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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET FEB 11 2014RICH WITH OPPORTUN111 i T • E • X - �A • S REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 11, 2014 1:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes — February 4, 2014 Confirmation of committee appointments Jason Cansler- Attorney would be appointed to the Historic Landmark Commission. The term would commence February 11, 2014 and expire February 10, 2016. (Mayor Becky Ames) Charles Taylor would be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The current term would expire September 21, 2015. (Councilmember Audwin M. Samuel) Charles Taylor would be reappointed to the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Board. The current term would expire September 21, 2015. (Councilmember Audwin M. Samuel) Greg Wall- Architect would be reappointed to the Construction Board of Appeals (Building). The current term would expire January 24, 2016. (Mayor Becky Ames) Damian Diaz - Plumbing would be reappointed to the Construction Board of Appeals (Building). The current term would expire September 12, 2015. (Mayor Becky Ames) Lee Acevedo - Electrician would be reappointed to the Construction Board of Appeals (Building). The current term would expire January 24, 2016. (Mayor Becky Ames) Gene VanMeter- Electrician (Alternate) would be reappointed to the Construction Board of Appeals (Building). The current term would expire January 24, 2016. (Mayor Becky Ames) Tom Neild - General Contractor (Alternate) would be reappointed to the Construction Board of Appeals (Building). The current term would expire January 24, 2016. (Mayor Becky Ames) A) Approve a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim styled City of Beaumont v. Quintin J. Grogan B) Approve a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim styled Firefighter James Williams vs. City of Beaumont RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the following appointment be made: Appointment Commission Beginning Expiration of Term of Term Jason Cansler Historic Landmark Commission 02/11/14 02/10/16 THAT the following reappointments be made: Reappointment Commission Beginning Expiration of Term of Term Charles Taylor Community Development Advisory Committee 02/11/14 09/21/15 Charles Taylor Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Board 02/11/14 09/21/15 Greg Wall Construction Board of Appeals 02/11/14 01/24/16 Damian Diaz Construction Board of Appeals 02/11/14 09/12/15 Lee Acevedo Construction Board of Appeals 02/11/14 01/24/16 Gene VanMeter Construction Board of Appeals 02/11/14 01/24/16 Tom Neild Construction Board of Appeals 02/11/14 01/24/16 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 11th day of February, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY 11L A► 11 1�1 C1 I T T• E• X - A - S TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE: REQUESTED ACTION: City Council Agenda Item City Council Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney February 11, 2014 Consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim styled City of Beaumont v. Quintin J. Grogan. r!AIWIL BACKGROUND This matter was most recently presented and discussed in Executive Session held on February 4, 2014. The City Attorney is requesting authority to accept the insurance company's proposal in settlement of this claim. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the settlement of a claim styled City of Beaumont v. Quintin J. Grogan in the amount of $1,930.37. FUNDING SOURCE The settlement of this claim would result in the receipt of $1,930.37 in payment for required emergency services. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the insurance claim styled City of Beaumont v. Quintin J. Grogan has been discussed in an Executive Session properly called and held Tuesday, February 4, 2014; and, WHEREAS, the City Attorney is requesting authority to settle this claim; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, THAT the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to settle the insurance claim styled City of Beaumont v. Quintin J. Grogan for the receipt of the sum of One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty and 37/100 Dollars ($1,930.37); and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute all documents related to settlement of the claim. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 11th day of February, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY rk r C. T - E• X• A• S TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE: City Council Agenda Item City Council Kyle Hayes, City Manager Tyrone E. Cooper, City Attorney February 11, 2014 REQUESTED ACTION: Consider a resolution authorizing the settlement of the claim styled Firefighter James Williams vs. City f Beaumont. BACKGROUND This matter was most recently presented and discussed in Executive Session held on January 1 4, 2014. On February 15, 2011, in Resolution No. 11 -058, Council denied Firefighter James Williams' request to carry over vacation that he did not exhaust in the year after it was earned. Since that time, in the very similar vacation carry over case of James Landrum, through the arbitration process and appeals to the Court system, Mr. Landrum recovered similarly denied vacation carry over benefits. With the foregoing in mind, the City Attorney is requesting authority to settle Firefighter James Williams' claim for recovery of denied vacation carry over. If Council approves this request, the resolution approving same would rescind Resolution No. 11 -058. RECOMMENDATION Administration recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the settlement of a claim styled Firefighter James Williams vs. City of Beaumont in the amount of $10,510.46 and rescission of Resolution No 11 -058. FUNDING SOURCE The settlement of this claim would result in the payment of $10,510.46, which will be funded by the Beaumont Fire Department from its 2014 budget. RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the claim styled Firefighter James Williams vs. City of Beaumont has been discussed in an Executive Session properly called and held Tuesday, January 14, 2014; and, WHEREAS, on February 15, 2011, Council adopted Resolution No. 11 -058 denying Firefighter James Williams' request to carry over vacation that he did not exhaust in the year after it was earned; and, WHEREAS, the City Attorney is requesting authority to settle this claim; and, WHEREAS, the City Council would like to rescind Resolution No. 11 -058 in which Firefighter James Williams was denied the request to carry over vacation that he did not exhaust in the year after it was earned; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, THAT the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to settle the claim styled Firefighter James Williams vs. City of Beaumont in the sum of TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TEN AND 46/100 Dollars ($10,510.46); and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Resolution No. 11 -058 is hereby and forevermore rescinded; and, BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute all documents related to settlement of the claim. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 11th day of February, 2014. - Mayor Becky Ames - RICH WITH OPPORT11091TY 11EA,11M0N*' REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 11, 2014 1:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER * Invocation Pledge Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition * Public Comment: Persons may speak on the Consent Agenda * Consent Agenda COMMENTS * Councilmembers /City Manager comment on various matters * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) EXECUTIVE SESSION * As authorized by Section 551.087 of the Government Code, to discuss and deliberate economic development negotiations regarding a business entity proposing a Ford Park Convention Hotel and Water Park Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Mitchell Normand at 880 -3777 three days prior to the meeting.