HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN DEC 14 2010 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT
W.L. Pate,Jr., Mayor Pro Tom BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Williams-Wright,At Large
Dr. Alan B. Coleman, Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Nancy Beaulieu, Ward 11
Audwin Samuel,Ward III December 14,2010 Jamie Smith,Ward IV
Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tina Broussard,City Clerk
The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on December 14, 2010,
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 1-6/Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Reverend Cynthia L. Engle of St. Mark's Episcopial Church gave the Invocation. Mayor Pro Tern
Pate led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Present at the meeting were Mayor Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Pate,Councilmembers Coleman, Wright
and Samuel. Absent: Councilmembers Beaulieu and Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City
Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk.
Councilmember Beaulieu, was absent due to attending a Justice of the Peace school in Austin,
Texas.
Councilmember Smith, was absent due to a family emergency.
Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions
"Tom Combs with DRC Emergency Services" presented 10 bikes, 5 boys and 5 girls, to
the Police Department's Blue Santa Program
Presentation of 30 and 40 Year Service Awards -The employees that were recognized
were:
Danny Daniels - Building Codes - 30 Years of Service
Linda Semien - Planning - 30 Years of Service
Earl White - Fire Department - 30 Years of Service
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Michael Gauthier - Parks and Recreation - 30 Years of Service
Carey Balka - Streets and Drainage - 30 Years of Service
Sandra Girard - Environmental Health - 40 Years of Service
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-6/Consent Agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes - December 7, 2010
Confirmation of committee appointments - None
A) Approve the purchase of a data storage system for the Police Department-Resolution 10-
313
B) Approve a one year contract with the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce -
Resolution 10 - 314
C) Authorize the City Manager to execute two Division Orders to establish the net revenue
interest to be paid to the City for oil and gas wells located on airport property- Resolution
10 - 315
D) Authorize settlement and payment of the claims of Douglas Kibodeaux and Rebecca Chism
in the lawsuit styled Eric Kvarme, et al vs. The City of Beaumont, et al and authorizing the
bringing of a lawsuit against the Beaumont Police Officer's Association to seek enforcement
of an agreement for reimbursement of indemnity and contribution in the amount of$52,500-
Resolution 10 - 316
E) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically including a
contract, in order to accept grant funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration provided through the Texas Department of Transportation for impaired driving
enforcement and education - Resolution 10 - 317
F) Ratify the issuance and sale of Certificates of Obligation Series 2011 -Resolution 10-318
G) Ratify the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2011 -
Resolution 10 - 319
H) Authorize the settlement of the claim of Tommy G. Nelson III - Resolution 10 - 320
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Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda excluding Items I and
J. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
1) Approve a resolution denying the request of Driver Operator Grade II James Williams to
approve the accumulation of vacation leave from 2010 to 2011. ITEM DEFERRED FOR THIRTY
(30) DAYS
Councilmember Coleman made a motion TO APPROVE ITEM I AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF,
WITH A LACK OF A SECOND THE MOTION FAILED.
Mayor Pro Tern Pate asked that Item I be deferred for thirty (30)days, requesting that staff
attempt to open up negotiations on the vacation carry over issue.
J) Authorize the City Attorney to do all things necessary, including filing and serving all legal
actions to contest an adverse vacation carry over arbitration decision, No.703900048410,
which the City Attorney determines should be appealed
Councilmember Coleman made a motion TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY
ATTORNEY BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO FILE AN APPEAL OF ARBITRATION DECISION NO.
70390048410 AND THE FILING IS HEREBY RATIFIED TO CONTEST AN ADVERSE ARBITRATOR'S
DECISION REQUIRING THE PAYMENT FOR UNUSED VACATION TIME THAT WAS NOT USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE FIREFIGHTER'S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
Mayor Pro Tern Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM PATE,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,AND
SAMUEL
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 10 - 321
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving a contract for the Riverfront Park Neches River Bank Stabilization Project.
Administration recommended the award of a contract to Russell Marine, LLC in the amount
of $3,022,510 for furnishing all materials, equipment, supplies and labor to stabilize the
Neches River Bank at Riverfront Park. Alternate No. 1 provides for the reconstruction of a
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section of the concrete sidewalk near the existing dock and is recommended along with the
Base Bid.
The Council authorized the acceptance of a grant through the Texas Department of Rural
Affairs (TDRA) on November 17, 2009 for Supplemental Disaster Recovery Non-Housing
Activities. The approved projects to be funded through this grant are Riverfront Park Bank
Stabilization and Cartwright/Corley Drainage Improvements. The grant total for both projects
is $4,340,669.
The northern portion of Riverfront Park is experiencing erosion due to the currents in the river.
During Hurricane Ike,the northern section of the park received extensive damage to the bank
and boardwalk due to the storm surge. As a result a portion of the park has been cordoned
off to prevent use of the damaged sections of the park. Included in the base bid is the removal
of the existing pier and shelter, relocation of walking trail, installation of sheetpiling and
backfilling with concrete rip rap.
The project will begin in January and should be completed within six(6)months. During the
construction period, the park will be closed to the public.
Funds are available from a grant awarded to the City by the Texas Community Development
Block Grant Program administered by the Texas Department of Rural Affairs. These funds
are part of the supplemental disaster recovery funds associated with Hurricane Ike.
Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
HEREBY APPROVES THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO RUSSELL MARINE, LLC, OF CHANNELVIEW,
TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,022,510.00 FOR THE RIVERFRONT PARK NECHES RIVER BANK
STABILIZATION PROJECT TO INCLUDE ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND LABOR TO
STABILIZE THE NECHES RIVER BANK AT RIVERFRONT PARK. Councilmember Wright seconded
the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 10 - 322
2. Consider approving a change order to replace an existing waterline related to the Downtown
Brick Paver Sidewalk Project 2008.
Administration recommended approval of Change Order No.4 in the amount of$322,729.75
for adding construction item quantities for waterline improvements to the Downtown Brick
Paver Sidewalk Project 2008.
The initial project paved Crockett Street between Main Street and Pearl Street, and installed
brick sidewalks in the surrounding block. It was followed by sidewalk,lighting and landscaping
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improvements on Orleans Street from Wall to Crockett Streets and Pearl Street from College
Street to Calder Avenue.This current section, Park and Neches Streets from College Street
to Laurel Avenue is under construction.
The approval of Change Order No. 4 is recommended by the City Manager, Director of
Engineering, and Water Utilities Director.
Funds are available through the Capital Program - Water and Sewer Projects.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER No.4 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK,
THEREBY INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $322,729.75 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF$9,722,821.83. Mayor Pro Tern Pate seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 10 - 323
3. Consider approving the purchase of two excavators for use by the Water Department.
Administration recommended approval of the purchase from Waukesha-Pearce Industries
Inc. of Houston in the amount of$180,935.
One of the Komatsu Model PC88MR-8 excavators will be used by the pipe bursting crew for
sewer line rehabilitation and will be capable of handling larger pipe for more diversified
operations.The other excavator will be used for sewer construction and replaces Unit 5141,
a 2001 model excavator with 4,000 hours of service.
The basic warranty provided is three years or 3000 hours. Warranty service is available from
Waukesha-Pearce of Port Arthur.
Delivery is estimated at thirty (30) days.
Funds are budgeted in the Water Fund
Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO(2)EXCAVATORS FROM
WAUKESHA-PEARCE INDUSTRIES, INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,935
THROUGH THE BUYBOARD, A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM, FOR USE BY THE WATER
DEPARTMENT. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion.
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AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 10 - 324
4. Consider approving a change order to the Calder Avenue Drainage and Pavement
Improvement Project-Phase III.
Administration recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of$94,928.00,
for adding construction items and reducing construction item quantities to the Calder Avenue
Drainage and Pavement Improvement Project - Phase III.
The section of Calder Avenue from Main Street to Phelan Boulevard is a heavily-traveled
roadway that provides access from downtown to the west end of the City.The current roadway
is four lanes with a continuous left-turn lane to west of IH-10 and two lanes with a continue left-
turn lane from west of IH-10 to West Lucas. The condition of existing pavement is poor and
requires rehabilitation.This project will include the installation of storm sewer box culverts,
water&sanitary sewer lines,concrete pavement,brick paver sidewalk,and traffic signals on
Calder Avenue. Phase III of the Calder Project extends from IH-10 to Phelan Boulevard.
During the construction:
1. The existing water line was located at a higher elevation. Approximately 425'of water
line will be lowered to remove from the base of the proposed concrete pavement.
2. Three existing AT&T cable crossings were located at a lower elevation.36'of concrete
box culvert will be modified to allow the cables to cross the concrete boxes, and the
work will be reimbursed by AT&T.
3. The design specification forthe concrete boxes beyond TxDOT ROW was revised to
match that of Calder Phase I & ll. A cost reduction of$20,000.00 is credited back to
the City.
The proposed extra work will increase the contract by 0.96%.
The remaining funds are available through the Capital Program.
Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK,
THEREBY INCREASING THE CONTRACTAMOUNT BY$94,928 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$9,974,450.15 Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
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MOTION PASSED
Resolution 10 - 325
5. Consider approving a change order to the Downtown Event Center Project.
Administration recommended the approval of Change Order No.1 in the amount of$60,101.
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $60,101 includes costs associated with unforseen
casing and concrete work,additional excavation and rough grading beyond the original scope
of work,substitution of aluminum composite exterior building panels and an extension of the
completion time by twenty-eight (28) days.
The building foundation is supported by piers drilled to a depth of twenty-five feet. During the
excavation, a strata of interior wet soil was discovered at depths of 15-18 ft. at several of the
pier locations. To stabilize the soil,a steel casing was inserted for each pier. The extra cost
is for the additional steel casing and concrete used for 200 building piers. The cost for this
additional work is $22,612.
Prior to the award of the bid, Drainage District 6 agreed to excavate and roughly grade the
property east of the event center. During construction, it was determined that the elevations
were not at the architect's designed elevations and additional soil removal and rough grading
would be required to properly align the building with the site's amenities. The cost to survey,
grade and remove more than 6,500 cubic yards of material is $72,489.
A substitute exterior building panel has been recommended by the contractor and reviewed
and approved by the architect. The alternate,Alucabond exterior panels are durable, resistant
to UV rays,cost effective and are architecturally equal to the specified panels. The aluminum
composite panels originally specified are more costly to install. The cost for the alternate
panels resulted in a credit to the project of$35,000.
Additionally,CF Jordan has requested an increase in the number of days for completion.The
additional work included in this change order has delayed the project's completion by twenty-
eight (28) days. If approved, the date of substantial completion is June 21, 2011.
Funds for this change order are available in the Capital Program.
Councilmember Wright made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER
BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK,
THEREBY INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY$60,1101 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$8,186,101. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
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Resolution 10 - 326
6. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development and Lease Agreement with
the Beaumont Children's Museum.
Administration recommended authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development and
Lease Agreement with the Beaumont Children's Museum, a non-profit corporation, for
property located on the corner of Neches and Crockett Streets.
In 2007, BCM began seeking downtown locations for future development of a Children's
Museum. Also, during this time,the City began developing a Master Plan for a sixteen (16)
acre track of land located between Neches and MILK, bordered by Bonham and Crockett
Streets.
The former Oil City Brass Works Building located west of Neches at Crockett Street was
purchased by the City and included in the sixteen(16)acre track. The City did not have plans
to use the building which was slated for demolition when BCM requested that it be considered
for the Children's Museum.
BCM has agreed to renovate the Oil City Brass Building and possibly construct new buildings
on the surrounding property as shown on Attachment A in the packet at its own expense for
a Children's Museum. BCM has agreed to develop the property within six (6) years or the
lease will be terminated. After development,the City agrees to accept the gift of the museum
facilities and lease the facilities to BCM for a twenty-five (25) year period with an option to
renew for an additional twenty-five (25) year period
BCM will be responsible for all costs associated with the development of the property. During
the lease term, BCM will be responsible for all facility operations, general building
maintenance, utility costs, and personal and property liability insurance.
During the lease term period, the City will be responsible for major maintenance, such as
HVAC system, roofs,foundation, major plumbing repairs,exterior windows and the structural
integrity of the facilities.
The City is in the process of removing trash and debris from the building. The building will be
secured and the exterior painted prior to the opening of the Event Center.
Upon receipt of the renovated facilities, BCM agrees to pay the sum of $500 for the first
twenty-five(25)year lease term. As rental for the twenty-five(25)year renewal term, BCM will
pay the City $1,000.
Cost for associated general maintenance currently in progress will be funded by the Capital
Reserve Fund. No other costs will be borne by the City until the lease term begins.
Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
BEAUMONT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM(BCM),A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION,FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
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ON THE CORNER OF NECHES AND CROCKETT STREETS. Councilmember Wright seconded the
motion.
AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN,
WRIGHT AND SAMUEL
NAYS: NONE
MOTION PASSED
Resolution 10- 327
WORK SESSION
Review and discuss a proposed three-foot safe passing ordinance to protect walkers,
runners and cyclists on city roadways
Lt. Mark Pierce discussed the three-foot safe passing ordinance to protect walkers, runners and
cyclist on city roadways. Mark stated that many people are not familiar with what a safe passing
ordinance is basically,what the ordinance does is to require that when safely and legally possible,
drivers must provide at least three-feet of distance between their vehicle and cyclist, pedestrians,or
other vulnerable road users. The ordinance will help the city be a pedestrian and a cycle friendly
culture, it will help with the health and safety of its citizens, the image, and quality of life as well as
help the economy. The penalty of violating this ordinance would be a Class C misdemeanor,subject
to a maximum$500 fine. Around Texas and the country five Texas cities have passed this ordinance,
they are Austin, Helotes, New Braunfels,San Antonio and El Paso,which adopted the ordinance on
December 7,2010. 18 states have safe passing laws. This law can be enforced like any other traffic
law, including laws that require motorist, to observe specific distances. No major enforcement
initiative would be necessary. Officers would routinely make judgements of distance and speed to
enforce the law as well as routinely make judgements of liability based on witness accounts and other
evidence. The safe passing ordinance would not give cyclists or pedestrians permission to block
traffic or break traffic laws, it would not establish a presumption of guilt for motor vehicle operators
or pose an onerous enforcement burden. The purpose of the ordinance would be to establish a
standard and specific safe passing distance, help officers establish neglect or endangerment,ensure
a penalty can be assessed if fault is assigned and to establish a framework for education on safe
passing and safety.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN - RECOGNIZED THE LEADERSHIP BEAUMONT GROUP,
THANKED THEM FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO LEARN ABOUT CITY
COUNCIL AND HOW IT WORKS AND HOW TO WORK WITH
CITY GOVERNMENT,ENCOURAGED BEAUMONT CITIZENS TO
GIVE TO THE BLUE SANTA PROGRAM, THANKED DR. RANI
THOME AND STAFF FOR THE HARD WORK THEY ARE DOING,
THERE WAS A RASH OF BURST PIPES DUE TO THE COLD
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WEATHER, ASKED THAT CITIZENS BE PATIENT THEY WILL
GET TO THEM AS SOON AS THEY CAN, THERE IS A LIST
COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEU - ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- WISHED EVERYONE A SAFE AND BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON,
SENT GET WELL WISHES TO HER HUSBAND, CLINTON
WRIGHT, WHO IS IN THE HOSPITAL, COMMENTED ON THE
OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS
PARTY
MAYOR PRO TEM PATE- SPOKE IN REGARDS TO GIVING,STATED THAT THERE ARE SO
MANY AGENCIES THAT ARE GIVING TO THE NEEDY, ASKED
THAT EVERYONE KEEP IN MIND THAT WE LIVE IN A COUNTRY
WHERE WE GET TO GO TO CHURCH AND THAT'S NOT THE
CASE AROUND THE WORLD,WHEN WE GO TO BED AT NIGHT
WE NEED TO THANK GOD THAT WE LIVE IN COUNTRY THAT'S
FREE AND THAT PEOPLE PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE IN A
FOREIGN COUNTRY OR IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT SO THAT
WE CAN BE FREE, ALSO APPRECIATES LEADERSHIP
BEAUMONT AND ALL THAT THEY DO
COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- THANKED LEADERSHIP BEAUMONT FOR MAKING THE
STREETS A LITTLE BIT SAFER AND FOR THE PRESENTATION
REGARDING BICYCLE SAFETY,WISHED EVERYONE A MERRY
CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
COUNCILMEMBER SMITH - ABSENT
CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE
CITY MANAGER HAYES - WISHED EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS, ANNOUNCED
THAT A PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED IN OPEN
SESSION RELATING TO VARIOUS POLICE ISSUES FOR
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011, AT 5:30 P.M., AT THE
BEAUMONT CIVIC CENTER
MAYOR AMES - CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF SHELBY BUNDICK, A
RETIREE FROM THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WHO
PASSED AWAY, GAVE AN UPDATE ON THE CITY OF
BEAUMONT's RECYCLING PROGRAM, STATED THAT THE
RECYCLING PROGRAM STARTED NOVEMBER 1,2010,SINCE
THAT TIME WASTE MANAGEMENT HAS COLLECTED CLOSE
TO 2 1/4 TONS OF MATERIAL IN THE FIRST TWO
COLLECTIONS, THE MAYOR STATED SHE WOULD LIKE TO
SEE RECYCLING EXPAND, WASTE MANAGEMENT HAS
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ALREADY EXPANDED ONCE SINCE THE SUBSCRIPTION
STARTED, SHE ENCOURAGED CITIZENS TO GO TO WASTE
MANAGEMENT'S WEB SITE AND SIGN UP,ANNOUNCED THAT
THE COUNCIL WILL BE ACCEPTING LETTERS OF INTEREST OR
A RESUME'TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THE WARD II
SEAT,THE LETTERS OR RESUME'S SHOULD BE TURNED IN TO
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, THE DEADLINE WILL BE
JANUARY 6, 2011, AT 5:00 P.M., WISHED EVERYONE A
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR, THE
COUNCIL WILL NOT MEET AGAIN UNTIL JANUARY 11,2011
Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes)
Eric Bender 27701 H 10E Beaumont TX
Stated that there should be a bicycle lane on Concord Rd.when it's redone,asked why should
the City have a 3 ft. passing ordinance, he said the City shouldn't, people in this town won't
get it, police won't be able to enforce it, by state law cyclists should ride far enough from the
curb so that they don't have to swerve in and out of traffic because the pavement falls off or
because of drains, by state law safe cycling usually means riding about 2 feet from the curb,
add three feet to that and suddenly the lane is to narrow for a car to pass a bicycle,what the
City doesn't need is another unenforceable law, what the City does need to do is consider
that as the economy worsens people will rely on bicycles for transportation more and more,
if a law is being considered, then consider making cars change lanes to make them go
around bicycles
Bruce Hoffer 2535 North St. Beaumont TX
Commented on a section between 9th St., and 4th St., that is buckling, stated that Council
should pass the 3ft bicycle ordinance,this will improve the image of the City as well as being
eco friendly,encouraged everyone to shop locally,especially at Butch Hoffer's clothing store
in Parkdale Mall, wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Clarence Provost 2170 Washington Blvd. Beaumont TX
Thanked Council for the great job they are doing,commented that accountability and visibility
goes a long way, proud to be a citizen of Beaumont,Texas and making a contribution to the
City is a good thing, asked that Council do what is right and make sure it is the right thing,
wished each of the Councilmembers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
With Executive Session being postponed, Council adjourned at 3:06 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section
551.071 of the Government Code: - Postponed
Robert F. Ramsey, Sr. v. City of Beaumont
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