INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Richard Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Interim Police Chief Dunlap Or Designee
ITEM REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Ordinance: P. O. No. 6555 — An Ordinance Authorizing A One Time Suspension Of The Rules Pursuant To Robert's Rules Of Order, As It Pertains To Section 2- 73( d) Of The Code Of Ordinances, Limiting The Number Of Speakers, To Allow Additional Speakers At The May 31, 2016 City Council Meeting Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Dr. Levy Barnes Regarding Q. Production LLC & GTQ Car Shows 2) Christopher Schell Regarding Non- Smoking Ordinance Private Club Exemption 3) Jeffrey P. Childs Regarding Exemption For Businesses From Smoking Ban 4) Paula Watts Regarding Smoking Ban ( Private Clubs) Amendment To Ordinance 5) Christopher Bates, Constable Pct. 2 Regarding Smoking Ordinance / City Empowerment B. Presentations 1) Bria Maczeal, Jerry Saavedra, Sam Waylan, And AJ Turner, Jr. Regarding The Smoke Free Air Ordinance ( Requested By Councilmember Hamilton) C. Employee Recognition 1) Citizen Mary Arnold Wants To Recognize Employee Lloyd Douglas D. Correspondence — None
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Dr. Levy Barnes Regarding Q. Production LLC & GTQ Car Shows 2) Christopher Schell Regarding Non- Smoking Ordinance Private Club Exemption 3) Jeffrey P. Childs Regarding Exemption For Businesses From Smoking Ban 4) Paula Watts Regarding Smoking Ban ( Private Clubs) Amendment To Ordinance 5) Christopher Bates, Constable Pct. 2 Regarding Smoking Ordinance / City Empowerment B. Presentations 1) Bria Maczeal, Jerry Saavedra, Sam Waylan, And AJ Turner, Jr. Regarding The Smoke Free Air Ordinance ( Requested By Councilmember Hamilton) C. Employee Recognition 1) Citizen Mary Arnold Wants To Recognize Employee Lloyd Douglas D. Correspondence — None
P. R. No. 19405 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member or Members To The Library Board
P. O. No. 6556 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 39 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Regulating Smoking In Public Places ( Requested By Councilmember Swati)
WORKSHOPS 1) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Concerning The City Of Port Arthur Garbage Trucks ( Requested By Mayor Prince) 2) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Concerning Code Enforcement Requested By Mayor Prince)
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. Expense Reports Al) City Attorney Valecia Tizeno: Municipal Annexation: Why Cities Need It & How To Do It Right Austin, TX May 11- 13, 2016 1, 039. 16 B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19321 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And CMM Construction Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Repair Of Utility Cuts On Flexible Base Streets On A Unit Cost Basis, With An Estimated Budgetary Impact Of $ 140, 000. 00. Funding Is Available In Account No. 410- 1253- 532. 36- 00, Utility Operations Water Distribution Streets, And 410- 1256- 532. 36-00, Utility Operations Wastewater Conveyance, Streets 2) P. R. No. 19373 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Sludge Return Pumps With Control Panels Included For The Utility Operations Department From Pump & Power Equipment LLC, Of Houston, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $37, 134. 00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410- 1256- 532. 92- 00 4) P. R. No. 19394 — A Resolution Approving And Adopting A Downtown Revitalization Plan For The City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 5) P. R. No. 19395 — A Resolution Authorizing Repairs To Equipment No. 1954, D7E Caterpillar Dozer, For The Utility Operations Landfill Division From Louisiana CAT Of Lake Charles, Louisiana, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 31, 972.90. Utility Operations Landfill Division Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 43- 00 6) P. R. No. 19396 — A Resolution In Support Of The City' s Participation In The Texas Projects For Grant Funding Under The Direct Component ( Bucket 1) Of The Federal Restore Act Administered By The U. S. Department Of The Treasury 7) P. R. No. 19397 — A Resolution Requesting City Council Approve The Payment Of Two ( 2) Invoices For The Emergency Repairs To A 36" Water Transmission Main On Savannah Avenue For The Utility Operations Department To Allco, L. L. C., In The Total Amount Of 87, 212. 38. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410- 1251- 532. 54- 00 9) P. R. No. 19400 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Bruce' s General Construction, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Contract For Utility Cut Repairs For Concrete Slabs At Various Locations Throughout The City For The Water And Sanitary Sewer Department, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 90, 000.00. Funding Available In Utility Streets Program Account Number 401- 1253- 532. 86- 00 10) P. R. No. 19401 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts 11) P. R. No. 19402 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City And Imani Quality Concepts, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas, For Site Preparation And Reconstruction Of Two ( 2) Homes In The Amount Of $219, 716. 46, Which Includes A $ 5, 000. 00 Contingency. Account Number 108- 2141- 626. 59- 00, Project # HE1402 & # HE1502 And 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 Project C41115 12) P. R. No. 19403 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor' s Certificate And Release And Contractor' s Certificate Of Guarantee For The 24" Waterline From 19th Street To The Sabine Neches Canal Project, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of Final Payment To Alico, L. L. C. Of Beaumont, Texas, In The Amount Of $ 169, 577.63. Account No. 429- 1258- 532. 59- 00, Project No. WSI003
P. R. No. 19381 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Deeds Of Trust And Loan Agreements Between The City And Four ( 4) Homeowners That Are Certified To Participate In The Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Federal Program
P. R. No. 19398 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 0. 5625 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lot 4, Block 3, Range " G", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
P. R. No. 19404 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With E. Sullivan Advertising Of Port Neches, Texas, To Create A New City Logo, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 6, 950. 00; Funds Are Available In The Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Account
P. R. No. 19384 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor' s Certificate And Release, Contractor' s Certificate Of Guarantee, For The Development At 3501 12th Street ( Edison Square) And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
P. R. No. 19399 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer' s Certificate Of Completion, Contractor' s Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Sabine Neches Waterway Direct Pipe Project To Serve The City Of Port Arthur And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of Final Payment In The Amount Of $ 820, 741. 40 To Strike, LLC; Project No. WSI004, Account No. 429- 1258- 532. 59- 00
P. R. No. 19407 — A Resolution For City Council Consideration Of A Permit Application Submitted By Circus Alegria And For Consideration Of Whether To Hold A Public Hearing Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3, Division 2, Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances
IX B1. P. O. No. 6541 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 ( Utilities), Sections 110- 61, 110- 66, 110- 70, 110- 91, 110- 92, 110- 94, 110- 95, 110- 98, 110- 99, 110- 252 And 110- 254 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, As It Pertains To Rates, Billing And Collection Procedures For Residential And Commercial Customers, And Providing For Publication XI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
May 31, 2016 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Prince Mayor Pro Tern Scott, Jr. Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Albright, III Councilmember Richard Councilmember Lewis, Jr. Councilmember Swati Councilmember Moses Councilmember Frank City Manager McDougal City Secretary Bellard, TRMC City Attorney Tizeno Sergeant At Arms: Interim Police Chief Dunlap Or Designee
ITEM REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION Ordinance: P. O. No. 6555 — An Ordinance Authorizing A One Time Suspension Of The Rules Pursuant To Robert's Rules Of Order, As It Pertains To Section 2- 73( d) Of The Code Of Ordinances, Limiting The Number Of Speakers, To Allow Additional Speakers At The May 31, 2016 City Council Meeting Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Dr. Levy Barnes Regarding Q. Production LLC & GTQ Car Shows 2) Christopher Schell Regarding Non- Smoking Ordinance Private Club Exemption 3) Jeffrey P. Childs Regarding Exemption For Businesses From Smoking Ban 4) Paula Watts Regarding Smoking Ban ( Private Clubs) Amendment To Ordinance 5) Christopher Bates, Constable Pct. 2 Regarding Smoking Ordinance / City Empowerment B. Presentations 1) Bria Maczeal, Jerry Saavedra, Sam Waylan, And AJ Turner, Jr. Regarding The Smoke Free Air Ordinance ( Requested By Councilmember Hamilton) C. Employee Recognition 1) Citizen Mary Arnold Wants To Recognize Employee Lloyd Douglas D. Correspondence — None
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Dr. Levy Barnes Regarding Q. Production LLC & GTQ Car Shows 2) Christopher Schell Regarding Non- Smoking Ordinance Private Club Exemption 3) Jeffrey P. Childs Regarding Exemption For Businesses From Smoking Ban 4) Paula Watts Regarding Smoking Ban ( Private Clubs) Amendment To Ordinance 5) Christopher Bates, Constable Pct. 2 Regarding Smoking Ordinance / City Empowerment B. Presentations 1) Bria Maczeal, Jerry Saavedra, Sam Waylan, And AJ Turner, Jr. Regarding The Smoke Free Air Ordinance ( Requested By Councilmember Hamilton) C. Employee Recognition 1) Citizen Mary Arnold Wants To Recognize Employee Lloyd Douglas D. Correspondence — None
P. R. No. 19405 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member or Members To The Library Board
P. O. No. 6556 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 39 Of The Code Of Ordinances As It Pertains To Regulating Smoking In Public Places ( Requested By Councilmember Swati)
WORKSHOPS 1) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Concerning The City Of Port Arthur Garbage Trucks ( Requested By Mayor Prince) 2) To Discuss And Possibly Take Action Concerning Code Enforcement Requested By Mayor Prince)
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. Expense Reports Al) City Attorney Valecia Tizeno: Municipal Annexation: Why Cities Need It & How To Do It Right Austin, TX May 11- 13, 2016 1, 039. 16 B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19321 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A One Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And CMM Construction Co., Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For Repair Of Utility Cuts On Flexible Base Streets On A Unit Cost Basis, With An Estimated Budgetary Impact Of $ 140, 000. 00. Funding Is Available In Account No. 410- 1253- 532. 36- 00, Utility Operations Water Distribution Streets, And 410- 1256- 532. 36-00, Utility Operations Wastewater Conveyance, Streets 2) P. R. No. 19373 — A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Sludge Return Pumps With Control Panels Included For The Utility Operations Department From Pump & Power Equipment LLC, Of Houston, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $37, 134. 00. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410- 1256- 532. 92- 00 4) P. R. No. 19394 — A Resolution Approving And Adopting A Downtown Revitalization Plan For The City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas 5) P. R. No. 19395 — A Resolution Authorizing Repairs To Equipment No. 1954, D7E Caterpillar Dozer, For The Utility Operations Landfill Division From Louisiana CAT Of Lake Charles, Louisiana, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 31, 972.90. Utility Operations Landfill Division Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 43- 00 6) P. R. No. 19396 — A Resolution In Support Of The City' s Participation In The Texas Projects For Grant Funding Under The Direct Component ( Bucket 1) Of The Federal Restore Act Administered By The U. S. Department Of The Treasury 7) P. R. No. 19397 — A Resolution Requesting City Council Approve The Payment Of Two ( 2) Invoices For The Emergency Repairs To A 36" Water Transmission Main On Savannah Avenue For The Utility Operations Department To Allco, L. L. C., In The Total Amount Of 87, 212. 38. Funds Are Available In Account No. 410- 1251- 532. 54- 00 9) P. R. No. 19400 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Bruce' s General Construction, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas, For The Annual Contract For Utility Cut Repairs For Concrete Slabs At Various Locations Throughout The City For The Water And Sanitary Sewer Department, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 90, 000.00. Funding Available In Utility Streets Program Account Number 401- 1253- 532. 86- 00 10) P. R. No. 19401 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts 11) P. R. No. 19402 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City And Imani Quality Concepts, LLC Of Beaumont, Texas, For Site Preparation And Reconstruction Of Two ( 2) Homes In The Amount Of $219, 716. 46, Which Includes A $ 5, 000. 00 Contingency. Account Number 108- 2141- 626. 59- 00, Project # HE1402 & # HE1502 And 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 Project C41115 12) P. R. No. 19403 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor' s Certificate And Release And Contractor' s Certificate Of Guarantee For The 24" Waterline From 19th Street To The Sabine Neches Canal Project, And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of Final Payment To Alico, L. L. C. Of Beaumont, Texas, In The Amount Of $ 169, 577.63. Account No. 429- 1258- 532. 59- 00, Project No. WSI003
P. R. No. 19381 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Deeds Of Trust And Loan Agreements Between The City And Four ( 4) Homeowners That Are Certified To Participate In The Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Federal Program
P. R. No. 19398 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider A Zoning Change From Two Family To Light Commercial For Approximately 0. 5625 Acre Of Land Consisting Of Lot 4, Block 3, Range " G", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City Of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
P. R. No. 19404 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With E. Sullivan Advertising Of Port Neches, Texas, To Create A New City Logo, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 6, 950. 00; Funds Are Available In The Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Account
P. R. No. 19384 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, Contractor' s Certificate And Release, Contractor' s Certificate Of Guarantee, For The Development At 3501 12th Street ( Edison Square) And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas
P. R. No. 19399 — A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of The Engineer' s Certificate Of Completion, Contractor' s Certificate And Release And Contractor's Certificate Of Guarantee For The Sabine Neches Waterway Direct Pipe Project To Serve The City Of Port Arthur And Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Certificate Of Acceptance On Behalf Of The City Of Port Arthur, Texas, And Approval Of Final Payment In The Amount Of $ 820, 741. 40 To Strike, LLC; Project No. WSI004, Account No. 429- 1258- 532. 59- 00
P. R. No. 19407 — A Resolution For City Council Consideration Of A Permit Application Submitted By Circus Alegria And For Consideration Of Whether To Hold A Public Hearing Pursuant To Chapter 22, Article 3, Division 2, Of The City Of Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances
IX B1. P. O. No. 6541 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 ( Utilities), Sections 110- 61, 110- 66, 110- 70, 110- 91, 110- 92, 110- 94, 110- 95, 110- 98, 110- 99, 110- 252 And 110- 254 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Port Arthur, As It Pertains To Rates, Billing And Collection Procedures For Residential And Commercial Customers, And Providing For Publication XI. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING