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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN MAR 29 2011 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT W.L. Pate,Jr., Mayor Pro Tern BECKY AMES, MAYOR Gethrel Williams-Wright,At Large Dr.Alan B. Coleman,Ward I CITY COUNCIL MEETING Ward 11 Audwin Samuel,Ward III March 29,2011 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 March 29, 2011, 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 7-9/Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Mayor Ames called the council meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend James Blackwell of South Park Baptist Church gave the invocation. Mayor Ames 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, Samuel and Smith. Also present were Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney; Tina Broussard, City Clerk. Proclamations, Presentations, Recognitions "National Social Worker Recognition Month" - March, 2011 - Proclamation read by Councilmember Coleman; accepted by Iona Babino-LeBlanc Mayor Ames read the announcement regarding Executive Session being held at the conclusion of the General Business portion of the meeting. Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 7-9/Consent Agenda. None CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes - March 22, 2011 Confirmation of committee appointments - None A) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the Beaumont Public Health Department to continue to provide the Chambers County Health Department with all activities relating to public health emergency preparedness - Resolution 11 - 109 Page 1 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 B) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the Beaumont Public Health Department to continue to provide the Orange County Health Department with all activities relating to public health emergency preparedness - Resolution 11 - 110 C) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the Beaumont Public Health Department to continue to provide the Hardin County Health Department with all activities relating to public health emergency preparedness - Resolution 11 - 111 D) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the affiliation agreement between The City of Beaumont EMS and Emergency Training Enterprises - Resolution 11 - 112 E) Authorize the settlement of the claim of Hi-Way Equipment Company - Resolution 11 - 113 Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling- Highest Density) District to GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)District at 3070 S. 4th and 3100 Fannett Road. Administration recommended approval of a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District to GC-MD(General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 3070 S. 4th and 3100 Fannett Road. Walter Kyles has requested a zone change. Mr. Kyles owns the commercially developed property at the northwest corner of 4th and Fannett. Approximately half of his property is zoned GC-MD. The remainder is zoned RM- H. This split zoning prevents Mr. Kyles from being able to utilize his property to the wisest and best use. At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 5:0:1 to approve a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 3070 S. 4t and 3100 Fannett Road. Councilmember Smith made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 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, Page 2 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 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) DISTRICTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 3070 S. 4T"AND 3100 FANNETT ROAD, BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 11 - 027 2. Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District for the property at 4960 Abilene. Administration recommended denial of a zone change from RS(Residential Single Family Dwelling) District to RM-H(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density)District for the property at 4960 Abilene. Nga Thi Duong has requested a zone change. In 2009, Mr. Duong had applied for the same zone change for the property in question. At that time, the Planning Manager had recommended denial based upon the fact that the rezoning would encroach to far into an established single family area. It is the desire of the applicant to construct 80-100 multifamily units on the subject property. The property extends approximately 1,258 feet along Abilene. To the north, east and west are single family residences. Abilene is a local street with a 60'wide right-of-way, an 18' wide pavement and open ditches. The traffic that up to 100 apartment units generate would have adverse affects on Abilene and its intersection with E. Lucas. The Planning Manager does not believe circumstances have changed from 2009 to warrant a positive recommendation on this request at this time. At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to deny a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District for the property at 4960 Abilene. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to DENY AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 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 RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4960 ABILENE STREET,BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mayor Pro Tern Pate seconded the motion. Page 3 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION DENIED 3. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow an auto body shop in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 5220 College Street. Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow an auto body shop in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 5220 College Street. Martin Motors has requested a specific use permit. Martin Motors has a pre-owned car sales business across Delmar from the subject property. The proposed auto body shop will consist of a 2,000 sq. ft. building and related parking. The property is enclosed on the north and west sides by a cinder block wall. The property is completely paved with concrete and was previously used as a pre-owned car lot. At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to approve a specific use permit to allow an auto body shop in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District at 5220 College Street, subject to the following condition: The parking lot frontages must be screened by a 6' wide landscape strip. Councilmember Smith made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE WITH THE MODIFICATION GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN AUTO BODY SHOP IN A GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT AT 5220 COLLEGE STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM PATE,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 11 — 028 4. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 7870 Highway 105. Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 7870 Highway 105. Page 4 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 Beaumont Bible Church has requested a specific use permit. The church would like to construct a one story 8,250 sq. ft. metal building that will house both church services and Sunday school classrooms. The sanctuary will accommodate 215 seats. Church activities will consist of Sunday and Wednesday nights worship services. At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 5:0:1 to approve a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 7870 Highway 105 subject to the following conditions: • A sidewalk shall be required along the property frontage. • A six foot wide landscape strip shall be required along the parking lot frontage on Hwy. 105 • Landscaping for the interior of the parking lot shall meet the landscaping requirements with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirement along the north and east property lines. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE WITH MODIFICATION GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHURCH IN A RS(RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING)DISTRICT AT 7870 HIGHWAY 105 IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Mayor Pro Tern Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM PATE,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 11 - 029 5. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a law office and a financial services office in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 6755 Delaware. Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a law office and a financial services office in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 6755 Delaware with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirement along the east side of the subject property until such time that the property to the east is developed. Page 5 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 Danny and Celia Scott have requested a specific use permit. Mr. and Mrs. Scott would like to construct two commercial buildings that would house a law office and a financial services office. Total square footage of the two buildings is 8,350 sq. ft. North of the subject property are a dental office and an optometry office. The proposed uses will be compatible with those existing uses. At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to approve a specific use permit to allow a law office and a financial services office in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District at 6755 Delaware with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirement along the east side of the subject property until such time that the property to the east is developed. Councilmember Wright made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AT ORDINANCE WITH THE MODIFICATION GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A LAW OFFICE AND A FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICE IN A GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULITPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT AT 6755 DELAWARE STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 11 - 030 6. Consider a request for a request for a specific use permit to allow a metal fabrication facility in an LI (Light Industrial) District at 5330 Gorman Road. Administration recommended approval of a specific use permit to allow a metal fabrication facility in an LI (Light Industrial) District at 5330 Gorman Road. Harbinger Consulting Group has requested a specific use permit. Harbinger has the subject property under contract to purchase. It is the intent of the applicant to perform metal fabrication and assembly of pipe, structural steel and railroad materials on the premises. The property currently is not occupied. It consists of three permanent buildings, a number of portable buildings and a large lay down yard. The proposed use will be compatible with other uses in the area. At a Joint Public Hearing held March 21, 2011, the Planning Commission voted 6:0 to approve a specific use permit to allow a metal fabrication facility in an LI (Light Industrial) Page 6 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 District at 5330 Gorman Road. Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A METAL FABRICATION FACILITY IN A LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT AT 5330 GROMAN ROAD IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFESON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Ordinance 11 - 031 7. Consider approving a contract for the purchase of Sodium Hydroxide for use by the Water Utilities Department. Administration recommended the award of a six (6) month contract to Altivia, Inc., of Houston, in the estimated amount of$224,500. Formal bids were requested from seven (7) vendors, four (4) responded. Low bid of $224,500 was submitted by Altivia, Inc., of Houston. This represents an approximate seventeen percent(17%) increase over the last contract. There are no local vendors who supply this commodity. Altivia, Inc., has held this contract previously. Sodium Hydroxide is used by the Water Utilities Department to purify the City's water supply. The Water Utilities Department expects to purchase approximately five hundred (500) dry tons of this material during the term of the contract. Funds are available for this expenditure in the Water Utilities Department's operating budget. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE BID SUBMITTED BY ALTIVIA CORPORATION,HOUSTON,TEXAS FOR A SIX(6)MONTH CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL EXPENDITURE OF$224,500 BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 11- 114 8. Consider authorizing the City Manger to enter into a contract with Legacy Community Development Corporation for acquisition and rehabilitation of properties for sale or lease purchase ($306,045) and a contract for operating expenses ($40,432). Page 7 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 Administration recommended approval. The City of Beaumont receives an annual allocation of HOME Investments Partnerships funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has previously awarded contracts for acquisition or construction of housing to be sold to eligible low/moderate income families under lease purchase agreements. Federal regulations require that a minimum of fifteen percent(15%)of the City's total HOME fund allocation be contracted to Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDO's)for eligible CHDO activities. Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC), a certified CHDO, is seeking to stabilize neighborhoods, particularly in the north end, by providing home ownership opportunities for low to moderate income families. This funding will enable Legacy to identify up to ten (10) properties currently on the market and submit them for the review process, which includes satisfying the program's lot specifications, environmental review, and code compliance. Eligible properties will be acquired and rehabilitated, and sold or a lease-purchase offer will be extended to eligible low-to-moderate income families for a period not to exceed 36 months. Any and all income received by Legacy for leased properties must be used toward the organization's affordable housing activities. Operating funds will also be used for Homebuyer Counseling, Neighborhood Outreach and the redevelopment of Census Tracts 6, 7, and 8 as part of the Housing Authority's HOPE VI Program. Housing Division staff will be responsible for monitoring Legacy for HOME Program compliance. Funding is available from the 2010 HOME Program. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUHTORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION(LEGACY CDC)IN THE AMOUNT OF$306,045 FOR ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF UP TO TEN (10) PROPERTIES FOR LEASE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-TO- MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND A CONTRACT WITH LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LEGACY CDC)IN THE AMOUNT OF$40,432 FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES,SAID CONTRACTS TO BE FUNDED FROM THE 2010 HOME PROGRAM. Councilmember Wright seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 11 - 115 9. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Legacy Community Development Corporation for acquisition and rehabilitation of properties for sale or lease purchase ($69,841). Administration recommended approval. Page 8 of 12 Minutes—March 29,20011 The City of Beaumont receives an annual allocation of HOME Investments Partnerships funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has previously awarded contracts for acquisition or construction of housing to be sold to eligible low/moderate income families under lease purchase agreements. Federal regulations require that a minimum of fifteen percent(15%)of the City's total HOME fund allocation be contracted to Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDO's)for eligible CHDO activities. Legacy Community Development Corporation (Legacy CDC), a certified CHDO, is seeking to stabilize neighborhoods, particularly in the north end, by providing home ownership opportunities for low to moderate income families. This funding will enable Legacy to identify up to two (2) properties currently on the market and submit them for the review process, which includes satisfying the program's lot specifications, environmental review, and code compliance. Eligible properties will be acquired and rehabilitated, and sold or a lease-purchase offer will be extended to eligible low-to-moderate income families for a period not to exceed 36 months. Any and all income received by Legacy for leased properties must be used toward the organization's affordable housing activities. Operating funds will also be used for Homebuyer Counseling, and Neighborhood Outreach. Housing Division staff will be responsible for monitoring Legacy for HOME Program compliance. Funding is available from the 2009 HOME Program. Councilmember Samuel made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LEGACY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION(LEGACY CDC)IN THE AMOUNT OF$69,841 FOR ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF UP TO TWO (2) PROPERTIES FOR LEASE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES,SAID CONTRACTS TO BE FUNDED FROM THE 2009 HOME PROGRAM. Mayor Pro Tern Pate seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES, MAYOR PRO TEM PATE, COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 11 - 116 WORKSESSION Review and discuss the Preliminary Budget of the 2011 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan Chris Boone Community Development Director, discussed the proposed 2011 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan, this plan lays out the goals and budget for Beaumont's annual allocation of Federal Community Development appropriations. This 2011 program year allocation is expected to be $2,630,635, of that $1.7 million would be allocated to CDBG programs, $150,000 for program income and $727,000 of home dollars. Page 9 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 The proposed amounts in the preliminary budget are minor repairs to approximately ten homes totaling $140,000, lead based paint testing $10,000, rehabilitation of approximately 3 to 5 homes $100,000, administration of the program $120,000, clearance and demolition of approximately 90 to 95 homes$327,000, assistance to non-profits $210,000, of that amount $125,000 will be allocated to all non-profits, $85,000 of that amount will be set aside for those that provide service to the homeless. The repayment of the Section 108 loan will be$500,000, and $727,774 will be for the home program allocations. In accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan the City has conducted public hearings at the South East Texas Family Resource Center, Elmo Willard Library and Fletcher Elementary School, to discuss and take comments on the federal programs. PUBLIC HEARING Receive comments on the Preliminary Budget of the 2011 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan Open - 1:57 p.m. None Closed - 1:58 p.m. 10. Consider approving the Preliminary Budget of the 2011 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan. Administration recommended approval. As mandated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD), City Council has conducted public hearings and work sessions in previous years prior to adopting the City's Annual Action Plan. Community Development Staff along with the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), hosted four (4) Public Hearings in order to receive public comments on the process and activities related to the Preliminary 2011 Annual Action Plan. In accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan, a thirty (30) day comment period, which allows citizens a reasonable time to submit written comments, will follow the adoption of the 2011 Preliminary Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan. Prior to its submission to HUD for approval, City Council will consider adopting the final Draft of the Annual Action Plan on or about May 3, 2011. The 2009 Preliminary budget totaling $2,630,635 is comprised of Community Development Block Grant Funds($1,752,861), HOME Investment Partnership funds ($727,774) and estimated Program Income ($150,000). Page 10 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 Mayor Pro Tern Pate made a motion to APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ADOPTS THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET OF THE 2011 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM'S ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. Councilmember Samuel seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR AMES,MAYOR PRO TEM PATE,COUNCILMEMBERS COLEMAN, WRIGHT, SAMUEL AND SMITH NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED Resolution 11 - 117 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN- COMMENTED ON HIS TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND,GLAD TO BE BACK, ENCOURAGED ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO SEEK THE HISTORY OF THEIR RELIGION TO DO SO, IT'S A VERY BEAUTIFUL LAND WITH BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE COUNCILMEMBER WRIGHT- COMMENTED ON WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, CONGRATULATED ALL WOMEN THAT ARE TAKING PART IN THEIR COMMUNITY MAYOR PRO TEM PATE- COMMENTED ON COUNCILMEMBER COLEMAN'S TRIP, AS WELL AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL- NONE COUNCILMEMBER SMITH- ANNOUNCED ON APRIL 14, 2011, THERE WILL BE A "SENIORS DAY OUT" AT THE L.L. MELTON, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., THERE WILL BE A ZUMBA CLASS, A MOVIE, OZEN CHOIR WILL PERFORM, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE PRESENT ALONG WITH HEALTH CLASSES, BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED,ON APRIL 16,2011,FROM 10:00 A.M.TO 2:00 P.M.THERE WILL BE A COMMUNITY TOWN HALL MEETING IN REGARDS TO THE CLOSING OF THE TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION, THE CLOSING WILL AFFECT ABOUT 250 JOBS, ALSO THE LAMAR UNIVERSITY POST OFFICE MAY BE CLOSING,PLEASE WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN IN REGARDS TO THIS CLOSING Page 11 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011 CITY ATTORNEY COOPER- NONE CITY MANAGER HAYES - NONE MAYOR AMES - NONE Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) None Open session of meeting recessed at 2:15 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: Starvin Marvins Bar and Grill LLC vs. City of Beaumont, et al, Cause No. E-0189628 Klein Investigations and Consulting vs. City of Beaumont Police Department, Cause No. B-0189589 Claim of McInnis Construction, Inc. There being no action taken in Executive Session, Council adjourned. Audio available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. Ar "y AV Ae eA m 2za y oT i' ��j i Tina Broussard, City Clerk Page 12 of 12 Minutes—March 29,2011