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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JULY 22 1997 M I N U T E S CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L.Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Becky Ames, Mayor Pro Tem Guy N.Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Andrew P.Cokinos John K. Davis JULY 22, 1997 Bobbie J. Patterson Lane Nichols,City Attorney Ray A. Riley,City Manager Patrice Fogarty,City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on July 22, 1997, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING *Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call *Presentations and Recognition *Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items *Consent Agenda Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. The Reverend David LaGrange, New Beginning Voice of Grace for Jesus Church, gave the invocation. Mrs. Price, Mayor Moore's second grade teacher, led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson. Also, present were Ray A. Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk; and Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk. *Presentations and Recognition One Proclamation was issued: "Veterans' Land Board Awareness Day," July 22, 1997. Ms. Suzanne Wolfrom, president of the Jr. League of Beaumont, updated Council on the success of the League's Summer Camp Project conducted at the L. L. Melton YMCA. Ms. Wolfrom explained that the Jr. League is a charitable and educational organization, is celebrating its 60th anniversary in serving Beaumont, and said enrichment to life for families in Beaumont is their primary focus. She further stated that over 1,200 children from the Pear Orchard and Charlton Pollard neighborhoods have participated in the summer camp that has provided field trips to Moody Gardens and the NASA Center and ice skating and go-cart entertainment activities. She explained their partnerships with corporate businesses, schools, churches and the City and their goals for targeting and resolving critical needs of the community. Council expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Jr. League for their concern and results of their vision and program. *Public Comment: Citizens were invited to comment on the Consent Agenda and Main Agenda Items 2 through 8. Mr. Rex Johnson, 4350 Chaisson, addressed Agenda Item 7 approving a change order and final payment for the South Park Drainage Project. Mr. Johnson complained that his driveway has not been properly restored from damage caused by the construction, that bricks, rocks and other debris remains in the neighborhood, that grass has not been correctly replaced and said these issues should be addressed before final payment is given to the contractor. Mr. Johnson said he has spoken with the City's Engineering Department and they agree that his driveway needs to be redone. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were considered: Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held July 8, 1997; Confirmation of committee appointments - No appointments made; A) Approve a resolution to participate in providing funds for improvements to the Ector Street Ditch - Resolution No. 97-161; B) Authorize the acceptance of a Sanitary Sewer Easement - Resolution No. 97-162; C) Consider a resolution declaring "no objection" to the Texas Department of Transportation's sale of a 52 acre tract of land to Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 - Resolution No. 97-163; D) Consider authorizing the purchase of a cab and chassis for use in the Public Works Department - Resolution No. 97-164; E) Authorize the execution of a Pipeline License Agreement - Resolution No. 97-165; F) Approve the purchase of property located at 865 Franklin Street for use as the Parks Maintenance Facility - Resolution No. 97-166. Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS Minutes;7/22197;Page 2 1. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a residential care facility in an existing house in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2390 Broadway; Councilman Davis moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97-33 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR 15 ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS IN AN EXISTING HOUSE IN AN RCR(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2390 BROADWAY AT 8TH STREET,IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS, after indicating his preference for an increase of parking spaces to eleven instead of seven and Council comments regarding demonstration of neighborhood and business friendly sensitivity. Councilman Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None Abstained: Mayor Pro Tem Ames 2. Consider a request to abandon utility easements located in Blocks 66 and 67, Van Wormer Addition; Councilmember Smith moved to adopt Ordinance NO. 97-34 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING UTILITY EASEMENTS RETAINED AFTER ABANDONMENT OF TWO ALLEYS AND PART OF VICTORIA, BLOCK 66 AND 67, VAN WORMER ADDITION IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 3. Consider authorizing the purchase of sound system equipment for the Julie Rogers Theatre and the Civic Center; Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 97-167 authorizing the purchase of sound system equipment for the Julie Rogers Theatre and the Civic Center from Full Compass Systems in the amount of$62,891.68, MSC Systems in the amount of$94,979.62, Sound Center, Inc. In the amount of$64,499.00, and Audio Communications Corp. In the amount of $20,366.82 for a total expenditure of $242,737.12. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None Minutes;7/22197;Page 3 4. Consider approving an annual contract for the purchase of corrugated polyethylene pipe for use in the Streets and Drainage Division; Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 97A68 authorizing a contract with Coburn Supply Company for corrugated polyethylene pipe on an as needed basis for an estimated amount of $123,376.50. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 5. Consider approving Change Order No. 1 for the Royal Street Drainage Project; Councilmember Davis moved to approve Resolution No. 97-169 authorizing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $-102,695.84 to the contract with W. B. Construction, Inc. to make necessary corrections to the old storm sewer system to make the entire system function for the Royal Street Drainage Project. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 6. Consider approving a change order and final payment for the West Lucas Project; Mayor Pro Tem Ames moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-170 authorizing Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $100,085.76 to reflect quantities used and final payment in the amount of$421,568.53 to Norman Highway Constructors, Inc. for the West Lucas Project. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 7. Consider approving a change order and final payment for the South Park Drainage Project; Mayor Moore asked Council to consider deferral of action on this item to investigate-the previous citizen's complaint about proper restoration of his driveway and cleanup in the area. Councilmember Patterson expressed the same concerns voiced by Mayor Moore and added her request that two additional blocks be considered for resurfacing and drainage Mhwtes;7122197;Page 4 improvements. After a lengthy discussion concerning the scope and design of this project, drainage and flooding, types of street construction and resurfacing, adjusting project priorities and additional projects, Council requested that Staff submit all the necessary information regarding the cost, worthiness and practicality of completing the two blocks on Chaisson between Threadneedle and Harriot with drainage improvements and street construction. Councilmember Patterson moved to defer action on this item. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 8. Consider a request for an historic preservation loan for exterior renovations on the structure located at 1203-1205 North Street; Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Resolution No. 97-171 for an historic preservation loan (to Eugene Peters c/o Allen Likes) in the amount of $4,500.00 for foundation repairs to the main structure and for garage roof replacement at 1203-1205 North Street. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None OTHER BUSINESS * Receive report from the National Development Council relating to the Hotel Beaumont Project. Ms. Sally Loveland of the National Development Council updated Council on preliminary plans for the renovation of Hotel Beaumont as outlined in Exhibit A. Ms. Loveland reviewed financing of the approximate $5.7 million project, the unique financing discovered through Coop Banking, Hotel Beaumont used as a national model, NCD's non-profit status, historic designation of the building, and affordability for residents. In a slide presentation, Ms. Stephanie Dugan showed Council the very successful renovation and restoration efforts of the National Development Council of the Windsor Hotel In Abilene, Texas. After viewing the slides, Council questions included HUD participation, the City's responsibility, renovation process, affordability for low to moderate income tenants, and number of tenants. * Review 1997 Street Rehabilitation Program. Minutes;7097;Page 5 Public Works Director Tom Warner reviewed the proposed 1997 Street Rehabilitation Program as shown on Exhibit B, stating that reconstruction of streets will be the major method used and discussed anticipated preliminary and work schedule procedures. Council questions and comments included completion of North Circuit, West Circuit and Ridgeland, scheduling Brighton and Pevetot after completion of the Major Drive extension, the need for future consideration of repairs of Isla Street near Mariposa and drainage of Long Street. Councilmember Davis commended Mr. Warner for addressing concerns throughout all the community. COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various matters: Councilmember Patterson announced that early voting has opened for the August 9th special constitutional election regarding an amendment to increase the homestead exemption, encouraged everyone to vote early or on election day, told Ward 1V constituents that early voting will be held in their ward at C. L. Sherman and Sons Lumber Company, said County Clerk Sandy Wilson will be able to any questions regarding that election and extended an invitation for interested citizens to attend a meeting tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in the Impaneling Room of the Jefferson County Courthouse to hear Secretary of State Antonio Garza discuss the upcoming election and be available to answer questions. Councilmember Patterson commended the County Commissioners, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Judge for their efforts is passing an ordinance regulating sexually-oriented businesses, said that she has met with our City Attorney and members of the Police Department and has asked that after review, an enforceable ordinance be presented to Council. She said some concerns have been raised about the constitutional rights of the establishments; therefore, she would like to be sure the language of the ordinance is correct and enforceable. Mayor Moore extended condolences and prayers to the family of James D. Gilliam and to Orange residents in the recent loss of their family member and mayor caused by an automobile accident near Destin, Florida. Mayor Moore said the loss of Mayor Gilliam will be felt by the whole community. Mayor Moore congratulated the Police Department, Police Officer James Martin and Mr. Gene Landry for a successful YALE Program (Youth Academy Law Enforcement). He said they celebrated conclusion of three classes held this summer--three days each week for three hours. The celebration was held at Tyrrell Park with parents of the young people present. Mayor Moore said this is another excellent program that Beaumont offers and he he hopes it will continue. * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Mr. Benny Mendoza, 5655 South Kenneth, thanked Councilmembers Davis and Cokinos for attending the Avenues Neighborhood Association meeting held last night. Minutes;7/22197;Page 6 The Reverend Dennis Rozell, Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 210 East Threadneedle, addressed Council in favor of the Jefferson County Commissioner's passage of an ordinance regulating sexually-oriented businesses. The Reverend Rozell said action should be taken before September 1 because of some time constraint, cited several ordinances passed by cities, even more far reaching than the one passed by Jefferson, that have been challenged, but still stand, encouraged Council to use leadership in passing a similar ordinance and suggested Council travel M. L. King Parkway for an eye-opening experience. Ms. Mary Dorsey, vice-president of the Pear Orchard Plaza Residents' Association, addressed Council to inform them of positive programs being offered to residents: job- training for AFDC recipients, health and welfare programs for children such as booster shot inoculations, resident meetings each Monday, and invited Council to attend a block party at the complex on July 30th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ms. Dorsey said their complex is secure, the elderly are able to walk in safety, and they are striving to help children and the community. Boardmember Donette Jackson and Kythia, a resident at the Pear Orchard Plaza, attended Council with Ms. Dorsey. Councilmembers Davis and Patterson commended efforts of the association and Mayor Moore added compliments and pointed out that self-help is the best help. Mr. Lynn DeMary, 430 East Elgie, thanked Council for the South Park Drainage Program and for joining with DD6, Jefferson County and TXDot to cross Highway 69 for better improvements, said improvement of the community is the goal of the neighborhood associations, and that is why they are 100% behind an ordinance regulating sexually- oriented businesses, encouraged the City to follow action taken by the County so there is no advantage or opportunity for these businesses to locate in one area over another. Mr. DeMary reported that over $1,000 was raised for the COP'S (Citizens on Patrol) program at the barbeque held Saturday. Mrs. Paubla Ydrogo, 1590 Gilbert, thanked Council, especially Councilmember Davis, for supporting their neighborhood association, spoke about a problem of prostitutes loitering in the park, told of being awakened at 2:00 a.m. by flashing lights of a police vehicle in pursuit of a wild-acting young man, expressed appreciation to the Police Department for quick response to calls, said the park is not well lit, suggested more lights because people hide there after dark, thanked Mr. Greg Shepard from Entergy for attending the neighborhood association meeting and for sharing information with them, and thanked Councilmember Cokinos for his continued support to them. EXECUTIVE SESSION *Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Gwen Gallien v. City of Beaumont Minutes;7r22197;Page 7 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m. Mayor David W. Moore Patrice Fogarty, Cit lerk Minutes;7/22197;Page 8 City of Beaumont ery of Beaumont P.O. ox 3827Room 320 Fax:(409)880-3712 39 Beaumont,TX 77704 Mlomrandifln To: City Council From: Beverly P. Hodges,Finance Officer cc: Ray A. Riley, City Manager Date: Thursday, July 17, 1997 Subject: Hotel Beaumont On Tuesday, July 22, 1997, Sally Loveland, of the National Development Council (NDC),will attend the regularly scheduled Council Meeting for the purpose of providing an update on the renovation and rehabilitation of the Hotel Beaumont. She will give a status report, provide financing options and be available for questions. The cost estimate for the renovation of the Hotel Beaumont is approximately $5.7M, inclusive of contingencies and reserves, of which NDC has identified the following levels of financing: Conventional Financing-$3M Sale of Historic Tax Credits-$1M HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee program-$1.7M The Hotel Beaumont currently has 90 units of affordabje elderly housing, which will increase to 135 units upon completion of the project. The most recent census of the hotel reflects 85% of the residents being of low to moderate income.These persons are unable to afford the area's other retirement alternatives. The hotel offers independent living and assisted living services.NDC has completed a market analysis which reflects an unmet demand, on the part of low to moderate income individuals,for assisted living units in Beaumont. NDC has successfully renovated and managed a similar project,the Windsor Hotel, in Abilene, Texas in 1994.The Windsor was built in 1927 and had been vacant since 1985. The cost of the Windsor project was$4.3M, and was financed in a structure very similar to that described above. The Windsor Hotel began operation as a retirement hotel in the fall of 1994,with 80 units, and currently has a residential occupancy rate of 100%.The first floor has 10,000 square feet of commercial space, with occupancy currently at 95%. The project received the 1995 Best Rehabilitation Project Award from the Texas Downtown Association, and the 1996Dallas Design Award from the American Institute of Architects, Texas Chapter. It may be noted that NDC has retained the same architect from the Windsor for the Hotel Beaumont project. EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF BEAUMONT •••••• PUBLIC WORKS = INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM July 18, 1997 TO: Ray Riley, City Manager FROM: Tom Warner, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: 1997 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM COMMENTS Please find enclosed the proposed 1997 Street Rehabilitation Program. This year's program is estimated to cost $1.1 million and consists of forty-two (42) residential streets totaling approximately twelve(12)miles. The primary method of rehabilitation is reconstruction, 86% of the streets, while the remaining 14% will be overlaid. The estimated schedule is provided below: • Review with City Council July 22, 1997 • Advertise for Bid August 25, 1997 • Open Bids September 22, 1997 • Award by City Council September 30, 1997 • Notice to Proceed October 20, 1997 • Project Complete April 17, 1998 An overview of the program will be presented to City Council during the July 22, 1997 Council Work Session. Tom Warner TW:sk EXHIBIT "B" 199', FREET REHABILITATION PROGF, ,I STREET MAP CONSTRUCTION LENGTH WIDTH METHOD OF REHAB. SQ> ( UNIT TOTAL NAME ID LIMITS FT FT i RECON, OVLY. YARD COST COST 1 JAmmie D Theresa/Dead End 475 18 ! x 9501 8.00 7,600 2 Angelina D Third St./Fourth St. 360 30 x 1,200 8.00 9,600 3 Bingman D Kenneth/Dead End I 940 20 x I 2,089 8.001 16,712 4 Brighton C Major Dr./Montrose ( 2,776 18 x 5,552 8.001 44,416 5 Broussard D Hegele/Rena 2,570 18 x j 5,140 8.00 41,120 6 Bun D Theresa/Dead End 475 16 x 844 8.00 6,752 7 Caldwell B Gulf/Forrest 1,545 18 x 3,090 8.00 24,720 8 Chambless D Erie/City Limits 1,545 16 x j 2,747 8.00 21,976 9 Cottonwood B Dead End/Concord Rd. 5,190 21 x 12,110 8.00 96,880 10 j Dogwcod I B Willowood/Redwood 1,440 30 I j x 1 4,800 5.95 28,560 11 Dogwood ( B Willowood/Concord 1,675 20 x 3,722 8.00 29,776 12 Dorothy D Iola/Dead End 1,105 18 I x 2,210 8.00 17,680 13 Dowlen Rd.,Old A Hwy.105/Rosedale 250 37 x x 1,028 54.00 55,512 14 Driftwood B Cherry/Dead End 540 18 x 1,080 8.00 8,640 15 Edmond D Fannett Rd Dead End 2,862 20 x I 6,360 8.00 50,880 16 Eighth St. B,D Laurel/Ashley 3,207 30 x 10,690 8.001 85,520 17 Erie D Cardinal Dr./City Limits 2,745 20 x 6,100 8.00 48,800 18 Gladys B Seventh St./Eleventh St. 2,266 18 x 4,532 8.00 36,256 19 Grove D Madison/Burt 730 25 x 2,028 12.00 24,336 20 Holiday A Sherwood/Pine Cove 1,695 18 x 3,390 8.00 27,120 21 Jirou B Plum/Live Oak 720 18 x 1,440 8.00 11,520 22 Lewis A Old Voth Rd./Dead End 1,578 18 x 3,156 8.00 25,248 23 Maple B Gulf/Forrest 3,120 18 x 6,240 8.00 49,920 24 Melrose A Gager/Hoist 760 16 x 1,351 8.00 10,808 25 Milam C 1 Twenty-Third StJDead End 1,127 20 x 2,5041 8.00 20,032 26 Palermo D Kenneth/Dead End 970 16 x 1,7241 8.00 13,792 27 Pecos D Jaguar/Third St. 3,600 18 x 7,200 8.00 57,600 28 Pennock B Lucas E./Negley 975 16 x 1,733 8.00 13,864 29 Pevitot C Major Dr./Avalon 700 18 x 1,400 8.00 11,200 30 Pierce B Steelton/Cleveland 1,440 18 x 2,880 8.00 23,040 31 Pin Oak A Gager/Hoist 760 16 x 1,351 8.00 10,808 32 Pine Haven A Broad Oak/South to Dead End 2,680 16 x 4,764 8.00 38,112 33 Plum B Magnolia/Cable 360 30 x 1,200 4.95 5,940 34 Plum B Cable/Gulf 1,655 18 1 x 3,310 8.001 26,480 35 Quinn B Leight/lves 345 18 x 690 8.00 5,520 36 Roman B Cox/Santa Fe Railroad 880 16 x { 1,564 8.0 _ 12,512 37 St.James D Fannett Rd./Abattoir St. 3,754 20 x 8,3421 8.00 66,736 38 Saxe D Park/Dead End 465 18 x 930 8.00 7,440 39 Theresa D Chambless/Ammie 910 18 x 1,820 .8.00 14,560 40 Third D Calder Ave./Broadway 365 27 x 1,095 4.95 5,420 41 Windsor I B Trinidad/East Lucas 909 18 x 1 1,818 8.001 14,544 42 Wyatt D Saxe/Dead End 750 18 I x 1,500 8.00 12,000 TOTAL 11,139,952 Page 1 of 1