INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Freeman 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: Police Chief Melvin Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Bishop Gerald A. Tervalon Regarding Voice of the People for Continued Progress 2) Pamela Graham Regarding The Immediate Removal Of Silos For The Safety Of Residents Located Near West Procter Street B. Presentations 1) A Presentation By Mary Ann Reid Regarding Acadian Ambulance Services 2) A Presentation By Anthony DeBenedictis With BKD, LLP Regarding The City Of Port Arthur Forensic Audit 3) A Presentation By William McCoy President/ CEO Of The Greater Port Arthur Chamber Of Commerce And Ron Arceneaux Corporate Secretary Of Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC Regarding Long Range Transportation In Port Arthur Streets And Roads 4) A Presentation By Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC Regarding The Delays On Bluebonnet, Woodworth, West 7th and 8th Streets Requested By Mayor Freeman) 5) A Presentation By German Pellets Texas, LLC ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis) 6) A Presentation By Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez Regarding The Street Program 7) A Presentation By Erica Banda Regarding Everlasting Changes C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None
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Separately Unless Requested By A Council Member Or A Citizen, In Which Event The Item Or Items Will Immediately Be Withdrawn For Individual Consideration In Its Normal Sequence After The Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Have Been Acted Upon.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. Expense Report A1) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton: i National League Of Cities Washington D. C. March 11 — 16, 2017 3, 430. 52 A2) Councilmember Keith Richard: National League Of Cities Washington D. C. March 11 — 16, 2017 2, 364.69 A3) Councilmember Charlotte Moses: National League Of Cities Washington D. C. March 11 — 16, 2017 3, 501. 95 B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19673 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Amending The Zoning Ordinance To Add A Land- Use Description For Gaming Rooms, To Add Definitions For A " Gaming Room" And For A " Gaming Machine," And To Establish An Off- Street Parking Space Requirement 2) P. R. No. 19704 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC, To Provide Additional Construction Phase And Engineering Services For Phase I And Phase II Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements Through December 31, 2017, In The Amount Of $516,428.00. Account No. 429- 1258- 532. 54- 00, Project No. WSIO- 09 3) P. R. No. 19737 — A Resolution Requesting The Ratification Of Repairs To Unit No. 1636, Caterpillar Trash Compactor, For The Public Works Department Landfill Division From Louisiana Machinery Of Lake Charles, Louisiana, In The Amount Of 42, 492. 56. Funds Are Available In The Public Works Department Landfill Division Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 43- 00 4) P. R. No. 19739 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Support The Fiscal Year 2017 Texas Department Of Transportation Memorial Day " Click It Or Ticket" Program In The Amount Of $ 12, 000. 00 ( No Match Required) 5) P. R. No. 19740 — A Resolution Supporting Acceptance Of The 2018 Texas Department Of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( S. T. E. P.) Allocation In The Amount Of $44,000. 00, With A 20% In- Kind Match 6) P. R. No. 19741 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Five Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Police Department And Spectrum ( Formerly Time Warner Cable) To Upgrade Existing Dedicated Internet Access, With A Projected Annual Budgetary Impact Of $ 25, 920. 00; Funding Available In Police Department' s Utilities/ Communication Account No. 001- 1101- 521. 61- 03 7) P. R. No. 19743 — A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not Public Convenience And Necessity Require The Operation Of Proposed Taxi Business, Ricardo Taxi Service 8) P. R. No. 19745 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City And Imani Quality Concepts, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Rehabilitation Of The Property Located At 2248 12th Street With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of 40, 569. 50 Available In Account Number 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 Project # C421159) P. R. No. 19747 — A Resolution Terminating The Contract With Lone Star Outdoor Services, Inc. Of Lumberton, Texas, For Group C, At The Request Of Contractor, And Awarding The Contract To Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping Of Groves, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 5, 808. 00 To Account Number 410- 1253- 532. 59- 00 10) P. R. No. 19750 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Police Department To Accept A Donation Of $ 5, 000. 00 From Mardi Gras Of Southeast Texas For The Purchase Of Challenge Coins
Resolutions — Non- Consent 1) P. R. No. 19744 — A Resolution Appointing Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory Committee ( Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Scott)
P. R. No. 19749 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission ( Requested By Councilmember Moses)
Ordinance — Non- Consent 1) P. O. No. 6616 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Conveyance Of The Property Located At 701 West Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Also Known As West 7th Street In Port Arthur, Texas To Triangle Community Outreach, Inc. ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
P. O. No. 6617 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Amending Chapter 22 - Businesses" Of The Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances Division XI — Gaming Sites And Gaming Machines" To Provide For The Regulation Of The Operation Of Amusement Gaming Machines Within The City Limits; Providing For A Penalty, Effective Date And For Publication
3) P. O. No. 6618 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2016 And Ending September 30, 2017 By $ 583, 600. 00 For The General Fund VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Apr 25, 2017 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Freeman 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: Police Chief Melvin Or Designee
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS A. Speakers 1) Bishop Gerald A. Tervalon Regarding Voice of the People for Continued Progress 2) Pamela Graham Regarding The Immediate Removal Of Silos For The Safety Of Residents Located Near West Procter Street B. Presentations 1) A Presentation By Mary Ann Reid Regarding Acadian Ambulance Services 2) A Presentation By Anthony DeBenedictis With BKD, LLP Regarding The City Of Port Arthur Forensic Audit 3) A Presentation By William McCoy President/ CEO Of The Greater Port Arthur Chamber Of Commerce And Ron Arceneaux Corporate Secretary Of Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC Regarding Long Range Transportation In Port Arthur Streets And Roads 4) A Presentation By Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC Regarding The Delays On Bluebonnet, Woodworth, West 7th and 8th Streets Requested By Mayor Freeman) 5) A Presentation By German Pellets Texas, LLC ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis) 6) A Presentation By Public Works Director Armando Gutierrez Regarding The Street Program 7) A Presentation By Erica Banda Regarding Everlasting Changes C. Employee Recognition — None D. Correspondence — None
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. Expense Report A1) Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton: i National League Of Cities Washington D. C. March 11 — 16, 2017 3, 430. 52 A2) Councilmember Keith Richard: National League Of Cities Washington D. C. March 11 — 16, 2017 2, 364.69 A3) Councilmember Charlotte Moses: National League Of Cities Washington D. C. March 11 — 16, 2017 3, 501. 95 B. Resolutions — Consent 1) P. R. No. 19673 — A Resolution Calling For A Public Hearing To Consider Amending The Zoning Ordinance To Add A Land- Use Description For Gaming Rooms, To Add Definitions For A " Gaming Room" And For A " Gaming Machine," And To Establish An Off- Street Parking Space Requirement 2) P. R. No. 19704 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Arceneaux Wilson & Cole LLC, To Provide Additional Construction Phase And Engineering Services For Phase I And Phase II Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements Through December 31, 2017, In The Amount Of $516,428.00. Account No. 429- 1258- 532. 54- 00, Project No. WSIO- 09 3) P. R. No. 19737 — A Resolution Requesting The Ratification Of Repairs To Unit No. 1636, Caterpillar Trash Compactor, For The Public Works Department Landfill Division From Louisiana Machinery Of Lake Charles, Louisiana, In The Amount Of 42, 492. 56. Funds Are Available In The Public Works Department Landfill Division Vehicle Maintenance Account No. 403- 1274- 533. 43- 00 4) P. R. No. 19739 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Port Arthur To Support The Fiscal Year 2017 Texas Department Of Transportation Memorial Day " Click It Or Ticket" Program In The Amount Of $ 12, 000. 00 ( No Match Required) 5) P. R. No. 19740 — A Resolution Supporting Acceptance Of The 2018 Texas Department Of Transportation Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( S. T. E. P.) Allocation In The Amount Of $44,000. 00, With A 20% In- Kind Match 6) P. R. No. 19741 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Five Year Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur Police Department And Spectrum ( Formerly Time Warner Cable) To Upgrade Existing Dedicated Internet Access, With A Projected Annual Budgetary Impact Of $ 25, 920. 00; Funding Available In Police Department' s Utilities/ Communication Account No. 001- 1101- 521. 61- 03 7) P. R. No. 19743 — A Resolution Authorizing The Calling Of A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not Public Convenience And Necessity Require The Operation Of Proposed Taxi Business, Ricardo Taxi Service 8) P. R. No. 19745 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract Between The City And Imani Quality Concepts, LLC, Of Beaumont, Texas, For Rehabilitation Of The Property Located At 2248 12th Street With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of 40, 569. 50 Available In Account Number 105- 1431- 552. 59- 00 Project # C421159) P. R. No. 19747 — A Resolution Terminating The Contract With Lone Star Outdoor Services, Inc. Of Lumberton, Texas, For Group C, At The Request Of Contractor, And Awarding The Contract To Amelia Lawn Care & Landscaping Of Groves, Texas, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 5, 808. 00 To Account Number 410- 1253- 532. 59- 00 10) P. R. No. 19750 — A Resolution Authorizing The Port Arthur Police Department To Accept A Donation Of $ 5, 000. 00 From Mardi Gras Of Southeast Texas For The Purchase Of Challenge Coins
Resolutions — Non- Consent 1) P. R. No. 19744 — A Resolution Appointing Members To The Port Arthur Police Chief Advisory Committee ( Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Scott)
P. R. No. 19749 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission ( Requested By Councilmember Moses)
Ordinance — Non- Consent 1) P. O. No. 6616 — An Ordinance Authorizing The Conveyance Of The Property Located At 701 West Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Also Known As West 7th Street In Port Arthur, Texas To Triangle Community Outreach, Inc. ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
P. O. No. 6617 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur Amending Chapter 22 - Businesses" Of The Port Arthur Code Of Ordinances Division XI — Gaming Sites And Gaming Machines" To Provide For The Regulation Of The Operation Of Amusement Gaming Machines Within The City Limits; Providing For A Penalty, Effective Date And For Publication
3) P. O. No. 6618 — An Appropriation Ordinance Amending The City Of Port Arthur Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2016 And Ending September 30, 2017 By $ 583, 600. 00 For The General Fund VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING