REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 24, 2009 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1, 2, 4 & 5/Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and the Order of Cancellation of the City of Beaumont's May 9, 2009 General Election
2. Consider an ordinance establishing a Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement System (Red Light Camera System)
3. Consider a request for a zone change from GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District, LI (Light Industrial) District and HI (Heavy Industrial) District to CBD (Central Business District) and from LI (Light Industrial) District to RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District for the property located at 1076-1460 Calder, 1045-1475 Broadway, 1054-1428 Liberty, 1065-1438 Laurel, 1168-1358 South, 798-1060 Bonham, 500-1000 Blocks of Crockett, 500 - 1000 Blocks of Fannin, 500 - 1000 Blocks of Bowie, 1000 Block of Forsythe, 967-978 Wall, 702-995 College, 100-500 Blocks of Forrest, 100-500 Blocks of Center, 100-500 Blocks of Ewing, 100-500 Blocks of Oakland, 100 - 500 Blocks of M. L. King Parkway, 700-900 Blocks of Holmes, 300-600 Blocks & 800-900 Blocks of Archie, 300-600 Blocks and 800-900 Blocks of Jefferson, 500 - 600 Blocks & 800-900 Blocks of Trinity, 200-300 Blocks & 500 Block of Neches, 200-400 Blocks of Elizabeth, 300-400 Blocks of Pine, 200-300 Blocks of Tevis, 400 Block of Walnut, 100-400 Blocks of Cypress, 700-800 Blocks of Main
4. Consider approving a contract for a Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator
WORKSESSION
* Review and discuss the Preliminary Budget of the 2009 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan
PUBLIC HEARING
* Receive comments on the Preliminary Budget of the 2009 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan
5. Consider amending Section 20-21 of the Code of Ordinances relating to rental rates for the Rogers Park Community Center, Alice Keith Community Center and the Northend Community Center
6. Consider approving a resolution to adopt the Preliminary Budget of the 2009 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Grant Program's Annual Action Plan
WORKSESSION
* Review and discuss regulations relating to oil and gas drilling
COMMENTS
* Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
* Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
* Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code:
Entergy Texas street lighting billing charges
* 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 Magistrate Applicants - Randall Collins, Jonathan Stovall, James Mehaffy, Jimmy Hamm, Brent Turk and Terrence Holmes
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Lenny Caballero at 880-3716 three days prior to the meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS MARCH 24, 2009 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes
* Confirmation of committee appointments
Christopher Plaunty would be appointed to the Board of Adjustment (Zoning) as an alternate. The term would commence March 24, 2009 and expire March 23, 2011. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Christy Amuny would be appointed to the Board of Adjustment (Zoning) as an alternate. The term would commence March 24, 2009 and expire March 23, 2011. (Mayor Becky Ames)
Bessie Chisum would be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The current term would expire December 11, 2010. (Councilmember Alan B. Coleman)
A) Approve a contract for the purchase of lubricants for various City departments
B) Approve a contract for the purchase of wastewater treatment polymer
C) Authorize the City Manager to join with Jefferson County in approving the First Amendment to Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement for the 800 MHz Reconfiguration
D) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with David Derharoutian, Landlord, for use of property located at 8155 Phelan Blvd. for the EMS Med. No. 4 building
E) Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) entitled "Interlocal Contract Relating to the Planning, Development, Operation and Provision of 9-1-1 Service and the Use of 9-1-1 Funds"