INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Frank Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Freeman City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
Willie Keith White, Downtown Renovation Control Of The Hotel Sabine And New Financial Infrastructure Along With New Business For Downtown Port Arthur
To Receive Public Comment Regarding Z15- 08 [ SUP# 226] — 1 Specific Use Permit For Christopher And Leora Jones For The Operation Of A Beauty Salon In A Two Family Zoned District For 0. 1492 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lot 12, Block 17, Pear Ridge A. K. A. 3025 7th Avenue], Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
To Receive Public Comment Regarding Z15- 09 [ Sup# 227] — Specific Use Permit For William And Rhonda Perez For The Operation Of A Bed And Breakfast In A Single Family Zoned District For 0. 2583 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lot 11, Block 62, Griffing Residential Park [ A. K.A. 4621 Evergreen Drive], Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
To Receive Public Comment Regarding Amending The Boundary Of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One ( Resolution No. 12- 75). This Amendment Will Slightly Reduce The Boundaries Of The TIRZ. The Modification Is Necessary In Order To Remove Certain Property Owned By Lamar State College Port Arthur, Which Will Be Used For Future Development Of The Property
P. O. No. 6476 — An Ordinance Reducing The Boundaries Of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One ( TIRZ No. 1) Downtown TIF), City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Containing Other Matters Related To TIRZ No. 1 ( Downtown TIF)
P. O. No. 6509 — An Ordinance Designating A Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone For The Downtown Reinvestment Zone No. 1 / Lamar State College Area
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon. A. Minutes November 10, 2015 Special Executive Meeting November 10, 2015 Regular Meeting November 24, 2015 Regular Meeting B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19137 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 05 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavators And Constructors, LTD., Of Port Arthur, Texas, And G. L. O., For The Storm Sewer Improvements Along 5th Street Project Decreasing The Contract Amount By 51, 349. 39 To A New Contact Amount Of $ 1, 940, 493. 86. GLO Round 2. 1 Program, Project No. I215th, Account# 144- 1201- 532. 59- 00 2) P. R. No. 19168 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Proposed Abandonment For A 0. 4821 Acre Of Land Consisting Of A Portion Of The New Orleans Avenue Right-Of-Way Located Between 5th Street And Procter Street, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. A15- 04 ( LSC- PA) 3) P. R. No. 19213 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Commercial Container Garbage Truck From Grande Truck Center Of San Antonio, Texas, Through H- GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program In The Amount Of $ 140, 034.00 And 28 Cubic Yard Front Loader From Heil Of Texas Of Houston, Texas, Through Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program In The Amount Of $ 118, 595. 00 For Total Cost Of $ 258, 629. 00; Funds Are Available In The Public Works Solid Waste Division Equipment Account No. 403- 1272- 533. 92- 00 4) P. R. No. 19218 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Jerry Dale To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The City's Finance Department 5) P. R. No. 19229 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Fare Increase For Fixed- Route And Paratransit Bus Service 6) P. R. No. 19230 — 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 System) From Warwick Construction, Inc., To Serve The Stripes Convenience Store And Gas Station Project, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas 10) P. R. No. 19236 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For 0. 9486 Acre Of Land, Consisting Of Lots 18 Thru 30, Block 25, Rosemont Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, For Commercial Development Z15- 11 [ SUP# 228] 11) P. R. No. 19237 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Extension For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Hassan Shomalzadeh, P. E. To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The City' s Engineering Department 12) P. R. No. 19238 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts 13) P. R. No. 19239 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Jelco Of Austin, Texas, For Replacement Of The Damaged Gym Floor At The Amos Evans Building Using Buyboard Contract. Funds Are Available In Account No. 001- 1402- 551. 32- 00 14) P. R. No. 19240 — A Resolution Cancelling The December 22, 2015 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
P. R. No. 19232 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Two ( 2) Year Contract With Webb Professional Janitorial Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Janitorial Services At The Transit Administration Building, Transit Service, And The Transit Terminal, With An Estimated Budgetary Impact Of $ 28, 800. 00. Funding Available In Account No. 401- 1501- 561. 59- 00
P. R. No. 19233 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Planned Development District — 14 For Approximately 0. 5624 Acre Of Land, Consisting Of All Lots 24-30, Block 25, Rosemont Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
P. R. No. 19234 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Second Year ( 1St Renewal) Of The Contracts With J. M. Kaufman And Redwine Enterprises, Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Mid County Materials & Construction Of Nederland, Texas, For The Hauling Of Materials With The Option Of Renewal For One Additional Year With Prices Being Adjusted According To The Transportation Consumer Price Index, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $950, 000. 00 Per Year. Funding Available Landfill Construction Account 403- 1274- 533. 59- 02
P. R. No. 19241 — A Resolution Reconsidering The Approval Of An Operation Downtown Grant To Hilton Kelley For The Renovation Of Property Located At 600 Austin Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
P. O. No. 6498 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 ( Personnel), Division V ( Attendance And Leave), Section 78- 184( A) ( Holidays) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Adding Veterans Day As A Paid Holiday
P. O. No. 6500 — An Ordinance Amending Section 25- 100 Of The Code Of Ordinances — Zoning, As It Pertains To The Appointment Of Members To The Zoning Board Of Adjustments ( Requested By Councilmember Mosely)
P. O. No. 6501 — An Ordinance Amending Section 2- 75 ( A) Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Persons Addressing Council By Adding A Subsection That Addresses Presentations ( Requested By Councilmember Swati)
P. O. No. 6502 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of A Portion Of Taft Avenue Right-Of-Way In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, And Depicted On The Display And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance ( A15- 01 — KCS Railway Company)
P. O. No. 6503 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of A Twenty Feet ( 20') Wide Utility Easement Located Within Tracts 1- A And 1- B, Block 12, Town Of Griffing, In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, And Depicted On The Display And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance ( A15- 02 — The Hughen Center, Inc.)
P. O. No. 6504 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of A Sixty Feet ( 60') Wide Portion Of The 17th Street Right- Of-Way And A Twenty Feet ( 20') Wide Alley Right Of Way Located Between Gulfway Drive [ A. K.A. S. H. 87] And Dryden Road Extension, West Of 9th Avenue In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, And Depicted On The Display And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance ( A15- 03 — Magna Properties, LTD)
P. O. No. 6507 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To Low And Moderate Income Resident Of The City Who Is Participating In The Hurricane Ike Housing Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA)
9) P. O. No. 6508 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Approving The Texas Gas Service Company' s Request That The Operation Of The Texas Gas Service Company' s Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (" GRIP") Rates Be Suspended Because A Rate Case Will Be Filed With The City Later This Year; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Dec 08, 2015 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Frank Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Mosely Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Freeman City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Police Chief Blanton Or Designee
Willie Keith White, Downtown Renovation Control Of The Hotel Sabine And New Financial Infrastructure Along With New Business For Downtown Port Arthur
To Receive Public Comment Regarding Z15- 08 [ SUP# 226] — 1 Specific Use Permit For Christopher And Leora Jones For The Operation Of A Beauty Salon In A Two Family Zoned District For 0. 1492 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lot 12, Block 17, Pear Ridge A. K. A. 3025 7th Avenue], Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
To Receive Public Comment Regarding Z15- 09 [ Sup# 227] — Specific Use Permit For William And Rhonda Perez For The Operation Of A Bed And Breakfast In A Single Family Zoned District For 0. 2583 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lot 11, Block 62, Griffing Residential Park [ A. K.A. 4621 Evergreen Drive], Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
To Receive Public Comment Regarding Amending The Boundary Of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One ( Resolution No. 12- 75). This Amendment Will Slightly Reduce The Boundaries Of The TIRZ. The Modification Is Necessary In Order To Remove Certain Property Owned By Lamar State College Port Arthur, Which Will Be Used For Future Development Of The Property
P. O. No. 6476 — An Ordinance Reducing The Boundaries Of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One ( TIRZ No. 1) Downtown TIF), City Of Port Arthur, Texas; And Containing Other Matters Related To TIRZ No. 1 ( Downtown TIF)
P. O. No. 6509 — An Ordinance Designating A Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone For The Downtown Reinvestment Zone No. 1 / Lamar State College Area
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. A. Minutes November 10, 2015 Special Executive Meeting November 10, 2015 Regular Meeting November 24, 2015 Regular Meeting B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19137 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 05 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Excavators And Constructors, LTD., Of Port Arthur, Texas, And G. L. O., For The Storm Sewer Improvements Along 5th Street Project Decreasing The Contract Amount By 51, 349. 39 To A New Contact Amount Of $ 1, 940, 493. 86. GLO Round 2. 1 Program, Project No. I215th, Account# 144- 1201- 532. 59- 00 2) P. R. No. 19168 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Proposed Abandonment For A 0. 4821 Acre Of Land Consisting Of A Portion Of The New Orleans Avenue Right-Of-Way Located Between 5th Street And Procter Street, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. A15- 04 ( LSC- PA) 3) P. R. No. 19213 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of A Commercial Container Garbage Truck From Grande Truck Center Of San Antonio, Texas, Through H- GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program In The Amount Of $ 140, 034.00 And 28 Cubic Yard Front Loader From Heil Of Texas Of Houston, Texas, Through Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program In The Amount Of $ 118, 595. 00 For Total Cost Of $ 258, 629. 00; Funds Are Available In The Public Works Solid Waste Division Equipment Account No. 403- 1272- 533. 92- 00 4) P. R. No. 19218 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Jerry Dale To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The City's Finance Department 5) P. R. No. 19229 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Fare Increase For Fixed- Route And Paratransit Bus Service 6) P. R. No. 19230 — 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 System) From Warwick Construction, Inc., To Serve The Stripes Convenience Store And Gas Station Project, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas 10) P. R. No. 19236 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Granting A Specific Use Permit For 0. 9486 Acre Of Land, Consisting Of Lots 18 Thru 30, Block 25, Rosemont Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, For Commercial Development Z15- 11 [ SUP# 228] 11) P. R. No. 19237 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement Extension For Independent Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Hassan Shomalzadeh, P. E. To Provide Temporary Contract Services For The City' s Engineering Department 12) P. R. No. 19238 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts 13) P. R. No. 19239 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Jelco Of Austin, Texas, For Replacement Of The Damaged Gym Floor At The Amos Evans Building Using Buyboard Contract. Funds Are Available In Account No. 001- 1402- 551. 32- 00 14) P. R. No. 19240 — A Resolution Cancelling The December 22, 2015 Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
P. R. No. 19232 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Two ( 2) Year Contract With Webb Professional Janitorial Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Janitorial Services At The Transit Administration Building, Transit Service, And The Transit Terminal, With An Estimated Budgetary Impact Of $ 28, 800. 00. Funding Available In Account No. 401- 1501- 561. 59- 00
P. R. No. 19233 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Planned Development District — 14 For Approximately 0. 5624 Acre Of Land, Consisting Of All Lots 24-30, Block 25, Rosemont Addition, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
P. R. No. 19234 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Second Year ( 1St Renewal) Of The Contracts With J. M. Kaufman And Redwine Enterprises, Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Mid County Materials & Construction Of Nederland, Texas, For The Hauling Of Materials With The Option Of Renewal For One Additional Year With Prices Being Adjusted According To The Transportation Consumer Price Index, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $950, 000. 00 Per Year. Funding Available Landfill Construction Account 403- 1274- 533. 59- 02
P. R. No. 19241 — A Resolution Reconsidering The Approval Of An Operation Downtown Grant To Hilton Kelley For The Renovation Of Property Located At 600 Austin Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
P. O. No. 6498 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 ( Personnel), Division V ( Attendance And Leave), Section 78- 184( A) ( Holidays) Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Adding Veterans Day As A Paid Holiday
P. O. No. 6500 — An Ordinance Amending Section 25- 100 Of The Code Of Ordinances — Zoning, As It Pertains To The Appointment Of Members To The Zoning Board Of Adjustments ( Requested By Councilmember Mosely)
P. O. No. 6501 — An Ordinance Amending Section 2- 75 ( A) Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Persons Addressing Council By Adding A Subsection That Addresses Presentations ( Requested By Councilmember Swati)
P. O. No. 6502 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of A Portion Of Taft Avenue Right-Of-Way In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, And Depicted On The Display And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance ( A15- 01 — KCS Railway Company)
P. O. No. 6503 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of A Twenty Feet ( 20') Wide Utility Easement Located Within Tracts 1- A And 1- B, Block 12, Town Of Griffing, In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, And Depicted On The Display And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance ( A15- 02 — The Hughen Center, Inc.)
P. O. No. 6504 — An Ordinance Granting An Abandonment Of A Sixty Feet ( 60') Wide Portion Of The 17th Street Right- Of-Way And A Twenty Feet ( 20') Wide Alley Right Of Way Located Between Gulfway Drive [ A. K.A. S. H. 87] And Dryden Road Extension, West Of 9th Avenue In Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, And Depicted On The Display And Providing The Effective Date Of This Ordinance ( A15- 03 — Magna Properties, LTD)
P. O. No. 6507 — An Ordinance Authorizing A Special Warranty Deed For Conveyance Of Property To Low And Moderate Income Resident Of The City Who Is Participating In The Hurricane Ike Housing Reconstruction Program Through The Texas Department Of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA)
9) P. O. No. 6508 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, Approving The Texas Gas Service Company' s Request That The Operation Of The Texas Gas Service Company' s Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (" GRIP") Rates Be Suspended Because A Rate Case Will Be Filed With The City Later This Year; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING