INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Freeman Mayor Pro Tern Jones Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Doucet, Sr. 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) Dawn Michelle DeJean Regarding Bids, Jobs Pertaining To Vendor Selection Of City Vehicle Maintenance 2) Mary Ann Goudeau Reid, Community Relations Supervisor Regarding Concern For Professional Emergency Medical Services EMS) In The City Of Port Arthur 3) Stephen A. Mosely Regarding Sponsorship Agreement For Broadcast Advertisement
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6: 00 P. M. 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
A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue An Ambulance Permit To Operate An Ambulance Within The City Of Port Arthur Pursuant To Chapter 114 Or The Code Of Ordinances For The Following Named Business: Concord EMS 5829 Beverly Hill Street Houston, Texas 77057
A Public Hearing Regarding Amending Section 86- 114 ( Commercial Refuse) Of The Code Of Ordinance, Increasing Commercial Container Service Rates To 97% Of Lowest Charge In Region For Commercial Rates, Over A Three ( 3) Year Period, 33% Increase Each Year And The Third Year 34% ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1) P. O. No. 6627 — An Ordinance Amending Section 86- 114 Commercial Refuse) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Increasing The Commercial Container Service Rates To 97% Of Lowest Charge In Region For Commercial Container Rates, Over A Three Year Period, 33% Increase Each Year ( Third Year, 34%); And Providing For An Effective Date
Presentations 1) A Presentation By Kandace M. Tappen, Assistant City Manager And Darlene Thomas- Pierre, Code Compliance Director Regarding The Public Works Mercer Report
Resolutions — Non- Consent 1) P. R. No. 19861 — A Resolution Approving The Application Of Concord EMS For An Ambulance Agreement ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
2) A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue An Ambulance Permit To Operate An Ambulance Within The City Of Port Arthur Pursuant To Chapter 114 Or The Code Of Ordinances For The Following Named Business: Concord EMS 5829 Beverly Hill Street Houston, Texas 77057 3) A Public Hearing Regarding Amending Section 86- 114 ( Commercial Refuse) Of The Code Of Ordinance, Increasing Commercial Container Service Rates To 97% Of Lowest Charge In Region For Commercial Rates, Over A Three ( 3) Year Period, 33% Increase Each Year And The Third Year 34% ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
P. R. No. 19869 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With UA Engineering, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For GIS Metadata Project- Phase III For The City Of Port Arthur, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 100, 000. 00. Funding Available In Development Services- GIS Account No. 001- 1050- 517. 54- 00
Discussion 1) To Discuss Ordinance Number 98- 25: An Ordinance Amending Article IV ( Electrical Code) Of Chapter 6 Building Code To Allow A New Classification Of Electrician To Perform Electrical Work On One And Two Family Dwelling Units Only In The City Of Port Arthur And Making Other Amendments Related Thereto ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
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) Mayor Derrick Freeman: United States Conference Of Mayor Miami, FL June 23- 27, 2017 3, 080. 44 A2) Mayor Pro Tem Cal Jones: Newly Elected Officials Orientation San Antonio, TX August 2- 4, 2017 960. 68 A3) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: Newly Elected Officials Orientation San Antonio, TX August 2- 4, 2017 1, 110. 63 B. Minutes August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions — Consent 2) P. R. No. 19857 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Medical Associates (SETMA) For William D. George, MD To Continue To Act As The City's Health Authority And Supervising Physician Of The Employee Health Services Clinic. Funds Budgeted In The Proposed FY 2018 General Fund Professional Service Account 001- 1301- 541. 54-00 And Employee Health Professional Service Account 001- 1303- 541. 54- 00 3) P. R. No. 19860 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. Two ( 2) To The FY 2015- 2016 Interlocal Between The Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services And The City Of Port Arthur For The Nurse- Family Partnership Program By Extending The Contract Period To August 31, 2020 And Increasing Total Funding To 2, 903, 165. 00 With $ 580, 633. 00 Being Allocated Each Year With A 10% City Match Of $ 58, 063. 00 For Each Year 5) P. R. No. 19865 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Old Castle Materials Gulf Coast, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The West Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard (West 7th) Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 1, 462, 606. 85, Funding Available In GLO Round 2. 2 Program, Project No. 122W7, Account No. 145- 1201- 532. 59- 00, $ 730, 000. 00 And City Streets Account 001- 1203- 531. 86- 00, $ 732, 606. 85 7) P. R. No. 19869 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With UA Engineering, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For GIS Metadata Project- Phase III For The City Of Port Arthur, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 100, 000. 00. Funding Available In Development Services- GIS Account No. 001- 1050- 517. 54- 00 8) P. R. No. 19871 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase To The Existing Blanket Order For The Purchase Of Water Treatment Chemicals From Brenntag Southwest, Inc. Of Houston, Texas; Funds Available In Water Purification Treatment Chemicals Account No. 410- 1252- 532. 29- 02
P. R. No. 19794 — A Resolution Approving The Fiscal Year 2018 Street Program — Year 1 With Funding Available In City Streets Account No. 001- 1203- 531. 86- 00
P. R. No. 19864 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Simco Enterprises LTD, Increasing The Contract Amount By $ 29, 640. 00 To A New Contract Total Of $ 180, 540. 00; Authorizing The Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, The Contractor' s Certificate Of Guarantee And Certificate Of Release For The Final Payment And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $ 18, 054. 00 For The Transit Administration Building Parking Pad And Drainage System Improvement Project. Funds Available In Transit Account No. 401- 1509- 561. 82- 00
P. R. No. 19868 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 5941 Texas Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City' s Homebuyer's Assistance Program
P. R. No. 19875 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To File An Application With The Texas Coastal Management Program CMP), Approve Architectural Services With The Labiche Architectural Group, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of 14, 000. 00 Plus Reimbursables Not To Exceed $ 1, 500. 00 And Engineering Services For Environmental Wetland Mitigation With Arceneaux Wilson & Cole Of Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Of 16, 000. 00 For A General Land Office ( GLO) Grant To Develop Property On Pleasure Island Into A Beach Front Park. Account Number 450- 1291- 549. 54-00
P. R. No. 19867 — A Resolution Appointing Members( s) To The Historical Landmark Commission
P. R. No. 19872 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
B. Ordinance — Non- Consent 1) P. O. No. 6632 — An Ordinance Approving The Appraisal Rolls For The Year 2017 And Receiving Determinations From The Tax Assessors Under Section 26. 04 Of The Texas Property Tax Code VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Aug 15, 2017 City Council
INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL Mayor Freeman Mayor Pro Tern Jones Councilmember Scott, Jr. Councilmember Kinlaw, III Councilmember Doucet, Sr. 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) Dawn Michelle DeJean Regarding Bids, Jobs Pertaining To Vendor Selection Of City Vehicle Maintenance 2) Mary Ann Goudeau Reid, Community Relations Supervisor Regarding Concern For Professional Emergency Medical Services EMS) In The City Of Port Arthur 3) Stephen A. Mosely Regarding Sponsorship Agreement For Broadcast Advertisement
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6: 00 P. M. 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
A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue An Ambulance Permit To Operate An Ambulance Within The City Of Port Arthur Pursuant To Chapter 114 Or The Code Of Ordinances For The Following Named Business: Concord EMS 5829 Beverly Hill Street Houston, Texas 77057
A Public Hearing Regarding Amending Section 86- 114 ( Commercial Refuse) Of The Code Of Ordinance, Increasing Commercial Container Service Rates To 97% Of Lowest Charge In Region For Commercial Rates, Over A Three ( 3) Year Period, 33% Increase Each Year And The Third Year 34% ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1) P. O. No. 6627 — An Ordinance Amending Section 86- 114 Commercial Refuse) Of The Code Of Ordinances, City Of Port Arthur, Texas, By Increasing The Commercial Container Service Rates To 97% Of Lowest Charge In Region For Commercial Container Rates, Over A Three Year Period, 33% Increase Each Year ( Third Year, 34%); And Providing For An Effective Date
Presentations 1) A Presentation By Kandace M. Tappen, Assistant City Manager And Darlene Thomas- Pierre, Code Compliance Director Regarding The Public Works Mercer Report
Resolutions — Non- Consent 1) P. R. No. 19861 — A Resolution Approving The Application Of Concord EMS For An Ambulance Agreement ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
2) A Public Hearing To Consider Whether Or Not To Issue An Ambulance Permit To Operate An Ambulance Within The City Of Port Arthur Pursuant To Chapter 114 Or The Code Of Ordinances For The Following Named Business: Concord EMS 5829 Beverly Hill Street Houston, Texas 77057 3) A Public Hearing Regarding Amending Section 86- 114 ( Commercial Refuse) Of The Code Of Ordinance, Increasing Commercial Container Service Rates To 97% Of Lowest Charge In Region For Commercial Rates, Over A Three ( 3) Year Period, 33% Increase Each Year And The Third Year 34% ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
P. R. No. 19869 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With UA Engineering, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For GIS Metadata Project- Phase III For The City Of Port Arthur, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 100, 000. 00. Funding Available In Development Services- GIS Account No. 001- 1050- 517. 54- 00
Discussion 1) To Discuss Ordinance Number 98- 25: An Ordinance Amending Article IV ( Electrical Code) Of Chapter 6 Building Code To Allow A New Classification Of Electrician To Perform Electrical Work On One And Two Family Dwelling Units Only In The City Of Port Arthur And Making Other Amendments Related Thereto ( Requested By Councilmember Lewis)
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) Mayor Derrick Freeman: United States Conference Of Mayor Miami, FL June 23- 27, 2017 3, 080. 44 A2) Mayor Pro Tem Cal Jones: Newly Elected Officials Orientation San Antonio, TX August 2- 4, 2017 960. 68 A3) Councilmember Thomas Kinlaw: Newly Elected Officials Orientation San Antonio, TX August 2- 4, 2017 1, 110. 63 B. Minutes August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting C. Resolutions — Consent 2) P. R. No. 19857 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Southeast Texas Medical Associates (SETMA) For William D. George, MD To Continue To Act As The City's Health Authority And Supervising Physician Of The Employee Health Services Clinic. Funds Budgeted In The Proposed FY 2018 General Fund Professional Service Account 001- 1301- 541. 54-00 And Employee Health Professional Service Account 001- 1303- 541. 54- 00 3) P. R. No. 19860 — A Resolution Approving Amendment No. Two ( 2) To The FY 2015- 2016 Interlocal Between The Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services And The City Of Port Arthur For The Nurse- Family Partnership Program By Extending The Contract Period To August 31, 2020 And Increasing Total Funding To 2, 903, 165. 00 With $ 580, 633. 00 Being Allocated Each Year With A 10% City Match Of $ 58, 063. 00 For Each Year 5) P. R. No. 19865 — A Resolution Awarding A Bid And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With Old Castle Materials Gulf Coast, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas For The West Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard (West 7th) Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 1, 462, 606. 85, Funding Available In GLO Round 2. 2 Program, Project No. 122W7, Account No. 145- 1201- 532. 59- 00, $ 730, 000. 00 And City Streets Account 001- 1203- 531. 86- 00, $ 732, 606. 85 7) P. R. No. 19869 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Contract With UA Engineering, Inc., Of Beaumont, Texas For GIS Metadata Project- Phase III For The City Of Port Arthur, With A Projected Budgetary Impact Of $ 100, 000. 00. Funding Available In Development Services- GIS Account No. 001- 1050- 517. 54- 00 8) P. R. No. 19871 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase To The Existing Blanket Order For The Purchase Of Water Treatment Chemicals From Brenntag Southwest, Inc. Of Houston, Texas; Funds Available In Water Purification Treatment Chemicals Account No. 410- 1252- 532. 29- 02
P. R. No. 19794 — A Resolution Approving The Fiscal Year 2018 Street Program — Year 1 With Funding Available In City Streets Account No. 001- 1203- 531. 86- 00
P. R. No. 19864 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Change Order No. 1 To The Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And Simco Enterprises LTD, Increasing The Contract Amount By $ 29, 640. 00 To A New Contract Total Of $ 180, 540. 00; Authorizing The Acceptance Of The Engineer's Certificate Of Completion, The Contractor' s Certificate Of Guarantee And Certificate Of Release For The Final Payment And Release Of Retainage In The Amount Of $ 18, 054. 00 For The Transit Administration Building Parking Pad And Drainage System Improvement Project. Funds Available In Transit Account No. 401- 1509- 561. 82- 00
P. R. No. 19868 — A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Homebuyer's Written Agreement For The Down Payment Assistance And Closing Fees Associated With The Purchase Of 5941 Texas Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas, Through The City' s Homebuyer's Assistance Program
P. R. No. 19875 — A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To File An Application With The Texas Coastal Management Program CMP), Approve Architectural Services With The Labiche Architectural Group, Inc. Of Beaumont, Texas In The Amount Of 14, 000. 00 Plus Reimbursables Not To Exceed $ 1, 500. 00 And Engineering Services For Environmental Wetland Mitigation With Arceneaux Wilson & Cole Of Port Arthur, Texas In The Amount Of 16, 000. 00 For A General Land Office ( GLO) Grant To Develop Property On Pleasure Island Into A Beach Front Park. Account Number 450- 1291- 549. 54-00
P. R. No. 19867 — A Resolution Appointing Members( s) To The Historical Landmark Commission
P. R. No. 19872 — A Resolution Appointing And/ Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council Requested By Councilmember Kinlaw)
B. Ordinance — Non- Consent 1) P. O. No. 6632 — An Ordinance Approving The Appraisal Rolls For The Year 2017 And Receiving Determinations From The Tax Assessors Under Section 26. 04 Of The Texas Property Tax Code VIII. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING