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
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Warren Field Regarding Tampering With The City' s Construction Board Destroys Its Ability To Render Objective And Credible Case Decisions In The Future 2) Jeremy Squiers Regarding Safety & Efficiency On The Streets 3) Anthony J. McDaniel Regarding The State Of Infrastructure Progress From The Attainment Of Single Member Districts Until Today. How Far Port Arthur Has Come Relative To Equity In The City B. Presentations 1) An Update From Arceneaux Wilson & Cole Regarding City Projects With Texas General Land Office C. Employee Recognition 1) Judith Smith By Councilmember Frank 2) Sarah Johnson Glover D. Correspondence — None
* CLOSED MEETING ( EXECUTIVE SESSION) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551. 101 Of Chapter 551 ( Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code Formerly Article 6252- 17, Section 2( a)], 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 s The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code": 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) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation Between The City Of Port Arthur And Bridge City, Texas 2) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation Regarding The Sabine Neches Waterway Direct Pipe Project 3) Section 551. 071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City' s Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association 4) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Attorney ( Requested by Councilmember Hamilton) 5) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Secretary ( Requested by Councilmember Hamilton) 6) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential And/ Or Business Prospects ( Reach Innovation Center) 7) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects Seahawk Landing, LLC)
P. R. No. 19408 — A Resolution Approving The Funding Of The Conditional Loan/ Grant And Permanent Loan By And Between Nautical Affordable Housing, Inc., And The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation, For The Seahawk Landing Student Housing Project At Lamar State College Port Arthur, Pursuant To The $ 1, 000, 000. 00 Conditional Loan/ Grant Agreement And The $ 1, 000, 000. 00 Permanent Loan To Seahawk Landing LLC
P. R. No. 19412 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Partnership With Reach Innovation Centers LLC, Lamar University CICE, City Of Port Arthur And T & L Solutions, LLC To Produce An Advanced Technology Symposium At A Reimbursable Cost Not To Exceed $ 15, 000. 00
P. R. No. 19413 — A Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Allco For Site Grading To Serve The Port Arthur Spur 93 Business Park
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
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. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19279 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts 2) P. R. No. 19335 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Sciens, LLC, Of McKinney, Texas, Through TIPS/ TAPS, A Purchasing Cooperative, For An Information Technology Assessment And Development Of Citywide Five-Year Information Technology Strategic Plan, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $39, 600.00. Account No. 001- 1034- 515. 54. 00 3) P. R. No. 19364 — A Resolution Awarding A One ( 1) Year Contract To Sprint Waste Solutions, LP Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Rental Of Regular, Wheelchair Accessible, ADA Accessible And Portable Toilets With Hand Washing Stations On A Monthly Basis For The Parks And Recreation Department, In An Amount Not To Exceed 50, 000. 00. ( Account No. 001- 1207- 531. 51- 00) 4) P. R. No. 19387 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Anchor Hotels, LLC, And The City Of Port Arthur To Share In The Cost For A Waterline Relocation Project. The City's Project Cost For Said Project Is 33, 000. 00; Funds Are Available In Account Number 410- 15253- 532. 35- 00 5) P. R. No. 19393 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $ 18, 396. 01 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool ( TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To Fire Pumper Truck # 1897 6) P. R. No. 19410 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A One Year Contract With D6AS Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Properties Acquired By The Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Division Located In Designated Areas Of The City. The Projected Budgetary Impact Will Be $ 40, 000. 00. 7) P. R. No. 19414 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Extension For Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Ergonomics Transportation Solutions, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, To Provide The Engineering Design For A Traffic Signal At 9th Avenue And Lake Arthur Drive For No Additional Cost
P. R. No. 19387 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Anchor Hotels, LLC, And The City Of Port Arthur To Share In The Cost For A Waterline Relocation Project. The City's Project Cost For Said Project Is 33, 000. 00; Funds Are Available In Account Number 410- 15253- 532. 35- 00
P. R. No. 19368 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council
P. O. No. 6553 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of 63, 808. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool ( TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To An Automated Mack Garbage Truck # 1629
P. O. No. 6558 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 94 " Stormwater Drainage System", Section 94- 483 " Unlawful Deposits" Of The Code Of Ordinances: Providing For A Fine, Severability, Publication And An Effective Date ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
VIII. Discussion Regarding City Charter Review ( Requested By Councilmember Hamilton) X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Jun 14, 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
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Warren Field Regarding Tampering With The City' s Construction Board Destroys Its Ability To Render Objective And Credible Case Decisions In The Future 2) Jeremy Squiers Regarding Safety & Efficiency On The Streets 3) Anthony J. McDaniel Regarding The State Of Infrastructure Progress From The Attainment Of Single Member Districts Until Today. How Far Port Arthur Has Come Relative To Equity In The City B. Presentations 1) An Update From Arceneaux Wilson & Cole Regarding City Projects With Texas General Land Office C. Employee Recognition 1) Judith Smith By Councilmember Frank 2) Sarah Johnson Glover D. Correspondence — None
* CLOSED MEETING ( EXECUTIVE SESSION) In Order To Comply With The Requirements Of Section 551. 101 Of Chapter 551 ( Open Meetings Law) Of The Texas Government Code Formerly Article 6252- 17, Section 2( a)], 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 s The Following Sections Of Chapter 551 Texas Government Code": 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) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Pending Litigation Between The City Of Port Arthur And Bridge City, Texas 2) Section 551. 071 Government Code — To Discuss With The City Attorney Potential Litigation Regarding The Sabine Neches Waterway Direct Pipe Project 3) Section 551. 071 Government Code — Attorney Consultation To Provide Advice And Counsel In Connection With The City' s Rights, Duties, Privileges, And Obligations In Connection With Pending Litigation And Negotiations With The Port Arthur Police Association 4) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Attorney ( Requested by Councilmember Hamilton) 5) Section 551. 074 Government Code — To Discuss The Duties And Responsibilities Of The City Secretary ( Requested by Councilmember Hamilton) 6) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential And/ Or Business Prospects ( Reach Innovation Center) 7) Section 551. 087 Government Code — To Discuss Incentives For Commercial, Residential, And/ Or Industrial Business Prospects Seahawk Landing, LLC)
P. R. No. 19408 — A Resolution Approving The Funding Of The Conditional Loan/ Grant And Permanent Loan By And Between Nautical Affordable Housing, Inc., And The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation, For The Seahawk Landing Student Housing Project At Lamar State College Port Arthur, Pursuant To The $ 1, 000, 000. 00 Conditional Loan/ Grant Agreement And The $ 1, 000, 000. 00 Permanent Loan To Seahawk Landing LLC
P. R. No. 19412 — A Resolution Approving The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation To Enter Into A Partnership With Reach Innovation Centers LLC, Lamar University CICE, City Of Port Arthur And T & L Solutions, LLC To Produce An Advanced Technology Symposium At A Reimbursable Cost Not To Exceed $ 15, 000. 00
P. R. No. 19413 — A Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation And Allco For Site Grading To Serve The Port Arthur Spur 93 Business Park
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
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. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19279 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts 2) P. R. No. 19335 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Sciens, LLC, Of McKinney, Texas, Through TIPS/ TAPS, A Purchasing Cooperative, For An Information Technology Assessment And Development Of Citywide Five-Year Information Technology Strategic Plan, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $39, 600.00. Account No. 001- 1034- 515. 54. 00 3) P. R. No. 19364 — A Resolution Awarding A One ( 1) Year Contract To Sprint Waste Solutions, LP Of Port Arthur, Texas, For The Rental Of Regular, Wheelchair Accessible, ADA Accessible And Portable Toilets With Hand Washing Stations On A Monthly Basis For The Parks And Recreation Department, In An Amount Not To Exceed 50, 000. 00. ( Account No. 001- 1207- 531. 51- 00) 4) P. R. No. 19387 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Anchor Hotels, LLC, And The City Of Port Arthur To Share In The Cost For A Waterline Relocation Project. The City's Project Cost For Said Project Is 33, 000. 00; Funds Are Available In Account Number 410- 15253- 532. 35- 00 5) P. R. No. 19393 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical Damage Claim In The Amount Of $ 18, 396. 01 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool ( TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To Fire Pumper Truck # 1897 6) P. R. No. 19410 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A One Year Contract With D6AS Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Grass Cutting Services Of Properties Acquired By The Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Division Located In Designated Areas Of The City. The Projected Budgetary Impact Will Be $ 40, 000. 00. 7) P. R. No. 19414 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Extension For Professional Services Between The City Of Port Arthur And Ergonomics Transportation Solutions, Inc., Of Houston, Texas, To Provide The Engineering Design For A Traffic Signal At 9th Avenue And Lake Arthur Drive For No Additional Cost
P. R. No. 19387 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Anchor Hotels, LLC, And The City Of Port Arthur To Share In The Cost For A Waterline Relocation Project. The City's Project Cost For Said Project Is 33, 000. 00; Funds Are Available In Account Number 410- 15253- 532. 35- 00
P. R. No. 19368 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council
P. O. No. 6553 — An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Property Damage Claim In The Amount Of 63, 808. 00 Made Against Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool ( TML) As A Result Of Property Damage To An Automated Mack Garbage Truck # 1629
P. O. No. 6558 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 94 " Stormwater Drainage System", Section 94- 483 " Unlawful Deposits" Of The Code Of Ordinances: Providing For A Fine, Severability, Publication And An Effective Date ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
VIII. Discussion Regarding City Charter Review ( Requested By Councilmember Hamilton) X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING