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Home My WebLink AboutMIN JAN 31 2006 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L. Smith,Ward I GUY N. GOODSON, MAYOR Nancy Beaulieu, Ward 11 Andrew P. Cokinos,At-Large CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames,At-Large Audwin Samuel, Mayor Pro Tem,Ward III January 31, 2006 Bobbie J. Patterson,Ward IV31 Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on January 31, 2006, 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 - 2006 Doris Johnson Award Winner Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1, 6-8/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Goodson called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Carol Tompkins of Westminster Presbyterian Church gave the invocation. Councilmember Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk. Present at the meeting were Mayor Goodson, Mayor Pro Tern Samuel, Councilmembers Smith, Cokinos, Ames (arrived at 1:35 p.m.) and Patterson. Absent: Councilmember Beaulieu. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Rose Ann Jones, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions 2006 Doris Johnson Award was postponed until next Council meeting. "Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Fleet Day"-January 31, 2006-Proclamation read by Mayor Goodson; accepted by John Jamian, Deputy Maritime Administration with the U.S. Department of Transportation Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1, 6-8/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - January 24, 2006 Confirmation of committee appointments - None A) Approve compensation for the City Clerk - Resolution 06-030 Minutes-January 31,2006 B) Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement between the City of Beaumont and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)for the installation of the traffic signal at the intersection of Walden Road and Major Drive (FM 364) - Resolution 06-031 C) Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase the Lab Building Addition Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant - Resolution 06-032 D) Approve a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim of Hazel Bailey - Resolution 06-033 E) Approve a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim of Patricia VanBuren - Resolution 06-034 F) Approve a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim of Joe VanBuren-Resolution 06-035 G) Approve a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim of Eura Johnson- Resolution 06-036 Mayor Pro Tern Samuel made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS,AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider confirming the appointment of Frank C. Coffin, Jr. as Police Chief for the City of Beaumont - Resolution 06-037 Frank C. Coffin Jr. was appointed by the City Manager as Police Chief for the City of Beaumont on January 27, 2006. Chief Coffin has served in the Beaumont Police Department for a total of 33 years including the position of Deputy Chief for the past 12.5 years. Chief Coffin received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Lamar University and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Management from Sam Houston State University. Besides having the experience and education, Chief Coffin has the respect of the officers in the Police Department and the community at large. An Advisory Committee (comprising of Dewey Gonsoulin,Antoinette Hardy, Hubert Oxford IV, Reverend John Adolph, Josh Allen, Michael Ramsey and Officer James Riley) interviewed five applicants for the Police Chief position on January 26, 2006. The Committee unanimously recommended Chief Coffin to the City Manager. Page 2 of 9 Minutes-January 31,2006 Section 143.013 of the Local Government Code requires a Police Chief appointed by the municipality's chief executive to be confirmed by the municipality's governing body. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-037 THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF FRANK C. COFFIN AS THE CITY OF BEAUMONT CHIEF OF POLICE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 27,2006,BE AND HEREBY CONFIRMED. Councilmember Cokinos seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS, AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 2. Consider approving a request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located on the north side of Highway 105, approximately 800' west of the intersection of Major Drive and Highway 105 - Ordinance 06-005 Administration recommended approval of a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density)to GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located on the north side of Highway 105, approximately 800' west of the intersection of Major Drive and Highway 105. Windemere Development Company is requesting a zone change of an 8.77 acre tract of land that fronts on Highway 105,west of the intersection of Highway 105 and Major Drive. Windemere is considering developing a retail facility on the subject tract. At a Joint Public Hearing held January 23,2006,the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to approve a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located on the north side of Highway 105, approximately 800' west of the intersection of Major Drive and Highway 105. Councilmember Cokinos made a motion to ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-005 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 RM-H(RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY)DISTRICT TO GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 105, APPROXIMATELY 800' WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF MAJOR DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 105, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. Page 3 of 9 Minutes-January 31,2006 AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS,AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 3. Consider approving a request for a zone change from RS(Residential Single Family Dwelling)to GC-MD-2(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for the property located at 2748-2750 E. Lucas - Ordinance 06-006 Administration recommended approval of a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)to GC-MD-2(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling- 2) District for property located at 2748-2750 E. Lucas. Thomas Cantue, the property owner, is requesting a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling)District for the rear 267.42'of the property located at 2748- 2750 E. Lucas. At a Joint Public Hearing held January 23, 2006, the Planning Commission voted 5:0:1 to approve a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2)District for the property located at 2748-2750 E. Lucas. Mayor Pro Tern Samuel made a motion to ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-006 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULARTHE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS,BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2748-2750 EAST LUCAS, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS,AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 4. Consider approving a request for a specific use permit to allow an insurance office in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2633 North - Ordinance 06-007 Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow an insurance office in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2633 North. Page 4 of 9 Minutes-January 31,2006 Ruben Lozoya is requesting a specific use permit to allow an insurance office in an RCR(Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. The property is located on 2633 North. Mr. Lozoya would now like to operate his insurance office out of the building. He is a licensed insurance and financial representative with the Farmers Insurance Group. Hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday and on Saturdays by appointment only. At a Joint Public Hearing held January 23,2006,the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to approve a specific use permit to allow an insurance office in an RCR(Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2633 North. Councilmember Cokinos made a motion to ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-007 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN INSURANCE OFFICE IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 2633 NORTH STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS,AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 5. Consider approving a request for a specific use permit to allow a business supplies and engraving office in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2628 McFaddin - Ordinance 06-008 Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a business supplies and engraving office in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2628 McFaddin. BizKit Business Supplies is requesting specific use permit to allow a business supplies and engraving business at 2628 McFaddin. This business would occupy one of two lease spaces in a structure that currently houses an insurance office. At a Joint Public Hearing held January 23,2006,the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to approve a specific use permit to allow a business supplies and engraving office in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2628 McFaddin subject to the following condition: • A modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the east side of the subject property (a 6' tall wood screening fence and no landscape strip along the east side). Page 5 of 9 Minutes-January 31,2006 Mayor Pro Tern Samuel made a motion to ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-008 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A BUSINESS SUPPLIES AND ENGRAVING OFFICE IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT LOCATED AT 2628 MCFADDIN IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS, AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 6. Consider approving a bid for a financing agreement related to the purchase of a fire truck - Resolution 06-038 Administration recommended the award of a bid for a five (5) year financing agreement with a fixed Interest rate of 3.61% to Banc of America Leasing of San Francisco, CA., for financing one (1) Pierce 75 ft ladder truck. The total cost of the truck and the amount to be financed is $621,623. The truck is scheduled to be delivered in the first week of February. Bids were requested for a fixed interest rate to finance the total cost for five (5) years with the first annual payment in arrears. The first annual payment of$138,107.11 will be due one (1)year after execution of the agreement. COUncilmember Cokinos made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-038 THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY BANC OF AMERICA LEASING OF SAN FRANCISCO,CALIFORNIA, FORA FIVE (5)YEAR FIXED INTEREST RATE FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH A FIXED RATE OF 3.61% FOR FINANCING ONE (1) PIERCE 75 FT. LADDER TRUCK TOTALING$621,623 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS,AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 7. Consider approving a bid for the purchase of two trash trucks - Resolution 06-039 Administration recommended the award of a bid to Beaumont Freightliner of Beaumont in the amount of$163,950 for the purchase of two (2) twenty (20) cubic yard rear loading refuse collection trucks for the Clean Community Division. The new trucks will replace units 6127 and 6128, 1992 Ford trucks equipped with refuse collection bodies. These trucks will be disposed of according to the City's surplus equipment disposal policies. Page 6 of 9 Minutes-January 31,2006 Funds for this expenditure are available in the Solid Waste Fund. Councilmember Cokinos made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-039 THATTHE BID FOR THE SUBMITTED BY BEAUMONT FREIGHTLINER OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO(2)TWENTY(20)CUBIC YARD LOADING REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCKS FOR THE CLEAN COMMUNITY DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF$163,950 AND BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS,AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED 8. Consider approving a resolution adopting the Jefferson County and the Regional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan - Resolution 06-040 Administration recommended approval of a resolution adopting the Jefferson County and the Regional Hazard Mitigation Action Plans. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has implemented hazard mitigation planning regulations as a part of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. These provisions provide new federal requirements for mitigation planning and offer a significant opportunity to reduce disaster losses through mitigation planning at both the State and local government. The new regulations impact the City's eligibility to participate in federally funded hazard mitigation programs. The Jefferson County MAP includes the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County and the following incorporated cities: Beaumont, Bevil Oaks, China, Groves, Nederland, Nome, Port Arthur and Port Neches. The Jefferson County MAP also covers Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7. The Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan includes, in addition to Jefferson County, Hardin and Orange Counties. References to Beaumont's roles and responsibilities are included in both plans. Upon approval of Jefferson County and Regional MAPs by the appropriate governing bodies, the MAPs will be forwarded to the State and FEMA for final approval. The MAPs must be approved by FEMA for the area to receive federal funding for future natural disaster events. Although the adoption of Beaumont's Mitigation Action Plan does not require the expenditure of funds, the proposed mitigation actions in the plan will require minimal annual expenditures for public awareness and disaster preparedness programs. Additionally, matching funds may be required for mitigation actions after future natural disaster events. Councilmember Cokinos made a motion to APPROVE RESOLUTION 06-040 THAT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN AND THE SOUTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AS OFFICIAL PLANS FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. Page 7 of 9 Minutes-January 31,2006 AYES: MAYOR GOODSON, MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS, AMES AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED WORKSESSION Receive a presentation from the Public Health Department relating to a Pandemic Influenza Plan Ingrid Holmes, Public Health Director, presented an overview of the Emergency Response Plan that is in effect for Beaumont. The purpose of the plan is to lessen or decrease any problems we would have in the event we did have a pandemic influenza epidemic in our community. The plan works in stages and these stages were explained. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - NONE COUNCILMEMBER COKINOS- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR APPOINTING FRANK C. COFFIN, JR. AS THE NEW POLICE CHIEF COUNCILMEMBER AMES - THANKED THE JULIE ROGERS GIFT OF LIFE PROGRAM FOR THEIR MANY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AND CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE IN THAT ORGANIZATION; CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW POLICE CHIEF FRANK COFFIN; APPRECIATED THE SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR A JOB WELL DONE MAYOR PRO TEM SAMUEL- THANKED THE CITY MANAGER FOR THE PROCESS IN WHICH THE SELECTION OF THE NEW CHIEF WAS DONE; CONGRATULATIONS TO CHIEF COFFIN; THANKED THE APPLICANTS WHO ALSO APPLIED AND FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR CITY, THE SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THEIR TIME AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS, AND MAYOR AND BARBARA OTTO FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE MARITIME EVENT THIS MORNING COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON - CONGRATULATIONS TO REGINA ROGERS AND THE GIFT OF LIFE PROGRAM, THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION RECOGNITION AND THOSE WHO HELPED DURING HURRICANE RITA, FRANK COFFIN AS OUR NEW CHIEF OF POLICE, AND TO THE CITY MANAGER AND THE SELECTION COMMITTEE CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE Page 8 of 9 Minutes-January 31,2006 MAYOR GOODSON - ALSO, ADDED HIS CONGRATULATIONS TO POLICE CHIEF FRANK COFFIN AND LOOKS FORWARD TO CONTINUED GREAT LEADERSHIP IN THE DEPARTMENT; THANKED THE MAYOR PRO TEM AND COUNCIL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROGRAM LAST WEEK; GAVE AN UPDATE FROM THE US CONFERENCE OF MAYORS WHICH INCLUDED HOMELAND SECURITY ITEMS, FEDERAL BUDGET AND ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS, ADDITIONAL CDBG FUNDS, AND FRANCHISING ISSUES WITH SOME OF OUR SERVICE PROVIDERS;COMMENTED ON ARTICLES PUBLISHED ON EXIT STRATEGIES DURING THE HURRICANE; NEXT MEETING WILL BE LONGER BECAUSE THE NUMBER OF LETTERS RECEIVED REQUESTING HOME FUND MONIES TO SUBSIDIZE THEIR PROGRAMS AND THE CONCERNS OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE AREA Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) Betty M. Evans J&J Motel, Rm 51, 4698 Maddox Beaumont TX Spoke on the needs of housing for hurricane victims who are not eligible for certain programs because of income being either too little or too much; feels that discrimination is made against those evacuees who are living in hotels; requested some assistance Phyllis Lofton 3015 Booker Street Beaumont TX Requested some financial adjustment from the Water Department during her evacuation period Benny Mendoza 5655 S. Kenneth Street Beaumont TX Welcome back to Councilmember Cokinos; thanked the Mayor and Council for the card and flowers received on behalf of his son; supported the City Manager with his ideas to make improvements in the City; gave information on some sign and street repairs There being no Executive Session, Council adjourned at 2:27 p.m. Audio tapes available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. Ae Guy N. Goodson, Mayor r v •••••• �� ' w i Rose A Jones, TRM City Clerk Page 9 of 9 Minutes-January 31,2006