll ars);A nd Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date
P .O . No. 6383 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Conveyance Of Properties To Low And Moderate Income Residents Of The City Who Are Participating In The Hurricane Ike Round Two 2( )H o using Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA)
LOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) —C ONTINUED Section 551.071 — Litigation And /Or Legal Advice Section 551.072 — Land Section 551.073 — Negotiated Contracts For Prospective Gifts To The City Section 551.074 — Personnel Section 551.076 — Security Personnel Or Devices Section 551.087 — Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Incentives Closed Meeting: 1) S e c tion 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And / Or Industrial Business Prospects GMB, Team Industries, Port Arthur Manufactoring, and KT Holdings, Inc.) 2) S e c tion 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And / Or Industrial Business Prospects (Zeo Gas LLC) 3) S e c tion 551.072 Government Code —T o Discuss The Value Of The Land In The City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) 4) S e c tion 551.071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation As It Pertains To Industrial District Agreements And Legal Issues Related To Potential Tax Abatements The Items In Executive Session May Be Discussed And Acted Upon In Open Session