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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUG 28 2001 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L. Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Guy N. Goodson, Mayor Pro Tern Andrew P. Cokinos CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames Bobbie J. Patterson August 28, 2001 Audwin Samuel Lane Nichols, City Attorney Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager Barbara Liming, City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on August 28, 2001, 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 1:37 p.m. Mr. Clarence Provost from the Pleasant Green Baptist Church gave the invocation. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson. Councilmember Ames was absent. Also present were Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Barbara Liming, City Clerk. Presentations and Recognitions - No proclamations were issued. 1) Mayor Moore introduced Mr. Jim Rich the new president for the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Rich said he looks forward to continuing to build the relationship between the Chamber and the City of Beaumont and anticipates good progress. 2) Ms. Jane Bordelon introduced Executive Director of Communities in Schools, Mr. Vernon Diamond. Mr. Diamond presented Mayor Moore an award signifying him as a CIS Life Partner for his help and direction in getting the foundation off to a good start. Ms. Bordelon distributed copies of a publication highlights of CIS for 2000 and 2001. Mayor Moore expressed appreciation for the award, stated that CIS is a tremendous support to public schools, encouraged citizens to become active with the group, and said it provides an excellent opportunity to form a relationship with children. He shared an experience of the group's interaction with a young person not wanting to go to school. After investigation, they discovered he needed school shoes, and they could not be purchased at a department store because he wore a size 18. After hearing the story, the Houston Rockets provided the young man with shoes, and he returned to school. Mayor Moore commented that this is one example of the kind of connection CIS makes with young people. Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda Item No. 8. Ms. Marianne Mechura, principal at Saint Anthony Catholic School addressed Council in supportof Agenda Item No.8 authorizing abandonment of Archie Street between Forsythe and Fannin Streets. She addressed a need for safe passage from the new gymnasium to the school campus for the students that would be provided by closure of the street and introduced three students: Ms. Cobb, Ms. Hubbell, and Ms. Stuberfield who added their request for passage of Item No. 8. Consent Agenda Approval of minutes - August 21, 2001 Confirmation of committee appointments - Appoint Leroy Lewis to the Senior Citizen Advisory Board and Contessa Dickson to the Community Development Advisory Committee for terms expiring August 27, 2003 - Resolution No. 01-199 A) Adopt a resolution expressing support for the reconstruction of State Highway 87 along a coastal alignment (between Sabine Pass and High Highland)- Resolution No. 01-200 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS Mayor Moore requested that Item No. 8 be moved to the top of the agenda for consideration. 8. Consider a request to abandon Archie Street between Forsythe and Fannin Streets Councilmember Samuel moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-061 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING ARCHIE STREET BETWEEN FORSYTHE AND FANNIN STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 1. Consider a request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling- Highest Density)to GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)District forthe property at 1475 Victoria Councilmember Samuel moved to deny an ordinance ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THEZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, Minutes August 21,2001 Page 2 TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY)TO GC-MD(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1475 VICTORIA, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Council member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 2. Consider a request for a zone change from GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) and RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) to C-M (Commercial-Manufacturing) District for property in the 2900 blocks of S. Fourth Street and San Jacinto Street Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No.01-062 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED GC- MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AND RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT TO C-M (COMMERCIAL- MANUFACTURING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2900 BLOCKS OF S. FOURTH STREET AND SAN JACINTO STREET, BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 3. Consider a rezoning study to change zoning from HI (Heavy Industrial) to RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization)and GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property in the Oaks Historic District(HC-D2, south of Calder Avenue) Mayor Pro Tern Goodson moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-063 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED HI (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT TO RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT AND GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE OAKS HISTORIC DISTRICT (HC-D2, SOUTH OF CALDER AVENUE) DISTRICT,BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS;PROVIDING FORSEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Council member Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None Minutes August 21,2001 Page 3 4. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a day care center for 7-12 children in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at 4210 Cleveland Councilmember Samuel moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-064 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHILD CARE FACILITY IN A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 4210 CLEVELAND IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 5. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a drapery design/interior design and accessory shop in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2495 Broadway and 911 Street Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-065 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRAPERY DESIGN/INTERIOR DESIGN AND ACCESSORY SHOP IN AN RCR(RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 2495 BROADWAY AND 9T" STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 6. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a charter school (K-12) in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)District in existing buildings at 3380 Fannin Street (Girl's Haven site) Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-066 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHARTER SCHOOL(K-12)IN A GC-MD(GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT IN EXISTING BUILDINGS AT 3380 FANNIN STREET (GIRL'S HAVEN SITE) IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 7. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a water cutting service (abrasive waterjet cutting fabrication job-shop) in a C-M (Commercial-Manufacturing) District for property at 2995 S. Fourth Street at Rockwell Minutes August 21,2001 Page 4 Councilmember Samuel moved to approve Ordinance No. 01-067 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A WATER CUTTING SERVICE (ABRASIVE WATERJET CUTTING FABRICATION JOB-SHOP) IN A C-M (COMMERCIAL- MANUFACTURING)DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY AT 2995 S. FOURTH STREET AT ROCKWELL IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None 9. Consider a resolution amending Resolution 01-091 to clarify that as to the property described in that resolution the city needs to acquire both a 20' permanent easement and a 30' temporary construction easement and not fee title Mayor Pro Tern Goodson moved to approve Resolution No. 01-201. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Goodson, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Samuel, and Patterson Noes: None COMMENTS Councilmembers comment on various matters Mayor Pro Tern Goodson announced that because of the holiday the budget meeting at the Amelia Neighborhood Association for Ward 11 has been moved to Tuesday,September 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Park Methodist Church. Councilmember Samuel announced that the first budget meeting will be held in Ward III Thursday at the M. L. King Middle School at 6:30 p.m. and encouraged residents to attend. He commended the Junior League for the opening of the Family Resource Center this past weekend and commented about a very good turnout. Councilmember Samuel said the service will continue to benefit the neighborhood and thanked Mayor Moore and Councilmember Cokinos for their attendance. Councilmember Patterson announced that the South Park Neighborhood Association monthly meeting will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the South Park Baptist Church. Mayor Moore reported that the Junior League contributed $200,000 and Entergy contributed $100,000 towards the relocation of Family Resource Center and expressed appreciation to the Junior League and staff, Mr. Joe Domino, and Mr.William Lee fortheir support. He expounded further on the temporary and permanent location of the Family Resource Center, stated the contributions speak well of the commitments made to the community, and the development of a unique partnership with Lamar University, Beaumont Independent School District and the City of Beaumont. Mayor Moore added Minutes August 21,2001 Page 5 reports of Kid Fest held this past weekend, quality enrichment programs for the youth of our community, and a recent article rating Beaumont's programs for children. City Manager Report - Tyrrell Park Stable Renovations, Julie Rogers Theatre Landscaping, Proposed Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection Change, Municipal Court Collections and the Raymon Award City Manager Bonczek addressed the Family Resource Center, coordination of activities for the Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association, the Charlton-Pollard Community Housing Development Organization, the Weed and Seed Program, and opportunities for new programs and services. He reported the Tyrrell Park Horse Stable project is underway and that Mr. Hughes hopes to be in the caretakers house by October and complete renovations by the end of November. He acknowledged the contribution to fund landscaping and maintenance and the commitment of Ms. Regina Rogers to the Julie Rogers Performing Arts Center. He reported on a new collection system for Municipal Court, changes in the law allowing collection firms to add a fee, finalizing procedural issues, and implementation by September. Mr. Bonczek congratulated Lt. David Travis for receiving the Raymon Award as Peace Officer of the Year for outstanding work with the Alumni Association and the Citizen's Police Academy. Councilmember Smith added a reminder of Ward budget meeting changes and announced the budget meeting in Ward I has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the McFaddin Ward Visitors Center. Mayor Pro Tern Goodson again announced that the Ward I I budget meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Park Methodist Church. Public Comment (Persons are limited to three (3) minutes). No one wished to comment. RECESS OF REGULAR MEETING CONVENE MEETING OF THE BEAUMONT HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION 1. Consider authorizing the redemption of the Beaumont Housing Finance Corporation Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds,Series 1991;and containing other matters related thereto EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Earl T. Cooper v. City of Beaumont, et al Columbus Broussard v. City of Beaumont Janice Haynes v. City of Beaumont, et al Minutes August 21,2001 Page 6 Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code: City Manager There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:07 p.m. David W. Moore, Mayor Barbara Liming, City Clerk Minutes August 21,2001 Page 7